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Founded in 2010, <a href="https://www.amazinglashstudio.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the Amazing Lash Studio</a>® brand provides guests with a premium experience built on offerings ranging from proprietary eyelash extensions and lash lifts to high-quality maintenance services. Following its acquisition by <a href="https://wellbizbrands.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WellBiz Brands Inc.</a>, the <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash">Amazing Lash Studio</a> brand quickly established itself as the owner of the lash space. Since day one, the Amazing Lash Studio brand has offered a strong opportunity for franchisees thanks to recurring revenue from a membership model, coveted individual rooms for guest services, stylist longevity and a focus on innovative services and products.“Since 2010, we have learned so much about this business model and have optimized it for franchisees,” said Lauren Wanamaker, senior director of development of WellBiz Brand, Inc. “Any prospective franchise owner can have a great deal of confidence in the brand, and we have all the tools and resources to support them along the way. We’re not just focused on selling to get our unit count up — we prioritize healthy growth and bringing in the right type of franchisees who share our core values and are extremely passionate about the business.”Here are five reasons the Amazing Lash Studio brand is a strong franchise opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs looking to enter the beauty industry.A Membership-Based Service Model and Private RoomsThe Amazing Lash Studio membership-based service model is one of the key ways the brand stands out as a business opportunity. As a member, guests revisit their local Amazing Lash Studio location every few weeks for eyelash extension refills, creating <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/how-multiple-revenue-streams-poise-amazing-lash-studior-franchisees-for-success-2711256#stories">the potential for franchisees’ financial stability through recurring revenue </a>and by attracting new guests through incentivized referrals. Plus, the Amazing Lash Studio brand helps new franchisees start advertising their studio’s membership specials before their doors are open.Another differentiator of the brand's business model is the fact that the Amazing Lash Studio brand is the only eyelash extension-focused concept to <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/the-value-of-privacy-how-amazing-lash-studio-s-individual-rooms-stand-out-in-the-category-2710276">prioritize the guest experience with private, spa-like application rooms</a>. Stylists are trained to discuss pre- and post-care only at the beginning and end of the service so that guests can kick back, close their eyes and take a break from the troubles of daily life without fear of being disturbed.“In all of the brand’s past market research, private rooms were the number-one reason guests choose the Amazing Lash Studio brand and continued coming back week after week,” said Wanamaker. “For franchisees, the individual rooms are unmatched in the segment and are a primary driver of customer acquisition and retention.”Best-in-Class Franchisee Support InfrastructureIn addition to an established business model, the Amazing Lash Studio brand works hard to provide a suite of support platforms for the team. “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/how-amazing-lash-studio-franchisees-benefit-from-wellbiz-brand-inc-s-century-of-combined-experience-2711006">With the backing and leadership expertise of WellBiz Brands Inc</a>, the brand is better able to be hands-on at multiple levels of the development process, supplying franchisees with comprehensive, analytics-driven support throughout the entire process, including help with marketing, operations, vendor partnerships and real estate site selection,” said Wanamaker.&nbsp;The Amazing Lash Studio operations team spent this past year developing the Speed to Ramp program, which shortens the window of time between studio opening and profitability, through marketing, real estate, and operational support. The Amazing Lash Studio support team also utilizes a business intelligence platform that gives franchisees access to every KPI at a glance to optimize data-driven operations. Plus, the real estate strategy analyzes demographic information such as age, marital status, spending habits and income levels to help <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/the-value-of-not-needing-a-retail-why-amazing-lash-studio-wants-to-be-your-across-the-street-neighbor-2709905#trending">pinpoint the best location for the market’s new studio</a>.When new franchisees are first to their market, the brand provides marketing assistance by helping drum up local awareness and demand for its leading beauty services. “We are very lucky to be engaged with two different marketing agencies,” said Ariel Clay, Vice President of Marketing. “For social media, we’re working with a beauty agency out of New York and have fully integrated the approach into our network-wide marketing platform for franchisees. The agency understands our niche customer base and knows exactly how to reach them. On the digital side, we’re working with an agency that can track every lead that comes through the door, as well as their engagement, impressions and scheduling tendencies.”Lastly, since highly qualified, talented and effective stylists aren’t always easy to find, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/how-the-amazing-lash-studior-brand-provides-tools-for-participating-franchisees-to-grow-their-stylist-staff-2711678#stories">the Amazing Lash Studio brand has several resources available to interested franchisees that can contribute to the training and retention</a> of the best stylists in the industry for their studio, including everything from marketing pamphlets to culture surveys. In addition, the brand’s new “Advanced Manager Training” initiative ensures that franchisees are given support in finding and retaining the best possible leaders for their studios as well, so they don’t need to worry about day-to-day operations.A Commitment to Innovative Beauty Products and ServicesFrom day one, the Amazing Lash Studio brand has continued to innovate and adapt to changing consumer demands, conducting research and development to seamlessly roll out new services and products system-wide. With about 20% of services going to non-members, this not only creates new revenue streams for franchisees, but helps ensure that guests keep coming back.“The Amazing Lash Studio brand is a beauty service brand, so it is important to constantly be on the cutting edge of the world of beauty,” said Clay. “The industry moves fast and we put a major emphasis on bringing new and exciting products and services to franchisees in order to help them grow their business — we see ourselves as the pioneer and leader when it comes to innovation and resources for franchisees.”The brand provides guests with light-as-air lashes, fast-drying adhesives and <a href="https://www.amazinglashstudio.com/services/lash-services?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">a unique proprietary technique of adhering a single fiber to individual lashes</a> to create a customized look. The brand has developed four proprietary styles that can be tweaked based on a customer’s preferences: Gorgeous, Natural, Sexy and Cute. To help guests maintain their newfound confidence long after leaving the studio, <a href="https://www.amazinglashstudio.com/aftercare/lash-extensions?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amazing Lash Studio locations sell the brand’s retail line of eyelash extension aftercare products</a>.Further, the Amazing Lash Studio brand prioritizes innovation, recently launching both Amazing Lash Lift and Amazing Featherweight Lashes®. The brand also recently rolled out six different types of lash curls, five new adhesives and lash lifts to respond to changing interests and trends.&nbsp;An In-Demand Service and Opportunity<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2019/10/14/why-the-wellness-business-is-booming-and-how-to-succeed-in-the-industry/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">As health and wellness becomes more popular throughout the U.S.</a>, consumers are increasingly prioritizing services that promote stress relief and wellness, such as massage therapy services, beauty and fitness. “Within the franchise industry, there are very few new categories, and <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/false-eyelashes-market?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the eyelash extension segment is one with a lot of new adopters</a>,” said Matt Stanton, WellBiz Brands, Inc. Chief Development Officer. “Millennials and Gen Z are known for spending their money on health and wellness, and our brand’s services fit perfectly within that demand. The younger demographic is always looking for the newest and hottest trend on the market.”In addition to consumer demand, Stanton points out that younger candidates are looking for new and exciting business opportunities. “Many millennials are already tired of building success for someone else and are looking for flexibility in their careers,” he said. “The Amazing Lash Studio brand allows franchisees to build their own success and empire in an industry that they already love personally.”Since Amazing Lash Studio is a newer franchise system in the beauty industry, potential franchisees have the opportunity to buy in during the early stages. “Everyone wants to be with the next leading concept, and, as a brand, we try to capitalize on our leveraged position,” said Wanamaker. “The biggest thing that resonates with franchisee candidates across all demographics is the brand’s top position in the lash space. We have all of the support systems, innovations and teams in place to maintain that position. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/how-amazing-lash-studior-stands-out-in-a-competitive-and-in-demand-industry-2711160#brand-latest-stories">While we will always be the category leader, our goal is to be the category killer</a>”<h4>A Growing National Footprint</h4>The Amazing Lash Studio brand is the industry leader, with a national footprint over three times larger than the closest competitor. The brand awarded over 50 licenses in 2019, including openings in four states for the first time: Michigan, Louisiana, Iowa and Massachusetts. In 2020 the Amazing Lash Studio brand plans to continue growing with <a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/why-nearly-half-of-amazing-lash-studior-franchisees-own-multiple-locations-2710911#brand-latest-stories">both new and existing multi-unit franchisees</a>.“<a href="https://1851franchise.com/amazinglash/amazing-lash-studior-lands-a-spot-in-entrepreneur-41st-annual-franchise-500-ranking-2712421#brand-latest-stories">Our position in the industry is what makes this an urgent franchising opportunity</a>,” said Wanamaker. “While we are still looking for qualified franchisees to help us grow in prime territories across the U.S, the franchising opportunity won’t be around forever with the brand. &nbsp; This scarcity of territory is the biggest reason why now is the best time from an industry perspective. Semi-permanent lash extensions are no longer a trend; they are here to stay. The Amazing Lash Studio brand is a pioneer in both the lash category and the membership space.”With an established business model, in-demand offering, strong support infrastructure and a growing footprint, the Amazing Lash Studio franchise system is the right choice for franchisees looking to enter the lucrative lash segment.The investment range for an Amazing Lash Studio franchise is $239,210 to $508,510*.&nbsp; For more information on franchise opportunities, visit<a href="https://franchising.amazinglashstudio.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://franchising.amazinglashstudio.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-the-amazing-lash-studio-brand-is-a-strong-franchise-opportunity-2713785" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://franchising.amazinglashstudio.com</a>.*As per the March 30, 2020 Franchise Disclosure Document.Amazing Lash Franchise, LLC. 9780 S. Meridian Blvd, Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. MN File No. F-8741. This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.&nbsp; THESE FRANCHISES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.&nbsp; SUCH REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS NOR A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.&nbsp; Each Amazing Lash Studio® is independently owned and operated. Amazing Lash Studio® and Amazing Lash Studio + design are registered trademarks of Amazing Lash Franchise, LLC.

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How much can franchisees make? It’s a question many prospective owners ask before investing in a franchise. While earnings tend to be driven by variables such as industry, location and general management skills, a proper understanding of the key factors driving profitability can help franchise owners develop expectations that are realistic.&nbsp;Multi-unit franchisee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/">Mangesh Patel</a>, who’s readying the launch of six&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> restaurant locations in the Macon, Georgia area, shares insights from his franchising experience.<h2>Understanding Franchise Income</h2>Keeping operational costs in check can have a major impact on overall earnings. Taking a proactive approach to expenses such as food and labor, as well as payroll and scheduling, can help align actual franchise income with general expectations for the business.“I just had a meeting with a couple of people, and they said, ‘You talked about a 25% profit margin, but I’m only doing 12%.’ So, I looked at the figures they sent me,” Patel said. “Their&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/calculate-restaurant-franchise-profit-2730476">restaurant</a> food cost was running at 37%, which should be around 30%. The national average is about 32%. If I do things correctly, my average food cost needs to be at or below 30%. And payroll should run around 18%. But many people run 25 to 28%.”So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/unraveling-franchise-earnings-how-much-can-you-really-make-2723935">how much can franchisees make</a>? Here are five areas to consider.<h2>Practical Tips for Prospective Franchisees</h2><ol><li>Control Costs From Day One:&nbsp;It’s important to monitor payroll, food and supply costs closely. Overstaffing and inefficiencies can quickly reduce profits.</li><li>Plan For The Opening Surge:&nbsp;Traffic within the first few months of opening is likely to be higher. It’s important to adjust staffing and inventory accordingly, and pay close attention to how those levels change as time goes on.</li><li>Invest In Training:&nbsp;Properly trained workers can help reduce waste and improve overall service, which has a direct effect on net income.</li><li>Understand Your Market:&nbsp;Each market is unique and revenue potential will vary depending upon location, demographics and competition.</li><li>Track Metrics Regularly:&nbsp;Food cost percentages, labor ratios and weekly sales data act as key indicators operations may need to be adjusted.</li></ol><h2>What Profitability Really Comes Down To</h2>Patel notes that if franchise owners manage labor and costs properly, it’s not impossible to achieve strong cash flow even in the first year, bucking some franchising trends.So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-can-you-make-as-a-franchise-owner-2724761">how much can franchisees make</a>? While results tend to vary, careful planning, disciplined operations and a proactive approach to assessing initial costs are essential. But by grasping and guiding the elements that drive franchise profitability, franchise owners can maximize overall business earnings, scaling a business that’s sustainable financially over the long term.Want to learn more about franchise opportunities on 1851 Franchise? Be sure to visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/power-rankings">Power Rankings</a> to read more on brands making moves.

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Family has always been at the heart of everything for sisters&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold-franchise-oklahoma-city-north-manar-landis-maha-zirn-kashoor-2730454">Manar Landis and Maha Zirn-Kashoor,</a> so when they began looking for a new business venture, it only made sense that they’d do it together. Today, the pair are proud&nbsp;<a href="https://griswoldhomecarefranchise.com/">Griswold</a> franchisees, combining their complementary skills and shared compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors and&nbsp; families in their community. For Zirn-Kashoor and Landis, the decision to go into business together was as natural as their lifelong connection.“The short answer,” Zirn-Kashoor said, “is that it’s always the right time as a family to be together. We were both in the right place to start that one.”Though life had taken them in different directions — with families, careers and homes of their own — the sisters never lost touch. “We were always in contact,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “Almost every year we saw each other. So when the idea of the business came, it was only natural that we were both ready for it and said, ‘Let’s go for it.’”That shared readiness made the decision simple: it was time to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/how-griswold-home-care-provided-a-more-meaningful-career-for-these-franchisees-amid-the-pandemic-2715838">build something meaningful together</a>.<h2>From Sisters to Business Partners</h2>Transitioning from family members to business partners came smoothly for the pair. “Because we know each other quite well, it came very naturally,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “We recognized my strength, her strength, where we can complement each other — and it’s working so far.”The two sisters developed a natural division of responsibilities, allowing each to focus on what she does best. That balance has only strengthened their bond. “It brought us even closer to each other,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “Usually, when you have family, each one goes to their business or work and then maybe you meet at dinner or on weekends. Now we are combining all this — we see each other even more now. It added positively to the dynamic.”<h2>Why Griswold?</h2>When it came time to choose a brand, Landis led the research — and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/griswold/info">Griswold</a> quickly stood out. “She asked around, looked into different franchises, and it was the reputation of Griswold,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “From the first moment we spoke with them, it felt like we were joining a family.”That sense of belonging only deepened as they met other franchisees. “They are very professional, but there is also a warm environment,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “When we met other franchisees at a couple of events, it felt like family. It just enhanced our feeling that this is the right company we want to join.”<h2>A Family-Owned Business With a Human Mission</h2>As sisters and co-owners, Zirn-Kashoor and Landis believe their family connection adds real value to how they lead their business and care for their clients. “It’s an added value to be family working together,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “We know how to divide the work, who’s responsible for what, and sometimes we combine our efforts on certain areas where we can bring an even better outcome.”That collaboration is rooted in shared purpose. For the sisters, Griswold’s mission resonated deeply. “The story of Jean Griswold is very touching and impressive,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “It’s not money-oriented — it’s very human and people-oriented. That’s what really drove us. Otherwise, any business you can start somewhere and think about profit. This is not the easiest one, but we chose it on purpose because we can relate to it … When you think about it, we are helping vulnerable people — people in need — and that’s something we are already proud of.”<h2>Building a Legacy of Care and Connection</h2>More than just a business, Zirn-Kashoor and Landis see their Griswold franchise as a legacy — one rooted in compassion and community. “We are certain that our hard work will bring very fruitful income,” Zirn-Kashoor said, “and we hope that this is the legacy we can keep as a name for us, for our children and for our family later on. There cannot be a better legacy than helping people in need and caring for the community.”Even amid the challenges of launching a business, the sisters have found unexpected joy in the journey. “The most surprising part is how much fun we are having,” Zirn-Kashoor said. “We knew we would enjoy it, but we didn’t know it would start from day one. We keep reminding each other not to forget to have fun and enjoy the journey.”

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He also wanted to be doing something that would be rewarding and help in our community — the community where we raised our two sons. My employer was getting ready to retire and, since [Tim and I] had always wanted to work together, the timing seemed perfect for both of us.”The couple’s shared vision aligned perfectly with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/why-trublue-is-a-strong-franchise-choice-in-the-growing-senior-industry-2728519">TruBlue’s mission of helping seniors and busy families maintain their homes with ease and peace of mind</a>.<h2>From Marriage Partners to Business Partners</h2>Transitioning from life partners to business partners came naturally to the Diemonts.“Since we were already partners, this new partnership was an easy transition,” Kay said. “Tim knew how to manage people and had been in a leadership position for many years. I was already trained administratively and had worked in marketing for both the architectural firm and for a local mayor. So, my community connections were very strong in this area.”Their complementary skill sets have proven invaluable. A U.S. Air Force veteran originally from Michigan, Tim brought strong operational and leadership experience from his years managing retail teams. Kay, who has lived in the Yorktown area her entire life, leveraged her local relationships and administrative background to handle marketing and office management.The couple’s oldest son, Derrick, is a systems engineer who has contributed to the business over the years. “His expertise with setting up our computer needs and just his overall help with the business was and continues to be a huge plus,” Kay said.The Diemonts say that working together has improved their&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/strategicfranchising/work-life-balance-as-a-franchise-owner-is-it-possible-2728825">work-life balance</a> rather than complicating it. “Since we work together, our schedules are the same,” Kay said. “We can take as much time off as we want or need, and we enjoy traveling extensively every year.”<h2>Choosing TruBlue for Their Family’s Next Chapter</h2>When the Diemonts first began exploring franchise ownership, they were drawn to opportunities that allowed them to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/the-top-25-franchise-brands-committed-to-serving-their-communities-2724335">serve their community</a>.“Tim was looking into a senior care franchise and at the time the one he was interested in pursuing was already taken in our area,” Kay said. “The person he was speaking with at&nbsp;<a href="https://strategicfranchising.com/">Strategic Franchising</a> mentioned a new franchise they were developing. It sounded like a perfect fit for someone who already knew managerial and handyman skills. We were one of the first to open a TruBlue, and we have been the proud owners since 2013.”The TruBlue model — focused on home maintenance, handyman services and senior safety — felt like the right blend of purpose and practicality. “Tim always had faith and knew we would be a success,” Kay said. “The model for TruBlue was perfect! Our co-workers, family and friends loved the concept, and we had customers lined up before we ever purchased our territory.”<h2>Family Ownership in Action</h2>As business partners, the Diemonts run their franchise with the same&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-a-franchisor-can-cultivate-a-strong-franchise-community-2722789">teamwork and communication</a> that have defined their marriage for nearly five decades.“We have great partners, who are like-minded to bounce ideas through,” Kay said. “All our employees know they can come to either one of us with a question or a problem and 98% of the time, they will get the exact response from us. The other small percentage is only due to Tim’s knowledge of certain handyman jobs and mine would be administrative questions regarding invoicing or payroll.”That united front has helped them build a loyal team and a strong reputation throughout Yorktown and the surrounding Peninsula communities. “Our client base is strong because we provide our customers with a good service at a great value, and it is continually growing,” Kay said. “Our employees are happy to be a part of our team and we are sure all of them would stay with or continue with any new owner, whether it be family or someone new.”<h2>Building a Family Legacy</h2>After more than 10 years in business, the Diemonts have watched TruBlue grow from a small emerging concept into a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/trubluehomeserviceally/trublue-accelerates-growth-in-2025-with-record-breaking-midyear-momentum-2730055">nationally recognized brand</a>. But for them, the most important growth has been personal — and local.“Hopefully, we have built a business that either one of our sons would be proud to carry on in the future,” Kay said. “Our client base is strong because we provide our customers with a good service, at a great value and it is continually growing.”The couple takes special pride in supporting local seniors, veterans and busy families. “Making our customers and employees happy and doing something good within our community for our seniors and veterans has been the most rewarding,” Kay said. “As a veteran and family-owned business, we take great pride in providing a service to those who have served our country and to their families. For our seniors and busy adults, providing them with peace of mind and someone they can trust in their homes is a very big deal to us as a company and as a family. Everyone’s home is their castle, and we always hope TruBlue of Yorktown makes them feel that way.”<h2>The Rewards of Working Together</h2>When asked about the hardest or most surprising part of running a family business, Kay didn’t hesitate: “Probably how easy it has been to work together. Nothing has been hard about it for us personally. Our skill sets matched pretty good.”For Tim and Kay, the past decade has been defined by collaboration, connection and community — and the next one promises more of the same.“Overall, everything we dreamed about running our own business has come true,” Tim said. “This is a great way of life.”

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<a href="https://kbpbrands.com/">KBP Brands</a>, the multi-brand franchisee group with over 1,100 restaurants across 32 states,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kbp-brands-doubles-down-on-sonic-with-78-restaurant-acquisition-302695591.html">has announced</a> its acquisition of 78 additional SONIC units. The new units are spread across Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.This is the second SONIC acquisition KBP has completed in less than two years, and it makes KBP the fourth-largest SONIC franchisee in the system with 164 total locations across eight states.“We’ve had a successful five-year partnership with Inspire Brands and have seen strong results from our initial SONIC purchase,” KBP CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kulp-820820">Mike Kulp</a> said in a statement. “We look forward to expanding that with a larger footprint and additional operational efficiencies.”KBP is one of the country’s largest franchisee groups, reporting approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales across its portfolio, which includes KFC, Taco Bell and Arby’s, another Inspire Brands franchise."Our relationship with KBP Brands continues to grow due to their operational excellence and our shared commitment to guest satisfaction and a culture that champions innovation," said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kelly-b48426b">John Kelly</a>, brand president at SONIC. "KBP's expansion with SONIC demonstrates their dedication to our vision and the brand's long-term growth."Read the full press release&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kbp-brands-doubles-down-on-sonic-with-78-restaurant-acquisition-302695591.html">here</a>.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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