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July 1, 20266 min read

10 Lessons From Years of Teaching Franchise Growth Methods That Are Worth Repeating & The Ultimate Framing Shift Every Franchise Needs

Join 1851 Franchise publisher Nick Powills live as he presents the 10 lessons that have stood the test of time, even if we don’t want them to!
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Nick Powills

1851 Franchise Publisher

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Franchisee Stories
July 1, 20263 min read

Experienced Carrollton Restaurateurs Bring Mellow Mushroom Back to Downtown Carrollton, Georgia

After decades of independent restaurant ownership, Rich and Stephanie Weaver are opening Mellow Mushroom to fill a gap and bring a beloved pizza brand back to the community.
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Victoria Campisi

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Music Go Round Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026
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July 1, 202611 min read

Music Go Round Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Music Go Round is the world's largest musical instrument resale franchise and is under the Winmark Corporation umbrella.
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Tide Services

Tide Laundromat Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026
Tide Laundromat Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Busy Bee Jumpers

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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Busy Bee Jumpers Franchise?

Melting Pot

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Melting Pot Owns the Experiential Dining Model in a Landscape That Increasingly Prioritizes Connection

Homewatch CareGivers

Homewatch CareGivers Franchise - Bo Donohoo - 1851 Franchise
Army Veteran Bo Donohoo Turns Lifelong Commitment to Service Into Homewatch CareGivers Franchise

Mainland

What Being Realistic About Franchise Lead Generation Actually Looks Like
What Being Realistic About Franchise Lead Generation Actually Looks Like

Right at Home

Right at Home Celebrates a Year of Growth at Annual Conference
Right at Home Celebrates a Year of Growth at Annual Conference

Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals Franchise - St. Cloud, Minnesota, Target Market - 1851 Franchise
Why Express Employment Professionals Is Targeting St. Cloud, Minnesota, for Growth

Beef 'O' Brady's

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What Franchisee Satisfaction Says About Beef ’O’ Brady’s Long-Term Stability

Mosquito Squad Plus

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Google's Mosquito Experiment Signals What Franchisees Already Know: Pest Control Demand Isn't Going Away

Children's Lighthouse

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Why Orlando Is a Strategic Growth Market for Children’s Lighthouse

Right at Home

From McDonald's Operations Management to Right at Home Franchise Ownership
From McDonald's Operations Management to Right at Home Franchise Ownership

bonchon

Hoodline: Bonchon Targets San Antonio for Future Expansion
Hoodline: Bonchon Targets San Antonio for Future Expansion

Wild Bill's Craft Beverage Company

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How a Marine Veteran Is Bringing Wild Bill's Craft Soda to Dallas-Fort Worth

Newk’s Eatery

Newk's Fast Casual Movers and Shakers
Newk’s Eatery Named to Fast Casual 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Screenmobile

First-Time Franchisees Errol and Amber Stump Earn Screenmobile’s Franchisee of the Year Honor
First-Time Franchisees Errol and Amber Stump Earn Screenmobile’s Franchisee of the Year Honor

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Reddit Gives Wendy's a Boost: What the Meme Stock Rally Says About Franchise Turnarounds

Reddit Gives Wendy's a Boost: What the Meme Stock Rally Says About Franchise Turnarounds

Retail investors sent Wendy's shares soaring as Reddit fueled optimism around new leadership, turnaround potential and buyout speculation, despite the burger chain's recent sales struggles.
Jersey Mike’s Officially Dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s Favorite QSR

Jersey Mike’s Officially Dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s Favorite QSR

The sandwich chain ended Chick-fil-A’s 11-year reign atop customer satisfaction rankings on this year’s annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
Pizza Hut Sold as Yum! Brands Ends Nearly 50-Year Ownership in $2.7 Billion Deal

Pizza Hut Sold as Yum! Brands Ends Nearly 50-Year Ownership in $2.7 Billion Deal

LongRange Capital will acquire Pizza Hut outside China as Yum! Brands moves to streamline its business, ending nearly 50 years of ownership of the global pizza chain.
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