In my 25 years in franchising, I’ve written thousands of articles and have been interviewed hundreds of times. Both have included a lot of my franchise quotes. That said, if you’re thinking about buying a franchise-or starting one, the quotes I’ve listed below cover many facets of franchising. My hope is that you’ll be inspired […]

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Almost everyone I work with talks about buying a “new” franchise. The pick a concept, sign the franchise agreement, build out the location and open the doors type. That’s the story most people know. But there’s another story quietly gaining momentum. A bigger one. And it’s going to get loud. Franchise resales are about to […]

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The New York Butcher Shoppe franchise is growing fast. The what? The New York Butcher Shoppe. From a Press Release: The Greenville, South Carolina-based specialty butcher and market currently operates 42 units across 10 states. Nine new stores are planned to open before year’s end. That puts the brand on track to hit 50 locations […]

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Dunkin’ is heading back to Canada. And it’s big news. Foodtastic, just signed a Dunkin’ deal in Canada with Inspire Brands. The Master Franchise deal gives Foodtastic exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand across Canada. Both corporate and franchise-operated locations are part of the plan. With that in mind, the first Canadian Dunkin’ is […]

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The U.S. Small Business Administration just named the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) its National SBDC of the Year. That’s one winner out of nearly 1,000 centers across the country. This isn’t a participation trophy. The SBA awards this honor annually during National Small Business Week. To […]

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I’m going to say something that might make some franchisors and franchisees in food-service businesses uncomfortable. I’m worried about food franchises. Not mildly concerned. I’m actually worried. A lot. Here’s why. Why I’m Worried About Food Franchises Food costs for consumers are brutal right now. The “convenience” argument for grabbing prepared food used to be […]

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The dirty soda beverage franchise category just got bigger in Florida. Swig, the brand that invented the “dirty soda” concept, has signed a 25-unit franchise deal covering Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and Stuart. The first location is expected to open by the end of 2026. Who’s Behind the Swig Franchises Deal? The franchisee group […]

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You spent a lot of time researching and choosing the franchise you ended up purchasing. You studied the FDD. You hired a franchise attorney. You did everything right. Then you opened a checking account without thinking twice about it. That’s a mistake a lot of new franchise owners make. And it can cost them. Your […]

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You’ve found a franchise opportunity that does it for you. The concept seems brilliant, the branding is razor-sharp, and you can already envision a wildly-successful grand opening. It feels like the perfect fit. But before you sign on the dotted line and commit your hard-earned dollars to this venture, it’s time to pause and engage […]

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This: What is your favorite part of being a Franchise Attorney? But before I share their answers, you need to know that Franchise Attorneys are among the most specialized legal professionals in practice today. They don’t dabble. They go deep into one narrow discipline — and they have to know it cold. Consider what that […]

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