Franchising’s year in review:
Another year has come to an end. And thus far it has been a busy year for the franchise industry. We have seen numerous new concepts opt for the franchise business model as their growth engine, enter the market, and a few others lose traction.
Read all about the trends here.
In the News:
- Interim Pursues Hospice Growth Across Franchise Network [Home Health Care News]
- Jack in the Box Exploring Sale [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Applebee’s Buys 69 Franchised Stores, Resolves Dispute with RMH [Restaurant Business]
- Kick It Up! 9 Round Founder Targets 5,000 Units Worldwide [Franchising.com]
- How McKinsey Has Helped Raise the Stature of Authoritarian Governments [NY Times]
- Norfolk’s The Dirty Buffalo Wants to Franchise and Expand [The Virginian Pilot]
- Alliance Franchise Brands LLC Acquires RSVP Publications [Franchising.com]
- Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires Pet Supplies Plus [PR Newswire]
- FAT Brands to Acquire, Franchise Yalla Mediterranean [Franchise Times]
- Authority Brands Acquires Mosquito Squad [Franchising.com]
- Inside Camuto Group’s $375M Deal with ABG and DSW [Footwear News]
- Nurse Next Door Signs Master Franchise Agreement for Australia [Franchising.com]
- SCE Credit Access Survey [New York Fed]
- Inside Inspire’s New Brand Empire [QSR Magazine]
- A Sign Economic Clouds are Darkening? [Business Insider]
- Demand for In-home Care Growing in Low-Density Areas [Home Health Care News]
- Breakfast Brunch Café Announces 2019 Franchise Opportunity with a Family (Franchisee) First Strategy [Restaurant News]
- Pure Barre’s CEO Out, Seeks Next Fleet to Command [Franchise Times]
- Regymen Fitness Primes for National Growth Through Franchising [PR Web]
- Franchisor 101: New Revenue Recognition Rule for Initial Franchise Fees [JDSUPRA]
- Pizza Hut U.S. to Acquire Leading Online Ordering Provider QuikOrder [PRNewswire]
- Christian Brothers Automotive Expands Leadership Team to Drive Franchise Growth [After Market News]