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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A decade ago, a service franchisee would show up to handle a job estimate with a clipboard, a few blank customer forms and a BIC pen ...

When I first moved into franchising after years in Fortune 100 and private equity-backed companies, I had to shift my perspective. I was used to looking at big, complex organizations, but in ...

Ultimately, the franchisor is the guardian of the brand, ensuring consistency and support across the network, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship where both franchisor and franchisee can thrive.

Christopher Fountain is CEO of Reston, Virginia-based FranConnect, a provider of franchise management systems, helping franchises manage all aspects of their operations including sales, marketing, ...

DAVIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Froots, a national quick-service franchise focused on healthy food and beverages, announced today that its founder David Lopez and former COO Scott Mortier are returning ...

Every day is a juggling act for multichannel retailers who need to quickly fulfill customer orders for items purchased online, in-store, via supplier warehouses and through other channels. Today’s ...

Beyond a spa franchise’s calming ambience and therapeutic services lie complex operational demands. Today, software that helps simplify your business operations and client management efforts is ...