New Post From The Franchise King® 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...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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 acr...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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 c...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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....

New Post From The Franchise King® 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...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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 thinki...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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...

New Post From The Franchise King® 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 d...

Hi there,Having an exit strategy doesn't mean you expect to fail in your franchise business. On the contrary, knowing where you're going sets you up for success.In my experience, an exit strategy is the last thing on an aspiring franchisees mind. But...

New Post From The Franchise King® A Goldfish Swim School franchisee just received a major industry honor. And the story behind the award is worth knowing. BHB Group, led by partners Katie Lee, Brian Bayer, and Hope Bayer, was named the 2026 Most Valu...

New Post From The Franchise King® I’ve spent 25+ years in the franchise industry. I’ve seen good franchisors. I’ve seen bad ones. I’ve seen systems that looked great in the brochure and turned into nightmares the moment you signed on the dotted line....

Hi there,I shared this on LinkedIn, and it's important. Does One Successful Franchisee in One Location Mean Anything?A successful franchise in one location doesn’t guarantee success in yours. In reality, you need to understand YOUR&nbs...

Hi there,When you're doing your research on a franchise opportunity you like, it's tempting to pick up the phone to call franchisees your franchise representative at headquarters sent you contact information for. But, if you ONLY call them, you're ma...

Hi there, Getting invited to a Franchise Discovery Day is exciting. It means you've made it through the initial screening process and the franchisor wants to meet you face-to-face. But here's what most people don't realize going in.Discovery Day isn'...

Hi there,At the heart of any successful franchise business lies a robust and extensively tested business system. A “proven” one if you will. Well, most of the time. Newer franchise opportunities need to be tweaked at first. Anyway...This system serve...