3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (931+ words) With nearly three decades in franchising, Brickner is helping The Goddard School modernize franchise development through personalization, technology and a focus on mutual fit. 1851 Franchise spoke with Brickner to learn more about how AI is reshaping the franchise buyer journey,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1222+ words) The Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise’s intense focus on simplicity and strategy drives stronger unit-level economics and makes the brand easier to run and grow. The fast-food chicken segment is booming, but many brands within it are fighting…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1899+ words) After more than three decades as a musician, Anderson is applying his experience in the industry to a performance-based music franchise with 11 locations and plans for nationwide growth. ​“I got to the point where I didn't want my future to…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1008+ words) With roughly two decades in franchising, Greenwood has built his career around education, relationships and finding the right people to grow alongside a brand. Brent Greenwood did not set out to build a career in franchising. Like many longtime industry…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (643+ words) With a background in sales and management and firsthand experience with home care, Stephen Fusco found a new career with Right at Home. “I was looking at eight different franchises in total, and the level of support from Right at…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (841+ words) Drawing on his own experience as a franchisee and franchisor, Picker approaches franchise development with empathy, disciplined growth and a focus on finding the right partners. Howard Picker has experienced franchising from nearly every angle. He has been a franchisee,…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1236+ words) CEO Jennifer Lemcke and Head of Franchising Philip Fogarty share the history and methods behind this Canadian brand's growth to 970 territories across North America. “She (the original founder) is still a shareholder and a director of the company, so she's…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (699+ words) With decades of experience as a franchisee, broker and developer, Brunell brings a deeply practical, people-first perspective to franchise recruitment and growth. “I’ve been an employee of a franchise, been an owner of a franchise, been a broker of franchises…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1016+ words) Like many franchise professionals, Erica Tarnowski did not plan on building a career in franchising. Before entering the industry, she spent five years living in Brazil, where she worked as a teacher and translator. After returning to the U.S., a connection…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (359+ words) Mark Jameson says today’s franchise buyers arrive with more information, but knowing when to walk away from a deal remains just as important as making the sale. Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands, got into franchising by accident....