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Higher royalties aren't necessarily bad. It depends on how the funds are used to maintain and evolve the franchise system. Let’s explore royalties and their ideal function in more detail to help you make the best franchise decision for you.

Jeff and Diana Merritt are the owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Salisbury, MD since March of 2010. Regional VP Bob Heimbuch presented Jeff and Diana with their Golden Minuteman Award celebrating 15+ years in business. Bob shares, “Through their continued marketing efforts and they're selfless approach to giving back to the community, the Merritts have enjoyed 15 years of continual growth.”

You've done the research and are ready to sign on the dotted line. However, there is one more step you can take in figuring out if the franchise you've chose is a good fit for you: a secret shop. Here are some practical steps to conduct a smart, legal and strategically planned secret shop of your franchise selection that will confirm if you're ready to make it official.

Office Evolution®, a leading provider of flexible workspace solutions for entrepreneurs, small businesses and enterprise companies, is expanding its Jacksonville–Town Center location, adding almost 3,000 square feet to bring more offices, amenities and technology to the space at 5011 Gate Parkway, Building 100, Suite 100. This is the second expansion in four years spearheaded by franchise owner Michael Wielgus, who owns two other Office Evolution locations on the First Coast.

Elena Galkina and her son Vlad Galkin purchased their Minuteman Press franchise in Santa Clara, CA in November of 2022. As they celebrate three years in business, Elena and Vlad are proud to have put in the work to grow their sales by building connections in the community, expanding their product lines, and relying on each other as well as their dedicated team along the way. To cap off their year in 2025, Elena and Vlad also won the Top Customer Service Award for their region.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has officially made its debut in the Northeast with a Dec. 8 grand opening at 763 E. Gunhill Road in the Bronx.