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Southern Chicks Café & Daiquiris marked a major milestone this May with the grand opening of its newest location – and the first under the brand’s franchise banner – in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The highly anticipated launch drew a large crowd of loyal fans, newcomers, and local media.

Key documents to examine when assessing a franchise’s financial health include the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. More on these statements along with ratios and metrics to look for when doing your due diligence in this post.

Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first Canadian location in Toronto.

Work-life balance as a franchise owner isn't a given – it's a strategic outcome that requires intentional early planning and execution. Advisor and author Joel Libava explores the factors that go into creating work-life balance as a franchise owner in this post.

BODYBAR Pilates, the modern Pilates-powered fitness franchise redefining boutique wellness, has officially reached 150 signed franchise agreements, marking a key milestone as the brand continues to scale across the U.S. With more than 50 locations open and another 24 studios on track to open by year’s end, BODYBAR is growing quickly as demand for inclusive fitness experiences for everybody increases nationwide.

Mike and Julie Arndt are the owners of Minuteman Press in Plant City, FL since November of 2004. Just after celebrating their 20th year in business in Plant City, Mike and Julie hit another huge milestone for their business – joining the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024. Mike shares, “The President’s Club is a tremendous honor and accomplishment for us. From starting with zero customers to hitting over $1 million in sales in a small market, this achievement is a testament to hard work, persistence, and following the Minuteman Press franchise system.”