Franchise Company Updates
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Franchises on the 2020 Inc. 5000 List
These are franchises that made the cut for the 2020 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private, for-profit companies over the most recent three-year period.
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Introducing Bounce Back USA: Free Local Business Listings and COVID-19 Safety Posters to Support Local Business
Minuteman Press has launched the Bounce Back USA initiative as a way to give back and do what we can to support other local businesses.
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McDonald's History Timeline
McDonald's is the most recognized franchise brand in the world. This Franchise Direct infographic outlines the history of the food franchise.
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2020 Top 100 Global Franchises Report: Introduction and Overview
Annually, Franchise Direct takes a look at the some of the most well-run and largest franchises in the world. Here's how our 2020 version came out.
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2020 Top 100 Global Franchises Report: News and Notes
Per usual, there was a good deal of shuffling at franchise corporate offices in the past year. Get current with this roundup. Also, catch up on legal updates on the new joint employer rule and state legislation franchise officials are monitoring.
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Going from Mr. Handyman to Dryer Vent Wizard
After selling Mr. Handyman, it didn't take David Lavalle long to find his next entrepreneurial venture. While running Mr. Handyman he had noticed a demand for dryer cleaning services that would not only keep the machines running well, but help prevent fires too. The result was the founding of Dryer Vent Wizard.
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Making Franchise Training More Accessible
Franchise training has evolved over the years as all educational methods do. Here's how Office Pride Commercial Cleaning is now using podcasts as part its training mix.
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: Introduction and Overview
Annually, Franchise Direct takes a look at the some of the most well-run and largest franchises in the world. Here's how the 2019 version came out.
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: Franchising Headlines of the Past Year
Two of the biggest stories from the past year in franchising were the amount of corporate changes at franchise head offices and the continued debate over the definition of joint employment. Read a summary on both topics here.
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2019 Top 100 Franchises Report: International Franchising News and Notes
Find out where many of the top franchises are currently expanding to, along with tips on international franchising and protecting your intellectual property in this report section. There's also a feature on the Dominican Republic franchise industry.