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<description><![CDATA[Franchise leaders at FLDC 2025 shared how speed, qualification, and clear expectations drive smarter franchise growth]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Revive And Refresh: How Remodels Can Drive Revenue For Franchisees]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchisees weigh the long-term benefits against the short-term pain for store remodels]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Find out who's dominating their states and regions in our list of 2025 Dominators]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Q&A With Jetset Pilates Multi-Unit Franchisee Zhana Gali]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[New franchisee goes from client to operator and multi-unit developer with Jetset Pilates within several years]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Identifying early warning signs, reviewing KPIs, and incorporating strong leadership can result in stronger unit performance]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IFA Report Highlights Franchise Model Benefits]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Survey: Franchised businesses excel at providing ownership opportunities, wage growth, and local community involvement]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Operators To Develop 5 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Units In Kentucky]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ohana Restaurant Group already operates five Hawaiian Bros locations across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Comparing Recruitment Budgets From 2025 To 2026]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[New annual report shows most franchises are either increasing or keeping franchise recruitment budgets the same in 2026]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Mindset Shifts Every Franchise System Must Make To Scale]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchises should adjust their mindset to focus on sales goals and growth]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3B Lodge To Open 9th Twin Peaks Unit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The new location will begin operations on Feb. 2 in Omaha, Nebraska]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reimagining Franchise Expos: They Can Still Be Part Of A Multichannel Recruitment Strategy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The key is to recalibrate expectations and find new ways to extract value from the expo experience]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Do You Balance Automation (food Prep, Kiosks, Robots) With The Quality Of Your Customer Experience?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[While automation is a tool to increase efficiency, restaurants must continue to deliver hospitality and personal connections with their customers]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Start 2026 On Strong Financial Footing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Better Business Bureau offers tips to help stay on track with New Year's financial resolutions]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shining Examples: STAR Awards Recognize Leaders In Franchise Recruitment]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchise Update Media honored brands for their outstanding franchise development efforts in 2025]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Right Fit Is Crucial When Targeting Prospects]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchise leaders at FLDC 2025 shared how smarter targeting, faster engagement, and AI are reshaping franchise recruitment]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Georgia Bulldog Of Franchising: Franchisee Sets High Standards For Himself And His Team]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[David Weeks, a former football player, left his corporate job to score a fulfilling career in franchising]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff's Bagel Run Franchise: A Hospitality-First Model Built For Growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Jeff's Bagel Run continues to shine with 26 bagel shops open, and more than 50 more locations set to open in 2026. See how the Florida-based brand bakes hospitality into every single transaction.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Selecting The Right Master Franchisee Partner: How To Build The Foundation For Long-Term Global Growth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Partnering with the right master franchisee can help brands establish a presence in a foreign market and grow]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond Borders: Operational Tactics For Taking Your Franchise International]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchisors must keep in mind these important factors when deciding whether to take their brand to a foreign country]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Franchising News From International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, December 2025]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Bill Edwards' biweekly newsletter rounds up international franchise news, stats, trends, and more from a worldwide network of correspondents]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Service Brand Deals Continue Through The End Of 2025]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Service brand deals continue to grow through the end of the year]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Code Ninjas' owner discusses the value of service franchises after immigrating from India]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Our January roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Scotland]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consolidated Cleaners Acquires 7 Widmer's Cleaners Units]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The locations in the Cincinnati area will be converted to Tide Cleaners]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ring In 2026 With A Plan To Achieve Success]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Be on the lookout for opportunities and take advantage of them]]></description>
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