Expanding a franchise concept through multi-unit agreements has benefits for both the franchisee and franchisor. The franchising industry is booming with new brands creating more options for ...

The portfolios of multi-brand franchisees The Falcons Group, WarnerFoods and The Hari Group are as diverse as they come. The Falcon’s Group, for instance, includes Checkers & Rally’s, Baskin-Robbins ...

While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. A multi-unit ...

Here’s what you need to know before making the decision to become a multi-unit operator for an emerging brand. Let’s break this into two discussions: resales (which I will address in my next article) ...

Planet Fitness is on a tear to the tune of more than 600 new locations over the last five years. The bulk of that growth is courtesy of its multi-unit franchisees, whose club counts are swelling as ...

Investing in a multi-unit franchise can diversify your portfolio and build a substantial business, but it is critical to understand your financial and operational capabilities clearly. Diversify with ...

When it comes to selecting a new brand, multi-unit operators are looking for more than just the average unit volume and a detailed Item 19. That was the message from a trio of multi-unit franchisees ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Signs for Taco Bell, Grinder, ...

Subway has signed five new multi-unit owner agreements across Arizona, the mid-Atlantic, Florida and Texas, the company announced Monday. The Milford, Conn.-based company, which has added dual ...