West Virginia Feature Articles

West Virginia Feature Articles

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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in West Virginia.

Franchisors should build a strong foundation and think strategically when planning national expansion
  • Fred Frey
  • 1,152 Reads 5 Shares
Service brand deals continue to grow through the beginning of June
  • Kevin Behan
  • 1,100 Reads 5 Shares
Restaurants are slated for Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,243 Reads 4 Shares
The group has announced plans to open 48 locations nationwide
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,390 Reads 2 Shares
The development model's focus has shifted to prioritize quality over quantity
  • Helen Bond
  • 1,652 Reads 8 Shares
Five additional restaurants are planned to be split between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Orange County, California
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,662 Reads 2 Shares
Andrea Levey co-founded Philly's Best to bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to SoCal, growing it into a beloved 20-location brand with quality at its core.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 1,222 Reads 5 Shares
The new territory will serve patrons in Albany, New York
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,350 Reads 7 Shares
Succession planning requires practical steps to sustain and grow what you've built
  • Helen Bond
  • 2,549 Reads 48 Shares
Target areas in Arizona include Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,712 Reads 5 Shares
Seeking peer support can help franchisees learn and grow 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,135 Reads 5 Shares
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2025's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands.
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 7,481 Reads 7 Shares
Having a passion for education and dedication to working with others in the community can lead to a rewarding career
  • Josephine Johnson
  • 1,866 Reads 4 Shares
Managing a crisis requires strength, resolve, and leadership
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,235 Reads 4 Shares
Jerome Johnson's keys to success include sweat equity and reinvesting in the business
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,409 Reads 177 Shares
Many operators recommend delegating responsibilities and spending time with family and friends to reduce stress 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,360 Reads 15 Shares
IFA's Franchising Economic Outlook shows 2.2% growth for 2024, ahead of 1.9% projection
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 2,636 Reads 14 Shares
Multi-unit franchisees share how they overcame the challenges of growing their restaurant operations 
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,911 Reads 11 Shares
Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Advisory Board members look forward to franchising in 2025
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,113 Reads 12 Shares
Their unit will be the first of 40 under a regional developer agreement led by Jay and Michael Taylor
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,859 Reads 2 Shares
Multi-unit restaurant franchisees share thoughts on how to maintain brand standards while meeting regional customer preferences
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,661 Reads 34 Shares
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Bryant Keil and his son, Hampden Keil, recently opened a unit in Frederick, Maryland
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,149 Reads 18 Shares
The industry is evolving toward a structure favoring scale and consolidation
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 3,946 Reads 15 Shares
Griffin Gordon focuses on developing employees and customers at The Little Gym
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,720 Reads 118 Shares
The regional development agreement will target cities around Arlington, Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,862 Reads 6 Shares
The board now represents more than 90 companies and has 120 franchise executive members
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,799 Reads 2 Shares
The group of franchisees also has deals to open units in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,398 Reads 2 Shares
Liz and Jay McKee plan to open their first store in Odessa, Texas, in early 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,232 Reads 5 Shares
Scott and Laura Seabloom signed a 3-unit deal to grow the toast and juice brand in Minnesota
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,631 Reads 14 Shares
The first unit is slated to open in Cambridge in late 2025
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,156 Reads 5 Shares

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