Small Business

Franchises

My last few articles have explored how the Covid 19 pandemic affected the restaurant industry in ways that go beyond the obvious challenges of government forced shutdowns and labor issues.

Steve Beagelman, CEO and founder of SMB Franchise Advisors, on how businesses can navigate staff shortages and come out ahead.

Massachusetts Court Says Its ABC Test Applies to Franchise Relationship; California venue selection; franchisor can self-avail itself of MAE

The restaurant industry's embracing technology in a way that many restaurateurs had not considered or even shunned before the global pandemic.

The franchising industry is growing every day and you can too if you follow these three pillars for success in franchise sales.

The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda is designed to connect young entrepreneurs and innovators – both Bermudian and international – to collaborate, mentor and solve for some of the world's most pressing issues.

In their third week, attendees spent time at the Hamilton Princess Bermuda Resort where they held mentorship events and panels. Some found new opportunities to invest, while others attended events with Walkers Global and the US Consulate to Bermuda.

As we are coming out of the most significant pandemic in generations, restaurant owners still face many challenges operating their businesses. That said, I believe the most effective & positive trend in the industry is how restaurants of all sizes now embrace technology.

More and more seniors want to age in place, yet they still need home care. Recognizing that families in addition to hers had this need, Shelly Sun of BrightStar Care developed a franchise model for in-home care to benefit workers and clients.

A Calabasas-based chain of fast-food restaurants, BurgerIM, and its owner, Oren Loni, have been sued by the US FTC (Federal Trade Commission) for allegedly enticing consumers to buy franchises using false promises, pocketing tens of millions of dollars from over 1,500 individuals lured into purch...