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Franchisee Stories
Nov 11, 20266 min read

Newk's Eatery Franchise Expands to South Carolina as Insignis Partners Signs Five-Unit Deal

After 19 years in law and four years building a 900-plus-employee operation, Seph Wunder chose Newk's as his team's third concept for the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson market.
Lily Fowler

Lily Fowler

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What If My Franchisor Wants to Buy Back My Store?
Grow a Franchise
Nov 11, 20265 min read

What If My Franchisor Wants to Buy Back My Store?

Franchisors sometimes offer to purchase existing locations, but owners should understand their rights and evaluate the terms before agreeing to a sale.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

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Franchisee Stories
Nov 11, 20268 min read

She Helped Build Neighborhood Barre. Now She’s Building a Community of Her Own.

After years helping Neighborhood Barre grow, Stephanie Arlington stepped away from corporate leadership to become a franchise owner and make more time for her family.
Lily Fowler

Lily Fowler

Staff Writer

DOGPerfect

How DOGPerfect Builds Community Connections That Benefit Pets, Pet Parents and Local Businesses
How DOGPerfect Builds Community Connections That Benefit Pets, Pet Parents and Local Businesses

FSC Franchise Co.

How FSC Builds Simpler, Smarter Operations for Franchisees
How FSC Builds Simpler, Smarter Operations for Franchisees

FSC Franchise Co.

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Veterans Program With New Franchise Incentives and Support
FSC Franchise Co. Launches Veterans Program With New Franchise Incentives and Support

Dog Training Elite

Helping Those With Epilepsy: How Service Dogs Change Lives
Helping Those With Epilepsy: How Service Dogs Change Lives

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore Named No. 48 on Franchise Times 2026 Top 400 List
ServiceMaster Restore Named No. 48 on Franchise Times 2026 Top 400 List

Tide Services

Tide Services Wraps Q3 With Continued Franchise Growth and Momentum Across the U.S.
Tide Services Wraps Q3 With Continued Franchise Growth and Momentum Across the U.S.

Pigtails & Crewcuts

How to Know When the Time Is Right to Open a Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise
How to Know When the Time Is Right to Open a Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchise

Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef 'O' Brady's Franchisee Scott O'Brien Finds Success in Small-Town Florida
Beef 'O' Brady's Franchisee Scott O'Brien Finds Success in Small-Town Florida

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette Opens First-Ever Drive-Thru Location in Moore, Oklahoma
Paris Baguette Opens First-Ever Drive-Thru Location in Moore, Oklahoma, Marking a Major Brand Milestone

Mathnasium

Inside the 2026 Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise Disclosure Document
Inside the 2026 Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise Disclosure Document

Keyrenter Property Management

Former Independent Property Manager Grows Keyrenter Franchise to Approximately 260 Properties
Former Independent Property Manager Grows Keyrenter Franchise to Approximately 260 Properties

Sport Clips

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How Families Build Franchise Portfolios: The McMurdo and Rodriguez Families at Sport Clips Haircuts

Beef 'O' Brady's

How Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Leverages Technology to Elevate Franchisees Above Their Competition
How Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Leverages Technology to Elevate Franchisees Above Their Competition

Sport Clips

Why So Many Customers Choose to Become Sport Clips Haircuts Team Leaders
Why So Many Customers Choose to Become Sport Clips Haircuts Team Leaders

Screenmobile

Why Getting a Deposit Before Ordering Products Matters for Screenmobile Franchisees
Why Getting a Deposit Before Ordering Products Matters for Screenmobile Franchisees

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Google Adds Home Services Booking to AI Mode Through Software Partners

Google Adds Home Services Booking to AI Mode Through Software Partners

For home services franchisors, the software franchisees use could determine whether customers can book them directly through Google's AI Mode.
McDonald's Tests Two Value Menus Ahead of a National 2027 Rollout

McDonald's Tests Two Value Menus Ahead of a National 2027 Rollout

McDonald's is comparing mix-and-match bundles with fixed-price meals as it looks for a value offer franchisees will support nationally.
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