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How to Start a Mobile Business in the U.S.: Best Ideas and Opportunities
20/04/2026American entrepreneurs asking how to start mobile businesses must identify a high-demand niche, secure specialized equipment or a vehicle, and obtain local mobile-vending permits. A successful approach will help cut down overhead costs and maximize profits. By eliminating traditional "brick-and-mortar"…
Krispy Kreme Announces Expansion into the Netherlands Through Franchise Agreement
17/04/2026Krispy Kreme is set to enter the Netherlands through a new franchise agreement, continuing its international expansion strategy across Europe. The company has partnered with Jafa Holding BV to develop the market, with the first store expected to open in…
Flynn Group Expands Fitness Footprint with Major Planet Fitness Deal
15/04/2026Flynn Group, one of the largest franchise operators in the United States, has significantly expanded its presence in the fitness sector through the acquisition of 98 Planet Fitness clubs. The deal, completed through the purchase of Grand Fitness Partners, brings…
Shaq Franchises: Inside Shaquille O’Neal’s Business Empire
13/04/2026Since the early 90s, Shaquille O’Neal has been known for athletic excellence, making a name for himself as one of the best basketball players in the world. What many don’t know, however, is that O’Neal is more than just a…
Cold Stone Creamery Targets Southern Louisiana for Franchise Growth
10/04/2026Cold Stone Creamery is expanding its presence in the southern United States, with new franchise opportunities planned across Louisiana. The brand is targeting key markets including New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette as part of its next phase of development.…
Starbucks Franchise: Why You Can’t Own One and What to Do Instead
09/04/2026The idea of owning a Starbucks franchise is a dream of many entrepreneurs, and it’s hard to blame them. Starbucks is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, with more than 40,000 stores in 88 global markets. However,…
Huey Magoo’s Signs 15-Restaurant Franchise Deal in Texas
07/04/2026Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual chicken tender brand known for its premium hand-crafted chicken, has signed a new development agreement to open 15 restaurants in Texas as part of its ongoing U.S. expansion strategy. The multi-unit deal will span five counties…
Franchise Lawyer: Role, Timing and Fees of a Franchise Attorney
07/04/2026Under the FTC Franchise Rule, a franchisor must give prospective franchisees a disclosure document containing 23 specific items before any contract is signed or money is paid. That document, and the franchise agreement behind it, is where a franchise lawyer,…
Yum! Brands Names ex-Marriott CFO Kathleen Oberg to its Board
02/04/2026Yum! Brands, the global restaurant group behind KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, has appointed Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer of Marriott International, to its Board of Directors effective April 1, 2026. Oberg…
Franchise, Franchisee, and Franchisor: Understanding the Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
01/04/2026Franchising is one of the most accessible paths to business ownership, but getting the most out of it starts with understanding how the relationship actually works. A franchisor licenses their business model and brand to a franchisee, who then runs…
