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What are the biggest operational shifts you anticipate needing to make in 2026 – labor, supply chain, menu, or technology?
Having the insight to predict upcoming operational changes and being able to adapt to those changes goes a long way in the success of any business. As we look ahead to 2026, Franchise Update asked members of the Multi-Unit Franchisee Advisory Board for their thoughts about some of the biggest operational issues they anticipate in […]
Quiznos Appoints New President
Quiznos today announced the appointment of David Deno as President, effective immediately. Deno will report directly to Greg Brenneman, Quiznos Chief Executive Officer. “The addition of Dave as president is the final piece in our strategy to bring an outstanding quick service management team to Quiznos,” said Brenneman. “Dave is an incredible leader who served […]
Top Business Leaders Join Church’s Chicken Advisory Council
ATLANTA, July 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) — Church’s Chicken(tm), a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (Ticker:AFCE), announced today the formation of an Advisory Council composed of leaders in business, community, academia and politics to advise, counsel and partner with senior management on programs and issues focused on Church’s target markets and expanding efforts to gain more […]
UFC GYM Hires Hannibal Myers as President
Santa Ana, CA – UFC GYM® has appointed Hannibal Myers as the President of its franchise division, effective immediately. Last January, UFC GYM announced the acquisition of LA Boxing, converting over 80 locations in the last 12 months and growing to 100 locations worldwide currently. Myers will play an integral role in developing the overall franchise […]
Church’s Chicken in Otay Mesa reopens following fatal shooting
Author: Abbie Black Published: 10:21 PM PST November 13, 2019 Updated: 5:46 AM PST November 14, 2019 OTAY MESA, San Diego — Church’s Chicken in Otay Mesa reopened Wednesday – a week after a deadly shooting took place inside the restaurant. Maribel Merino Ibanez was shot and killed while working behind the register and two of her male […]
Via LinkedIn: MUFC25
We’re so excited to announce our FULL speaker roster for MUFC25! 🙌 When planning the conference with our Multi-Unit Franchisee Advisory Board, they remind us of the importance of inviting expert operators that represent the full spectrum of multi-unit, multi-brand leadership. That’s why we’re excited about the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and expertise of our […]
MUFC25
SESSIONS Wed Mar 26, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Your local time (1 hour) Round 1 Breakout Sessions: Track 3 – Going from Management to Leadership – Panelist When a franchisee organization grows, its leaders must find ways to let go of managing the daily business hands-on, and begin to lead the company more strategically. This panel of successful multi-unit […]
Master Class: Priceless advice from your peers – Source: Franchising.com
We’re now six months into the year, a perfect time to reflect, analyze, and assess your first-half performance. To aid in that process, we’ve compiled a mini-Master Class, a “greatest hits” collection from the first 18 months of this newsletter, featuring topics critical to the success of multi-unit restaurant franchisees—growing from one unit to many; […]
Entrepreneur Magazine Names UFC GYM Franchise a Top Franchise Opportunity
SANTA ANA, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 10, 2015) – Entrepreneur magazine has named UFC GYM one of the top franchise opportunities in its annual Franchise 500 list. The annual list serves as a guide for entrepreneurs studying business opportunities, and UFC GYM, a fitness center with boxing, kickboxing and MMA classes, ranks No. 295 on this year’s list. […]