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Q&A with FirstLight Home Care Franchisees Don & Craig Randall

2 days ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Name: Don and Craig Randall Title: Co-Owners Brand: FirstLight Home CareUnits: 12 Years in franchising: 14Why did you choose to franchise with a service brand? We have been serial entrepreneurs for years, but after experiencing the impacts of the in-home care industry firsthand, we decided it was time to try our hand at franchising, specifically with FirstLight Home Care.
The Express Lane: Franchisees Affect Lives Through Employment and Charitable Work

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Name: Ronnie and Susan MorrisTitle: FranchiseesCompany: Express Employment ProfessionalsNo. of units: 8 Express Employment ProfessionalsAge: Ronnie, 67; Susan, 62,Family: 3 sons, Kyle, Casey, and SpencerYears in franchising: 15Years in current position: 15Ronnie and Susan Morris are the Noble Cause MVPs (Most Valuable Performers) for their organization’s passionate, unwavering support for those in need. The mid to late 2000s were challenging times for Ronnie and Susan Morris.
A Competitive Edge: Super Bowl Champion Moves the Ball Forward with Franchising

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Name: James IhedigboTitle: Owner/OperatorCompany: The Ihedigbo GroupNo. of units: 6 Kiddie AcademyAge: 41Family: Wife Brittany and children, Grace, 11, Ava, 8, Jeremiah, 6, and Elias, 4 Years in franchising: 9Years in current position: 9James Ihedigbo is the 2025 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP (Most Valuable Performer) for achieving excellence in franchising as a former professional athlete.
Q&A with CMIT Solutions Franchisee Cheryl Nelan

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Name: Cheryl NelanTitle: President and CEOBrands: CMIT SolutionsUnits: 6Years in franchising: 14Why did you choose to franchise with a service brand? From my career experience, I knew I wanted to work with small businesses. I love working with business owners and listening to their stories. I knew I did not want to be in the consumer space. I also wanted to be a partner for my clients, and not just a vendor.
VIDEO: How Franchisors View the Customer Experience and Use Technology

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

(Editor’s Note: Here is an exciting new addition to your inbox! Today we launch a brand-new feature in our Franchisor Report newsletter that will bring you unparalleled insights straight from the source.
International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities for June

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news. Here’s your June look at global franchise news, deals, and opportunities.
With the restaurant industry being so competitive, what strategies have you implemented to differentiate your units from others?

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

For consumers, it can be wonderful to have a surplus of options when making the decision on which restaurant to choose for a meal or order carryout. For restaurant operators, that same amount of competition can be problematic, even when they offer great-tasting food in a welcoming environment. With such a crowded landscape, Franchise Update asked several multi-unit restaurant franchisees how they stand out from others.
Fastest Labs: A Franchise Built on Family, Community, and Explosive Growth

1 week ago | franchising.com | Helen Bond

Fastest Labs, the nation’s first and only Non-Medical Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing Franchise, is on a tear. With 237 locations open and 250 more high-demand markets still available, the Texas-based essential service brand continues to dominate the $7 billion industry—posting impressive 46% year-over-year systemwide sales growth. While Fastest Labs’ fast-growing place in the industry is noteworthy, the numbers tell only part of the story.
Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, June 2025

1 week ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#135, May 27, 2025). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.
An American Story: Orphan from Vietnam Achieves Success as a Multi-Unit Owner

2 weeks ago | franchising.com | Kevin Behan

Name: Phong HuynhTitle: Co-OwnerCompany: Fuego Investment Inc. No. of units: 30 El Pollo LocoAge: 54Family: Wife Mia, two daughters, Isabelle and Shanelle, and one son, JustinYears in franchising: 15 Years in current position: 15Phong Huynh is the American Dream MVP (Most Valuable Performer) for achieving remarkable success in his new country.