California Court of Appeals Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Customer to Arbitrate Based on “Terms of Use” | Lathrop GPM

A California appellate court recently affirmed a trial court’s ruling that a customer had not agreed to arbitrate claims against a franchisor when she was presented with a “Terms of Use Agreement” at a franchised location. Doe v. Massage Envy Franchising, LLC, 2022 WL 17984107 (Cal. Ct. App. Dec. 29, 2022). Jane Doe alleged that…

Kumon Ranks As Entrepreneur’s No. 1 Education Franchise

By: Kumon Math & Reading Centers |  0 Shares     38 Reads January 11, 2023 // Franchising.com // RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – Kumon ranked as the No. 1 education franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. The company also posted a No. 6 overall ranking in the magazine’s Franchise 500 list. Entrepreneur’s annual rankings are based on outstanding performance in…

Re-Bath Expands Midwest Franchising Efforts

CHICAGO — Re-Bath, the nation’s largest bathroom-remodeling franchise, has signed a series of agreements that will enable it to expand its nationwide footprint, the company announced. Re-Bath announced a two-territory signed agreement that will service the greater Indianapolis market, a signed agreement in Missouri servicing the Kansas City DMA, and a single-territory agreement for the greater Toledo, OH market. “We are…

Predictions from 28 SMM Pros

Social Media Examiner asked 28 social media marketing pros what trends they see ahead for marketers in 2023. Here are their predictions, divided into seven groups. For the full report, see below. With 28 experts discussing 28 trends, there’s something here for everybody to help grow their business in 2023! 1) Content and marketing…

McDonald’s prepares for corporate restructuring, staff cuts

Dive Brief: McDonald’s will “evaluate roles and staffing levels” ahead of “difficult discussions and decisions” around jobs the company expects to finalize by April 3, CEO Chris Kempczinski wrote in a message sent to employees on Friday and reviewed by Restaurant Dive. McDonald’s didn’t disclose how many employees could be impacted by this potential corporate…

Ziggi’s Coffee signs 200th franchise agreement in the US

The Colorado-based coffee chain continues to lay the groundwork for future growth in an increasingly competitive US drive-thru coffee shop market Ziggi’s Coffee began franchising in 2016 and currently operates 65 stores across 14 US states | Photo credit: Ziggi’s Coffee   Ziggi’s Coffee has signed its 200th franchise agreement, which the Colorado-based coffee chain…

Donatos is Accessing Guests Any Way it Can

Donatos—despite everything 2022 decided to throw at the restaurant industry—managed to open more than 55 locations across the U.S. Jeff Baldwin, vice president of development and franchising, says success lies in a multi-faceted strategy to put the pizza chain in front of consumers traditionally and nontraditionally. The most significant part of that plan is Donatos’…

The businessman providing a helping hand for new entrepreneurs

LEN Rainford specialises in franchises – helping people expand their business and assisting others who want to branch out in an already successful market. As Len says, the name of his business – The Franchise Specialist – explains exactly what he does and he implements a tried and tested ‘Seven Step Strategy’ to achieve the…