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Christopher Fountain is CEO of Reston, Virginia-based FranConnect, a provider of franchise management systems, helping franchises manage all aspects of their operations including sales, marketing, ...

When I first moved into franchising after years in Fortune 100 and private equity-backed companies, I had to shift my perspective. I was used to looking at big, complex organizations, but in ...

Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS) specializes in franchise development and management consulting services, focusing on helping businesses expand through franchising. Their mission centers on providing ...

Ultimately, the franchisor is the guardian of the brand, ensuring consistency and support across the network, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship where both franchisor and franchisee can thrive.

Every day is a juggling act for multichannel retailers who need to quickly fulfill customer orders for items purchased online, in-store, via supplier warehouses and through other channels. Today’s ...

Attracted by the credible promise of a stable revenue stream in the form of franchisee-paid royalties and limited capital investment, private equity investors’ interest in acquiring franchise chains ...

CHAMPAIGN – Franchise Management Systems is marking its 40th anniversary as an Arby's franchisee this year. Bill Myers – founder, owner and president of the Champaign-based franchisee – opened his ...