Laura Michaels

With a social media audience of 32 million, multiple business ventures and a much-anticipated fight with Mike Tyson coming up, Jake Paul has a lot going on these days. bit.ly/3A0dXcl

Negative same-store sales in '23 & through the first half of '24 further compressed the profit margin for a large Arby's franchisee, which said it's also seen disappointing sales at some newer restaurants. franchisetimes.com/franchise_fina…

If you’ve ever drank a Diet Coke and thought it would taste better with coconut cream and a few pumps of lime and vanilla syrups, “dirty soda” may be the trend for you. bit.ly/3KMY4b6

Large multi-unit deals are a rarity for quick-service seafood concept Captain D’s. bit.ly/3VEE14U

The Team Orange Independent Franchise Council says many #Orangetheory studios are losing money at the four-wall level. Its general counsel notes the group is looking for “win-win” solutions with the franchisor. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

One of the largest Subway franchisees in Texas filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, eight days after losing an appeal in a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Anthony Geisler, who founded multi-brand platform company Xponential Fitness in 2017 and has served as CEO since, was removed from his position and suspended indefinitely effective immediately, the company announced Friday. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Franchise sales conferences and channels appear to have more energy than ever. But net unit growth remains essentially flat. Why? bit.ly/4cA0Vkl

Franchisees often muse about what they’d do differently if they were the franchisor. Few ultimately make the leap and create their own concept, however, but that’s exactly what a group of Papa Johns franchisees did when they launched salad franchise Chop5. bit.ly/3uWp83q

. @Wendys said it's stance on dynamic pricing was misconstrued. But one California operator is happy to discuss his use of dynamic pricing, which has boosted his monthly delivery revenue. @CaliBBQMedia foodondemand.com/04192024/wendy…

Now out of Little Caesars & Meineke, Guernsey Holdings is all-in on @Zaxbys. Expect new stores and more deals as Guernsey CEO Mike James also adds to his @sonicdrivein & @Take5_oilchange unit counts #franchising franchisetimes.com/franchise_merg…

@FranTimes #DealmakersWeek2024 starts 4/22 & I've got an incredible lineup of leaders from @YEBdotCom @ComfortKeepers @rwbaird & @FifthThird talking M&A activity in fitness, youth activities & senior care. Get registered! franchisetimes.com/franchise_merg…

Former MLB pitcher Edwin Jackson @EJ36 wants to bring @rainingberries to multiple states, and he's getting other pro athletes involved through LCP Concessions, formed as an investment arm of @laphaircapital franchisetimes.com/multi-unit-dea…

Curious about the secrets of successful franchising? Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Join us as we unpack the strategies behind major franchise deals during Dealmakers Week from April 22-25 starting at 10am CT each day. franchisetimes.com/franchise_merg…

Opening day of the @FOD_News Conference is 3 weeks away! Join me & top marketing execs from @McAlistersDeli, @FiveGuys & @BurgerFi as we discuss how leading restaurant companies keep their customer at the center of the experience. More info: lnkd.in/dgwtVuDm #FODC2024

A BIG thank you to @FranTimes & @FSNLauraM for the September issue cover & feature on @cousinssubs & our partnership with @Donald_Driver80!! #TeamCousins ~ franchisetimes.com/franchise_time…

I’m honored to be on the front cover of Franchise Times. Thanks Laura Michaels for capturing the love and passion I have for @cousinssubs Christine Specht you are a true rockstar. Thanks for sharing the stage with me. “Running A New Route” lnkd.in/gxHdRi5q

High Bluff to Buy 81 Hardee’s From Former Franchisee bit.ly/3semKmP

Olympic Swimmer to Open Goldfish Swim School Franchise in Florida bit.ly/44cxi39

Restaurants Use Customer Data to Deepen the Guest Experience bit.ly/45TlrZP