franchising From "The Year of the Pause" to "The Year of the Launch" Download Your Copy We aren’t even a week into the new year and it’s happening already. But first, a brief look back. Last year, 2025, was a strange year for those of us working with aspiring entrepreneurs who were exploring franchise ownership. Many began. Many became afraid and By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising The Business Every Economy Needs — And Why This May Be the Smartest Franchise to Own Right Now Across the country, companies are struggling to hire. Workforce shortages, rising demand, shifting labor preferences, and evolving hiring models have pushed businesses into a corner where traditional recruiting simply can’t keep up. Project-based staffing, temp-to-hire arrangements, supplemental labor, and workforce outsourcing are becoming the new norm By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising A Modern, Clean-Care Franchise Opportunity Transforming the $29 Billion Nail Industry Download 18-Page PDF For years, the beauty and self-care industries have been some of the most reliable—and resilient—sectors in franchising. But within these industries, one category has stood out as both highly profitable and surprisingly underserved: nail care. With an estimated market size of more than By Will Huffhine • 4 min read
franchising A Franchise That Hits It Out of the Park Food, Beverages, and Baseball By Will Huffhine • 4 min read
franchising 7-Eleven and the Convenience of Consistency Part 12 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising A Haircut and a Vision—The Rise of Service Franchises Part 11 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising The Franchise Playbook Gets Published Part 10 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising Holiday Inn—Making Travel Predictable Part 9 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising Suburbs, Supermarkets, and the Franchise Boom Part 8 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read
franchising Howard Johnson and the Rise of Franchised Lodging Part 7 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising A Colonel, a Pressure Cooker, and a Big Idea Part 6 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 3 min read
franchising General Motors and the Franchise Dealership Model Part 5 of a 30-Part Series By Will Huffhine • 2 min read