Renzo Costa Plans Regional Franchise Expansion as Founder Rules Out Sale
Retail

Renzo Costa Plans Regional Franchise Expansion as Founder Rules Out Sale

Founder Marina Bustamante says the Peruvian leather-goods brand will expand through strategic local partners rather than...

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How Net Unit Growth Turned Seven Hotel Giants Into 200 Brands
Travel

How Net Unit Growth Turned Seven Hotel Giants Into 200 Brands

Seven global hotel groups now operate roughly 200 brands, many sitting in the same buildings and sold through the same a...

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The Franchise Model: Low-Capital Growth for Brands, High-Stakes Commitment for Operators
Companies

The Franchise Model: Low-Capital Growth for Brands, High-Stakes Commitment for Operators

Franchising lets chains such as McDonald's and Marriott expand quickly with less capital, while franchisees pay fees and...

Declan Byrne 👁 44 💬 0
Why Fairfax’s €300 M. Evergood Pursuit Is More Than Just Another Restaurant Deal
Companies

Why Fairfax’s €300 M. Evergood Pursuit Is More Than Just Another Restaurant Deal

Prem Watsa’s Fairfax, already a force in Canadian and UK dining, is in talks to acquire Greek multi-brand platform Everg...

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Report calls for OfS powers to block high-risk university franchise deals
Education

Report calls for OfS powers to block high-risk university franchise deals

A new Hepi paper argues the English regulator should be able to veto large-scale franchise partnerships unless they demo...

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Cimed CEO's Makeover Prescription for E-commerce Franchise Yeet: Know Your Customer
Companies

Cimed CEO's Makeover Prescription for E-commerce Franchise Yeet: Know Your Customer

Cimed CEO João Adibe's mentorship of Yeet exposes why the e-commerce franchise spends R$50,000 a month on recruitment wi...

Declan Byrne 👁 31 💬 0
At 17, Peter Cancro Borrowed $125,000 to Buy a Sub Shop. Now Jersey Mike’s Is Heading for an $8 Billion IPO.
Companies

At 17, Peter Cancro Borrowed $125,000 to Buy a Sub Shop. Now Jersey Mike’s Is Heading for an $8 Billion IPO.

The Jersey Mike’s chairman’s path from high school employee to billionaire founder reveals the grit and relationship fin...

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