White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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Experts See Dallas-Fort Worth’s Expanding Clout in the Global Franchise Sector
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Aug 21, 2024
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
![Cynthia Nevels (third from left) with the winners of the last Start.Pivot.Grow. Pitch Competition. The winners pitched their businesses to the UPS Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation and Dallas College Foundation for cash prizes, as a result of their participation in the Accelerator program. [Photo: Start.Pivot.Grow.]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Start-Pivot-Grow-Nevels-Round-6-Pitch-Group-360x203.jpg)
by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 23, 2024
Now welcoming its ninth cohort, Start.Pivot.Grow. is a 10-week accelerator to help retail, e-commerce, and franchise businesses "reach their maximum potential." The deadline to apply is July 26.
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by Lance Murray |
May 9, 2024
Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015....
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Donatos Expands to Texas, As 4 Franchise Groups Bring Its ‘Edge-to-Edge’ Pizzas to Dallas‑Fort Worth
by David Seeley |
Mar 15, 2024
Serving its signature "edge-to-edge" pies since launching in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963, Donatos Pizza is entering the Texas market for the first time. Four different franchise groups throughout Dallas-Fort Worth plan to initially open "up to 20" new Donatos Pizza restaurants, the company said.
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Fort Worth’s HTeaO Taps Retail Industry Veteran as President
by Lance Murray | May 9, 2023
Fort Worth-based HTeaO said that Heath Nielsen will enhance its already positive, industry-leading unit level economics to help its franchisees find even greater success, and he will drive exponential franchise growth by attracting aspiring and existing entrepreneurs throughout the country. The new president has previously held executive positions at several notable companies including Black Rifle Coffee Co., Just Food for Dogs, Nestle Coffee Partners' Starbucks division, and Sony Corp.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 9, 2023
Dorvin Lively has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-headquartered Buff City Soap, a plant-based home and personal care brand franchise.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Dorvin as our new CEO of Buff City Soap....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 1, 2023
Called The Agency, the brokerage has been featured on TV shows including "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills." Its new office at 8117 Preston Road is part of a growing network of more than 70 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Dallas office will be led by managing partners Damon and Megan Williamson.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2022
Johnson launched the ‘Mayor’s Franchise Initiative’ to foster economic growth earlier this week. Carlos White’s goal will be to make Dallas “a global hub for franchising” by forming partnerships that can help teach city residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
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[Photo: Courtesy of Urban Air]
Urban Air Fuels Expansion With $700K in Incentives for ‘3-Pack’ Franchise Deals
by Quincy Preston | Sep 16, 2020
The indoor entertainment park pioneer opened more than 50 locations last year. Despite COVID-19, Bedford-based Urban Air's rapid growth continues—with some flexibility and innovation along the way.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 9, 2020
For the third annual 7-Eleven Brands with Heart event (this year held virtually), emerging brands will pitch to 7-Eleven leaders, attend workshops, and network. The application to participate is due Oct. 1.
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by Riley Farrell |
Sep 9, 2020
Ninja Nation's new Murphy arena marks the beginning of its franchising program.
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by Natalie Le |
Jul 11, 2019
The story of "Doom"—one of the most influential video games of all time—was developed out of Dallas in 1991, and may make its way to TV screens.
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The Brass Tap alternates craft beer selections on-tap. [Courtesy: The Brass Tap]
What’s on Tap? Craft Beer is Pouring into Dallas-Fort Worth
by Alex Edwards | Oct 15, 2018
The Brass Tap, a Tampa-based craft beer and entertainment venue, is searching for five real estate locations throughout DFW in a massive North Texas expansion.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 14, 2018
The Dallas restaurant and dog park is a membership concept in which dogs and their human partners can relax, eat, and play in a pet-frieindly environment.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Jan 25, 2018
The drug testing company, which has been ranked on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list, offers testing results in minutes.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 6, 2017
The new franchise opened Oct. 2, and kicked off its first week by rolling into Military Park in Newark.
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