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Joel Larkin [Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes]
Dallas’ Nothing Bundt Cakes Names Franchising Veteran as Chief Development Officer
by Lance Murray | Nov 15, 2024
Joel Larkin brings more than two decades of franchise development and operations expertise to his new role at Nothing Bundt Cakes.
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.
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![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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T2D Concepts' model for Tiffany Derry's Roots Chicken Shak [Rendering: T2D Concepts]
Celeb Chef Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shak Launches Franchise Model
by Lance Murray | Jan 31, 2024
Tiffany Derry is a "Top Chef" alumna who also appeared on "Cutthroat Kitchen" and "Hungry Investors." Her company T2D concepts with Co-Founder Tom Foley calls Roots Chicken Shak "a scalable restaurant concept that creates a great dining experience" while working "to catalyze social justice."
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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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Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim to Star on ‘Undercover Boss’ This Friday
by Alex Edwards | Oct 20, 2020
Coppell-based Smoothie King is the latest North Texas brand to send its top executive undercover to see what truly happens on the front lines. Tune in Oct. 23 on CBS (and get an early sneak peek with our photo gallery).
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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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The Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet [Graphic: Courtesy Business Wire]
Lexus Jet of the Future Hits Big Screen in Newest Men in Black Film
by Lance Murray | Jun 14, 2019
The fourth film in the Men in Black franchise introduces the world to the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet, which takes high-tech to another universe. Lexus' U.S. headquarters is in Plano.
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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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