MORA provides strong support to its franchisees with proven products and training.
By Alan Dorich, Knighthouse Media
When customers visit a MORA Ice Creamery location, they enjoy flavors and an experience that is distinctly different than the usual ice cream parlor, CEO Jerry Perez says. “We are providing an environment that is more thoughtful and tailored to the adult for their enjoyment,” he says.
Michigan-headquartered BIGGBY® COFFEE keeps growing and growing.
By Mark Lawton, Knighthouse Media
Some coffee businesses spend their time counting beans. The executives at BIGGBY® COFFEE, however, devote their time to thinking about their franchisees' success.
In the last year, BIGGBY has developed an area representative program for 10 regions where BIGGBY has franchises. “They help generate leads, are involved in the sales process, help owner-operators to open and offer ongoing support,” says Tony DiPietro, director of store development. “We feel we can better support franchises and have better relationships by having a support group that is local.”
A new CEO leads Taziki’s Mediterranean Café as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
By Kat Zeman, Knighthouse Media editor
Dan Simpson has been on both sides of the fence. He launched his career in the hospitality industry four years ago when he opened his first Taziki’s Mediterranean Café franchise.
Although Simpson found success as a franchisee, he decided to take his career in slightly different direction. “I transitioned to Taziki’s corporate side,” Simpson says. “I went from franchisee to become the company’s chief innovation officer.”
Merle Norman Cosmetics is revamping its look and offering new spa services.
By Kat Zeman
Though it’s been more than 86 years since Merle Norman first introduced her skincare and cosmetics products, the family-owned and operated company is still empowering men and women through its products and business opportunities.
Los Angeles-based Merle Norman Cosmetics develops, manufactures and distributes its own full line of skin care and cosmetic products.
Juice It Up! makes significant investments into its growing franchise empire and plans to expand.
By Kat Zeman, Knighthouse Media
Famous for its handcrafted smoothies, superfruit bowls and raw juice blends, Juice It Up! is a fast-growing company that is ready to expand.
With 85 locations throughout California, Texas, New Mexico and Oregon, the franchised juice bar chain has expansion plans under development in Florida. It expects two new locations to open in the Sunshine State by early next year.
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