Sanitation franchise Safe From Spread moved fast, served a new need, and profited greatly when the pandemic hit. But now it’s preparing for its biggest battle yet: survival in a post-pandemic world.
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This Restaurant Just Launched 8 New Brands. Sales Boomed.
To boost sales during the pandemic, the founders of Dog Haus flooded the delivery apps with virtual restaurants that operate out of existing franchise kitchens. They’ve been so valuable that they’re now here to stay.
#10 on the Franchise 500: ServPro Helps Clean Up Covid
The #10 company on our Franchise 500 list is used to cleaning up after hurricanes and fires. Now it adds “virus cleanup” to its CV.
#9 on the Franchise 500: 7-Eleven Delivers Convenience
The #9 company on our Franchise 500 list calmed customers’ pandemic fears with in-stock toilet paper and plenty of delivery options.
The Halal Guys Once Drew Huge Crowds. Now It’s Pivoting for a Socially Distant World.
COVID-19 has forced the restaurant industry to rethink everything. No brand has seen a more dramatic shift than The Halal Guys, a food cart turned franchise where long lines and busy stores were part of the appeal. So how do you transform a hot spot in…
Graduate Hotels Is Beating Its Competitors By Going Hyper, Hyper Local
The boutique hotel chain won fans by catering to local tastes in small markets. Now, it’s out to conquer big cities.
When a Company Outgrows Its Founders: How a Little Breakfast Chain Plans to Go Big
Eggs Up Grill is a quirky, homegrown, Southeast breakfast chain. With new owners and a mandate to grow, the brand has a delicate balance to strike.
How the Black Market Is Threatening the Legal Cannabis Market
The outbreak of deadly vape-related illnesses is shining a spotlight on the booming $52 billion illegal market. Why are shady dealers still stealing business from legitimate companies?
Can GoPro Reinvent Itself… By Going Back to Its Past?
The action-camera company grew fast, and crashed hard. Now it’s trying to pick itself back up — by thinking a lot smaller.
How Shaq Is Bringing Fun Back to Papa John’s
The basketball legend is the franchise’s new brand ambassador. He’s got his work cut out for him — but Shaq’s never been afraid of a challenge.