Gold Star

Having a solid franchise community is a make-or-break factor in the success of your franchise story. Entrepreneur Media compiled a list of nine tips for building a solid franchise community that can help you thrive: 

From burgers and chili to soups and sandwiches, franchising is a proven strategy for growth in the food industry. But how do you find the right food franchise option for you? Know what to look for by checking out our blog:

Leaders must command rather than demand respect to build positive relationships and create a harmonious workplace environment. Discover how to achieve this by reading Franchise Update Media article below:

There are a variety of challenges that come with owning a franchise. Finding and retaining good employees can be a difficult task. Franchise Update Media explains that offering a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, is necessary for attracting and retaining talent. Dive deeper and read the full article here:

Are you thinking about switching careers and would like to promote yourself to "boss?" Franchising opportunities cater to diverse personalities and require no prior industry experience, allowing for a career tailored to one’s strengths and preferences. Entrepreneur Media has mapped out five reasons to take the leap and make franchising your next career:

National Chili Month is here! Throughout October, we will be celebrating the occasion in delicious fashion with some of our favorite Flavor Makers to help fight local childhood hunger with the help of the The Freestore Foodbank. To kick off our favorite month of the year, we hosted a Flavor Maker Meet-Up with past and present class of inductees to celebrate the history of Cincinnati’s favorite dish and how October will impact kids in our community. This month is all about flavor and a good cause – as Gold Star is giving a portion of all chili menu items sold to the Freestore Foodbank. To see the full list of this year’s Flavor Makers, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvce4zKi.

Whether you are assuming ownership of an existing Gold Star franchise, or opening a new location, there’s one thing you’ll need: a strong, multifaceted and ongoing marketing plan. And we’ve got that nailed down. Learn more about how Gold Star's franchise marketing support helps build your business:

With only 10 days until National Chili Month, Gold Star is cooking up all the excitement! We are looking forward to an entire month dedicated to celebrating Cincinnati’s favorite dish and making a difference in our community. Tune in over the coming weeks for details about our partnership with The Freestore Foodbank and the announcement of our incoming class of Flavor Makers!

We need your help!🫵 Gold Star is nominated “Best Restaurant South” category of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Industry Awards, and voting is open through Sept. 30. This award recognizes organizations for their contributions to the restaurant industry that go above and beyond, including hospitality, innovative ideas, and passion for their community. We hope you might support Gold Star with a vote today:

Creating an engaging and memorable guest experience helps build a lasting relationship with customers - way beyond the initial transaction. Explore this full list of avenues to maintain and grow your customer relationships from Franchising.com here: