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A recent report published by Allied Market Research notes that the global family/indoor entertainment centers market was valued at $30.9 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $88.7 billion in 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2023 to 2032. Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) provide safe and fun environments for families and friends to spend time together, but they also impact the local and regional economy. The U.S. Family Entertainment Center industry supports over 37,000 direct jobs and indirectly contributes to over 108,000 jobs. FECs drive travel and tourism, and keep locations and surrounding communities vibrant. Looking to revitalize your community? Talk to Tim. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/esXTwZbD #boomerspark #bigkahunas #franchising #franchise

These Business Strategies Are Blowing Up The Indoor #Pickleball Club Market. Contact #EurekaWealthSolutions with all your #business #finance and #franchising questions

Sharing a latest Forbes article about why Major League Soccer club St. Louis CITY SC focuses on enhancing #socialimpact and #communitybenefits in ways that spur #urbandevelopment and #economicgrowth across #STL. Insights from Carolyn Kindle, CITY SC owner and CEO, and Jason P. Thein, the club’s chief legal officer and board member, highlight the project's #inspiration and #vision. The article explores how CITY SC's CITYPARK stadium campus is designed to connect #employees, #fans, #residents, #visitors, #business owners, #artists, and even people who don't follow #soccer but enjoy what the #downtown space has offer. An #economicimpact study by PGAV Destinations shows CITY SC generated $168M for the region last season, along with $122 million in tax revenue and major investments in local infrastructure. About $1.4 billion in new developments within walking distance of CITYPARK have cropped up over the past four years as a result of the #socialresponsibility-minded, #AllForCITY approach. As Carolyn Kindle says in the article: “On the pitch, it's turned out well so far. But what's happened off the pitch has been just amazing. And, so, I don't get tired of telling the story.” #SportsInCities Greater St. Louis, Inc. City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and United States Conference of Mayors, Tom McClimon, Jocelyn Bogen, & Elizabeth Haas HOK Enterprise Mobility

MEET'M 🤝 Get to know the rockstar team behind the REP'M Group! Next up: Ali Daye, Project Manager on the Build'M team. A few quick facts about Ali: ⚡ Hometown: Durham, NC ⚡ Favorite Sports Team: Carolina Panthers ⚡ Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Obstacle Course Races, Trail running ⚡ How long have you been with the REP'M Group: Since July of 2022 (little over a year and half)   ⚡ What is your favorite thing about working with the REP'M Group? My favorite part of what I do is that the build out is really where the rubber meets the road. It’s where the franchisee’s dreams really comes to fruition. Working with them over the life cycle of a project is exciting because you really get see them evolve into actual business owners. When the project starts, they are just looking into an empty shell of a building, which may have a few walls. But as we get closer to the end and it starts to look like what they envisioned, you see the realization come over them that “Oh boy, I’m about to become a business owner soon!” Helping them through that and getting their business up and running is rewarding.   ⚡ What do you do at the REP'M Group? I am a Project Manager on the Build’M team. It’s my responsibility to get franchisees from the point of when they find a potential location, all the way until they open their doors for business. This is a critical step in the franchising process because there are so many moving parts. It requires coordinating with the brand to make sure that the location makes sense for the type of products and services they are offering, and that the location is sustainable for their business for years to come. What I do is especially important, because franchisees aren’t in the construction business and shouldn’t have to have the expertise to build out a location. My team is the first line communication as they get their site set up for operation, so it’s our responsibility to shoulder that burden and get them through the build out and get their doors open for business. Thanks for all you do, Ali! ⭐ #team #franchising #franchise #franchisee #culture #repmgroup #meettheteam

“You're a much better entrepreneur if you're in multiple brands. That doesn't mean that you should lose focus and be so diversified that you don't know what's going on in your business. What I can tell you is when I started with Little Caesars, I learned that restaurants open very high, and then they trend down once everyone's done eating there three times a month, and it levels out. Salons open up the opposite. Everyone likes to stay with the person who's always cut their hair and they're slow to try a new place. Salons go up over time in volume and restaurants go down a bit and then plateau. The only difference between the two is the excitement and the frequency. You eat three times a day and you typically get a haircut once a month. With this in mind, what if I overhired? Not everyone's going to survive the first week in a restaurant, so you have to overhire. And, what if I overtrained so everyone is competent in giving great customer service? What if I spent all the marketing dollars in the first 30 days that I would've spent in the first 90 days? What if I did that for a salon? I started breaking all the grand opening records for Sport Clips. I think I own seven of the ten biggest grand openings ever for them.” We’re grateful for Jesse’s insights into the contrasting experiences of owning brands in different industries. Jesse currently owns multiple Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Ideal Image locations. He previously owned multiple Little Caesars and Valpak locations. He shared with us that he learned something different from each of these concepts, which we feel supports his idea that being in multiple brands makes you a better entrepreneur. We find that a significant portion of our clients have a goal of owning a portfolio of businesses. Many are looking to leave a legacy. Would you like to learn more about owning multiple units? Please reach out; we can help! Sara Waskow, FranNet of Dallas/Fort Worth/Oklahoma, Jesse Keyser #DFWFranchiseExperts #Franchising #FranchiseOwner #MultiUnit

We hope you get chance to take a break this summer 🌞 If you do, it's the perfect time to reflect and consider your next move. When you're rested and ready to explore your options, we'll be here. We have plenty of franchise opportunities with premium brands that we'd love to share with you, including: ✅ One of the world's leading lifestyle brands ✅ Amazing VR entertainment innovators ✅ Record-breaking retail galleries ✅ Rapidly growing fitness centres We can introduce you to franchising if it's completely new to you, or simply guide you through our options if you're a seasoned franchisee. This is how our expert team can help you: ⚡️ Answer your questions and provide free advice ⚡️ Give you an overview of our suite of brands ⚡️ Help you decide which one suits you best ⚡️ Arrange warm introductions to our partners Email us when you're ready to arrange a chat. We'd love to hear from you: 📧 contact@franchise.biz And if you're taking a summer break, we wish you a fantastic vacation! #FranchiseOpportunities 📷Photo by Pietro De Grandi on Unsplash

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 The sports education industry, led by dedicated franchise owners who see the immense potential to make a difference, is enjoying incredible growth opportunities. Working closely with schools, our franchisees are not just business operators; they're building strong foundations for active and healthy children, and forming long lasting partnerships. With sport and grassroots activities continuing to gain popularity and the government's support for additional wraparound care, the role of sports education providers has become crucial. But what really makes the sports industry beloved by our franchise owners? Impactful Work: There's unparalleled satisfaction in knowing your business has a direct positive impact on the well-being and development of young people. Witnessing the joy and progress in the communities and children you serve is incredibly rewarding. Community Connection: Collaborating with schools means you become an essential part of the local community. It's about forming lasting bonds and making a tangible difference, one child at a time. A Fun and Fulfilling Business: Imagine running a business where every day is about promoting health, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our franchisees enjoy a business filled with variety, positive energy, and the satisfaction that comes from meaningful work. Unparalleled Support & Systems: With a comprehensive network of fellow franchise owners, proven systems, and robust corporate support, you're in good company. Our community is here to support, inspire, and propel each other to success. Growing Demand: With the government's additional funding for wraparound care, schools are on the lookout for partners to fill this gap. Sports education franchises are in a prime position to meet this demand, offering a valuable service that is both necessary and appreciated. What's not to love about a business that brings so much positivity, health, and vitality to communities? If you're curious about how you can be part of this rewarding industry, check out our resources and begin your journey to running a fulfilling sports franchise today. Visit https://lnkd.in/eRujpDCb #SportsFranchise #sport #education #FranchiseOpportunity

The Institute Of Competitive Socialising, the owner of Swingers - the crazy golf club, has said its venues are performing strongly and the business is “well placed for growth”. It comes as the group, which earlier this year raised $52m to support expansion through to 2026, reported turnover increased to a record £36,160,072 for the year ending 25 December 2022 compared with £14,357,054 the previous year. Revenue from UK operations was up to £17,203,242 (2021: £10,230,530) while US revenue rose to £18,956,830 (2021: £4,126,504). Pre-tax losses increased to £7,862,824 from £6,705,190 the year before as the business, which last week revealed it was set for a record-breaking festive period, continued its growth plans. Exceptional items in the form of restructuring costs totalled £128,733 (2021: £128,128). Co-founder Matt Grech-Smith told Propel: “Company trading is good. Next year is our Dubai franchise and our Vegas flagship launch – both big projects, and further sites are planned for 2025.” In his report accompanying the accounts, Grech-Smith stated: “In June 2022, the group opened its fourth global venue, in New York City. This site, together with the two London venues and Swingers’ first Washington DC venue, continue to perform strongly. In March 2023, the group opened its second venue in Washington DC. In December 2022, Swingers completed the lease for its flagship Las Vegas venue, opening in the autumn of 2024 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. “In May 2023, Swingers agreed to open a new location on Bluewaters Island, Dubai, which will be Swingers’ first franchise, in partnership with Daud Investments. It will open in spring 2024. In May 2023, Competitive Socialising completed its Series-C $52m growth capital raise to fund its expansion through to 2026. This investment was part funded by Jampurchaseco, which followed on its Series-B investment of 2018. It was joined in the round by a number of third party institutional investors. “The board continues to manage the group’s cost base despite significant macroeconomic cost pressures but is well placed for growth over the coming years.” 👉 Find out the latest hospitality news first by signing up to the Propel email newsletter for free, here: https://lnkd.in/g_vS_S7

I don't think it's any secret that I wear a lot of hats. While my W2 may be coming from Fishman Public Relations/Franchise Elevator PR, I'm involved in a lot of moving parts under the Franchisors.com umbrella (Modrn Business, Franchise Supplier Network and all of our events). Part of why I love my professional career is that every day brings something new. People often ask how I split my time; normally my response is a shrug and a "We'll see what today brings!" Even though it may change, you know what's on my mind this morning? Franchise Springboard, clocking in for a 12th year on September 18th-20th in Philadelphia, PA. As the event continues to grow, the franchise industry is constantly pushing our *small but mighty* team of Lane Fisher, Brad Fishman, Ryan Hicks, CFE, Hayley Durno, Carli Showmaker and Jake Fishman to continue professionalizing this event. We've added more speakers, we're covering more diverse topics, we have more sponsorship opportunities, the parties are getting bigger...you name it, we've had to rethink it all. So, how the hell does the team I listed above find the time to put on an 800-person event while managing the rest of our day jobs? Most events are scratching and clawing to get people to show up, but our Franchise Springboard faithful have helped to give us a "cult" following that we could only dream of when we started this 12 years ago. But like any "cult" brand, we don't just let the word-of-mouth do the work. Over the years, our "ad-man" Lane Fisher has come up with *ridiculous* ads to help capture people's attention. Since our theme for 2024 is "Springboard Fran-Prix", you've undoubtedly seen Ryan, Lane, Brad, Shane and my face on all sorts of racing-themed graphics. And just for good measure, we're always sure to reward you with our themed "Opening Video" to ensure you have enough black-mail on all of us to last a lifetime 😅 With registration and our hotel room block open (you can find both here: https://lnkd.in/di2mZx2), will we be seeing you see this year? Just in case you need any convincing, here are some of the opening videos of year's past for you to see *just* how all out we go for franchising. And yes, this year will be more ridiculous 😎 See you in Philly! 2019: https://lnkd.in/g_cXHmQ7 2021: https://lnkd.in/gHsU5wrj 2022: https://lnkd.in/gk7Wbv-d P.S: If the above wasn't enough, how about me pulling at your heartstrings? This photo was from the "Franchise YoungConference Preview" panel we did before our first event later that year. I had just started at Fishman Public Relations; it was the 2nd time I'd ever spoken in front of a group of people that *wasn't* a classroom. Omar Soliman, Ryan C. Combe, Ryan Hicks, CFE, Jami Stigliano: thanks for putting up with a 26 year-old who was putting on a brave face. You guys made it easy!

Embarking on the journey of franchise ownership is an exciting venture, yet it often comes with its fair share of misconceptions and myths. At The Little Gym, we want to set the record straight by debunking some common franchise ownership myths. Let's uncover the truth about joining The Little Gym family: https://lnkd.in/ghhv-AmR #franchiseopportunties #seriousfun #learnplaygrow