Farmer Boys has an exclusive opportunity for experienced multi-unit restaurant operators looking to expand into Arizona with the Farmer Boys expansion. This is a unique chance to tap into a growing market that is ripe for development. We have pad-ready sites in prime locations across the Phoenix market—some right in front of Home Depot—allowing you…
How the Chainformation franchise management system Is Redefining Franchise Support for the Real-Time Era Franchising in 2025 is no longer just about selling more units. The strongest franchisors are defined by how effectively they support them. Franchise owners today expect transparency, speed, and measurable results. They want to see performance dashboards, communicate directly with field…
Introduction The future of franchise recruitment lies at the nexus of automation, CRM systems, and human intelligence. As franchisors modernize their development processes, the most powerful results emerge from the collaboration between “human-in-the-loop” Franchise Development Representatives (FDRs) and strategic Sales Leaders — the Directors, VPs, and Chief Development Officers who turn data into decisions. Franchise…
Farmer Boys was founded in 1981 in Paris, California, by five brothers raised on a farm who valued family, community, and great food. These origins influence the brand’s culture and mission to this day. The company remains committed to delivering high-quality, farm-inspired meals served with a sense of warmth and hospitality that reflects its roots….
“There’s nothing quite like owning your own destiny.” Before becoming a Farmer Boys franchise owner, I spent over 20 years as a district sales manager in women’s retail. I worked long hours, commuted constantly, and rarely saw my family. When my son was young, I realized I was spending all my energy building someone else’s…
FARMER BOYS LAUNCHES NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO DRIVE MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE GROWTH Program offers $100,000 royalty rebate per restaurant to qualified multi-unit franchise partners RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2025) – Farmer Boys, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for farm-fresh,made-to-order meals, has launched a new Area Development Agreement (ADA) Incentive Program toaccelerate multi-unit growth…
The Hidden Challenge with hiring a full-time franchise sales director Most franchisors believe that hiring a full-time franchise sales director will solve their growth problems. It rarely does. Because the real problem isn’t who you hire — it’s what they walk into. As Ned Lyerly pointed out in our recent strategy session, most brands “don’t…
Quiznos Expansion: Lessons from a Collapse Once a fast-growing darling of the sandwich industry, Quiznos expanded too quickly and lost control of its franchise network — a classic cautionary tale for franchisors today. In this analysis, we revisit Quiznos’ history of overexpansion and financial strain, with commentary and reflections from LinkedIn’s franchise community. 1️⃣ Rapid…
How often do your franchise prospects call you and ask for an appointment? You have lead, a franchise prospects. You make the first call. And then you wait for your franchise prospects to get back in touch. Franchisors fail more than they should with their franchise prospects. Which is disappointing for salespeople, a waste of…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the fast-food industry, the towering figure of Ray Kroc stands as a testament to the power of visionary leadership and operational excellence. As the mastermind behind the transformation of McDonald’s from a local restaurant into a global franchise titan, Kroc’s strategies and commitments offer timeless lessons for franchisors aspiring to…
Franchise Investment Ratio In an era where marketing noise often overwhelms financial reality, franchise candidates, franchisors, and private equity investors alike are re-centering on a deceptively simple question: “How efficiently does this franchise turn capital into profit?” That is what the Franchise Investment Ratio tells you. The best metric to answer this is the Capital…
Attracting high-value franchisees, especially seasoned Multi-Unit Multi-Brand Operators (MUMBOS) and rising multi-unit stars, requires more than ambition. It demands readiness to attract MUMBOS. Franchisors often focus on what candidates bring to the table, but serious growth begins with what you bring. If you want elite operators to take your brand seriously, these “must-haves” aren’t optional,…
New Technology allows effective communication around Brand Standards Running multiple units is hard. Running multiple brands is harder. And doing both while meeting the standards of multiple franchisors can be impossible. Multi unit franchise owners, who also operate multi brands, or MUMBOs, assume that each brand must be managed separately, with different logins, different systems,…
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