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Insight Dickey’s Barbecue Pit CEO: “Dickey’s is stronger than ever”

Fresh from signing up its Australia master franchisee, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit CEO Laura Rea Dickey speaks to Global Franchise about Oz expansion, the complexities of signing international development deals amid a global pandemic, and why she believes the barbecue brand is firing on all cylinders

Insight Franchising in Egypt: Is your brand missing out?

Franchising in this transcontinental country has not always had the attention of foreign investors that it deserves. Could this signal a massive missed opportunity?

Insight GF podcast: Michael Pearce of Authority Brands

We catch up with Mike, chief development officer for Authority Brands, to talk all things services

Insight Five valuable tips before you franchise in India

Srijoy Das provides some useful advice for franchisors looking to develop in this dense, emerging market

Insight How to adapt a children’s franchise brand for different markets

While a tried-and-tested and robust business-in-a-box format is the backbone of the franchise model, expanding internationally requires a whole different approach, writes Andy Knights, COO at Stagecoach Performing Arts

Insight Franchise watch: Your bespoke franchise law firm – Akerman

Akerman’s services are built around efficiency, effectiveness, and predictability

Insight From food cart to franchising frontrunner

Ahmed Abouelenein, CEO of middle-eastern fast-casual franchise The Halal Guys, tracks the brand’s evolution since its 1990 New York City origin

Insight Why brands are pivoting to health and wellness services

How the pandemic has prompted a raft of franchisors to diversify their messaging and promote their wellness offerings