January 26, 2026

DonutNV’s Sweet Success: Scaling a Franchise With Spadea Lignana

From a Craigslist find to 147 mobile trucks, Alex and Amanda Gingold grew DonutNV rapidly through franchising, hands-on support and a franchisee-first approach and are now eyeing global expansion. Alex and Amanda Gingold’s journey into entrepreneurship began with humble roots....

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December 16, 2025

5 Tips for Making Registration Season Efficient

by Alexandra Schiavino

Are You Ready for Update Season? For franchisors, registration season can feel like a sprint—deadlines stack up quickly, state examiners move at their own pace, and even small delays can slow down your ability to sell franchises. The good news:...

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November 30, 2025

Spadea Lignana Adds New Email Reporting Feature to Compliance Software

Spadea Lignana has introduced an automated email feature that sends clients real-time updates on their state registration status. This tool provides complete visibility into upcoming state expirations, fee details, and additional important notes. Reporting is available within the Client Access...

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November 18, 2025

M&A Trends in the Health & Fitness Industry

by James McCauley

How Should Franchisors Prepare for Private Investment in the Health & Fitness Industry? When built and scaled properly, franchises present immense value for private investors. Specifically, health and wellness has been one of the fastest-growing industries of the 2020s. Membership-based revenue,...

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October 29, 2025

How DeFelice Brothers Pizza Grew With Help From Spadea Lignana

From humble beginnings in a small Ohio pizza shop to a scalable, family-run franchise, DeFelice Brothers Pizza has built success on quality, consistency and the right legal foundation. When Dominic DeFelice opened the first DeFelice Brothers Pizza in 1982, his...

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October 20, 2025

9 Essential Things Every Franchisor Must Consider Before Launching

by James McCauley

Launching a franchise can accelerate growth, expand brand presence, and multiply revenue — but only when it’s done carefully. Mistakes early in the process are costly and sometimes irreversible. Below are 9 practical considerations every franchisor should address before offering...

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October 17, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches National Franchise System

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced plans to launch a national franchise system, allowing local entrepreneurs to own and operate stores under one of America’s most recognized home retail brands. The company is shifting from its traditional corporate expansion model...

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