Getty ImagesOn a recent earnings call, McDonald’s CEO Steven Easterbrook said he was unconcerned over pushback from many newly unified franchisees within the restaurant chain’s system. No, not at all.”NBA Forward Becomes A Franchise OwnerSan Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay announced he will open several locations of a basketball-themed fitness franchise. Getty ImagesFor a prospective franchisee, knowing a thing or two about the industry in which you’re looking to buy a franchise provides an edge. Gay announced late last month that he has signed a multi-unit deal with PickUp USA Fitness, a basketball-themed fitness franchise based in California that was founded in 2011 and went franchise in 2016. CEO Suzanne Greco—sister of founder Fred DeLuca—stepped down last year and was replaced by Trevor Haynes on an interim basis.

Source: Forbes February 01, 2019 19:18 UTC