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How Many Franchise Locations Should You Own

5 multi-unit franchisees, ranging from 2 locations to 770, share their experience. Read full article here.

FDRA Legislative Meeting Takes Tallahassee

On February 12, 2020, FRDA held its annual Legislative Meeting in Tallahassee, Florida. This yearly trek started...

Courtyard by Marriott planned for Kernan West

Tampa-based Impact Properties Inc. is preparing to build a 121-room Courtyard by Marriott at 5010 Kernan Blvd. S.,...

Multi-Brand Machine: Family Business Accelerates Growth – Issue 1 2019

"When we last spoke with Shirin Kanji in early 2016 (see MUF, Q1), his company, Impact RTO Holdings, had just closed...

It's Mega-nanimous! Six Inspiring Stories to Start the Year

"We're starting the year in our usual way: with our "Mega 99" list of the largest U.S. franchisees, ranked by total...

Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight

"We talk to successful multi-unit operators regularly here at Franchise Update Media. These busy on-the-go...

Land sold for Kernan Courtyard by Marriott hotel

"Newmark Knight Frank announced Friday that Impact Kernan LLC paid $2.3 million for 2.27 acres at northwest Kernan...

Developing Emerging Concepts with Shirin Kanji of Impact Properties

"Shirin Kanji is responsible for overseeing all of Impact Properties investment related activities and directly...

Marriott branded hotel in review for Wildlight

"Impact Properties, with offices in Jacksonville, filed plans with the St. Johns River Water Management District for...