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2026 service franchise hiring report

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Understanding the American Franchise Act

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The Franchise People Playbook

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I’m heading to IFA next week, and I’ve been thinking about a question I keep getting asked: “Is it a good time to hire right now?”

I’m trying something new. Every Monday, I’m going to share what’s on my mind about franchising and hiring. The format is flexible, but the commitment is

You know that hiring and retention are critical to franchisee success. When franchisees build strong teams, they win. When they struggle, everything else falls apart. But

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In home care and senior services, hiring isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about keeping promises to families, clients, and your team. Whether you operate a

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The most valuable step in hiring happens before the job posting goes live – where you consider both the gaps that you’re hiring for and what

CareerPlug, the leading hiring and retention software built for growing businesses, is proud to announce its new status as an Indeed Platinum ATS Partner—the highest level

Hiring the right people across multiple franchise locations can be a challenge for any franchisor. For growing fitness brands, hiring and retention directly impact day-to-day operations,

Franchisors today are feeling the pressure from all sides. Rising labor costs, inconsistent unit performance, and the challenge of maintaining brand standards across multiple locations—it’s a

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In CareerPlug’s sixth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics and trends for small businesses across

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We all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from others in the eyes of customers.

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Hiring the right team is crucial for any small business, but navigating the legal landscape can be tricky. Missteps in hiring can lead to costly fines,

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So you’ve hired a new employee and feel excited, accomplished, and probably a bit relieved that the process is over. You may feel like you just