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2026 service franchise hiring report

Get service franchise hiring benchmarks based on millions of applicants, with insights to improve sourcing, candidate response speed, and hiring performance.

Understanding the American Franchise Act

Learn how the American Franchise Act could bring clarity to joint employer rules and help franchisors better support their franchisees.

The Franchise People Playbook

Discover a practical framework to help franchise brands improve hiring, retention, career growth, and team development across every location.

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

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.

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,

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

When you have an open role to fill, going to major job boards like Indeed is a logical first step. These websites can help you get

One of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may know, this isn’t always easy!  While

Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face today. With turnover, short-staffing, and unqualified hires draining revenue and morale, it’s no

For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie. But in recent years, the hiring landscape has

Choosing the right franchisees is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a franchisor. A franchisee is not just an owner — they represent

Are your franchisees struggling with turnover and staffing shortages? They’re not alone.  Across the United States, the volunteer turnover rate doubled in the ten year span

If you’ve read our 2024 Recruiting Metrics Report, you learned that job boards aren’t necessarily the best source of high-quality candidates that turn into hires.  Our

You’ve made the hire, but have you set them up for success? See how to reduce turnover and increase employee confidence with a consistent onboarding plan.