How Investment Banks Help Franchisors Grow
Mary Vinnedge
March 19, 2023
With Deeper Pockets, Emerging and Middle-Market Franchises Can Zoom to Success Investment bankers serve as advisers to franchisors who seek
Mary Vinnedge
Mary Vinnedge is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor in chief, managing editor and senior editor at national and regional publications, including SUCCESS and Design NJ magazines. She also held reporting and editing roles at The Dallas Morning News and Charlotte Observer newspapers.
Before Mary began covering franchise news and trends as a staff writer for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine, she developed articles on topics ranging from lifestyle, education, health and science to home projects, horticulture, gardening, interior design and architecture. These articles included her reporting on academic news at her alma mater, Texas A&M University, when Mary worked in the marketing department of the Texas A&M Foundation. She continues to be a news junkie and subscribes to several publications.
Today Mary and her husband are empty nesters living on Galveston Island near Houston. The couple’s blended family – scattered around the United States – includes five children, five grandchildren and two very spoiled, very barky miniature schnauzer rescues.
NFT Marketing Campaigns Take a Consumer-Friendly Turn
Mary Vinnedge
March 11, 2023
Multifaceted Promotions Reduce the Tech Talk to Schmooze Fans of Their Brands Franchise marketers are always on the hunt for
IFA Honors Primrose Schools CEO as 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year
Mary Vinnedge
February 27, 2023
While Growing Her Brand, Jo Kirchner Also Has Boosted the Franchise Industry The International Franchise Association has tapped Jo Kirchner,
New IFA Board of Directors Begins Serving at 2023 Annual Convention
Mary Vinnedge
February 26, 2023
Diverse Group of Franchise Industry Executives Will Start Terms Right Away Eight franchisors and franchisees will begin serving on the
Fast-Food Flops and Failures from Major Franchise Brands
Mary Vinnedge
February 26, 2023
McLean Deluxe and BK’s Bacon Sundae are a Few of the Many Fast-Food Fails Fast-food brands continually roll out new
Island Fin Poké Locations Bring ‘Ohana’ to Every Neighborhood
Mary Vinnedge
February 23, 2023
With a Fun Beach Shack Vibe, The Hawaiian Style Poké Franchise Offers a New Twist on the Family Restaurant Island
McDonald’s to Roll Out Plant-Based Nuggets in Germany
Mary Vinnedge
February 18, 2023
The Golden Arches are Going Green: Beyond Meat Faux Chicken Nuggets Add Another Veggie Option to the McPlant Menu Germans
Franchise Expo West Will Return to Phoenix March 31-April 1
Mary Vinnedge
February 16, 2023
The Annual Franchise Event Offers Opportunities to Network and Explore Franchise Ownership MFV Expositions and Comexposium will bring together business
Burger King Parent Names New CEO
Mary Vinnedge
February 14, 2023
COO Joshua Kobza Will Take the Reins from José Cil to Lead Restaurant Brands International Joshua Kobza, currently the chief
2023 IFA Annual Convention Promises a World-Class Franchise Event
Mary Vinnedge
February 13, 2023
MVPs Chris Kempinski and Drew Brees Will Share Industry Insights at Las Vegas Convention Not long after NFL fans gather
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