Laura Michaels is the Editor in Chief at Food On Demand. She specializes in business and economics, with a strong focus on corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and economic policy, while also covering the intersections of food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, and sports marketing. Laura's insights and expertise have been featured in prominent publications such as Franchise Times.
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Laura Michaels' coverage is heavily focused on the franchise industry, particularly in the restaurant and fast food sectors. She regularly covers announcements of new franchise deals, acquisitions, and expansions.
Given her focus on press releases and private sector announcements, Laura would likely be responsive to pitches involving exclusive news about franchise developments or insights from industry insiders with knowledge of emerging trends within the franchising business.
Considering her emphasis on sales & marketing and business & industry themes, potential outreach could include experts who can provide commentary on market trends impacting franchises or offer unique perspectives on strategies for successful expansion in this sector.
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By: Laura Michaels
Since 2021, private equity firms have acquired more than a dozen franchise broker, lead generation and marketing companies as these investors seek exposure to a business model they view as durable and capable of generating strong returns.
By: Laura Michaels
Updated This story is part of “Post-Close: An Inside Look at Franchise M&A Outcomes,”
By: Laura Michaels
This story is part of “Post-Close: An Inside Look at Franchise M&A Outcomes,” a digital series in which Franchise Times revisits past Dealmakers winners to explore how they’re putting investment
By: Laura Michaels
With their creation of Minnie Bird, a fivesome of industry leaders sought to combine products from some of today’s most popular restaurants.
By: Laura Michaels
In her monthly "Grab Bag" column, Editor in Chief Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?—to show a side of franchising execs you don't normally see.
By: Emilee Wentland, Laura Michaels
Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in FT Undercover.
Updated As the playlist rockets from the Spice Girls to Bruno Mars, with shots of Queen, Taylor Swift and Drake mixed in, a dozen
By: Laura Michaels
Flo Rida might be known for rapping about Apple Bottom jeans in his 2007 breakout hit “Low,” but it's banana, pineapple and coconut that make his go-to Blue Mood Rush smoothie from Beyond Juicery + Eatery sing.
By: Laura Michaels
In her monthly "Grab Bag" column, Editor in Chief Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?—to show a side of franchising execs you don't normally see.
By: Laura Michaels
Krispy Kreme isn’t actively signing new franchisees in the United States, but its expansion overseas is decidedly franchise forward.
