Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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Planet Fitness was recognized as the top-ranked fitness franchise and No. 22 franchise overall on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 this month.
Richard Huffman, President and CEO of Celebree School, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA).
The Beef 'O' Brady's franchise team in Chipley, Florida, earned the Highest Opening Week Sales Award at the 2026 FSC Franchise Conference.
Hungry Howie's is continuing its national expansion with seven new restaurant openings.
Hot off the grill news: Wendy's® is putting a square deal on the table.
Papa Johns Canada is summoning a familiar face this Halloween, bringing back its Jack-o’-Lantern Pizza for a limited time.
Domino's Pizza Inc. is once again partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to help give children facing cancer and other life-threatening diseases more time.
The Kolache Factory is giving customers what they asked for.
Paris Baguette and franchise owner Max Cangelosi are proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 1250 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL, on Sep. 17.
ProSource Wholesale has opened ProSource of Wilmington.
Crunch Fitness today announced the upcoming opening of Crunch San Antonio Goliad Rd. in San Antonio, Texas.
TGI Fridays, where the world goes to celebrate, brought together eight of the brand's best bartenders from across the world to compete in the 29th World Bartender Championship (WBC).
Captain D's is building momentum for international growth as interest from prospective franchise partners expands across Europe.
Clean Eatz has once again earned a place on the Franchise Times Top 400.
Newk's Eatery has earned the No. 244 spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list.
AtWork® has named Sarah Goehring, Vice President of Franchise Development.
A new chapter in Perkins history begins Oct. 19, when Perkins Griddle & Go opens its first U.S. location in Flemington, New Jersey.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No. 375 among the largest U.S.-based franchise systems.
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is expanding its Massachusetts footprint with a new bakery inside the Supercenter Walmart in Worcester.
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is teaming up with Zipline to fly orders straight to customers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Houston later this year.
Venture X® announced today that it will be expanding its footprint in Virginia with the opening of a new location in Stafford.
After a decade in franchising, Structural Elements® is focused on finding the experienced, multi-unit investors who will carry the orthopedic wellness brand into its next stage of growth.
Starbird is bringing its Positively Delicious Chicken® to the Midwest with plans to open its first Chicago-area restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois.
Engineering For Kids has introduced its new “B.O.L.D.” framework, which aims to articulate the engineering process in an easily understandable way for referral partners, parents, and children alike.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named sixteen new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.
Farmer Boys® is giving guests a reason to make mealtime the bright spot in a busy day with a new lineup packed with bold flavors, hearty portions and made-to-order favorites worth looking forward to.
Proforma is excited to share that its 2026 Energize event series has wrapped up an engaging three-city tour.
SOLENVIA Caregivers has awarded three territories covering Fairfield County, Conn., to new franchisees Karen Lindstrom and Gordon Hurlbert.
Pet Butler is proud to announce that franchise owner Coby Hough has renewed his franchise agreement, extending his partnership with the brand for another 10 years.
Continuing a year of rapid franchise growth, RNR Tire Express has signed an agreement to open a new location in Jamestown, New York.
Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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