Small Business Franchise News

Eggs Up Grill Hosts Exclusive ‘Meet the CEO’ Event for Franchisee Prospects in Dallas-Fort Worth

FASTSIGNS® Reports Record-Breaking First Half of 2026 for Franchise Development as Momentum Continues

Broken Yolk Café

Broken Yolk Cafe Named "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" In Readers' Poll

Drybar

WellBiz Brands and Drybar® Ink Major Multi-Unit Agreement with Chunara Group, Expanding the Franchisee Portfolio to 12 Locations

January 27th, 2026

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Franchise Means Local: Pop culture spotlight meets policy debate

Matt Haller

March 25th, 2026

Fastsigns® Marks a Decade of Dominance, Ranking No. 1 in Category on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® List for 10th Consecutive Year

January 27th, 2026

MassageLuXe

MassageLuXe Posts Strong 2025 Results, Driving National Franchise Rankings as Brand Pairs Momentum with a Limited-Time Franchise Incentive

MassageLuXe, one of the nation’s fastest-growing spa franchises, closed out 2025 with strong systemwide performance.

January 27th, 2026

Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy Builds Growth Momentum As Industry Honors And New Franchise Agreements Fuel Expansion

January 23rd, 2026

PIRTEK

PIRTEK USA Closes Record-Breaking 2025 with Unprecedented Franchise Growth and Expansion

January 21st, 2026

Drybar

Drybar Ranks in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Following a Dynamic 2025

January 21st, 2026

Roti Modern Mediterranean

Roti Modern Mediterranean Brings Bold Flavors to Atlanta with Brand’s First Delivery-Only Kitchen

Today Roti Modern Mediterranean® (Roti) announced the opening of its first-ever ghost kitchen in Smyrna, Georgia.

January 20th, 2026

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The Golf Crypt Named Trackman Preferred Franchise Partner

The Golf Crypt today announced it has been named a preferred franchise partner by Trackman.

January 20th, 2026

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Better Together: Passion for Franchising Fuels Multi-Brand Home Services Operator

Kevin Behan

March 18th, 2026

Hand & Stone Massage And Facial Spa Named No. 1 In Massage and Spa Services Category In Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking

January 15th, 2026

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Expands San Antonio Footprint with Seventh Restaurant

January 15th, 2026

Tint World

Tint World® Named Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

January 15th, 2026

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Newberg, Oregon Location

January 15th, 2026

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Hawaiian Bros Names Shannon Scott Chief Marketing Officer

January 14th, 2026

Tint World

Tint World® Helps Drivers and Homeowners Prepare for Winter Hazards with Safety, Visibility, and Comfort Upgrades

As winter approaches, Tint World® ™ is helping drivers and homeowners prepare for the colder, darker months ahead.

January 13th, 2026

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PIRTEK USA Earns Spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for 28th Consecutive Year

January 13th, 2026

PIRTEK

PIRTEK USA Appoints Todd Ellis as Director of National Accounts

January 8th, 2026

The Big Biscuit

Fuel Up for 2026 at the Big Biscuit With Protein-Packed Breakfast Classics

The Big Biscuit is kicking off 2026 with a delicious boost of motivation.

January 8th, 2026

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Camp Bow Wow Franchisee Urges Congress to Pass American Franchise Act

The International Franchise Association

March 16th, 2026

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Opens 13 Spas and Signs 12 Franchise Agreements in Q4 2025, Reinforcing Growth Momentum for 2026

January 7th, 2026

Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware Ranks Among Top Brands on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List

January 7th, 2026

The Golf Crypt

The Golf Crypt Announces Palm Beach Gardens Location Coming Soon

The Golf Crypt today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33410.

January 6th, 2026

Zoom Room

Zoom Room Dog Training Partners with Fi

December 19th, 2025

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PIRTEK USA Rises to No. 15 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans List

December 18th, 2025

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Q&A with Kiddie Academy Husband-Wife Franchisees Preeti and Vic Gulati

Kevin Behan

February 26th, 2026

Hampstead to Welcome Its First Eggs Up Grill on Dec. 22

December 16th, 2025

The Big Biscuit

The Big Biscuit Celebrates 30th Restaurant Opening in Kansas

The Big Biscuit is set to open its first location in Wichita.

December 15th, 2025

1-800 Packouts

1-800-Packouts names Tim Williamson as new Vice President of Operations

1-800-Packouts announces Tim Williamson as its new Vice President of Operations.

December 15th, 2025

Public Educator Steps Into Entrepreneurship, Opening First Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Pleasant View, Utah

December 11th, 2025

Former Retail Executive Opens Seventh Hand & Stone in South Florida, Featuring High-Tech Zero Gravity Tables and Vibro-Acoustic Therapy

December 11th, 2025

Hand & Stone Member Turned Owner Redefines Relaxation in Nolensville with the Brand’s First Franchise Offering Side-by-Side Facials

December 11th, 2025

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Hand & Stone Opens Record-Breaking Spa at The Shops at SunVet on Long Island

December 11th, 2025

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Challenge the Pros: Herb Heiserman on Qualifying Franchise Leads

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February 22nd, 2026

Hand & Stone Introduces "Back Friday," a New National Holiday Devoted to Rest, Recovery and the People Who Carry the Season on Their Backs

December 11th, 2025

Eggs Up Grill Now Open in Olive Branch, Serving Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch With a Focus on Community and Connection

December 10th, 2025

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Expands Fly-Thru Footprint with New Georgia Opening

December 10th, 2025

Eggs Up Grill Now Open in Lake Charles, Marking the Brand’s Debut in Louisiana

December 9th, 2025

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Brings Custom Apparel to Knoxville, Tennessee

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is proud to announce its newest independently owned and operated store in Knoxville, Tennessee.

December 5th, 2025

Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy® Partners With Story Time Chess™ To Bring Chess-Based Curriculum to Children Across the Nation

December 2nd, 2025

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Eggs Up Grill Now Open in Hampton, Bringing a Fresh Take on Breakfast to the Peninsula

December 2nd, 2025

MassageLuXe

MassageLuXe Franchise Business Consultant Maria Hetherington Named Franchise Operations Rockstar by Franchise Business Review

MassageLuXe, one of the nation’s fastest-growing spa franchises, announced today that Franchise Business Consultant Maria Hetherington has been named the 2025 Franchise Operations Rockstar by Franchise Business Review.

December 1st, 2025

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Launches Holiday Cheer with Limited-Time Jingle Berry ‘Rita

November 25th, 2025

Moe's Southwest Grill

India Welcomes First International Moe’s Casa Mexicana

November 24th, 2025

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Going Big: 2025 was the year franchising went on offense

Matt Haller

February 21st, 2026

Sammy's Sliders

Sammy’s Sliders Celebrates Two Years of Community & Craveable Flavor with Birthday Month Specials

This December, Sammy’s Sliders is turning two and celebrating the best way they know how: with bold flavors, exclusive deals, and a whole lot of fun.

November 24th, 2025

Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware Debuts First-Ever Social Advent Calendar and Exclusive December Deals

November 24th, 2025

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Opens in Dothan, Alabama

November 20th, 2025

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The Big Biscuit Celebrates Togetherness This Holiday Season With New Signature Biscuit Sampler and Butter Pecan Cold Brew Latte

The holidays are best spent together— and there’s no better way to start a festive morning than gathered around the table at The Big Biscuit®.

November 19th, 2025

My Salon Suite

My Salon Suite® Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Aspiring Beauty, Health and Wellness Professionals

November 18th, 2025

FASTSIGNS Named a Top 100 Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review

November 14th, 2025

My Salon Suite

New Jersey Franchise Partners Celia and Mario Pastilha named My Salon Suite® Franchisees of the Year

November 13th, 2025

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Franchises are Local, Small Businesses That Give Back to Their Communities

Kevin Behan

February 17th, 2026

My Salon Suite

My Salon Suite® Named as a 2025 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine, Ranking #31 out of 150

November 12th, 2025

FASTSIGNS® Named as a 2025 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine, Ranking #5 out of 150

November 12th, 2025

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Hawaiian Bros Signs 30-Plus Unit Franchise Deal

November 12th, 2025

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