Small Business Franchise News

Slim Chickens Makes Ireland Debut with First Restaurant in Dublin

February 11th, 2026

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Franchise Means Local: Pop culture spotlight meets policy debate

Matt Haller

March 25th, 2026

FASTSIGNS

From Record Milestones to Next-Gen Solutions: Inside the 2026 FASTSIGNS® Convention

February 11th, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Names Todd Paladini as Company’s First Chief Information Officer

February 11th, 2026

PuroClean Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

February 10th, 2026

Eggs Up Grill Signs Five-Unit Deal

February 10th, 2026

Eggs Up Grill Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

February 9th, 2026

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Hawaiian Bros Says Aloha to First Glenwood, Illinois Location

February 6th, 2026

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My Salon Suite® Expands in Utah Through Conversions of Two Independent Salons

February 5th, 2026

Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware Returns to Groundhog Day as Ace YardRx Enters Its Second Year

February 5th, 2026

Eggs up Grill Officially Opens in Benson, Bringing New Daytime Dining Destination

February 4th, 2026

PuroClean Celebrates 25 Years of Record Growth, Surpassing 500 Locations

February 2nd, 2026

Slim Chickens Names Christina Vaughan President and Chief Operating Officer

February 2nd, 2026

Eggs up Grill Secures Ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500® Ranking

February 2nd, 2026

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

Kevin Behan

March 18th, 2026

Slim Chickens Expands in Oklahoma with Jenks Opening

January 30th, 2026

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Angry Crab Shack's Mardi Gras Festival Brings Big Easy Spirit and Big Giving to Downtown Chandler

January 29th, 2026

Eggs Up Grill Now Ranked on Franchise Times’ 2026 Fast & Serious List

January 29th, 2026

Drybar

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

January 27th, 2026

FASTSIGNS

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

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Camp Bow Wow Franchisee Urges Congress to Pass American Franchise Act

The International Franchise Association

March 16th, 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

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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

The Golf Crypt

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

PuroClean Rises in Ranking as Top 100 Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

January 20th, 2026

PuroClean and KnowHow Partner to Scale Training Infrastructure Across PuroClean’s International Franchise System

January 20th, 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

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

Kevin Behan

February 26th, 2026

Slim Chickens Expands San Antonio Footprint with Seventh Restaurant

January 15th, 2026

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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

PuroClean Partners with Go Mini’s to Provide Fast, Reliable Storage Solutions for Restoration Projects Nationwide

January 14th, 2026

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Hawaiian Bros Names Shannon Scott Chief Marketing Officer

January 14th, 2026

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Challenge the Pros: Herb Heiserman on Qualifying Franchise Leads

Franchise Update Media

February 22nd, 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

PIRTEK

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

January 13th, 2026

PuroClean Celebrates 10 Years of Visionary Leadership Under Mark W. Davis and Frank Torre

January 13th, 2026

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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

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

PuroClean’s PuroVet Program Spotlighted as Congressman John James Champions Veteran Entrepreneurship

January 6th, 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

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Going Big: 2025 was the year franchising went on offense

Matt Haller

February 21st, 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

PuroClean Celebrates 10 Years of Visionary Leadership Under Mark W. Davis and Frank Torre

December 16th, 2025

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

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

Kevin Behan

February 17th, 2026

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

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