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Zaxbys accelerates growth with faster ops, flexible formats and bold national expansion
  • Zaxbys
  • 4,718 Reads
After leaving corporate life, Albano Mahilaj built a thriving Right at Home franchise in Cleveland
  • Right at Home
  • 5,815 Reads
PuroClean scales past 500 units by prioritizing franchise owner support, satisfaction, and sustainable growth
  • PuroClean
  • 3,709 Reads
Hand & Stone is the nation's fastest-growing spa franchise with no signs of slowing down. The innovative Pennsylvania-based brand, with more than 650 locations across 38 states and Canada, continues to lead the way in the $1.8 trillion with a fine-tuned focus on smart wellness.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,301 Reads
Phenix Salon Suites empowers diverse beauty and wellness pros while giving franchisees stability, demand, and growth in 2026
  • Phenix Salon Suites
  • 4,078 Reads
Kona Ice offers a cutting-edge combination: a scalable, proven mobile model and a mission-driven brand that connects in any market.
  • Helen Bond
  • 5,441 Reads
Minuteman Press in Lansing transitions to new family ownership as Cary and Lyle Ritter retire after 13 years of community service
  • Minuteman Press
  • 4,382 Reads
From a family's love of washing cars to a future‑focused 270‑plus‑location legacy, see how Tommy's Express uses smart tech to drive franchise success
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,169 Reads
Bruster's Real Ice Cream franchisees Josh Barrett and Erin Krall built their businesses from hands-on experience into thriving locations across Woodstock, Canton, and Roswell, Georgia
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 11,556 Reads     5 Shares
Franchise marketing is shifting from SEO to AEO, helping AI recommend accurate locations through trust, content, and data
  • Imaginuity
  • 4,312 Reads     1 Shares
PuroClean's on-the-move mindset drives fast decisions, strong support, and franchise owner confidence across its growing system
  • PuroClean
  • 2,647 Reads
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Ace Hardware climbs to No. 4 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, highlighting growth, local ownership, and brand momentum
  • Ace Hardware
  • 6,517 Reads
Ziggi's Coffee celebrates 10 years of franchising and community-driven growth with nearly 120 locations nationwide
  • Ziggi's Coffee
  • 8,068 Reads
Top franchise brands win by benchmarking the right financial metrics to improve unit health, margins, and scalable growth
  • Revenue Management Solutions
  • 4,123 Reads
Playing it safe in franchise marketing stalls growth when clarity, consistency, and strategy are what truly create momentum
  • Hot Dish Advertising
  • 4,272 Reads
The key is to recalibrate expectations and find new ways to extract value from the expo experience
  • Andrew Seid
  • 5,849 Reads
Jeff's Bagel Run continues to shine with 26 bagel shops open, and more than 50 more locations set to open in 2026. See how the Florida-based brand bakes hospitality into every single transaction.
  • Helen Bond
  • 6,356 Reads
WellBiz Brands is redefining proactive health through consistent, therapeutic self-care and personalized fitness services
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,933 Reads
Following a banner year in 2024, Ziggi's Coffee is gearing up for an even brighter future as the nation's leading specialty coffee and drive-thru franchise
  • Helen Bond
  • 7,843 Reads     2 Shares
After leaving corporate life, Eduardo Penalosa opened a Right at Home franchise, creating jobs and delivering care hours
  • Right at Home
  • 3,167 Reads
Cicis enters 2026 stronger than ever with refreshed design, fast-growing loyalty, new locations, and a family-first focus
  • Cicis®
  • 8,880 Reads
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Aroma Joe's is winning the coffee wars with intentional, sustainable growth built on smart markets, strong culture, and quality
  • Aroma Joe's
  • 7,475 Reads
Today's Experience Economy is driving surging demand for high-touch beauty and wellness services, and Denver-based WellBiz Brands--now a $600-plus-million, female-focused powerhouse--is emerging as a leading model for how experiential franchises can thrive
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,097 Reads
Michelle and Neil Mazuranic found success with Bruster's Real Ice Cream and praise the brand's quality, corporate support, and community impact
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,291 Reads
Former finance exec Ed Wilson found purpose in owning three Right at Home franchises, delivering quality in-home care in St. Louis
  • Right at Home
  • 4,144 Reads
Zaxbys fuels franchise growth with bold flavors, consistent branding, and new non-traditional expansion opportunities
  • Zaxbys
  • 4,929 Reads
Aroma Joe's is deepening its community-first mission with the launch of the AJ's Cares Foundation, proving that for this coffeehouse brand, success is best when it's shared.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,074 Reads     1 Shares
Dairy Queen offers franchisees powerful marketing, digital sophistication, and a legacy of community impact that keeps customers loyal and franchisees thriving.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,633 Reads
Golden Corral expands franchise team and grows in Puerto Rico, driving momentum for future U.S. and international growth
  • Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
  • 5,791 Reads
Another Broken Egg Cafe boosts growth with a new exec team, driving innovation, guest experience & franchise success
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
  • 5,140 Reads
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