Amazon — page 3

GNC is a global health and wellness retailer with franchising since 1988

Following its acquisition by RaceTrac, Potbelly reported record franchise growth and competitive average unit volumes compared to other sandwich sector leaders.

GoTo Foods hires two executives to lead growth and digital strategy.

GoTo Foods names two new officers, Biplav Misra and Tatiana Lambert.

E-commerce companies must prioritize speed, price, convenience, and service to drive success, as consumers value these aspects of online shopping.

Target is investing $6 billion into technology and stores, featuring an AI-driven 'Trend Brain' to accelerate merchandising and demand forecasting.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchisee Bill Sweet has opened a new location in Prospect, Connecticut, after finding a stable business with an inverse peak season.

Digital advertising within franchise systems is undergoing a fundamental transformation.

Swim education has historically been a splintered space, one often caught between higher overhead brick-and-mortar facilities and informal, fragmented local providers.

“2026 marked a year of exceptional growth with record sales exceeding $900M as we expanded to 790 locations in eight countries,” said Jim Howe, president of FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

Demographic shifts are reshaping the franchise industry, with brands adapting to meet the needs of diverse, older, and digitally savvy consumers and labor markets.

Companies must be relentless in serving their customers, providing exceptional service and exceeding expectations to build loyalty and trust.

Mass layoffs are affecting the workforce landscape, leading some corporate escapees to turn to franchising as a new opportunity.

The first center will be owned and operated by George Trejo and Ingrid Veckaktins.

Dogtopia reports strong growth and decreased new store opening costs

Newk's Eatery closes out 2025 with strong momentum and surpasses its development goals.

BeanSquad, the financial services company, closed 2025 with measurable gains, growing its client base by several hundred accounts and expanding its service offerings.

After more than two decades as a fixture on the American event circuit, Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co.

Griswold Home Care supports seniors aging in place during holidays

Baby Boomers account for 33.7% of U.S. sales, with the average Boomer household spending $21,048 annually and making around 733 shopping trips per year.

56% of consumers shopped primarily or exclusively online during 2025 Cyber Weekend.

Franchise marketing has shifted, with SEO becoming a bigger factor, and the need for marketers to be visible across multiple platforms and trustworthy and authentic.

American Family Care named Michael Brister as its new chief marketing officer, responsible for enhancing brand presence and patient engagement.

Gen X consumers account for 34% of U.S. sales, shifting their focus toward pets and premium brands.