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The Federal Reserve weighs a half-point increase on interest rates in March, with Governor Michelle Bowman suggesting a rate hike to combat inflation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the fitness industry, presenting opportunities for fitness franchises to adapt and grow in a new landscape.

Layne's Chicken Fingers' COO notes that supply chain problems are impacting franchise expansion, making it difficult to acquire new kitchen equipment.

A&W Restaurants' CEO, Kevin Bazner, shared how the brand had to pivot its marketing strategies due to supply chain shortages.

A federal court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Subway alleging misrepresentation of tuna in their sandwiches.

Raising Cane's sends corporate staff to work in restaurants amid labor shortage, aiming to hire 10,000 new workers within 50 days.

Declining food prices may bring relief to food service franchises, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg Radio, Big Blue Swim School franchise partner Gary Cohen spoke about the increase in drownings in the Boston area this year and how children’s swim lessons can address the issue.

Commercial cleaning is an essential business with 6.9% hiring more employees.

Big Blue Swim School franchise partner Gary Cohen discusses the importance of swim lessons in preventing drownings, particularly in areas with high drowning rates like Boston.

Xponential Fitness is the largest boutique fitness franchisor in the US that owns well-known boutique fitness companies such Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Rumble and CycleBar.

A new report from Bloomberg Economics suggests that housing markets around the world are experiencing bubble-like trends.

The Vitamin Shoppe has announced a new franchising program, allowing anyone who meets certain requirements to own an outpost of the chain.

A discussion on post-pandemic 'revenge spending,' exploring the concept of consumers investing in experiences after lockdowns.

Xpoential Fitness LLC, the owner of a portfolio of niche fitness studios, is considering an initial public offering, insiders with knowledge of the decision reportedly told Bloomberg.

Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar discusses the brand's growth and trends in the wing industry, including the rise of chicken thigh sales.

Deliveroo’s IPO ends in a nose dive, with shares sinking 30% shortly after its London Stock Exchange debut.

Franchises were among the most popular purchases people joked about making with their $1,400 stimulus checks, with many taking to social media to share their humorous plans.

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill aids restaurants with $1,400 stimulus checks.

Ten full-service restaurant franchises are emerging with 16 to 83 units.

Burger King prints the Whopper recipe on wrappers to promote the removal of artificial ingredients, aiming to increase menu items without artificial ingredients to 100% by next year.

McDonald's hosts a Drive-Thru Event to find new employees amid COVID-19, offering on-the-spot interviews with social distancing precautions.

Restaurant brands struggle to find workers amid historic unemployment, with key demographics staying away due to health and safety concerns.

Uber's proposed acquisition of Grubhub could have significant implications for franchise brands, including changes to third-party delivery services and fees.