
Subscription-Based Services Rule Retail
Subscription-based services rule retail, with Nordstrom expanding its partnership with Rent the Runway to offer high-end, designer clothing rentals.
Forbes is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 668 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * PrideStaff has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth consecutive year, ranking number 217 on the list [[2026-10-10 PrideStaff Named to 2026 Franchise Times® Top 400 for Eighth Consecutive Year (37cc68)]]. * PrideStaff was also named to Forbes' Best Professional & Temporary Recruiting Firms [[2026-10-09 PrideStaff Named to 2026 Franchise Times® Top 400 for Eighth Consecutive Year Pr (a191e1)]]. * Color Me Mine ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 list, with $513,044 average unit volume in 2025 [[2026-10-06 Color Me Mine Ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 List (57edec)]]. * PrideStaff was named to the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms for the fifth time [[2026-05-06 PrideStaff Once Again Named to Forbes List of America’s Best Temporary Staffing (06877d)]]. * Spherion has been named to Forbes' America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026 list [[2026-05-06 Spherion Named to Forbes’ America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms (ac41a2)]]. * Batteries Plus has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026 [[2026-03-03 Batteries Plus Named to Forbes’ 2026 Best Midsize Employers List (4245e2)]]. * Ace Hardware ranked No. 36 on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service list [[2026-01-07 Ace Hardware Ranks Among Top Brands on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List (d582bb)]]. * BIGGBY COFFEE was named to Forbes 2026 Top Customer Service List, ranking No. 115 among the top 300 brands recognized nationwide [[2025-12-19 BIGGBY® COFFEE Named to Forbes 2026 Top Customer Service List (3cd15c)]].

Subscription-based services rule retail, with Nordstrom expanding its partnership with Rent the Runway to offer high-end, designer clothing rentals.
uBreakiFix grows franchise footprint in Little Rock area with new location in Alcoa Crossing Shopping Center.

Mathnasium Learning Centers surpassed 1,000 centers in North America, continuing its growth trend and global expansion.

FASTSIGNS ranks #5 on annual list of top franchises for veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine, offering a 50% reduction on franchise fee for military veterans.

Marco’s Pizza announces international expansion plans, with a projected 19 locations in Puerto Rico by the end of 2019.
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning recognized as a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur magazine for the second consecutive year.
Keller Williams reports its Q3 '19 and YTD results, highlighting its expansion into new markets and technology milestones.

The commercial and residential real estate sector is a strong contender for entrepreneurs exploring an investment in the franchising space.

Forbes recognizes songs for seeds, a children’s education program, for its unique concept and drive for growth, with a single location in Manhattan and a growing franchise.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is giving back to veterans with a free classic sandwich and a side at participating locations on Veterans Day.
Steve Paris launches Discovery Map of Chattanooga, a travel guide.

School of Rock, a music learning experience, has over 200 schools in nine countries since it began franchising in 2010.

Right at Home is celebrating its second annual Professional Caregivers Week, with plans to recruit 30,000 caregivers in 2020.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was founded by John Marco, who drew inspiration from his physical therapy experience.

We’re proud to provide veterans with the opportunity and support to become successful entrepreneurs through the franchise business model.
MaidPro is named the #1 cleaning and maintenance franchise for veterans, offering a special discount franchise package valued at $15,000.

Franchise CEOs learn the hard way that company culture is crucial for their bottom line.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has been featured in Franchise Times' Top 200+ List, ranking among the largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales.
uBreakiFix expands in Southern California with a new store in Vista, offering repair services for electronic devices.
A local entrepreneur brings uBreakiFix to Oak Creek, offering repair services for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
MaidPro ranks first in the Cleaning & Maintenance Category on Franchise Business Review’s list of the 100 Most Innovative Franchise Brands in the U.S. for the second consecutive year.

Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrates National Sandwich Day with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on November 3.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa leads more than doubled after website launch.

Forbes discusses the importance of strong franchisor-franchisee relationships for long-term success in the franchise industry.