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Build-A-Bear Workshop named one of America's Best Employers 2022 by Forbes.

Oath Pizza Chief Executive Officer Drew Kellogg discussed how the brand plans to expand nationwide through both franchised and corporate-owned locations.
The Joint Chiropractic becomes the official chiropractic partner of Nevada Athletics, providing natural and preventative benefits to student athletes.
RE/MAX announces keynote speakers for its 2022 R4 convention, focusing on innovation and growth for real estate agents.
The Joint Corp. hires a Chief Technology Officer to drive technology innovation and unlock the full potential of its data.

Bud Light and Dos Equis demonstrate the importance of consistent brand marketing, with up to 23% revenue increase.

MaidPro ranks 151st on Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500 list, recognized for its outstanding performance in areas including financial strength and stability.

The franchise industry is expected to grow and prosper in 2022, with many franchisors reporting increased sales in 2021.
The Joint Corp. reported 2021 operating metrics, including record-breaking performance, and plans to accelerate clinic opening momentum as it marches toward its goal of 1,000 clinics by 2023.
Express Employment Professionals vaulted in rankings for Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list to No. 25 and garnered the distinction of top staffing franchise for the 11th consecutive year.
ANY LAB TEST NOW celebrates the opening of its 200th franchise location, marking a major milestone in the company's growth.

Elements Massage franchisees Steve and Linda Sparks continue to grow with the brand, leveraging its recurring revenue-based business model.
The Joint Chiropractic reaches a new growth milestone, opening its 700th clinic nationwide, with a network of 700 clinics across 37 states.
RE/MAX sells and renews nearly 1,000 franchises between July and November 2021, expanding its global network.

Paris Baguette announces the opening of its first Oregon bakery café in Beaverton, marking the brand's entry into the Portland market.

Paris Baguette has opened two new bakery cafés in Los Angeles, bringing the total number of Paris Baguette’s franchises to 19 in the market.
PrideStaff is ranked number 93 on Staffing Industry Analysts' 2021 Largest Staffing Firms list for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to employee training and development.

Dr. Anthony Fauci states that no new federal restrictions are expected amid the spread of the South African Omicron variant.

MOOYAH plans to add 54 locations across Texas by 2030, targeting the state's rapid growth and high brand recognition.
The Joint Chiropractic earns top spot on Forbes' 2022 America's Best Small Companies list, moving up 12 spots from last year's ranking.

Supply chain crisis continues to hurt fast-food restaurants, with 77 ships waiting outside docks in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach holding $24 billion of goods.
Landon Eckles joins Forbes Business Council as CEO of Clean Juice.

Fast-food companies and restaurants are running out of nearly everything — ingredients, straws and now to-go packaging.