FRANdata is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 299 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * FRANdata ranks the 50 largest multi-unit, multi-brand franchise operators in the US, with Flynn Group holding the top spot and notable brands including Nothing Bundt Cakes and Dave's Hot Chicken [[2026-07-31 2026 Multi-Brand 50 Scale Evolves into Strategy (4f31e8)]]. * The pet industry has seen significant growth with 107 active brands and 4,600 units, driven by increased demand for pet-related services during the COVID pandemic [[2026-10-30 Paws, Profit, Potential Pet Industry Comes With Promises and Challenges (c3ed45)]]. * FRANdata has identified 1,296 new brands that have begun franchising from 2023 through 2025, with 61% operating outside of food [[2026-06-14 From Demand to Development Shifting Consumer Priorities are Reshaping Franchisin (54d8d1)]]. * Mountain Mike's Pizza has been named the 2026 TopScore FUND Award winner in the Food category by FRANdata, recognizing its strong access to capital and lender confidence [[2026-03-27 Mountain Mike’s Pizza Wins FRANdata 2026 TopScore FUND Award (6eeb65)]]. * The International Franchise Association (IFA) forecasts 12,000 new franchised units in 2026, with economic output expected to rise by 1.6% to over $920 billion [[2026-02-25 IFA Forecasts 12,000 New Franchised Units in 2026 (7ad92b)]]. * Marco's Pizza has earned a top 10 FUND Score nationally and is ranked No. 1 among all QSR and pizza brands, according to FRANdata [[2026-02-11 Marco’s Pizza Earns Top 10 FUND® Score Nationally, Ranked No. 1 Among All QSR an (019090)]]. * The franchise financing ecosystem is changing with new models emerging, including nontraditional lenders, private equity firms, and fintech platforms, which are reshaping the foundation of franchise funding [[2026-02-07 Show Me the (Smart) Money The franchise financing ecosystem is changing fast (d6a315)]]. * The International Franchise Association (IFA) released a report highlighting the benefits of the franchise model, including better benefits, stronger wage growth, and greater business ownership opportunities [[2026-01-14 IFA Report Highlights Franchise Model Benefits (799636)]]. * The 2025 Dominators analysis shows a steady but evolving franchise landscape, with top markets remaining stable and secondary markets experiencing growth [[2026-01-16 2025 Dominators Emerging Hot Spots and Shifting Growth Patterns (4e6ebd)]]. * The SBA has changed its loan rules for franchise buyers, including a new cumulative cap of $10 million for 7(a) and 504 loans and a reinstated Franchise Directory that lists eligible brands for SBA-backed financing [[2026-09-09 Can You Still Get an SBA Loan for a Franchise (1ab01b)]]. * Franchisors are using royalty relief as a strategic tool to drive portfolio expansion, as multi-unit operators now control nearly 60% of franchised locations [[2026-08-15 Royalty Relief Is Franchise Filed under Franchise Industry / Suppliers.
The senior care industry is a fast-growing business, with brands and franchise owners seeking to capitalize on an aging U.S. population and low costs of entry.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK's business is increasing during the summer months, with sales goals up 100 percent and a potential milestone of reaching $1 million in August.
Darrell Johnson identifies high-demand industries in food, including fast casual and QSR restaurants, and non-food sectors like senior care and health care services.
Brian Jaeger is a Vice President of Media Relations at No Limit Agency, with a background in local television news in Florida.
Multi-unit ownership accounts for 55% of the franchise industry, with growth exceeding 10% over the past few years.
Experts share strategies for driving brand consistency across social media from infancy to scale.
FSC reduces the upfront franchise fee to $5,000 for a single-unit franchisee and offers incentives for opening quickly, including eliminating royalties for the first year.
Five rankings are listed to help franchise concepts increase their visibility and attract more franchise prospects.
Sport Clips Haircuts was ranked by Forbes as one of the top ten best franchises to buy, based on factors such as demand and continuity rate.
Multi-unit franchisees own 53 percent of the 450,000 franchise units in the US, with many franchisors tailoring their models to appeal to these buyers.
The QSR chicken wing industry has grown at an average of 4.1 percent a year since 2008, outpacing burgers and frozen yogurt.