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IFA report highlights franchising benefits for 64% of first-time owners

The International Franchise Association today announced the 2025 recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

Based on survey data from nearly 3,000 franchisees and an analysis of detailed payroll data, a study details how America’s 831,000 franchised businesses provide for stronger employers, greater business ownership…

Franchisors shift focus to managing franchise resales with 4.1% transfer rate

The article provides a guide for first-time business owners considering buying into a franchise.

Primrose Schools focused on aggressive expansion, signing 19 new franchise agreements and planning over 40 new locations nationwide.

The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new SBA Franchise Directory, updated every other week with 566 new brands, bringing the total eligible brands to 2,566.

American Family Care, an urgent health care provider, reached a major milestone with the opening of its 400th location in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Franchises are hot commodities. According to the 2025 report from the International Franchise Association, the actual growth of franchises in 2024 outpaced estimates; this year, franchises are predicted to expand by an additional 2.4 percent.

For decades, real estate pros could point to traffic counts, growth corridors, or anchor tenants and then predict a location’s success.

Private equity (PE) is no longer a peripheral player in franchising; it’s central.

Marco's Pizza has been recognized by QSR magazine as one of its "16 Best Franchise Deals for 2025".

When Rasheen Hartwell started taking his son to a Stretch Zone studio in Nashville, he was amazed by what he discovered.

Franchise attorney Leslie Curran has a 25-year career and is known for practical, system-minded counsel to franchisors.

The annual Multi-Unit 50 lists include the Top 50 Brands by Number of Multi-Unit Franchisees and the Top 50 Brands by Percentage of Multi-Unit Franchisees, highlighting the franchise systems with the highest number and p

The 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) featured a general session that addressed how the evolving economic and political landscape impacts franchise operations, marketing, and technology.

73% of franchisors plan to increase marketing spend this year

As labor challenges continue to evolve in the franchise sector, franchisors and franchisees must adopt forward-thinking strategies to ensure sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

– Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened a new franchised location on July 1 at the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), highlighting the brand’s expansion into non-traditional channels.

As we know, multi-unit operators (MUOs) are the whales of the franchising industry, representing a significant share of total franchise units and possessing the expertise and capital necessary to drive expansion.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will reinstate the Franchise Directory, a tool essential for lenders who are assessing SBA loan eligibility.

The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) recently hosted its annual conference, drawing attention to critical trends in the SBA lending landscape.

The fitness franchise industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by consumer preferences and innovative business models.

American Family Care, the nation's leading provider of urgent care, will open its 400th location today, located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.