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 $10 million for 7(a) and 504 loans and a reinstated Franchise Directory that lists eligible brands for SBA-backed financing [[2026-09-09 Can You Still Get an SBA Loan for a Franchise (1ab01b)]]. * Franchisors are using royalty relief as a strategic tool to drive portfolio expansion, as multi-unit operators now control nearly 60% of franchised locations [[2026-08-15 Royalty Relief Is Franchise Filed under Franchise Industry / Suppliers.
BodyStreet, a German fitness concept, is entering the US market, with its founder discussing the challenges and opportunities of international franchising.
U.S. has 10 million job openings with 3 million Americans out of labor force.
As you begin to plan for 2022 and beyond, you now have another consideration.
2021 FLDC conference to be held in Atlanta with keynote speakers and leadership tracks.
The Multi-Brand 50 issue provides data on the country's largest multi-brand operators, including the brands they've chosen and their number of franchisees.
The Joint Chiropractic has received the TOP$SCORE FUND Award for its commitment to franchise financing and performance excellence.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe won FRANdata's 2021 TopScore FUND Award in the food category, recognizing its commitment to supporting franchisees' access to financing.
FRANdata CEO Darrell Johnson discusses opportunities for franchisors in economic recovery
Breaking down the due diligence process for service brands, including financials, scalability, and labor.
Private equity operators are changing the franchising landscape with strategic acquisitions and investments in franchisee organizations.
Lenders are facing uncertainty in 2021, but there are still willing franchise lenders available, and the answer lies in government actions and accommodative Fed policies.
The article emphasizes the importance of patience during economic downturns, as early expansion and acquisition may be riskier than in past downturns.
Tint World has been named a Verified Franchise Registry member by FRANdata, with a high FUND score of 830.
The IFA's Economic Outlook Report forecasts positive growth for franchise businesses in 2021, with potential to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
The International Franchise Association ’s annual economic outlook predicts 2021 will see 26,000 franchise units sold, or a gain of more than 3.5% of total units, according to a report from CNBC .
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the Mega 99 Rankings, with bankruptcies, financial protection filings, and leadership consolidation affecting the rankings.
Chicken Salad Chick relocates its headquarters from Auburn, AL to Atlanta, GA.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Consumer buying behavior will be altered long-term due to the pandemic, with a focus on online purchasing and weekday consumer buying.
The pandemic has accelerated trends that will change how consumers behave and how the franchise business model will be executed.
Every crisis creates brand winners and losers. This one is no different.
More than 1.4 million franchise jobs were lost and more than 32,000 franchise businesses have closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report just released by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
The Multi-Unit 50 issue highlights the country's largest multi-brand operators, with 2020's rankings of the top 50 brands by number of multi-unit franchisees and percentage of multi-unit franchisees.