
Equinox Hires Anheuser-Busch Boss as CEO, Lines Up $1B+ for Growth
Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.
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Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.

44% of small business owners report revenue declines tied to tariffs and ongoing uncertainty, with 20% fearing their businesses won’t survive into 2026 if trade war policies persist or escalate.

Having a strong system in place can positively impact employees and customers and lead to profitability and growth.
Ideal Siding proudly announces the appointment of longtime franchisee and early brand partner Arkady Vitrouk to Brand President.

A report reveals that 1 in 5 small businesses may not survive 2025 due to rising anxiety and uncertainty.

Alignable's April Tariff Report found that tariff-related anxiety is surging among U.S. small business owners, with 44% expecting reduced sales due to tariffs.
Blo Blow Dry Bar signs three-unit agreement in Rhode Island

A lecturer at Cornell University discusses the importance of treating employees as valued customers.

Pestmaster's franchise model leverages strengths developed by veterans, such as following systems and working with teams, to help them succeed as franchise owners.
Jonathan Hanson is the new owner of Skyhawks Sports Academy in Minnesota, bringing a detailed-oriented and strong work ethic to the business.
Papa John’s has appointed Patrick Coelho as its first-ever Senior Vice President of Development, overseeing North American restaurant real estate development.

Restaurants can prepare for their busy season by staffing up, training employees, and communicating effectively with customers and staff.

Private Equity Investors Fuel Lightbridge Academy's Franchise Growth, expanding the brand into new markets and providing entrepreneurs with opportunities to introduce essential services to their local communities.
Entrepreneur Enrique Suarez will open this City Wide Facility Solutions office at 510 Eglinton Avenue West, Unit 2 in Toronto.
Dr. K. Shelette Stewart will speak at the Titus Center for Franchising's advisory board meeting, discussing her topic of "Driving Business Results by Leveraging the 5th ‘P’ of Marketing: Your PLATFORM".
In a growing specialty coffee industry, Coelho will enhance the proven Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru kiosk concept and franchise model to provide best-in-class support systems for franchisees.

Dunkin' has played a major role in the formation of the franchising industry, acting as a guiding light for many other fast food chains to follow since its founding in 1955.

In-N-Out's exclusivity on the West Coast is puzzling fans and potential business owners alike.

Heyday hires CEO Patrick Ryan-Southern to lead growth to 300 units in 5 years
H&R Block's board members Mia Mends and Sean Cohan are named to Savoy magazine's 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.
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Lightbridge Academy announces new ownership by Westerly Group and Elmsley Capital, with Brian Burke and Ross Brendel joining as managing partners.
Buff City Soap, a plant-based home and personal care brand franchise, appointed Craig Kessler as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive experience in managing growth and multi-unit operations.
InXpress Holdings Ltd. names four senior executives to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company's expertise in technology, ecommerce, and franchising.