JCPenney

Onyx Partners offers $934 million for 117 J.C. Penney stores.

H&R Block appoints three new members to its Board of Directors, including Geralyn Breig, Christian Charnaux, and Stephanie Plaines.

In this role, Kassem will be responsible for overseeing Red Robin's organizational strategy and vision centered on the continued strengthening of Red Robin's culture and the advancement of its recently announced First Choice Plan.

Once temples of retail therapy and food courts, America’s shopping malls are staging a comeback—this time powered by barbells, not shopping bags.

Sylvan Learning franchisees Ian and Dick Rydholm celebrate 30 years in El Paso.

Fresh Coat Painters , the 190-plus-unit painting franchise, has built a strong name for itself in the painting industry.

Bach to Rock Music School announces an area development agreement with Minneapolis franchisees, expanding the Bach to Rock footprint with three new schools.

Classic franchises such as Sears, Toys ‘R’ Us, and Blockbuster were making a comeback in 2023.

Christian Brothers Automotive opens a new location in Oviedo, FL, offering automotive maintenance and repair services with a focus on customer care.

Bach to Rock Music School Announces New School Opening in Coon Rapids, MN, meeting Judy and Jake Shoulak, the mother-son owners of Bach to Rock Coon Rapids.

Bach to Rock Music School launches part two of its franchisee spotlight series, highlighting the multi-talented mother-son team leading Bach to Rock/Plymouth, Minnesota.

Saladworks appoints Mark Mears as its Chief Marketing Officer, who brings experience in building teams and brands.

Saladworks announces the hiring of Mark Mears as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over three decades of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Gap, JCPenney, and Victoria’s Secret announce store closures, potentially offering opportunities for franchisees to leverage available spaces.

After spending more than 30 years working in the retail and apparel industry as a sourcing and supply chain expert turning around struggling companies like Gymboree and most recently, Lane Bryant, Roland Medrano was at a crossroads.

Pizza Inn's CMO Denise Pedini discusses the brand's renewed vitality and growth after two years of rebranding efforts.

Retailers, including Target and JCPenney, lobby against a proposed border adjustment tax that could increase sales prices and hurt profits.

Turns out not all Black Friday shoppers may have scored as big of deals as they thought.

Some retailers will be open on Thanksgiving, including major players that will open their doors at some point on the holiday.

Tony Brogan, a Sylvan Learning franchisee, shares his experience transitioning from corporate to business ownership.

When Snapchat unleashed its ad-tech program Snap Partners in June with plans to serve video ads between stories, observers wondered how users would respond to seeing ads alongside their friends' videos and photos.

Multi-unit ownership accounts for 55% of the franchise industry, with growth exceeding 10% over the past few years.