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Wellness franchises tap into $6.8 trillion industry with preventive care

New analysis highlights how private equity-backed companies embracing AI achieve higher revenue multiples, emphasizing the need for AI-focused due diligence.

Yext connects agentic marketing to location-level decisions with two new moves.

When franchise executives think about valuation, they often focus on revenue, EBITDA, unit count and profitability.

Former Meta executive Joseph Luchenta has acquired two existing VIO Med Spa units and signed a development agreement for a new location in Prosper, Texas.

The U.S. pet industry is shifting toward subscription-based recurring revenue models as market growth slows and the competition for market share intensifies.

Middle-market private equity firms often overlook critical technology due diligence in sub-$100 million deals, creating significant operational risks for high-growth acquisitions.

The health restoration brand is rapidly scaling its footprint through franchising and strategic acquisitions, targeting 26 open locations by the end of the year.

Market shifts are forcing private equity firms to move beyond ornamental value-creation frameworks toward models that drive actual EBITDA growth in high-rate environments.

As wellness operators move from ambiance to evidence, Shiftwave is making autonomic regulation the foundation of the modern longevity stack For most of the past decade, “wellness”

Franchise owners attract talent with work-life balance and local connections

The impending FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule is pushing restaurant chains and suppliers to overhaul record-keeping and electronic data exchange ahead of the 2028 enforcement.

Franchisees can win the local talent war with three key strategies.

The phrase “location, location, location” is no longer the number one strategy for brick-and-mortar brands.

Franchising offers women opportunities for leadership, professional development, and empowerment, with women underrepresented in leadership positions.

Employee disengagement can lead to low morale, decreased productivity, and a higher rate of absenteeism, and could cost a median-size S&P 500 company between $228 million and $355 million a year in lost productivity.

FRANdata reports 84% of franchise systems never grow beyond 100 locations

Blending AI and human touch to deliver customer experience excellence in franchised businesses.

Article discusses the importance of idea sharing in a hybrid workplace environment.

Squeeze Massage franchise offers affordable luxury in 2024 with $17 billion annual industry revenue.

The National Bankers Community Alliance (NBCA), a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the National Bankers Association (NBA), has announced an exciting partnership with the San Diego-based financial wellness education company iGrad a

The United Nations General Assembly votes on resolutions to address various global issues, but its resolutions are not legally binding and have limited budgetary powers.

International Workplace Group (IWG) is at the forefront of the shift in the commercial real estate industry, providing flexible workspaces to businesses and workers.

Article discusses the importance of effective communication in resolving conflicts within family multi-unit businesses.