Tint World® appears for the 7th time on the Inc. 5000 annual list
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for the seventh time, ranking No. 4,848, and 11th in the automotive industry.
· Franchising.com· August 17, 2022
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Microsoft — page 5
Microsoft is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 205 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Starbucks is reducing its reliance on big tech companies like Microsoft by developing its own in-house software tools, aiming to cut $2 billion in costs [[2026-07-10 Starbucks Is Reducing Its Reliance on Big Tech. Here’s What Businesses Can Learn (f51d76)]]. * NAYA, a Middle Eastern fast-casual chain, has been ranked No. 71 in Food & Beverage and 1713 Overall on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, recognizing its disciplined national expansion strategy and strong revenue growth, with past honorees including Microsoft [[2026-08-11 NAYA Sees Ranking in Inc. 5000 List (0023bc)]]. * D1 Training has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list with 1,552 percent revenue growth, joining other successful companies such as Microsoft and Under Armour [[2025-08-13 D1 Training Ranks on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Compani (815aa8)]]. * Guru Balasubramanian, a former Microsoft program manager, has brought the Seniors Helping Seniors franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide in-home care services for seniors [[2025-09-24 Microsoft Program Manager Brings Seniors Helping Seniors to Charlotte (eb20e4)]]. * Keva juice chain is using AI to build its own software, saving $30,000 annually, and plans to make it available to other restaurants, changing the build-or-buy debate for restaurants [[2026-08-19 'Vibe coding' is changing the build-or-buy debate for restaurants (472d2d)]]. * Companies like Keva and Starbucks are using AI to reduce software subscription fees and bring development in-house [[2026-10-29 Restaurant Tech Heat Check What’s Real and What Needs a Sprinkle of Salt (4f7593)]]. * The adoption of 'vibe coding' is changing the build-or-buy debate for restaurants, with some industry players predicting it will disrupt traditional software-as-a-service companies [[2026-08-19 'Vibe coding' is changing the build-or-buy debate for restaurants (472d2d)]]. * Franchise leaders share the technology tools they can't live without, including CRM platforms, POS systems, and AI-powered tools [[2026-07-12 Technology Franchise Leaders Can’t Live Without (b088ca)]]. * Digital advertising within franchise systems is undergoing a transformation to an autonomous, AI-driven model, with franchise brands adopting this model to gain a compounding advantage [[2026-02-17 The Rise of Autonomous Advertising in Franchise Marketing (5369b9)]]. * Life Time is rolling out over 55 'Work Lounges' inside its athletic country clubs, with 30 more planned, as part of a push to become more than a health destination, and is also introducing premium Work Lounges and scaling its digital ecosystem, including a full rollout of its AI assistant, L.AI.C [[2025-08-25 Life Time To Roll Out Nearly 100 In-Club Coworking Lounges (db884f)]].
We Sell Restaurants Makes the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
We Sell Restaurants has been ranked on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, providing top-tier services to professionals buying or selling restaurants.
· Franchising.com· August 16, 2022
Jair Clarke joins Xponential Fitness’ board of directors
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· July 25, 2022
Xponential Fitness, Inc. Appoints Jair Clarke to Board of Directors
Xponential Fitness appoints Jair Clarke to its Board of Directors, bringing expertise in complex systems and data management.
· Franchising.com· July 22, 2022
Setting the Standard: 3 suppliers that kept the world growing
During the Covid-19 pandemic, franchisors were forced to work with their international licensees remotely, leading to increased communication but also challenges in identifying and correcting operations and development problems.
· Franchising.com· June 27, 2022
GNC's Chief Information Officer Scott Saeger Named CIO of the Year Finalist in Gigabyte Category
GNC's Chief Information Officer Scott Saeger is recognized as a top leader in innovation and technology by the Pittsburgh Tech Council.
· Franchising.com· April 28, 2022
Lori Flees Named President of Valvoline's Retail Services Segment
Lori Flees was named President of Valvoline's Retail Services Segment, bringing experience in strategy and innovation to the role.
· Franchising.com· April 1, 2022
Legal Perspectives For Growth
Michael Einbinder shares insights from a legal perspective on growing a multi-unit franchisee enterprise, emphasizing the importance of processes, procedures, and capital.
· Franchising.com· March 28, 2022
How ILEC Coaches Are Helping Companies Overcome Toxic Cultures
A historic number of American workers are leaving their jobs in the wake of the pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· March 21, 2022
LaRosa’s Announces C-Suite Changes
LaRosa's announces C-Suite changes, with Steve Browne assuming the role of Chief People Officer.
· Franchising.com· January 5, 2022
Zabka Implemented An Innovative Workai Internal Communication Platform
The digital transformation is one of the pillars of development of the Zabka Group.
· Franchising.com· December 21, 2021
Code Ninjas and Microsoft MakeCode Collaborate for CSEdWeek 2021
Code Ninjas and Microsoft MakeCode collaborate for CSEdWeek 2021, offering coding activities for kids at participating locations worldwide.
· Franchising.com· November 29, 2021
Pizza Pioneer Steve Jackson has been a part of Hungry Howie's since 1973
Hungry Howie's, a pizza chain, has seen a surge in sales since the pandemic, despite labor shortages, with its simplified menu and delivery/pickup options contributing to its success.
· Franchising.com· November 8, 2021
Hybrid Work Culture
Four million Americans quit jobs in August 2021 amid hybrid work shift
· 1851 Franchise· October 27, 2021
RNR Tire Express Franchisor Promotes Two Key Leaders to New Executive Positions
RNR Tire Express promotes two key leaders to new executive positions, including Adam Sutton as Chief Experience Officer.
· Franchising.com· September 23, 2021
What Are 2021's Top Small Businesses?
The article discusses the rise of small businesses and specialty services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2021
HomeSmart International Earns High Praise as One of the Country’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
HomeSmart International earns high praise as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies, celebrating 9 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list.
· Franchising.com· August 23, 2021
Ten College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving® Locations Make The 2021 Inc. 5000
TAMPA, FL, August 19, 2021 / 24-7PressRelease / - Inc.
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2021
City Wide Facility Solutions Climbs the Ranks on Inc. 5000 List
City Wide Facility Solutions has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row, with a jump of 614 spots since 2020.
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2021
Assisted Living Locators Named to Inc. 5000 List Third Consecutive Year
Assisted Living Locators has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year, recognizing the company's remarkable growth.
· Franchising.com· August 17, 2021
UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage Named to 2021 Inc. 5000
UNITS Moving and Portable Storage is No. 3,293 on the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
· Franchising.com· August 17, 2021
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Has a New Partner in Dallas-Fort Worth
New Horizons has partnered with IT executive Dean Kothia to empower Dallas-Fort Worth individuals and organizations with end-to-end learning solutions in everything from IT training and business applications to leadership development training.
· Franchising.com· July 21, 2021
Boston Investor to Open Nine Big Blue Swim Schools in Massachusetts
Big Blue Swim School , one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, is coming to Boston and Eastern Massachusetts following a signed agreement for nine pools with local investment…
· 1851 Franchise· July 13, 2021
Growing Glass Franchise Welcomes New Creative Services Manager
The Glass Guru welcomes a new Creative Services Manager to its team, addressing growth and creative requests from franchisees.
· Franchising.com· July 1, 2021