Xponential Fitness Lands Four Brands on the 2020 Inc. 5000
Xponential Fitness’s four brands, including StretchLab and Club Pilates, rank on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.
· Franchising.com· August 13, 2020
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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)]].
Assisted Living Locators Named to Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year
Assisted Living Locators ranks on the Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year, with a nationwide senior placement franchisor.
· Franchising.com· August 12, 2020
Executive Order Will Ban U.S. Transactions With TikTok
President Trump signs executive order banning U.S. transactions with TikTok.
· 1851 Franchise· August 7, 2020
Boston Named "Career Catalyst City" for Tech Job Growth and Career Mobility
Boston is named a ‘Career Catalyst City’ for tech job growth and career mobility, with New Horizons analyzing 11 different factors to make the designation.
· Franchising.com· August 4, 2020
Stories from the Covid-19 Front Lines: CEO Q&A with Christine Specht of Cousins Subs
Cousins Subs CEO Christine Specht discusses how Covid-19 has affected the brand, with sales trending down by 30% and varying impact across locations.
· Franchising.com· August 2, 2020
Coping with Covid - What Global Brands Are Doing To Survive
Global brands share best practices for surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
· Franchising.com· July 31, 2020
Central Washington Merger Creates Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Gary Mann Realty
Gary Mann Real Estate merges with Team Up Real Estate, joins BHGRE brand
· Franchising.com· July 22, 2020
Op-Ed: Celebrating the Freedom to Innovate this Fourth of July
An op-ed celebrates the freedom to innovate on the Fourth of July, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship and small businesses.
· Franchising.com· July 1, 2020
ERA Real Estate Fortifies Home Ownership For Immigrants With Affilation Of Nations Realty
ERA Real Estate affiliated with Nations Realty, a boutique agency focused on helping immigrants achieve homeownership.
· Franchising.com· July 1, 2020
New Travel Agents with Dream Vacations Receive Additional Support for Opening Travel Agency During Pandemic
Dream Vacations launched a virtual training program for new agents, offering support and resources during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· June 11, 2020
AdAge Is Tracking Brands’ Responses to Protests
Franchise brands face a marketing minefield during ongoing protests, with dual identity as locally owned businesses and national or international brands.
· 1851 Franchise· June 3, 2020
10 Conference Call Phrases That Should Stay on Mute
Ten conference call phrases that should stay on mute, including 'Hi, is this everyone?' and 'Sorry, I was on mute.'
· 1851 Franchise· May 29, 2020
Stories from the Covid-19 Front Lines: CEOs Share How Coronavirus Is Affecting Their System
CEOs shared how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their systems, including Chicken Salad Chick's President & CEO, Scott Deviney.
· Franchising.com· May 8, 2020
CEO Q&A: How Are You Supporting Your Corporate Employees During Covid-19?
CEO Q&A: How corporate employees are being supported during the Covid-19 pandemic through daily and weekly communication programs, care packages, and video chats.
· Franchising.com· April 19, 2020
Upskill During COVID-19 – Get Ready for the New Normal
Express Employment Professionals advises job seekers to upskill during COVID-19.
· Franchising.com· April 9, 2020
Multi-Location Businesses Can Triple Growth Rate with Localized Marketing According to Joint Research from SOCi and Localogy
SOCi and Localogy report: localized marketing triples growth rate for multi-location businesses
· Franchising.com· March 19, 2020
How private equity is reshaping the franchise industry in Latin America
Beyond fiction, though, the truth is that since the year 2000, the global investment capital industry has made a concerted move towards emerging markets, as economic growth in the region boomed in relation to that of the developed world.
· Global Franchise· January 15, 2020
The Zappka Mobile Application In New York At NRF 2020 – The Largest Technology Fair
Zabka undergoes digital transformation with technological solutions and mobile applications at NRF 2020 in New York.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2020
Minuteman Press Franchise in Brampton, Ontario Thrives for over 15 Years and Counting
Minuteman Press Franchise in Brampton, Ontario, has thrived for over 15 years with owner Bill's focus on subtle, concentrated, and focused growth.
· Franchising.com· January 8, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Targets 10 Units Based on Real Estate Opportunities, Hosts Qualified Franchise Candidates in Seattle July 24
Big Blue Swim School is targeting 10 units in Seattle, Washington, through franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· December 26, 2019
Big Blue Swim School Offers Turnkey Franchise Opportunity in Seattle
Big Blue Swim School is seeking to add 8-10 locations in Seattle, targeting neighborhoods in Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond.
· 1851 Franchise· December 24, 2019
Woodall Creative Group Awarded for Strategy and Social Media Initiatives
Woodall Creative Group won an award for strategy and social media initiatives for Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies.
· Franchising.com· December 13, 2019
New Horizons wins CertNexus' Americas Authorized Training Partner of the Year Award
New Horizons wins CertNexus' Americas Authorized Training Partner of the Year Award for dedication and commitment to partnership
· Franchising.com· December 11, 2019
Consumer Marketing Roundup: November 26, 2019
A Gen Z writer identifies three new online platforms to reach Gen Zers, including TikTok and Snapchat.
· Franchising.com· November 25, 2019