
Looking Forward to a New Year of Opportunity
I’m struck by how rapidly our industry can evolve. Over the past months, I’ve traveled extensively across the U.S.
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I’m struck by how rapidly our industry can evolve. Over the past months, I’ve traveled extensively across the U.S.
Proforma arrived with representatives at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.

Service brands’ appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S.
“Being named to this list is especially meaningful to our team because of the high marks given to us by our franchise owners,” said AlphaGraphics Vice President of Retail Network Development Bill McPherson.

Family franchise mistakes can lead to financial loss and conflict.

Multi-unit, multi-brand franchisees operate 41% of units across multiple brands
For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees.
"Our inclusion in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has reflected on our business model, the hard work of our franchisees, and the support of our corporate team," said Victor Daher, Global Vice President of Franchise Development for Batteries Plus.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dream Vacations is ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Franchise conversions are increasingly popular for service and retail brands to expand their footprint.

American Family Care, the nation's leading provider of urgent care with nearly 400 walk-in clinics across the United States, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Morgan as Chief Executive Officer.
Dream Vacations upgrades training with AI and events for 2025

Children's Lighthouse ranks #374 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, recognized for unit growth, financial strength, and brand power.

Franchise Update Media has been researching franchise lead generation and franchise recruitment processes for more than a decade.

Here we are, a mere two weeks into 2025, one week before a new administration is sworn in, and the uncertainty needle is swinging wildly between optimism and uncertainty.

Diversification is a key strategy for mitigating risks and enhancing growth opportunities.
Ellen Hui and Michael Arrowsmith promoted to Partner at National Franchise Sales

Successful multi-unit owners believe they’ll crush it when they double down to expand.

Niko and Colin Nicoloudakis triple sales at Minuteman Press franchise in North Seattle, WA.

FSC Franchise Co. celebrates milestone year with 2 brands on Franchise Times Top 400

Caroline Sweeney, under 30, owns a Minuteman Press franchise in Ashland, VA.

By the time we get to Q4 at Franchise Update Media, two words take the spotlight: franchise development.

Sarah owns six franchise locations and navigated hiring her brother-in-law
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – It was a star-studded and touching evening filled with laughter, tears, and awe at the Dream Vacations annual awards ceremony hosted by Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager, Joelle