
Equinox Hires Anheuser-Busch Boss as CEO, Lines Up $1B+ for Growth
Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.
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Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.

A former corporate operations leader shares insights into labor management and operational efficiency gained from rising through the ranks of a pizza franchise system.

TAMARAC, Fla., April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PuroClean , a leader in property restoration and remediation, continues to demonstrate its commitment to veteran support through its PuroVet Program.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters today announced the opening of its newest location in Fort Myers-Naples, serving Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Naples.
Batteries Plus donates over one million batteries to Toys for Tots.

Courtney Brown runs a Wild Bill's franchise in Tampa, Florida.
“This is just the next step in our growth plans,” said Andrew Volanski, senior director of operations of Voodoo Brewing Co “We are pumped to be growing in Sneads Ferry, and we know the Stampers will do a great job repres

Wild Bill's mobile beverage franchise costs $109,900 to $337,250 to start.

Jonathan Stamper and his wife Melissa opened a Voodoo Brewpub in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, bringing their leadership skills and passion for community to the business.
Batteries Plus launches tree planting campaign with Energizer and Arbor Day Foundation
Batteries Plus donates over 1 million batteries to Toys for Tots
Batteries Plus aims to donate 1 million batteries to Toys for Tots.
Big O Tires, LLC (Big O Tires), announced today the opening of a new franchise location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area located at 1520 West Hebron Parkway in Carrollton, Texas.

IFA Vice Chair Mary Kennedy Thompson testifies before Congress on the effect of alternative areas of financing on small businesses, especially franchisors and franchisees.

Midwest Shooting Center is a franchise brand of indoor shooting ranges and retail facilities, offering firearm safety and training courses, as well as selling firearms and ammunition.

Sir Grout franchise offers veterans a structured business model, granting independence and a path to success, with three veteran franchise owners joining the brand.
EquitySafe Realty has joined the Century 21 brand in South Carolina's Lowcountry, expanding its presence in the region.
Crunch Fitness partners with ID.me to offer active military, veterans, and first responders a seven-day free trial gym membership and exclusive membership offer on Veterans Day.
Mr Brews Taphouse partners with Folds of Honor for Veterans Day.

A former Marine invested in JDog Brands, a veteran-oriented franchise brand that employs a team of veterans.
Transblue is opening its newest location in Raleigh, offering luxury exterior design services to commercial, multi-family, and homeowner properties across North Carolina’s central region.
The International Franchise Association launched Open for Opportunity, a nationwide initiative to share the stories of local franchise owners and workers.

Jean Durham saw potential in the training and experience she had while serving as a communication strategy and operations officer in the U.S.
CARSTAR Wicklunds Collision Center donated a re-conditioned vehicle to a local veteran in Kansas City, continuing its support for veterans in the region.