Waxing the City

FT reporters review Regal Nails, V's Barbershop and Waxing the City.

Katin Keirstead is the new brand president of Waxing the City, a waxing franchise under the Purpose Brands umbrella.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named sixteen new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.

Shein brings more than 30 years of financial and retail leadership experience spanning health and wellness, technology, supermarkets, and other retail concepts.

WellBiz Brands, the parent company of Drybar, Elements Massage, Fitness Together, Amazing Lash Studio and Radiant Waxing, has named John Thuringer vice president of franchise growth.

WellBiz Brands, Inc., the global franchisor of five leading beauty and wellness brands, announced the appointment of John Thuringer as vice president of franchise growth.

WellBiz Brands has named a new vice president to its executive team, charged with expanding the company’s footprint.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the U.S.

“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.

One relatable session at MUFC tackled a phase every growing franchisee eventually faces: the “Hell Zone.” Moderated by Lauren Johnson (Smoothie King and The UPS Store franchisee), the operations workshop…

It was clear during one of the early general session panels at this year’s MUFC that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn.

Each year at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) in Las Vegas, conversations with operators reveal more than any single session ever could.

It was clear during one of the early General Session panels at this year’s Multi-Unit Franchising Conference that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn—they’re navigating a full-scale reset.

Purpose Brands, a portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise concepts and services, has named Patricia Perry chief development officer.

Just as multi-unit franchisees grow by acquiring new locations and territories, franchisors can grow by acquiring new brands.

The Big, Beautiful Bill Act has been sent to the White House for President Trump's signature, providing tax relief for 831,000 franchised small businesses.

Hand & Stone appoints Matthew Stanton as Chief Development Officer

From an early age, I recognized that my strengths naturally aligned with the world of service-driven brands, where building trust and connections are imperative to the success of your business.

The beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate over $104 billion in revenue in 2025, driven by consumer demand for natural ingredients and wellness-focused services.

Lauren Cody, a seasoned executive leader in the franchise industry, has been appointed brand president of Orangetheory Fitness, while co-founder and CEO Dave Long will transition to co-chair of the Purpose Brands board into a strategic advisor role.

Orangetheory launches 12 Days of Fitness Challenge with top-rated workouts.

Expanding a franchise internationally requires an intentional balance between maintaining a strong global brand identity and adapting to specific market dynamics.

Zenoti, a software platform powering some of the biggest brands in the spa, salon, and medspa sectors, is making a serious push into the fitness industry, targeting multi-location gym brands with what it says is a superior product.

FranNet has celebrated its top performers of 2024, highlighting the innovative strategies and achievements in franchising.