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For Kevin Brickner, franchise development is both a decades-long career and a mission with a personal connection.
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For Kevin Brickner, franchise development is both a decades-long career and a mission with a personal connection.

Hilton and other major hospitality chains report a significant recovery in midweek business travel, driving revenue growth across their multi-unit global portfolios.

Batteries Plus promotes Scott Buchalter to Senior Director of Franchise Relations and Administration and appoints Rick Schanz as Franchise Development Manager of Resales/Conversions.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to report 2025 earnings on February 18, 2026.
Jersey Mike's Subs, a leading franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops, today announced the appointment of Michele Allen as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025.

Gym giant Planet Fitness has announced two key appointments ahead of next month’s Q4 earnings call: Chip Ohlsson as chief development officer and Brian Povinelli as chief marketing officer.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted the Wyndham Grand brand in South Korea with the opening of the 271-room Wyndham Grand Ijin Busan.
Reno natives Jeff and Andrea Pearson open a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise in Reno, Nevada.

Patrice & Associates, a recruitment franchise, is helping companies navigate the complex labor market and source executive talent.
Moxies names Glenn Moon as Vice President, U.S. Development, to lead real estate acquisitions and franchise growth.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opens the 60-room Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town in Poland, operated by Dobry Hotel Group.
Wyndham and Roadchef launch the first Super 8 hotel in the UK, expanding the economy hotel brand's international presence.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ has signed a master franchise agreement to bring up to 20 new restaurants to Mexico, led by Restaurant Management Group.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opens first Trademark Collection hotel in Türkiye.

Service Brands announces expansion and growth news for May-June, including new franchise deals and location openings.
The Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort is the latest addition to Wyndham's portfolio in Europe.
Built on the pillars of driving greater transparency, value creation and owner engagement throughout the renovation process, Wyndham’s Manufacturer Direct program enables owners to take a hands-on approach to renovations
Ideal Image appoints Scott LePage as Chief Experience Officer, bringing leadership experience from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to the role.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts acquires the Vienna House brand, adding an upscale and midscale portfolio of approximately 40 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms.

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Focus Brands appoints Mike Woodward as Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales, bringing 20 years of experience in the franchising industry.
Wyndham opens first La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites dual-brand hotel.
Wyndham opens La Quinta Inn & Suites in Santa Cruz.
La Quinta by Wyndham opened its first hotel in China's Shandong Province, marking the brand's entry into the Chinese market.