
The KFC U.S. comeback has merged into the chain’s global modernization push
KFC's U.S. comeback plan continues to navigate a competitive QSR environment, with the Popcorn Chicken generating a strong consumer response.
Australia is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 290 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Ultimate Longevity Center is expanding globally with a 50-location deal in Australia, surpassing 300 territories worldwide [[2026-09-25 Ultimate Longevity Center Goes Global With 50-Location Australia Deal (8ebd37)]]. * Pickleball Kingdom has reached a master franchise agreement with Australian entrepreneur Cameron Bloomfield to develop clubs in Australia and New Zealand [[2026-09-26 Pickleball Kingdom serving up clubs in Australia and New Zealand (7b5e7c)]]. * REVL Training, an Australian strength and conditioning franchise, is expanding into the US market, with Florida as its first priority [[2026-09-29 REVL Training, APAC’s Fastest-Growing Fitness Franchise, Sets Sights on US Expan (537d5b)]]. * Planet Fitness has partnered with Your Reformer to add reformer Pilates to its 32 Australian locations for Black Card members [[2026-09-08 Planet Fitness Adds Reformer Pilates to Australia Gyms (47e8d3)]]. * inLIFE Wellness, a Pilates franchise founded by Scott Capelin in 2019, has grown to approximately 70 locations, mostly in Australia, and is expanding in the US [[2026-09-17 inLIFE Wellness Franchise A Lean, Scalable Pilates Opportunity (856950)]]. * Zambrero, a Mexican food franchise in Australia, has launched air-fried hot chips nationwide, becoming the first major fast-food chain to do so [[2026-08-19 Australian QSR Zambrero launches country's 1st air-fried hot chips (66bd2d)]]. * Australian frozen yogurt chain Yo-Chi is set to make its US debut in Dallas in September, with a second location to follow by the end of the year [[2026-08-28 Australia's Yo-Chi frozen yogurt chain will make its U.S. debut in September (de85e8)]]. * Revl Training, an Australian boutique fitness franchise, has opened its first studio in Taipei, Taiwan, marking its eighth market and pushing its global footprint past 50 units [[2026-08-11 Revl Training Enters Taiwan as APAC Expansion Accelerates (5710a7)]]. * FASTSIGNS reported a record-setting first half of 2026, opening 13 new centers and signing 18 franchise agreements, including new deals in Canada, Australia, the Dominican Republic, and the United Kingdom [[2026-07-29 FASTSIGNS reports record-setting first half for development (135b40)]]. * Strong Pilates, an Australian-born boutique fitness brand, plans to reach 25 U.S. studios by late 2026 and expand further in 2027 [[2026-07-29 Strong Pilates Bets Bigger on US With New Studios Planned for Key Cities (7c08fb)]]. * Bark Busters is a leading brand in in-home dog training, founded in 1989 in Australia by Sylvia and Danny Wilson, with a focus on building relationships between dogs and their owners [[2026-07-31 Bark Busters Franchise Costs, Fees and Profit 2026 (0fbab7)]]. * Salsify has a network of over 2,000 customers across North America, Europe, and Australia [[2026-07-22 Cinven to ac

KFC's U.S. comeback plan continues to navigate a competitive QSR environment, with the Popcorn Chicken generating a strong consumer response.
Part of the United Franchise Group (UFG) family of affiliated brands and consultants, Exit Factor continues to expand domestically and internationally, driving investments in the leadership and resources needed to support its growing franchise network.
Shoot 360 now has eight international locations across five countries, including Canada, Republic of Georgia, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#170, September 29, 2026).

A Place At Home leans into franchise buybacks after Dovida deal

The Australian strength and conditioning franchise is seeking U.S.

Pickleball Kingdom expands its international presence with a master franchise agreement in Australia and New Zealand, marking its fourth country with the brand.

The Anthony Geisler and Gary Brecka-backed longevity concept has now surpassed 300 territories globally as it prepares to open its first centers

Reformer Pilates is having a moment, but inLIFE Wellness founder and CEO Scott Capelin has been in the fitness business long enough to know that chasing trends is not a sustainable growth strategy.
HFA report shows 10.7% median revenue growth among fitness operators in 2025

The fitness franchisor is partnering with Your Reformer to integrate digital, instructor-free Pilates kiosks across its 32 Australian locations for Black Card members.

Revl launches Underground, a fitness racing event with 48 racers.

Yo-Chi frozen yogurt chain debuts in US with Dallas location
The Great Greek nears 100 locations after signing 20 franchise agreements.
During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth
Yo-Chi, Australia’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand and one of the country’s fastest-growing hospitality concepts, announced today on its social media, @iloveyochius, that it will open its first U.S.

Zambrero has become the first major fast-food chain in Australia to serve air-fried hot chips, according to a press release.

The Australia-based strength and conditioning franchise has become the first global gym partner for Nike Training as it eyes aggressive expansion through 2026.

The activewear brand plans to open 20 new international locations and 25 U.S. stores over the next year as part of an aggressive global retail expansion strategy.

The Australian boutique fitness franchise has opened its first studio in Taipei, marking its eighth market and pushing its global footprint past 50 units.

Opening a new Paris Baguette in Federal Way this summer is not just a career milestone for Eric Cao.
Gabby is opening the dollhouse doors, and Auntie Anne’s is bringing the pretzels.

Bark Busters is a leading brand in in-home dog training, with a focus on building relationships between dogs and their owners.

FASTSIGNS has reported a record-setting first half in 2026, opening 13 new centers and signing 18 franchise agreements.