
How McDonald’s 'three-for-three' strategy drove Q1 gains
McDonald’s reported a 6% increase in global systemwide sales for Q1, crediting a strategic focus on value leadership, menu innovation, and marketing.
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

McDonald’s reported a 6% increase in global systemwide sales for Q1, crediting a strategic focus on value leadership, menu innovation, and marketing.

McDonald’s reported a 3.9% increase in U.S. same-store sales last quarter, driven by strategic value offerings and marketing initiatives.

U.S. franchisors expand to Australia with 1,200 franchise systems and $185 billion revenue

Australian infrared fitness brand Joy in Movement has signed a deal to open 10 tech-led studios in the United Kingdom over the next year.

For a brand that may soon change hands, Club Pilates isn’t missing a beat.
Thryv launches AI Lead Flow for small businesses in Australia and New Zealand

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill announces 41% increase in franchise sales and $100 million in systemwide sales, with plans to surpass 100 locations and $150 million in sales by 2025.

Mathnasium is a leading math-only education franchise that helps students build confidence and mastery through personalized instruction.
Thryv data shows 57% of Australian SMBs and 64% of New Zealand SMBs report revenue growth

World Gym is making bloodwork part of the workout experience.

Club Pilates, one of the most recognizable and growing brands in boutique fitness, is changing things up, introducing its first new class format in seven years.

Progression through patience is a widely practiced fitness philosophy in the gym, from boutiques to big box brands.

Australia joins global pushback over gym membership cancellations with proposed reforms.

When Australia-founded Revl Training hosted its inaugural Global Revl Team Games this year, the brand signaled its entrance into the booming fitness racing sector.

Recovr raises $1M to enter US market with AI retention software.

Franchise Equity Partners acquires IMO Car Wash from Driven Brands, expanding its portfolio to include 720 locations across the UK, Germany, and nine other European countries.

Studio Pilates International gets stronger in Texas, with plans for four additional openings in the coming months.

Strong Pilates reaches 100 global studios with plans for 150 more in the US.

Pilates and yoga studios market to reach $521 billion by 2035

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World Gym expands to Mexico and Australia with new deals.

The Yard Gym expands to US with strength training concept

Carl Newman, a former Australian police officer, is launching a Caring Transitions franchise in Boca Raton, Florida.

The Picklr to open 50 pickleball clubs in Australia and New Zealand.