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HB Protein Smoothies expands to Canada with new franchise deal.

As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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

Paris Baguette targets Toronto and Ottawa for strategic Ontario expansion, aiming to build on their early success in Canada and establish 100 cafés across the country by 2030.

Fibrenew is a mobile restoration franchise specializing in leather, vinyl and plastic repair across residential, commercial, automotive, marine, medical and aviation markets.

Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 cafés around the world, has identified Montreal as a key market for its next phase of Canadian expansion.

Strategic shifts in the Canadian automotive aftermarket are accelerating as service networks and shop owners adapt to the rising influence of electric vehicles.

Hallmark offers a path to ownership through its Gold Crown store program, which operates differently than a traditional franchise.

Firehouse Subs has introduced new financial incentive programs and tiered offerings to help franchise operators combat rising construction costs and support North American expansion.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers strengthened its leadership team with two key executive appointments.

Alliance Franchise Brands celebrates 50 years as a leading franchisor of marketing, print, and visual communications companies in the US and Canada.

It was a foregone conclusion that fitness would see rapid AI adoption, but now, just four months into the year, we are beginning to see how it’s showing up in gyms and boutique fitness studios — and who is leading the way.

Choosing a franchise is a major decision, and candidates need more than a polished brochure to move forward.

Jersey Mike's files for IPO with potential $12 billion valuation

Few franchise categories offer the kind of built-in demand and recurring revenue that men’s grooming does.

AAMCO is an automotive repair brand best known for transmission work, with service centers that also handle brakes, maintenance and other “total car care” needs for drivers looking for a trusted shop.

Founded in 1997, the Dallas-based brand has grown from a single bakery into a substantial specialty cake company, building a system of 800 units across more than 40 states and Canada.

LINE-X enters 2026 with strong momentum after a year of strategic growth and partnerships.

Jersey Mike's added 238 locations in 2025, reaching 3,227 US restaurants.

The HFA’s 2026 report provides compensation and benefits benchmarking data from over 1,400 fitness facilities to help operators navigate talent recruitment and retention.

Midas operates nearly 1,000 locations in the US and Canada

Wild Birds Unlimited is a specialty retail franchise that connects people with nature through the hobby of backyard bird feeding.

Metal Supermarkets doubles its scholarship funding to $20,000 for its fifth-annual Trade School Scholarship program, supporting eight students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.