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Wendy's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants globally by 2028

Next Health targets 150 locations by 2027 with proactive healthcare model

Strong Pilates, a cardio-infused Pilates franchise, is gearing up for major U.S.

Pure Barre launches Barre Stronger Challenge with 20 classes in 31 days.

UBX enters UAE market with new gym location in Marina Gate

YogaSix opens first studio in Japan with Sunpark Co. Ltd.

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

YogaSix, one of several fitness brands under Xponential Fitness, is supporting Veterans Gratitude Week at select studios.

StretchLab reaches 500 studio mark in North America and 1000 licenses worldwide

YogaSix, a franchised yoga brand within the Xponential Fitness orbit, is set to open its first yoga studio in Frankfurt, Germany, later this month.

The founder of Dae Gee Korean BBQ shared his story of opening a restaurant without prior food service experience.

The latest jobs report in America has raised concerns about a global recession, with significant turmoil in the stock markets.

Global markets were in turmoil, with the VIX index reaching levels not seen since the early days of the covid-19 pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis.

Global stockmarkets have experienced heightened volatility in recent days, particularly in Japan.

In recent news, Japan’s markets have experienced significant turmoil, with the Topix index plummeting by 12% on August 5th in its worst performance since 1987.

It was just a short while ago that stock markets were enjoying record highs and investors were riding the wave of a seemingly unstoppable bull market.

Barcelona has seen anti-tourist protests, with some residents resorting to drastic measures to deter tourists from overcrowding popular areas.

The Bar Method expands to Japan with 1.6 million class attendees in 2023.

Two reform-minded academics suggest that China’s leader should consider implementing market-oriented reforms to boost economic growth and stability.

The Bar Method is expanding beyond North America and plans to open its first Tokyo studios early next year, following an agreement with Fast Fitness Japan (FFJ), which acquired the master franchise rights to the Barre brand.

The Bar Method, the studio barre brand that builds stronger bodies with high repetition, low-impact resistance workouts combining elements of Pilates, yoga and strength training, has announced the international expansion…

The yen has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, hitting a 34-year low against the dollar before rebounding sharply.

The American dollar is currently on the rise, with its value increasing by 4% this year on a trade-weighted basis.

India aims to make the rupee more accessible as a global currency, following the footsteps of other prominent currencies.