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Escapology scales with premium experiences and strategic growth in 2026

International expansion is a milestone. It’s proof that a franchise system has “made it” at home, and there’s enough demand for your brand to start growing beyond its borders.

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.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

In the Octagon, intensity is non-negotiable. UFC GYM, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, takes a similar approach to expansion.

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

Grease Monkey operates 371 US locations and over 500 internationally, with a commitment to customer service and innovation since 1978.

Hotworx has crossed a new benchmark in its fast-paced global expansion, opening its 800th studio just eight years after the brand debuted its infrared fitness concept in 2017.

Brands like Carl's Jr and KFC thrive overseas with smart changes.

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

Firehouse Subs has tapped former Tim Hortons executive Carolina Berti to lead its marketing and menu innovation efforts in the U.S. and Canada.

World Gym expands to Mexico and Australia with new deals.

Taking a successful franchise brand abroad for the first time is filled with excitement and nerves.

Marco's Pizza opens 41 new stores in first half of 2025

Hotworx expands 24-hour infrared fitness concept in US and abroad

Paris Baguette, the global bakery café franchise with over 245 locations open across North America, is kicking off the second half of the year with strong momentum and continued growth.

Marco’s Pizza celebrates major milestones in its international expansion strategy – marking one year since opening its first location in Mexico and ten years of operations in Puerto Rico.

The global franchise landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting opportunities and challenges for brands seeking to expand their franchises into new countries.

Club Pilates is set to significantly expand its presence in Australia through a new deal with U.S.-based franchise group Riser Fitness, which will open 40 studios across all major capital cities over the next four years.

UFC Gym, a studio extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is launching out a new franchise concept focused exclusively on Jiu-Jitsu as the fitness brand looks to broaden its footprint and capitalize on the rising demand for combat sports training.

Currently, the business world is abuzz with discussions about the tariffs recently imposed by the Trump administration.

Hotworx, the 24-hour infrared fitness studio franchise, has entered the Dubai market, marking its first location in the UAE and second in the Middle East.

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