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KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky outlines changes for the brand's next chapter

A survey reveals that one in eight fitness app users specifically seek out independent, non-franchised gyms over large-scale chains.

The Yum Brands chain has introduced a gamified rewards program and soccer-themed marketing campaign offering exclusive merchandise and food rewards.

The fast-growing chicken finger chain has reached the 1,000-unit milestone and expanded its footprint into the travel hub sector with a Dallas Fort Worth airport site.

The American hot chicken brand has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next several years.

The fast-casual chicken brand has entered a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next three years.

The Las Vegas-based fast-casual brand is expanding internationally through a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the UK.

Houston TX Hot Chicken expands to UK through franchise deal

Nail salons are one of the last truly fragmented four-wall consumer industries left in the U.S., with no major scaled brands.

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KFC unveils innovation plan with new menu items and 34,000 restaurant remodels

Valerie Kubizniak has worked at KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, since 2007, starting in Australia.

Bringing an international franchise to the US can be challenging

Slim Chickens introduces Fried Cookie Dough Bites nationwide on June 15.

Fitness First has implemented new digital wellness technology across 26 U.K. locations to help members minimize smartphone distractions during their workouts.

Virgin Active plans to expand its high-end social wellness club model featuring recovery spas, co-working spaces, and boutique fitness studios throughout the UK.

Signal is a global security services franchise business model specializing in customizable, technology-driven security, patrols and monitoring for residential, commercial and industrial clients.

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

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.

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- GYMGUYZ reported eight franchise signings and ten new market openings in Q1.

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

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

Fast-growing boutique fitness franchise JetSet Pilates is taking its expansion agenda international, announcing its United Kingdom debut this year.

Curves Hampton & Teddington marks 20 years with 200 members.