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Houston TX Hot Chicken opened its first international location in Stevenage, a Hertfordshire town about 30 miles north of London, on Oct. 31.

Fibrenew built a supportive franchise culture through hands-on training, collaboration, and a supportive environment for its franchisees.

The Canadian firm purchased Egg Club and Honestly Good Chicken Fingers, each fellow Canada-based franchises, in October.

The Nasdaq fell 5.52% after Democrats won Congress, sparking a tech sell‑off that may affect AI‑tenant office leases, with firms like SpaceX and Palantir eyeing up to 400,000 sq ft in Manhattan.

Tire Pros is a national franchise network of independently owned tire and automotive service centers, offering tire sales, installation, and maintenance services.

Taco Bell is rebounding from a Cyclospora‑related 4% drop in U.S. same‑store sales in Q3, with weekly gains, a 25% YoY loyalty growth, and 38% of Yum’s domestic profit.

Batteries Plus is a specialty retail and commercial service brand offering batteries, lighting solutions, and device repair, operating with a dual-channel model and over 700 locations.

One important role of a franchise consultant is helping international investors understand the benefits, responsibilities, and risks associated with investing in a franchise in the U.S.

Christian Brothers Automotive has over 300 locations in the US

Stratus Clean nears 100 master territories with 97 active regions.

More than 200 Taiwanese automotive suppliers will exhibit at AAPEX 2026 as buyers look to diversify sourcing and strengthen supply-chain resilience.

I-Tail Corporation PCL (ITC), part of Thai Union Group, has completed the acquisition of Phelps Industries, commonly known as Phelps Pet Products.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Smoked Brisket to restaurants across the U.S.

PuroClean, a leading international property restoration and remediation franchise, has been named to two of Entrepreneur’s 2026 franchise rankings.

TOUS les JOURS names Max Gallegos as North America CMO

Subway is moving its National Sandwich Day celebration to Oct.

ValorBuilt Fence is offering a new franchise opportunity backed by American Fence Company’s 60 years of industry experience, established infrastructure and supplier relationships.

Angry Crab Shack is a full-service seafood restaurant franchise known for its Asian-Cajun-inspired seafood boils, bold seasonings and casual dining atmosphere.

Yoshinoya wants to introduce ramen to the masses. And it’s part of an effort to make the 50-year-old brand young again.

New York City-based Harlem Shake signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India and FranIndia to develop 75 units across multiple markets in India.

Jay Patel invests in Fresh Coat franchise for financial independence.

D1 Training is a fitness franchise that provides athletic-based training for people of different ages and fitness levels.

TGI Fridays brought together eight of the brand's best bartenders from across the world to compete in the 29th World Bartender Championship, a flagship event at its Global Business Conference in Orlando.

Founded in 2021 and franchising since early 2024, Slick City has grown into a network of corporate, affiliate and franchise parks serving families across the United States and Europe.