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The iced tea franchise is launching a patriotic collection and retail tea bags to commemorate the United States' semiquincentennial.

Institutional investors are increasingly targeting laundromats as stable, long-term tenants for retail centers due to their recession-resistant cash flow and lengthy lease terms.

Automotive aftermarket suppliers maintained strong performance through 2025 despite significant trade uncertainty and the impact of shifting tariff policies.

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

Young Chefs Academy franchise costs $247,301 to $397,436 to start.

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

Snap-on Tools operates over 3,300 locations throughout all 50 states and offers a wide range of premium repair and diagnostic tools.

Data shared at ACG’s DealMAX conference shows a 23% decline in middle-market private equity deal activity as valuation multiples hold steady at 7.2x.

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

Budget Blinds has 1,366 locations with a reported cost to get in of $100,500 to $211,250.

TruBlue Home Service Ally franchise supports aging in place and healthcare

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.

Married couples can make good franchise owners, bringing complementary skills and shared financial goals to the business

Area 2 Farms is pivoting to a franchise model to expand its vertical farming technology into local communities across the United States.

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.

Christian Brothers Automotive is a faith-based franchise opportunity in the auto repair sector founded in 1982 and began franchising in 1996.

Caring Transitions meets senior relocation demand with 11,000 turning 65 daily

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

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.