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Midas operates nearly 1,000 locations in the US and Canada

In 2025, thousands of retail locations closed across the United States, affecting everything from legacy department stores to quick-service restaurants.

Wild Birds Unlimited is a specialty retail franchise that connects people with nature through the hobby of backyard bird feeding.

Metal Supermarkets doubles its scholarship funding to $20,000 for its fifth-annual Trade School Scholarship program, supporting eight students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is a men’s grooming franchise designed to recreate the experience of the traditional barbershop while offering a modern, professional environment.

Camp Bow Wow Franchising, Inc. reports $1,089,859.75 average gross sales for franchises in FY 2025.

Senior Helpers provides an overview of its franchise costs, fees, and profit data for 2026, including its history and business model.

From delivering pizzas to owning a 12-unit restaurant portfolio, Orhan Veli’s journey highlights the grit required to scale a multi-location hospitality business.

bb.q Chicken has revamped its rewards program, making rewards more accessible to members with new features and lower point totals.

Connected fitness brand Echelon is enhancing its strategy in a key partnership with U.K.-based strength-training equipment company Primal to help the latter break into the U.S.

RNR Tire Express has continued its expansion efforts, reaching a company record of $350 million in systemwide revenue in 2025.

Despite recent political commentary about Canada becoming America’s 51st state, Canada remains a sovereign nation with its own legal system, judiciary, and rule of law.

Mathnasium is a leading math-only education franchise that helps students build confidence and mastery through personalized instruction.

The U.S. restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.55 trillion in sales in 2026, a 4.8% year-over-year increase, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Mathnasium Learning Centers wraps 2025 with record growth and ambitious plans for 2026.

PuroClean is celebrating its 25th anniversary by marking one of the most significant milestones in franchising: surpassing 500 locations across the United States and Canada.

The Red Chickz is a growing fast-casual chicken franchise focusing on Nashville hot chicken with a West Coast twist.

Progression through patience is a widely practiced fitness philosophy in the gym, from boutiques to big box brands.

The franchise industry is experiencing a surge in corporate escapees, seeking stability and control in a cooling labor market.

Nurse Next Door is a home care service providing non-medical and skilled nursing care to seniors, with a strong emphasis on centralized support for franchisees.

Australia joins global pushback over gym membership cancellations with proposed reforms.

Home Halo targets the $176.3 billion home health care market

Unique franchise business opportunities in 2026 are emerging in niche markets such as pet health, EV charging, and specialty nutrition.

My Sugar Sugar is a franchised organic and clean beauty studio with 12 locations in the United States, offering semi-absentee ownership and a range of beauty services.