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Koala Insulation plans to expand in the San Antonio, Texas metro area, establishing several new territories and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Bank of America’s Franchise Group helps entrepreneurs access capital, financial guidance, and strategic support to start, acquire, grow, and expand franchise businesses.

Hardee’s launched a new campaign focused on authenticity and engagement, seeking a new spokesperson for the brand.

A great potential franchisee can build a community and invest in the human side of the business.

BODYBAR Pilates has seen strong year-over-year revenue and development growth, signing 40 new territory agreements and adding 17 new franchisees in the first half of 2026.

IMAGE Studios is launching a multi-brand platform to acquire and scale wellness and personal care brands following its growth in the salon suite franchising sector.

FASTSIGNS has reported a record-setting first half in 2026, opening 13 new centers and signing 18 franchise agreements.

Mathnasium has added 40 new learning centers in 2026, bringing its total to over 1,300 locations across 12 countries.

Eric Danver, owner of FGG Spa, LLC, is Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa's biggest franchisee, operating over 75 spas across the US.

Your Future Franchise provided a consultancy for new franchisees, aiming to provide great long-term fits.

Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been growing for 114 years, with Tony Padulo, chief development officer, focused on franchise development for 45 years.

Touching Hearts at Home has reached 100 locations, a milestone achieved through two years of strong growth and development, adding over 35 locations.

Blo Blow Dry Bar signs nine new franchisees in 2026.

Heather Harris joins Franchise FastLane as CEO, succeeding in fostering relationships with franchise brands and consultants.

United Franchise Group's Bob Andersen has led The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's growth since 2021, with international expansion ongoing.

Jollibee signed agreements with three multi-unit franchise developers, bringing their total to seven and pursuing their goal of 330 U.S. franchise units by 2030.

Jenny Gonzalez, founder of The Informed Franchisee, shares her experience as a first-time franchise owner and her research on the franchise purchase process.

Franchise FastLane appoints Connie Wallis as Vice President of Consultant Relations, forging stronger relationships between the company and franchise consultants.

Busy Bee Jumpers' first three franchise locations have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026 and are exceeding early performance goals.

Sport Clips Haircuts, the franchise destination for men’s and boy’s haircare, Wednesday announced that, with more than half of 2026 in the books, the brand is outperforming last year in terms of unit growth.

PrimoHoagies appoints Madalyn Weintraub as Vice President of Marketing, bringing over two decades of marketing and franchising experience to the role.

The American Franchise Academy released the 2026 State of the Franchise Operator Report, benchmarking the state of the space and identifying key challenges.

The American Franchise Academy has released its 2026 State of the Franchise Operator Report, interviewing 879 franchise professionals across brands and markets nationwide.

Kontota, a franchisor of mobile pet grooming businesses, has launched a new client engagement platform to strengthen both customer experience and franchisee support.