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Sportball's "Fun-First" approach to business emphasizes the importance of safety and fun for children, with a focus on teaching valuable skills and lessons.

Massage Envy, the U.S.’s leading provider of massage services, announced Thursday that its franchise locations have collectively reached a significant milestone, delivering their 2

Sport Clips Haircuts is implementing over 3,400 AI agents to automate local review management and search engine optimization across its 1,800-unit franchise system.

Bojangles has selected Thunderly as its franchise development partner to elevate the brand’s visibility and attract new franchise partners.

LINE-X has added Frank Petrane as Vice President of National Accounts and Steve Barletta as National Accounts Manager to target commercial fleets and upfitting opportunities.

Comfort Keepers sold 100% of their company-owned locations to franchisees, restructuring operations to focus on franchisee support and growth.

Celebree School offers new franchisees a 0% royalty incentive for the first 12 weeks of operation and a reduced 4% royalty for 12 additional weeks.

Sam Polk, CEO of Everytable, discusses the brand’s mission and entrepreneur-friendly franchise offering, emphasizing access to food where it’s needed most.

Gregorys Coffee signs its first-ever franchise agreement with Stavros Zamfotis, a longtime employee and multi-unit operator.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration appoints Laura Butcaris as president, overseeing a franchise system with nearly 300 locations and 116 franchisees.

International Dairy Queen, Inc. has launched a cash incentive program for new openings, offering $150,000 for a freestanding Grill & Chill restaurant and $200,000 for each additional location launched within 18 months.

CKE Restaurant Holdings launches Stars for Heroes fundraising campaign, supporting military families and veterans.

Paris Baguette expands in New Jersey, aiming to operate 1,000 bakeries across North America by 2030.

Bryan Dylewski founded SOLENVIA Caregivers after his father was diagnosed with ALS.

Dream Vacations invites airline and education professionals to franchise and transition to a home-based travel agency.

Fitness Ventures acquires 22 Crunch Fitness locations in California and Texas, becoming the largest operator of Crunch Fitness with 115 units across 30 states.

Batteries Plus promotes Scott Buchalter to Senior Director of Franchise Relations and Administration and appoints Rick Schanz as Franchise Development Manager of Resales/Conversions.

Domino’s will give away $1 million worth of pizzas if a U.S. player earns a red card in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wetzel’s Pretzels reaches a milestone with the opening of its 500th store in Porter Ranch, CA.

Hand & Stone signs over half of franchise agreements with veterans in Q1 2026

The Texas-based luxury spa brand has debuted a national franchise platform after seven years of operational development and brand refinement.

Dunkin' signs master franchise deal for Canada, aiming to open hundreds of locations in the next few years.

DZONE Skydiving launches its first-ever franchise location in Three Forks, Montana, marking a milestone in the adventure tourism industry valued at $185B.

Pool Scouts has pledged $10,000 to the Hope Floats Foundation to raise funds for safe recreation for kids across the country, marking 10 years in business.