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October 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – BrightStar Care today announced the appointment of Amer Waheed as Chief Technology Officer.

Brian and Chris O’Keefe, multi-unit owners of BrightStar Care in Northern California, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

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BrightStar Care reported signing 20 new franchise agreements and opening 19 locations during the first half of 2026 as demand for in-home care increases.

BrightStar Care has reported healthy first-half growth, signing 20 new franchise agreements and opening 19 new locations in 2026.

BrightStar Care has appointed Josh Wall, a 20-year franchise industry veteran, as CEO to lead the home care and medical staffing brand's next growth phase.

Wall Praises the Senior Care Concept’s Strong Reputation and Mission BrightStar Care , a home care, skilled care and medical staffing services provider, has named Josh Wall chief e

After succeeding Andy Ray as CEO of BrightStar Care, Josh Wall plans to scale the company’s service lines, targeting high-growth services including memory care, childcare and in-home therapies.

BrightStar Care appoints Josh Wall as new CEO, with a focus on expanding strategic healthcare partnerships and investing in innovation and technology.

BrightStar Care appoints Josh Wall as CEO, succeeding Andy Ray.

BrightStar Care appointed Josh Wall as CEO to guide the company's next phase of growth and innovation, emphasizing clinical excellence and client experience.

Operator Shekar Laveti has signed a franchise agreement with Urban Air Adventure Park to acquire a location in Gilbert, Arizona, marking his fourth park in the system.

In addition to the newly acquired Gilbert location, Laveti currently owns and operates Urban Air parks in Lakeland, FL and Newnan, GA, with a third location in development in Mesa, AZ.

DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Unleashed Brands announced today that it has signed a lease for a new 50,000-square-foot headquarters located at 600 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX.

This marks the company’s first appearance on the ranking by Inc.

Palm Coast, Fla. – We Sell Restaurants is announcing the formation of its Franchise Advisory Board.

Urban Air Adventure Park expands to Las Vegas with two new locations.

Unleashed Brands starts 2025 with growth milestones and leadership promotions

Unleashed Brands announced key changes within its Executive Leadership Team aimed at strengthening the company’s operations and setting the stage for continued growth and success in 2025 and beyond.

Somersault Holdings expands its presence in The Little Gym International, becoming the brand's largest multi-unit franchisee.

Less than a year after joining The Little Gym International, Somersault Holdings, a private equity-backed franchise operator, has tripled in size, becoming both the brand's largest multi-unit franchisee and the largest o

Unleashed Brands' Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, and Snapology rank in the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking for 2024.

Business owners discuss the importance of return on investment (ROI) in their operations.

A private equity-backed operator acquired seven The Little Gym locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.