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Shivam Khanna to open 70 OHM Fitness studios in Texas.

Hooters' original founders signed a six-unit franchise development agreement with Hooters Management Corporation, expanding the brand in new markets.

NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index drops 1.1 points in April, marking the 16th consecutive month below the survey's 49-year history.

Stephanie Coffey co-founded Frenchies Modern Nail Care, a $14 billion nail care sector brand with 23 locations.

Private equity firm Area 15 Ventures acquired Daddy's Chicken Shack, a fast-casual brand with 160 locations in development.

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine honored top multi-unit franchisees with the prestigious Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas.

Darden Coors, the Head of Lettuce and CEO of Salad Collective, has led the company's growth and market expansion since joining in 2013.

Damon Kreizenbeck signs 6-unit deal with Big Chicken to bring locations to Northwest Nevada.

The Save Local Business Act aims to clarify the joint employer standard and protect the independence of local franchise businesses.

Incfile study finds 49% of small business owners see a good economy.

My Salon Suite franchisee Alpesh Trivedi expands his portfolio with a 10-unit development agreement, nearly doubling his size.

California Pizza Kitchen launches a refranchising initiative, seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators to purchase existing CPK locations.

Zuber Malek moved to Glennville, Georgia 16 years ago. He purchased his first Dairy Queen there in 2006 and has gone on to add three more locations over the years.

The International Franchise Association opposes the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule banning noncompete clauses in franchise agreements, citing potential harm to franchisors and franchisees.

The NFIB's Small Business Index decreased for the 15th consecutive month in March, with small business owners reporting job openings that were hard to fill.

Numerator’s latest Retail Sales Report estimates retail sales were $514 billion in March.

Christopher King, a Dogtopia multi-unit operator, has signed a deal to open three Ziebart locations in Houston, Texas.

The restaurant industry continues to grow, with sales increasing by 19% in February.

Hooters launches an incentive program for 40 new store commitments in 2023 to boost development and growth.

A study has identified the most and least expensive states to start a business, analyzing factors such as labor costs, corporate tax rates, and commercial real estate availability.

Sport Clips operator Tony and Brigitte Bartley Sawyer have signed a development agreement to open 10 Eggs Up Grill locations in Virginia markets.

The International Franchise Association releases its 2023 Franchising Economic Outlook report, predicting growth in the industry.

The National Retail Federation projects solid retail sales growth for 2023, with sales expected to reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion.

Bill Aseere's Space Cowboys Restaurant Group becomes the second-largest Donatos franchisee after purchasing 15 locations in the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area.