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Misha Punwani owns 16 Playa Bowls units at 30 years old.

How did you choose the sector and brand you did? I wasn’t familiar with Visiting Angels or the in-home care industry, but my wife was an in-home physical therapist and recommended it to me.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#155, March 3, 2026).

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

The International Franchise Association hosted its Annual Convention, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

There are two distinct profiles of multi-unit franchisees. One is a single-brand operator who owns multiple units within the same system.

Tacala Companies CEO Joey Pierson adds 36 7 Brew units to his portfolio.

Dr. Eric Jenkins owns eight MassageLuXe locations and works as a critical care physician.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference kicks off in less than three weeks.

Aaron Gillaspie is the President and CEO of Willis Park Corporation

Having a strong team of frontline employees is essential for any restaurant operation.

Matt Davis owns 22 Honey Baked Ham locations, plans nine more

Andy Cabral expands with 25 Dunkin' and 9 Baskin-Robbins units

Kiddie Academy franchisees Preeti and Vic Gulati share their story

Stephanie Altenburger leads Thrive Venture Group with 28 Orangetheory studios

When the topic of the latest trends in franchise development comes up, it is very difficult to separate the increasing impact of technology.

The beginning of the year is a good time for many franchise owners to look ahead and project business for the next 12 months.

Service brands attract franchisees with lower costs and simpler models.

Earlier this year, the International Franchise Association (IFA) released the “Value of Franchising,” a report conducted by Oxford Economics, which highlights how franchised businesses provide better benefits, stronger w

A little more than a decade ago, food delivery was almost always limited to takeout pizza.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

What different skill sets are required for franchising with a service brand?

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#152, February 3, 2026).

The International Franchise Association will host its Annual Convention in two weeks, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.