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

Established entrepreneurs and business partners, Danny Costa, Michael Costa, and Jonathan Wise, along with Raj Patel, who already owns seven Dave's Hot Chicken units across Chicago and Indiana, signed a multi-unit agreem

Joe Sample signs franchise agreement for nine Bobby's Burgers locations in Utah

Goddards to open 10 Port of Subs locations in Orlando.

California fast-food restaurants cut jobs due to $20-an-hour minimum wage

Consumer confidence jumps in June with 40% finding employment easy.

The Red Chickz expands to North Carolina with 10 units

Brian Landau has agreed to build three Buddy's Home Furnishings locations in Miami over the next four years.

A report highlighted the financial difficulties experienced by people across the US, with 7 million Americans having at least one credit account where they are late on their payments.

Mangats sign 5-unit deal with GoTo Foods for Moe's Southwest Grill

Trio to build eight Smalls Sliders units in northern Alabama

Roy Arnold revives Steak and Ale with 15 Midwest locations.

Small business (SMB) owners continue to face economic headwinds, including rent delinquency and revenue loss and stress around high interest rates and spiking labor costs.

The Halal Guys signs five-unit deal for South Carolina expansion

The FTC releases new guidance on franchise fee disclosure, explaining that franchisors cannot lawfully impose and collect fees without prior disclosure.

From airports to food trucks (and, it seems, just about everywhere in between), franchise brands are looking high and low to identify nontraditional locations that can carry out the brand’s promise.

Family signs deal to open Sweet Paris locations in Texas

Surinder Singh signed a multi-unit agreement to open Movita Juice Bar locations in Sacramento and Stockton, California.

TikTok users and their sentiment around the situation, overall social media habits, and potential apps that could fill the TikTok void.

Taylor Thomas, a Whataburger franchisee, signs on to open 25 units of Layne's Chicken Fingers across East Texas.

Three friends sign agreement to develop six Batteries Plus units in Louisiana

Existing Golden Corral franchise owner Britt Guyer has signed an area development agreement to open two new locations in Florida.

U.S.-based small businesses face increasing financial challenges, with 46% unable to pay rent in full and on time in May 2024, and 58% reporting rent increases over the past six months.

First-time franchisee Terry Ceulemans will open AtWork locations in St.