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The start of a new year is an ideal time for consumers to take an honest look at their finances and make adjustments to regain control and reduce financial stress.

Finding the right franchise prospects is a top priority but far from easy.

Consolidated Cleaners, one of Tide Cleaners' largest and most awarded franchise groups, has acquired seven Widmer's Cleaners locations across the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Godwins to open 2 Heights Wellness Retreat units in North Carolina.

Dunkin', Starbucks, and Sonic attract repeat customers with fall drinks

New London Hospitality, led by business partners Deepak Verma and Kam Singh, signed a franchise agreement to develop three Twin Peaks Restaurant locations in Connecticut.

Your nomination matters because Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is once again honoring franchisee excellence with the annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards.

Experienced development professionals offered their best advice during “Franchise Sales Basics,” a breakout session during the 2025 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.

Kay Cavataio plans to open two Code Ninjas locations in Illinois.

Prices for everyday household purchases increased 0.38% in November, following a 0.03% increase in October and a 0.66% increase in September.

Speedy Foods signs 25-unit deal with Konala for drive-thru locations

Baby Boomers account for 33.7% of U.S. sales, with the average Boomer household spending $21,048 annually and making around 733 shopping trips per year.

Feather & Fries develops Smalls Sliders units in South Carolina

Clean & Press Solutions, led by multi-unit franchise partners Girish and Harry Mirpuri, recently acquired eight Crest Cleaners & Laundry locations on Florida's Space Coast.

Hemi Dhar, Shohel Momin, Rita Patrawala, and Ash Patrawala have expanded their portfolio by opening a DQ restaurant in Pearson, Georgia.

Consumers added $16 billion to their credit card debt in Q3, a 27% smaller increase than in Q3 2024.

Jeter Group expands Lola Beans deal to 120 units in Texas.

56% of consumers shopped primarily or exclusively online during 2025 Cyber Weekend.

Operator signs six-unit deal to bring Bonchon to Puerto Rico

Konala franchisee Anthony Menicola has officially secured his first New Jersey location, 11 Franklin Avenue in the Township of Belleville, marking the first of several Konala locations planned across the state.

Mortgage delinquency rates range from 3% to 24% depending on the city, with Laredo, Texas, having the highest rate at 24% as of Q2 2025.

Gen X consumers account for 34% of U.S. sales, shifting their focus toward pets and premium brands.

Biddy Restaurant Group opens first of 10 Potbelly units in Texas.

Local operators Jesse and Mona Kang have opened the first Mountain Mike's Pizza in Oklahoma, bringing the family-style chain to its eleventh state.