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TWG Management to develop five Twin Peaks units in northern New Jersey.

A multi-unit franchisee has launched a deal with NASA to open a restaurant at Johnson Space Center in Houston, increasing sales by 20% since its onset in early August.

Franchise Business Review reveals the top 100 innovative franchise brands of 2023, based on data from over 30,000 franchisees.

A husband-and-wife duo signs a 5-unit deal with Dill Dinkers to develop indoor pickleball facilities in Tucson, Arizona.

Hattiesburg brothers Cliff and Hunter Russum bring Vicious Biscuit to Mississippi with a three-unit franchise development agreement.

Nari Uezu and her partner Sean Uezu sign on to develop 10 Pepper Lunch units over the next 10 years and provide teppanyaki-style dining to customers in Hawaii.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) awards its highest honors to people who’ve contributed to the growth of franchising and the service to their communities.

When it comes to operating a business with locations or territories in multiple states, franchisees can face several hurdles, some expected, some not.

Franchisees in Massachusetts and Michigan join Shaquille O'Neal's team, expanding the reach of Big Chicken, the fast-casual chicken concept founded by Shaquille O'Neal.

The Mouhalis family of Florida has acquired development rights for RNR Tire Express and plans to open 30 locations over the next 15 years.

A study finds that stress negatively affects restaurant employees, with 72% experiencing financial stress.

A husband and wife duo signed a 3-unit deal with Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to open locations in Missouri.

Multi-unit operator Terry Rackley opens his seventh StretchLab studio, marking the 400th studio milestone for the assisted stretching brand.

U.S. consumer spending hits a record level, with Americans spending $18.86 trillion in October 2023.

The IFA and other business advocacy groups join forces to challenge the new joint employer rule, alleging violations of the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.

AtWork franchisees expanded their connections to the staffing franchise, opening new offices in Texas and Utah.

Sound Sandwich LLC signs a 22-unit deal with Potbelly, including the transfer of ownership of nine existing restaurants and development of 13 new units in the Seattle-Tacoma region.

Venture Smarter highlights five strategies to help small businesses flourish during the festive rush.

David Plait, a Hungry Howie’s multi-unit operator, emphasizes the importance of creating authentic community ties and giving back to the community.

Proven Sylvan franchisees Kent Kolbow and Sarah Miller agreed to take over three Sylvan Learning territories in Florida.

Marci Bain and her three daughters agree to a multi-unit deal to bring four Pvolve fitness studios to Austin, marking the franchise's first entry into the market.

QSR guests prefer drive-thru ordering, with 57% ordering the same items and 52% using drive-thrus, according to a Creative Realities survey.

Family business owners agree to a three-unit deal to bring Sip Fresh to Orange County, California, expanding their business portfolio.

New franchisees Bhavna Chaudhri and Nitin Poswal operate three Lightbridge Academy locations in Dallas–Fort Worth.