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Caring Transitions reports Q3 2026 growth with 468 active locations, strong revenue and systemwide sales increases.

Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai has seen multiple franchise owners who first experienced the brand as customers before becoming owners.

The estimated initial investment to open a Mister Sparky Electric franchise ranges from $133,273 to $276,702, according to the brand's 2026 FDD.

Educators increasingly recognize the value of introducing STEM concepts early in children's education.

FSC Franchise Co. signed 20 franchise deals across its three brands in Q3 2026, with 15 openings planned by year-end and 21 in 2027.

Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share in cash to take Wendy's private, valuing the deal at roughly $1.4 billion.

Paris Baguette signs 32 franchise agreements, secures 22 leases, and opens 15 bakery cafés in Q3 2026, continuing North American expansion.

Buying an existing franchise can mean taking over a location with customers, employees and sales already in place.

Franchise owners with outstanding debt can sell their businesses, but debt type and amount affect sale terms and seller take-home pay.

Greg Vojnovic of The Melt was recently featured on the “Restaurant Rockstars” podcast, where he joined host Roger Beaudoin to discuss the fast casual brand’s impressive growth trajectory.

A potential misconception about owning a plumbing company is that franchisees need years of trade experience before opening their doors.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a premium global roaster and retailer of specialty coffee and tea beverages with a history dating back to 1963.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe has moved up 11 spots on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list, reporting 22.5% growth in global systemwide sales.

Pet Wants has found success by specializing in pet wellness products for cats and dogs, focusing on a specific niche in the pet industry.

Technology is transforming the franchising industry, with tools like artificial intelligence and smart automation becoming essential for franchise owners.

Busy Bee Jumpers simplifies its product mix to create a more efficient operation, leading to increased margins and lower insurance costs, and eventually to franchising.

This is a personal story of a consumer products veteran investing in a franchise.

Lisa Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters brand president, shares insights on franchisee success, emphasizing the importance of proper support and coaching from the franchisor.

Schooley Mitchell, a consulting franchise opportunity, offers a pathway to stability and fulfillment for corporate professionals, with a low franchise fee and minimal startup costs.

Sport Clips Haircuts is mapping the next era of franchise growth by identifying opportunities within its mature national footprint and introducing new Team Leaders.

Home Halo, a personalized in-home care franchise, builds its model around W-2 caregivers, providing greater control over care delivery and employment costs.

International growth presents franchise brands with a fundamental contradiction.

Buyers and sellers structure seller financing with down payments and repayment terms

Christian Brothers Automotive has over 300 locations in the US