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Chamber of commerce representatives do not often travel to franchise expos to meet franchisors face-to-face and make the case for investing in their markets.

BODY20 is a growing fitness franchise built around a membership-based studio model designed for entrepreneurs looking to enter the health and wellness space.

A franchise field visit is when someone from the franchisor’s corporate team, such as a field consultant or franchise business coach, visits a franchisee’s location in person to review how the business is performing.

Ken Holloway earns President's Club for two Minuteman Press locations.

After climbing the corporate ladder and serving in the C-suite, Butch Knowlton reached a point where chasing someone else’s goals no longer brought him joy.

When people think about what drives franchise success, they often focus on brand recognition, proven systems, training programs or financial performance.

Pet Wants franchisee Kariann Harker shares her first year experience.

Newk’s Eatery is closely examining the Phoenix metro as it plans for growth in 2026, with Chandler and Scottsdale among the strongest opportunities.

For Danielle Luja , becoming a Children's Lighthouse franchisee grew out of her experience working with children, raising a young family, and searching for the kind of early education she…

As Newk’s Eatery continues to expand across Texas, San Antonio has emerged as one of the most compelling opportunities for future development.

Tina Francis owns two IDEA Lab Kids locations in Ontario.

Corporate-owned locations play an important role in helping franchise systems improve operations, test new processes and share best practices with franchise owners at United Water Restoration Group (UWRG), a 50-plus-location restoration franchise.

IDEA Lab Kids updates STEAM On Demand platform with role-based access, Spanish-language content, and other features to serve larger school districts.

Jennifer Bellamine , a determined entrepreneur, and Devina Bhojwani , president and co-founder of IDEA Lab Kids , are working together to make STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math)…

One of the toughest challenges that any new or existing franchisee faces is attracting, hiring and retaining quality team members.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2014, Rick Travis built a foundation rooted in discipline, teamwork and taking action when it matters most.

Disc Replay is a specialty resale franchise that buys and sells video games, electronics, collectibles, vinyl, movies, music and other pre-owned entertainment products.

VIO Med Spa is a wellness and aesthetics franchise that provides non-invasive treatments designed to help people look and feel better.

Mosquito Squad Plus , the 240-plus-unit pest control franchise, has built its model around specialized pest control support.

America's Swimming Pool Co. has grown to more than 410 territories by building a business around recurring pool maintenance rather than one-time jobs.

Central Creativity prepares schools for changing workforce demands and shifting education priorities through its curriculum and hands-on learning programs.

Bain Capital acquires Gong cha Global, a global bubble tea franchisor with over 2,200 locations across 33 markets.

Lauren and Michael Montgomery own a Sparkle Squad franchise in Sarasota

Disc Replay buys and sells electronics, games, and retro gear under one roof.