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Before opening her DoodyCalls franchise in Omaha, Nebraska, Melissa Dalziel built her career in leadership and operations.

GNC is a global health and wellness retailer with franchising since 1988

For prospective franchise buyers in 2026, few factors will influence long-term success more than the strength of a brand’s supply chain.

How do I build franchise recruitment content that actually attracts the right candidates (and not just more leads)?

Jollibee built over 100 corporate units before launching franchising in North America

CINCINNATI — Wings and Rings , the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, has launched its Operating Partner Program (OPP), a strategic initiative designed to reward top-performing general managers…

As Homewatch CareGivers celebrates hitting the 300-location mark, franchise owners and brand leaders recently gathered in Reno, NV for the company’s 2026 Annual Conference.

LAS VEGAS — BooXkeeping , the modern bookkeeping company known for delivering cloud-based financial services to over 100 franchise brands in the US, has launched RunwayX , a free bookkeeping…

Mister Sparky franchise owner Michelle Glasson supports women in trades.

Comfort Keepers has experienced strong growth in Q1 2026, opening three new territories and receiving recognition from Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review.

Biscuit Belly adds 3 executives to support 2026 growth plans

Sparkle Squad franchise grows to 56 owners in 2 years

2026 Franchise Guide provides real estate and buildout timelines for entrepreneurs

Somerset Buchanan joins USA Ninja Challenge as COO with 20 locations planned for 2026

Layne’s Chicken Fingers expands with over 50 new locations awarded to franchise partners across the US, continuing its rapid growth.

How do I attract high-quality franchisees? Attracting great ownership candidates is an essential part of growing a strong, profitable franchise network, but how do you ensure candidates are experienced, committed and aligned with the brand’s values?

The Junkluggers hosted its 2026 Franchisee Conference, bringing franchisees and leadership together to recognize performance across the system and discuss the brand’s priorities for the year ahead.

Lawn Squad franchise offers competitive advantages in lawn care industry

Central Creativity closes resource gaps in STEAM education for students

Michelle Glasson owns a One Hour Heating & Air franchise.

John Breton shared how franchising helped him shift from an unpredictable career in tech startups to building a stable, growing business with Pool Scouts in McKinney, Texas.

For local entrepreneurs, the opportunity is clear: build a relationship-driven business in markets where assurance travels fast and dependable care can make an outsized impact.

It’s easy for franchisors to assume that once they start selling units, growth will come naturally.

In the first quarter of 2026, Fresh Coat Painters awarded eight new franchise agreements and brought its network together for Profit Rodeo 2026, the brand’s annual conference in Nashville.