Franchise Magazine USA — page 27

Paris Baguette reports strong growth in 2025, with 225 new franchise agreements, 65 new leases, and 70 new locations opened.

Franchisees can build real partnerships with their franchisors by seeking clarity, understanding, and mutual respect in their relationships.

Franchisees may not hear about the hidden forces shaping their franchise on Discovery Day, including unseen factors that ripple directly into their daily reality.

New franchisees often worry about financial failure, lack of support, and people-related issues, but these concerns have clear paths forward.

New franchisees often make common mistakes in year one, including leadership and mindset-related errors, which can be avoided with the right preparation and awareness.

Franchisees must build a strong relationship with their corporate partners to succeed, requiring open communication and mutual support.

Franchise leaders must take control of their operations and finances in uncertain times, focusing on alignment and discipline.

School of Rock has reached a franchise milestone with the opening of its 400th location in Reno, Nevada.

International Franchise Association applauds Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Franchise operators can recruit top talent by adopting a proactive approach to hiring, rather than waiting for great people to find them.

Hawaiian Bros opens a new location in Waukee, Iowa, expanding its presence in the Midwest.

GarageExperts plans to add 20 new franchise locations this year and expand into 10 new markets, including Oklahoma City and Phoenix.

PickleRage, a pickleball franchise, expands its national footprint with new locations in nine states, including North Carolina, New York, Ohio, and Texas.

Tide Services expands laundry business in Chicago with new laundromat under a franchise agreement.

Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken franchise, reaches 150th U.S. location, operating over 450 globally, with recent openings in Florida, Iowa, and Virginia.

The Dog Stop adds multiple key members to its leadership team, including a new vice president of operations.

Phenix Salon Suites reached a major growth milestone with 400 facilities, with big expansion plans in the near future.

SiteSeer Technologies updates Automated Territory Optimization Model (ATOM) tool for franchise companies.

The International Franchise Association's 2025 Franchisor Survey highlights labor as a key obstacle to franchise success, despite the industry's resilience in the face of challenges.

Potbelly Sandwich Works has signed a development agreement with a multi-unit operator to bring eight locations to Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Batteries Plus is launching a Sweet 16 initiative to drive franchisee performance and celebrate expertise, team-building, and customer service.

Superior Fence & Rail expands into a new warehouse in southeastern Pennsylvania, citing customer service as a key factor in its success.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a moving and packing franchise, launches new locations in Blaine, Minnesota, and Grimes, Iowa, with experienced owners and management teams.

Patelmo’s Pizzeria expands its franchise program, offering authentic Sicilian cuisine to new markets.