Franchise Times is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 887 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026, with 119 agreements awarded and 53 new locations opened year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year and opening its first restaurants in five new states [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * The Mexican category in the franchise industry saw a 5.3% increase in total sales to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell, Bubbakoo's, and Qdoba experiencing sales growth [[2026-10-30 Bubbakoo’s, Qdoba, Taco Bell Churn Out Sales Increases as Mexican Category Hits (a53c30)]]. * Home improvement brands saw $11.6 billion in sales in 2025, with Ace Handyman Services growing 13% to $118 million and Weed Man experiencing a 25.8% increase in units [[2026-10-30 Top 400 Spotlight Demand for Housing Upgrades Boosts Home Improvement Brands (f84d63)]]. * Potbelly and Cheba Hut reported strong sales growth in 2025, with $601 million and $182 million in system sales, respectively [[2026-10-30 Fresh Off Major Investments, Potbelly and Cheba Hut Thrived in 2025 (116902)]]. * Aurify Kingstar, a multi-brand franchisee, has signed a deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations across New York and Connecticut over the next five years [[2026-10-30 Multi-Brand Franchisee Aurify Kingstar Adds Tropical Smoothie as Franchisor Push (585057)]]. * Burger King's sales rose 7.6% in Q3, driven by remodels and menu improvements, contributing to Restaurant Brands International's (RBI) Q3 growth [[2026-10-30 Remodels, Menu Improvements Boost Burger King Sales as Chain Drives RBI’s Q3 Gro (586fdf)]]. * Franchise Times ranks the 25 largest fitness franchisees with 2,761 units, a 30% increase from last year [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]
ServiceMaster Restore ranked No. 48 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 with $1.5 billion in systemwide sales and over 65 years of restoration expertise.
TGI Fridays is growth mode in the U.S. after signing its first U.S. franchisee in a decade, with the brand seeking a revival through new domestic franchisees.
Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements, signed 22 leases, and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026.
Chicken Salad Chick surpasses 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year.
Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.
Home improvement brands see $11.6 billion in sales in 2025
Potbelly and Cheba Hut thrive with $601 million and $182 million in sales
Aurify Kingstar signs deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations
Jeff's Bagel Run expands with 40 shops and 150 in development
Burger King's sales rose 7.6% in Q3, driven by remodels and menu improvements.
Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures has 107 locations and expects $350 million in sales in 2026.
Franchise Times ranks the 25 largest fitness franchisees with 2,761 units
Upon joining forces as business partners, Michael Chere and John Christopher heard the warning countless times: “Don’t work with your best friend.”
Empower Brands franchisees see 7.1 percent sales growth to $11.6 billion in 2025.
Ace Handyman Services grows to over 400 franchises
Franchise developers face limited options and higher costs in 2027
BoeFly index shows 56% of franchisors confident in growth goals.
On October 8, Xponential Fitness’ stock closed at $4.73, up 21 percent from $3.92 on September 10.
FT reporters review Regal Nails, V's Barbershop and Waxing the City.
Krish Patel, 21, becomes youngest PrimoHoagies franchisee with two locations.
Toasted Yolk’s spinoff Twisted Egg Shack targets to-go brunch with 58 units planned
For nearly 20 years, Krystle Molite has held several roles with the Goddard School, from teacher to director and now franchisee.
Little Greek targets 100 units by 2031 with Express model
Sandra Bullock. She’s both serious and funny, and I like to think I am, too.