Franchise Times is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 888 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)]]
FullSpeed Automotive’s Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service move up on the Franchise 400 list, recognizing their growth and success.
The Melting Pot , the 94-unit “eatertainment” franchise whose name has become synonymous with fondue dining, continues to see great performance both in its restaurants and in the franchise space…
CARSTAR moves up on the Franchise Times Top 400 List, ranking 62nd in the collision repair sector.
PuroClean ranks #192 on Franchise Times' 2023 Top 400 list.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ranks #335 on Franchise Times Top 400 list.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has been named in the top half of the 2023 Franchise Times' Top 400 list, moving up 36 spots since last year's ranking.
The Joint Chiropractic has been ranked 168 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, moving up 30 spots, and is listed tenth on the Top 10 Fastest Growers by Unit Percentage at 18.7 percent.
Farmer Boys ranks on Franchise Times' list, emphasizing its commitment to fresh locally sourced ingredients and exceptional customer service.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting ranked #140 on the Franchise Times’ Top 400 list, a prestigious marker of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.
Paris Baguette ranked No. 40 in the Franchise Times 'Top 400' list, climbing 14 spots since 2020, with global system sales driving the ranking.
Pollo Campero was ranked No. 109 on the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 list, demonstrating the brand's exceptional growth and global system sales.
Workout Anytime ranked 353rd in Franchise Times' Top 400 list, showcasing brand's growth and success in 2023.
BrightStar Care was recognized as one of the top 400 franchise brands in the county on the Franchise Times Top 400 annual rankings list for 2023.
ServiceMaster Clean® proudly announces its ranking at #136 on the esteemed Franchise Times 400 list.
ServiceMaster Restore climbs 22 spots on Franchise Times' Top 400, with more than 65 years in the business, the Atlanta-based brand continues to set the benchmark in disaster restoration.
Ace Hardware retains its #5 position in the annual Franchise Times Top 400 List, with $23.1 billion in retail sales and a +3.4% increase from the prior year.
Right at Home, a senior care franchise, is ranked No. 100 in the Franchise Times’ Top 400 list, showcasing its impressive growth and global system sales.
PostNet landed on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, ranking 294 and a 16-spot leap from 2022.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK surges to #111 on the 2023 Franchise Times List of Top 400 Franchises, a significant milestone for the company.
Scooter’s Coffee climbs to #173 on the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 List, a 51-spot increase from last year’s ranking.
Merry Maids secures spot on Franchise Times 2023 Top 400 List, ranking among the largest United States-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice offers franchise opportunities with a frozen dessert brand that specializes in Italian ice, soft-serve ice cream, and gelati.
Office Pride ranks No. 359 on Franchise Times Top 400.
Tint World has been ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the seventh consecutive year, with global systemwide sales.