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)]]
AtWork ranks on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, climbing 27 spots to No. 179, a testament to its support for franchisees and focus on creating meaningful connections between employers and employees.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream brought back its signature Hot Apple Dumpling menu item, available starting October 1.
Teriyaki Madness has opened 10 new locations and awarded 45 units in 2023, achieving a 21% year-over-year systemwide sales increase and a $1,105,186 average unit volume.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream accelerates sweet franchise growth, projecting to open more than 30 new locations by the end of 2023.
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Keller Williams is an international real estate franchise network that specializes in residential and commercial real estate.
RNR Tire Express earns spot in Entrepreneur magazine's Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list and Franchise Times Top 400.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream opens new location in Culver City, CA, expanding the brand's presence in the Golden State.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is introducing three mouthwatering flavors of bone-in wings to its menu, Buffalo, Sweet Chili and Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, for the first time in its history, finally…
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream expanded through California with a new location in Santa Monica.
Ace Hardware opens over 100 stores in 2023, on track for 170.
Penn Station East Coast Subs hires Diane Matheson as Director of Marketing to grow the Ohio-based sandwich brand.
Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, announced an 11 percent increase in same-store sales year over year at the end of Q2.
The Joint Corp. to report Q2 2023 results on August 10th.
FYZICAL achieves phenomenal growth in the first half of 2023, opening 31 new clinics and signing 48 franchise deals.
PuroClean is targeting Tallahassee for expansion, estimating the city can support up to two new territories.
Pollo Campero plans to invest $190 million in growth over the next five years, targeting new markets and loyal customers in the US.
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream launched nationwide delivery, increasing sales and expanding its customer base.
i9 Sports, a youth sports franchise, has over 160 locations operating nationwide, offering youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 to 14.
The Joint Corp. will participate in upcoming conferences, including the B. Riley 23rd Annual Institutional Investor and Oppenheimer 23rd Annual Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference.
“At Smoothie King, we’ve enhanced our purpose-driven menu with products aimed to help guests lead more active lifestyles.
Toastique, a fast-casual gourmet toast franchise, stands out with its healthy offerings and founder Brianna Keefe's focus on wellness and customer care.
Happy Joe’s offers Sloppy Joe Pizza for a limited time, available now through June 30.
The Joint Corp. will host a conference call on May 4th to discuss its first-quarter 2023 results, highlighting its growth as the largest operator and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the US.