Franchise Times — page 30

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)]]

The 3 Biggest Franchise Awards Lists for 2020

The 3 Biggest Franchise Awards Lists for 2020

In the franchise industry, brands are always looking to stand out, and one of the best ways to do that is with a little bit of high-profile recognition for things like dedication to service, innovation, sales and quality of product.

3 Questions with Ralph Yarusso, CDO of Grease Monkey

3 Questions with Ralph Yarusso, CDO of Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey, a sister company of SpeeDee, operates over 300 centers internationally, with locations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia, offering a unique Certified Pit Crew Program.

AtWork Group Adds New Location in East Houston

AtWork Group Adds New Location in East Houston

AtWork Group has added a new location in East Houston, led by entrepreneurial couple Peter and Melissa Dancy, with over 50 years of healthcare, nursing, and senior leadership experience.

Keller Williams Reports Year-End Results

Keller Williams Reports Year-End Results

Keller Williams reports year-end results, achieving significant growth and technology milestones, and topping franchise and corporate culture rankings.

Great Clips

Great Clips

Founded in 1982, Great Clips has grown to nearly 4,500 locations in the US and Canada, with 1,200 franchisees and 40,000 stylists.