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 Joint Corp. reported 2021 operating metrics, including record-breaking performance, and plans to accelerate clinic opening momentum as it marches toward its goal of 1,000 clinics by 2023.
PuroClean earns the 97th spot on Entrepreneur magazine's 2022 Franchise 500, ranking 2nd in the restoration service franchise category.
ANY LAB TEST NOW celebrates the opening of its 200th franchise location, marking a major milestone in the company's growth.
PuroClean appoints Frank LaViola as Vice President of Business Development.
The Joint Chiropractic reaches a new growth milestone, opening its 700th clinic nationwide, with a network of 700 clinics across 37 states.
Paris Baguette, a global bakery café franchise with more than 4,000 locations worldwide, has been ranked 38th in the Franchise Times’ Top 400 list.
Burn Boot Camp ends the year with significant growth, breaking into its 40th state and achieving a record ranking in the franchise industry.
Paris Baguette is ranked No. 38 in Franchise Times' Top 400 list, showcasing its development success in 2021 with booming systemwide sales.
Interim HealthCare Inc. ranked No. 81 on the 2021 Franchise Times Top 400 list, solidifying its rise in the ranks from No. 97 in 2020.
Lightbridge Academy locations in New Jersey organize over 300 Joy Boxes for children battling long-term illnesses, spreading joy and giving back to the community.
Hannah Johnston and her mother, Maripat Klein, become the first franchisees for Heyday Skincare, signing a four-unit development deal.
Meineke has been ranked #134 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, jumping 14 spots from last year’s ranking.
PrideStaff is ranked number 93 on Staffing Industry Analysts' 2021 Largest Staffing Firms list for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to employee training and development.
Tom Spadea, founder of Spadea Lignana law firm, has a long and diverse history in the franchising industry.
Wetzel's Pretzels ranked among top 400 franchises by Franchise Times.
Goldfish Swim School franchisees opened their second school in New Jersey, providing swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children ages four months to 12 years.
David Paris, a founding partner of Paris Ackerman LLP, is a true franchising industry expert and has been inducted into the Franchise Times Hall of Fame.
Wings and Rings ranks 295th in the Franchise Times Top 400 List of 2021, with a 26% increase in international growth.
The Habit Burger Grill named in the top half of the Franchise Times’ Top 400 list, with robust U.S. franchise growth strategy.
The Joint Chiropractic offers “Back Friday” deals, with additional chiropractic visits and care packages for patients during the holiday season.
Pancheros Mexican Grill is named #317 in the 2021 Franchise Times' Top 400 list and #1 in the 'Top 3 Fastest Growers by Sales Percentage' in the 'Mexican Restaurants' category.
Jason Power , managing attorney with Franchise.Law and a leader in the franchise law field, aims not only to help new and established franchisors grow their businesses, but also to…
Great Clips has ranked No. 83 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list for 2021, with over 4,400 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Len MacPhee, a co-chair of Polsinelli’s global franchise and supply network practice, has extensive knowledge of the franchise world and has been recognized for his expertise.