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)]]
ANY LAB TEST NOW celebrates a year packed with prestigious honors, including its sixth consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list.
Kitchen Tune-Up named on Franchise Times Top 400 list with 49 agreements.
These hearty meals bring a creative twist to meat and potatoes that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner through the Winter season.
Goldfish Swim School partnered with four-time Olympic swimming medalist Cullen Jones to promote swim lessons and reduce childhood drowning statistics.
Taco John's rose 14 spots in the Franchise Times Top 400 List, with sales reaching $375 million in 2020.
Tide Cleaners is honored to be recognized in the Franchise Times Top 400 rankings.
Stratus Building Solutions was recognized as a leading franchise in the Franchise Times Top 400 rankings, ranking #285 on the list.
MassageLuXe advances to number 366 in the Franchise Times Top 400 list, recognizing the brand's rapid expansion and growth.
United Real Estate is recognized by Franchise Times as one of America’s largest and fastest-growing franchise organizations.
Visiting Angels ranks number 101 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, climbing 17 spots since last year’s ranking was published.
Christian Brothers Automotive ranks #170 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list and #3 in the 'Top 10 Fastest Growers by Sales Percentage' in the 'Auto Repair' category.
Image360 improves its ranking in the Franchise Times Top 400, becoming a leading franchise in the graphics, signage, and displays industry.
Allegra, the one-stop source for strategic marketing and print communications has moved up a notch as a leading franchise in the Franchise Times Top 400 rankings.
Fish Window Cleaning is recognized for its success, listed among the 2021 Franchise Times Top 400 list.
Griswold Home Care ranks number 225 on the Franchise Times Top 400 List, adding to the company's growing list of accolades.
Tint World is recognized as a top 400 brand by Franchise Times, solidifying its claim as the number one auto styling center in the world with a sales growth of 20.9% and a unit growth of 16.4%.
Propelled Brands' FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite rank on the Franchise Times Top 400 2021 list.
“We are proud to be ranked among the top franchise systems in the world,” said Todd Hopkins, Office Pride’s founder and CEO.
Gold Star Chili has been named a member of the Franchise Times Top 400 list for 2021, recognizing the brand's commitment to growth, tenacity, and innovation.
Maaco rises 21 spots in the Franchise Times Top 400 list, ranking 143rd, following a re-invigorated franchise base and new quality repair programs.
Restoration 1 was named to the Franchise Times Top 400 2021 list, ranking 286 out of 400, and highlighted its growth and success in 2021.
AlphaGraphics ranks among the top franchise brands, earning a ranking of 214 on the Franchise Times Top 400.
CARSTAR rises in ranks among the franchise elite for 2021, ranking 78th on the Franchise Times Top 400 list.
Take 5 Oil Change has jumped 46 positions on the Franchise Times Top 400 list, with a 24% sales increase.