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)]]
Kolache Factory offers free breakfast for veterans and active military on Veterans Day, demonstrating its gratitude and appreciation for their sacrifices and service.
Corner Bakery launches seasonal offerings and promotions for the holiday season, including gift cards and bonus cards.
AtWork Group, a national staffing franchise, expands its presence in Illinois with a new office in the Chicago area.
Stratus Building Solutions is named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, debuting at number 335, with steady growth and expansion into new territories, providing commercial cleaning services to customers.
MIAMI, Nov. 2, 2020 // PRNewswire // - AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in the Miami, Florida area, extending the company's overall reach in the state of Florida.
9Round Franchising, LLC is ranked in the Franchise Times 2020 Top 200+, recognizing the company’s growth and success in the fitness industry.
Sylvan Learning has ranked No. 271 in the Franchise Times Top 200+ ranking, with 750+ points of presence across the U.S. and a focus on providing high-quality education services.
CARSTAR ranked again among the top 100 in Franchise Times magazine’s Top 200, with the company moving up seven positions to 92nd among U.S. franchise systems.
Maaco salutes three female franchisees during Women’s Small Business Month.
Freddy Simon, the namesake of Freddy's, has passed away at the age of 95.
AlphaGraphics named to Franchise Times Top 200+ Ranking for 2020, ranking No. 217 on the list.
Right at Home is ranked among Franchise Times' Top 200+ growing franchise brands, offering in-home companionship and personal care services to seniors and adults with disabilities.
Tommy's Express Car Wash ranks #479 on Franchise Times Top 200+ list.
Spherion climbs 17 spots on Franchise Times’ “Top 200+” list, ranking among the largest and most reputable franchise systems in the US.
InXpress achieved strong systemwide sales in 2019, with revenue reaching $177 million and climbing to over $200 million in 2020.
Lightbridge Academy ranks among the Top 200+ franchises, providing early education and child care services to children up to 10 years old.
Elements Massage ranks on Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, with 250 locations and $185,383,683 in systemwide sales.
Smoothie King reinforced its position as the leader in the smoothie category during the third quarter of 2020, experiencing a strong 10.4% franchise-sales increase year-over-year.
Franchise Times names the biggest brands in franchising, with The Glass Guru featured on the list at #426 and moving up from #458 in 2019.
Screenmobile ranked 456 on the Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, up 20 spots from the previous year, with 130 locations across the US.
Brightway Insurance is the No. 1 insurance franchisor on Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, jumping four spots from last year and landing at No. 132 this year.
Bach to Rock Music School has exceeded 100,000 virtual lessons since the pandemic began, transitioning all 44 music schools to online instruction.
City Wide climbs 16 spots to #209 on the Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, recognizing the brand's continuous growth and sales increase.
Junk King achieves 100th franchise location milestone in the US and is recognized on the Franchise Times' Top 200+ list for the first time.