Franchise Times is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 887 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)]]
Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is adding three new honors to its 2026 run.
UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking among the nation’s largest franchise systems and earning a spot on the prestigious list…
PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth consecutive year.
AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No.
UNITS Moving and Portable Storage earns national accolades, including a spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 and recognition as Best Property Maintenance Franchise.
PrideStaff named to Franchise Times Top 400 for eighth year
Service Experts debuts at No. 117 on Franchise Times Top 400 list
Color Me Mine ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 list.
VIO Med Spa ranks No. 373 on Franchise Times Top 400
Bubbakoo's Burritos brings back shredded chicken, introduces new menu item
October 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // HARTLAND, Wis. – Batteries Plus is fully charged heading into the end of 2026.
Gong cha rises to No. 129 on Franchise Times' Top 400 with 8.8% sales growth
Marco's Pizza franchisees ranked in Franchise Times' 2026 Restaurant 200
The company entered its 81st year with new locations in Vancouver, Washington; Oviedo, Florida; and Thornton, Colorado.
Lightbridge Academy ranks on Inc. Magazine’s Northeast list for third year.
America's Swimming Pool Company signed 15 franchise deals, adding 32 territories in 2025 and expanding into nine new states.
Eggs Up Grill has been ranked on the Franchise Times Fast & Serious 2026 list.
Playa Bowls ranked No. 273 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, climbing 31 spots from 2025, and secured the No.
Mathnasium kicks off 2026 with 121 new franchise agreements and 88 new locations worldwide.
Dogtopia reports strong growth and decreased new store opening costs
Children's Lighthouse closes out 2025 with strategic growth and a strong 2026 pipeline.
The Franchise Times 400 ranking, compiled through independent analysis of franchise disclosure documents, SEC filings, and systemwide sales data, reflects a year of growth for Stratus.
The Big Biscuit introduces new menu items for the holiday season
BIGGBY COFFEE lands at No. 188 on the 2025 Franchise Times Top 400 list, moving up more than 100 places in four years.