Franchise Wire — page 13

Former Avanti and Jamba executive Shawna Snyder joins the 12-unit sandwich franchise to oversee national growth strategies and operational systems.

National fast-food and beverage chains roll out limited-time offers and free items to capture a share of projected $38 billion Mother's Day spending.

A long-time employee turned entrepreneur navigates the transition to franchise ownership at Painting with a Twist by implementing creative revenue streams and event programming.

A franchisee of Project LeanNation highlights how the brand's recurring revenue model and lean operations provide the flexibility needed to balance business ownership with motherhood.

Franchisees within the Home Franchise Concepts portfolio share how the parent company's proven systems and brand recognition supported their transition to business ownership.

The Creative Kids Movement Network offers a mobile, 'mom-friendly' franchise model providing wellness and movement classes for children at schools and community centers.

PrimoHoagies has hired industry veteran Angela Coppler as SVP of Development to lead unit growth and enhance franchisee performance for the sandwich brand.

Under new leadership, the 30-unit breakfast concept is planning intentional franchise expansion across Kansas and Texas while emphasizing operational simplicity.

The technology-enabled golf franchise provides members with 24/7 access to Trackman data, PuttView tech, and on-site PGA professionals.

The buffet brand has promoted Trona Balkissoon to chief financial officer as the company pursues new growth channels and technological transformation across its franchise system.

The Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to clarify joint employer status, impacting how franchisors and franchisees share liability for wage-and-hour compliance.

Virtual assistants are becoming a critical resource for franchise systems to manage lead generation, customer engagement, and FDD reviews while reducing overhead costs.

QSR and dessert franchises including Aroma Joe’s and Chipotle are offering freebies and special deals to honor educators throughout the first week of May.

A former restaurant operator reflects on the critical transition from individual hard work to implementing scalable systems for business success.

The International Franchise Professionals Group has acquired St. Jacques Marketing to launch a new organic lead generation platform for the franchise industry.

Franchise brands must adapt digital strategies as search shifts from traditional links to AI-generated answers and high-intent conversational queries.

Ziebart had one of the strongest revenue years in its history and celebrated major franchise milestones.

Cinco de Mayo has become a popular celebration of Mexican culture in the U.S., with parades, parties and other celebrations across the country.

WOWorks is growing by putting multiple healthy restaurant brands in one location.

Veterans own 14% of franchises, including Five Star Franchising brands.

In a blockbuster real estate brokerage deal announced today, Real Brokerage Inc.

“I was really drawn to the opportunity to return to my roots,” Carr said.

Thermo-S Insulation, founded in 2015, is an emerging energy efficiency franchise providing insulation installation and other services.

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