Franchise Wire — page 14

Burnout is a real risk for franchise owners, especially when they feel responsible for everything.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care has promoted industry veteran and multi-unit franchise owner Kayla Bramlet to serve as president.

Main Line Brands helps veterans transition to franchising through SkillBridge program.

Wingers Alehouse has been a go-to destination for Juanita Gaeta's family, and she jumped at the chance to invest in one of the family-friendly restaurants when it became available.

Marco’s Pizza is growing in Southern California through a new 16-unit development deal.

X, an industry leader in protective coatings and vehicle upfitting, has promoted Matt Labuda from vice president of marketing to president.

Jolita Sakmanaite, CEO and founder of Brilliant Massage & Skin, sought to make franchise ownership accessible for first-time business owners.

Jersey Mike's files for IPO with potential $12 billion valuation

The International Franchise Association’s Dot and Hub tools will help members access relevant information quickly.

After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Amit Shah sought an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Flynn Group, widely recognized as the world’s largest operator of franchises, has tripled its Planet Fitness holdings by acquiring the 98-unit Grand Fitness Partners franchisee.

Donna Coupe joins 16 Handles as vice president of training.

The first quarter of 2026 has come and gone, and one thing is clear: franchising is thriving.

Technology and strong systems help senior care franchisees run more smoothly.

Veterans thrive in home services franchising with 14% ownership rate.

Sales of Papa Johns and Pizza Hut could be close, as both restaurant brands are likely to be taken private so new owners can take measures to improve their performance.

Usman Rao was so confident in the potential of owning a franchise that he went all in on the purchase of his first Sky Zone in 2016.

Eggs Up Grill, a South Carolina-based breakfast franchise, has named Kayla Money chief financial officer.

Dogs bring joy to our lives, but their poop is a different story.

Tiger Global Management has invested in the PopUp Bagels franchise, which now claims a valuation of $300 million.

Cannabis has become a bigger part of everyday conversation as more states legalize it for recreational and medical use.

When Dan Miller opened his first dermani MEDSPA locations in the Atlanta area in 2020, he didn’t fear failure and he didn’t get bogged down in worrying about what might go wrong.

Kim Moreno has been promoted to senior director of franchise development at Franchise FastLane, a turn-key franchise sales organization.

Steven and Jason Parker have been going all in on business ownership since their teenage years, when they ran a neighborhood dog-walking service.