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Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant franchise, has named Drew Travis chief financial officer.

Larry Battison, owner of a Honda dealership and the co-owner and co-founder of an auto dealership consulting company, plans to launch 15 Bosch Auto Service centers in Oklahoma.

Restaurant industry veterans, including Steve Zahn, have signed multi-unit franchise deals propelling The Big Biscuit's expansion.

Princeton Equity Group raised $1.3 billion in a recent round of funding, the money will enhance its capabilities to invest in multi-location businesses, including franchisors.

When Keegan Mebert agreed to help run a friend’s vending business, he had no idea it was going to change his life.

Maureen DiStefano has been named director of franchise development for Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant concept.

Fred Arthur and family build legacy with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise

Zach and Katie Vavak’s skills dovetail perfectly for running their Grand Welcome franchise at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

Chris Eby has been promoted from director of franchise sales to vice president of development at Another Broken Egg Cafe, a Florida-based breakfast franchise.

Rosati’s Pizza is a true family-business success story. Since Ferdinand Rosati arrived from Italy in the 1880s, five generations have carried his vision from a single Chicago pizzeria to a national franchise.

Aspiring entrepreneurs often have an idealistic view of restaurant ownership, imagining packed tables, rave reviews and the satisfaction of serving food people love.

No one person sees every part of a franchise system, so leaders need input from across the organization.

Franchise Expo Cincinnati will welcome some 1,500 potential franchise owners on Oct.

Brent Korb is the new chief financial officer for Neighborly, a leading franchisor of home services brands.

Zach Beutler is a doer, with a career spanning multiple roles in franchising, including multi-unit franchisee, franchise executive, franchisor of multiple brands, and industry vendor.

The Musicologie franchise has just sold its 100th franchise, reaching this milestone only a little over two years after closing its first franchise deal.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, an eco-friendly, water-conscious carpet cleaning franchise, has promoted Kris Antolak from vice president to president.

A White House official underscored Trump administration support for the American Franchise Act, speaking at the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Creative Kids Movement Network offers a mobile franchise opportunity that eliminates the need for brick-and-mortar facilities to hold classes.

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) has been recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s top franchise suppliers for 2026, earning the No.

SMB Franchise Advisors will retain its leadership team but has formed a new board of directors, with representation from both SMB and Navigator Partners.

Express Employment Professionals franchisees often become trusted fixtures in their communities.

American Family Care (AFC), an Alabama-based urgent care provider, has named Rhett Lankford as president.