Fatburger Brings a Taste of Hollywood to Japan with Okinawa Opening
Fatburger opens in Okinawa, Japan with Green Micro Factory Inc.
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Fatburger opens in Okinawa, Japan with Green Micro Factory Inc.

Jeff and Diana Merritt celebrate 15 years with Minuteman Press

Smalls Sliders signs agreement for five locations in South Carolina.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dream Vacations recently awarded two military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its 14th annual award-winning business plan contest “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General.”
Mother-and-son duo Misti and Steven Black will be serving Denver and its surrounding suburbs.
VIO Med Spa is celebrating the holiday season with special promotions for the West U community.

PuroClean celebrates 10 years under Davis and Torre with 500 locations

Home Franchise Concepts CEO shares insights on eliminating blind spots

Franchise events (whether a convention, owner summit, or celebration) are no longer “conference as usual.” The most successful franchisors see them as brand-defining moments that bring their franchisees together and strengthen their culture.

Hemi Dhar, Shohel Momin, Rita Patrawala, and Ash Patrawala have expanded their portfolio by opening a DQ restaurant in Pearson, Georgia.

Multi-unit franchisees anticipate labor and supply chain shifts in 2026.
Perkins American Food Co. appoints Matt Carpenter as Brand President.
Williamson’s background includes founding and scaling his own restoration company to $10 million in annual revenue, and opening and growing a BELFOR Property Restoration branch to more than $38 million.
The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its impossibly generous portions and genuine hometown hospitality, is set to open its first location in Wichita.
Each year, Fitness Machine Technicians recognizes franchise owners who go above and beyond, not only in business performance but in the meaningful impact they make within the communities they serve.
Rock N’ Roll Sushi expands to Oxford with new restaurant

Consumers added $16 billion to their credit card debt in Q3, a 27% smaller increase than in Q3 2024.

Let me get right to the point: If you’re an executive/senior leader in franchising and are not actively participating in your brand’s recruitment, you’re missing out on one of the most important levers for long-term system success.

In 2005, Lee finally pushed: “Are we just going to keep talking about this, or are we going to do it?” “I looked at a few franchise options, but when I came across Sport Clips, it resonated with me,” Hill says.
Plainfield, IL – SpringGreen is pleased to announce the completion of the franchise resale in the greater Eau Claire, Wisconsin area as Jason Jordan became the first independent owner in the system to operate six franchise territories.
Guests lining up on grand opening day will score some seriously MAD Rewards:
Sweet Paris Creperie & Café launches new all-day menu with 2025 revamp.
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, an independent charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, today announced it plans to award more than 500 grants totaling over $10 million to nonprofit organizations across the country by the end of the year.

For decades, “crossing the pond” meant restaurant giants from the United States exporting their playbooks to Europe.