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Every franchisor gets sold scalable technology. Very few are sold on what makes it scalable for a franchise.

Tyler, who owns and operates six Goldfish Swim School locations across Illinois, Oregon and Washington, was honored during the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., Sept.

Jignesh Patel named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year by Potbelly.

Jignesh Patel, a Potbelly franchisee, is named a 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year for his excellence in entrepreneurship and community outreach.

Tierra Encantada franchisees Zargham Amid and Mustafa Durrani named 2026 IFA Franchisees of the Year.

Franchise Business Review brings transparency to franchising with independent surveys

PuroClean's Joe Thomas is named an IFA Franchisee of the Year for his community engagement, team-building, and service to other franchisees.

Your franchise development might be underperforming, and it might not have anything to do with weak lead flow or insufficient ad spend.

Industry data suggests franchise brands are shifting focus toward digital shareability and brand identity to drive scaling in a competitive food landscape.

Jesse Keyser owns 30+ Sport Clips locations in the Midwest

On this year’s Social Geek New Year’s Day podcast, I asked 26 franchise professionals about their goals for '26.

Presented as part of the IFA’s annual gathering, the Global Franchise Awards recognize brands that demonstrate excellence in growth, franchisee support, innovation and long-term sustainability.

PIRTEK USA ranked No. 15 on Top Franchises for Veterans

Wow! What an incredible Multi-Unit Franchising Conference! MUFC 2025 again set a new attendance record, bringing together thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs, seasoned multi-unit operators, franchisor executives from hu

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Celebree School shares expert advice on growing an emerging franchise brand, emphasizing quality and processes, and partnering with franchisees who share the vision.

Welcome to our monthly roundup of employer-related news and trends.

Twin Peaks Restaurants is a sports bar franchise under the FAT Brands umbrella, founded in 2005 by Randy DeWitt and Scott Gordon.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches new core menu items, a strategic brand partnership, and new openings, with continued positive same-store sales.

AI and drive-thrus team up to improve customer service in the fast-food industry.

Despite regulatory threats, franchising continues to grow and evolve, with multi-unit/multi-brand operators increasing in number and reach.

Franchising is rapidly adopting AI, with many people in the industry leading the way in technology adoption.

NRD Capital founder Aziz Hashim ranks among top franchise influencers.

Field managers can support franchisees during the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on emotional resilience, financial management, and operational effectiveness.