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Authority Brands closed 2025 with the addition of 246 new franchise owners and 340 new territories across 31 states.

PuroClean is celebrating its 25th anniversary by marking one of the most significant milestones in franchising: surpassing 500 locations across the United States and Canada.

Innovation remains at the core of Donatos Pizza’s success. In 2025, the brand advanced several groundbreaking initiatives, including a partnership with The Ohio State University to pilot autonomous pizza delivery vehicle

Batteries Plus promotes Jon Sica to president, a national network of over 800 locations open and in development.

International expansion marks a defining moment for any franchisor.

of units by brand:** 6 Taco John’s **Age:** 62 **Family:** One son, Jesse, 40 **Years in franchising:** 41 **Years in current position:** 27 From slinging pizzas as a teenage waitress at Pizza Hut to running a thriving p

Franchisors must remain proactive in maintaining legal compliance over the long term to protect the brand and support franchisees.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Central Bark®, the leading whole dog care franchise, continued its strong 2025 trajectory with double-digit systemwide sales of 15% in the third quarter.

Franchise ownership offers flexibility and growth potential with 4% growth in 2025.

Robin Gagnon named to Franchise Dictionary's Women of Wonder list

Spherion’s Kathy George is named to SIA’s 2025 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for her leadership and initiatives that strengthened Spherion’s performance and resilience.

Harris J. Chernow, a veteran franchise attorney, shares insights on franchising.

PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation franchises, is proud to announce that its President and COO, Steve White, has earned the coveted Gold Award in the…

Retail franchises are adapting to changing consumer habits, incorporating digital tools to meet shifting demand.

Aroma Joe's, a leading drive thru coffee and energy drink franchise, is proud to announce its strong mid-year progress, marked by significant expansion, prestigious awards, and key leadership recognition.

Donatos Pizza grows presence in DMV and Atlanta metro areas

As labor challenges continue to evolve in the franchise sector, franchisors and franchisees must adopt forward-thinking strategies to ensure sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Shaz Salim and Shai Jiwani open Altitude Trampoline Park in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii expands with 8 new stores

Georgia is expected to lead all 50 states in franchise development in 2025, with a projected 2,152 new franchise businesses and a 6.7% growth rate.

DALLAS, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Based in Denver, Greenbaum brings decades of franchising leadership experience to the Poolwerx brand.

For entrepreneurs considering franchise ownership, the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is one of the most important resources in the decision-making process.

In the early stages of every franchise opportunity discovery phase, prospects will always compare the franchise brands and opportunities they’re interested in with their direct competitors.

Committed to simplifying the bathroom remodeling process for homeowners across the country, Re-Bath, one of the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchises, is bringing its high-quality and convenient services to…