Business Services

Second Cup Coffee has hired Kim Rezk as chief of staff and transformation as it prepares for international expansion.

Tide Services, the franchise platform behind Tide Cleaners and Tide Laundromat, closed the third quarter of 2026 with continued franchise development and five new store openings.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paradigm Living affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, expanding its presence in St. Louis.

Dave & Buster's is rebranding as Doom & Buster's for a nationwide tie-in with Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Doomsday."

Steve Walsh, a U.S. Army veteran, has successfully transitioned from military service to TCBY franchisee, prioritizing community involvement and employee support.

Keyrenter franchise owner Rodney Fentress expands rental portfolio to 260 properties.

The Nasdaq fell 5.52% after Democrats won Congress, sparking a tech sell‑off that may affect AI‑tenant office leases, with firms like SpaceX and Palantir eyeing up to 400,000 sq ft in Manhattan.

Minuteman Press franchise owners Mahajabin Ara and Pubuduni Gane have opened a new business in Markham, Ontario, with support from the international headquarters.

Wonder Group Inc. has submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for a proposed initial public offering.

Commission Express, a veteran-founded franchise, helps ease real estate professionals’ cash flow challenges by purchasing their sales commissions at a discount prior to their closings.

**Artemis Real Estate Partners** has acquired a luxury senior living community in Newport Beach, Calif., from an affiliate of health care real estate investment trust **Ventas**, property records show.

Bryan Baldasaro, a former corporate employee, turned to franchise ownership with Fresh Coat Painters after a corporate layoff.

Amazon and Uber Eats partner to offer Prime members $0 delivery fees in nearly 10,000 U.S. cities, expanding their food delivery services.

Real REMAX Group announces its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting the organization's efforts to simplify operations and improve efficiency.

French Florist Indianapolis, a locally owned and operated boutique, celebrates its grand opening in Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by OneZone.

Groom Curriculum provides structured education and career pathways for professional dog groomers, including registered apprenticeships and continuing education.

Penn Station Sandwiches celebrates the grand opening of its new restaurant in Summerville, South Carolina, with community events and a sandwich-making challenge.

WITH MORE THAN 75 YEARS in business and 98 c-stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, Toot’n Totum is distinguishing itself through operational excellence, innovation and its forward-looking vision.

Circle K has revamped its Inner Circle loyalty program to a visit-based model, shifting from an everyday discount, spend-based model.

Batteries Plus is a specialty retail and commercial service brand offering batteries, lighting solutions, and device repair, operating with a dual-channel model and over 700 locations.

DaySavers and Cheba Hut collaborate to release pre-rolled cones called Cousin Walk King Size Pre-Rolled Cones.

Tint World's Christy Johnson measures marketing success by franchisee growth, using a data-driven approach to support business expansion.

Home-based care operators look to differentiate themselves through documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

The estimated initial investment to open a Mister Sparky Electric franchise ranges from $133,273 to $276,702, according to the brand's 2026 FDD.