Franchisors — page 5

How do I support franchisee local marketing while still protecting brand consistency?

A new ranking distills the comprehensive Franchise 500 data to identify the top 10 performing franchise systems across various industry sectors for the upcoming year.

DZONE Skydiving launches its first-ever franchise location in Three Forks, Montana, marking a milestone in the adventure tourism industry valued at $185B.

Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci discusses building a franchise leadership team

SAVANNAH, Ga., May 11, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR is continuing to expand across Georgia, with a new location in Pooler, GA, a suburb of Savannah, at the Tanger Outlets - a bustling destination for shopping, entertainment and dining.

Fat Brands franchisees claim $10 million in losses due to trademark issue.

If you’re building or scaling a franchise system , one of the most important questions to answer early is, “How do I set performance expectations for franchisees?” Clear expectations are…

Franchise brands must adapt to AI-driven research and social media saturation.

Autonomous robots for cleaning, food delivery, room service, and customer-facing tasks will be available, with deployment and training support provided.

In his new role, Dobelbower will lead franchise development across EverSmith’s multi-brand platform, focusing on building scalable systems, strengthening the team, and driving high-quality, sustainable growth across bran

Empower Brands wins 2026 Top Workplaces award for Employee Appreciation.

Yum Brands is integrating AI-driven digital menu boards at Taco Bell and a global innovation pantry at KFC to drive consumer engagement and growth.

Sandbox VR partners with LOL Entertainment to operate venues in Washington, D.C.

Franchisors create Item 19 earnings claims with accuracy and transparency.

The nationwide initiative showcases volunteerism and community service efforts from franchisees representing brands Assisted Living Locators, Executive Home Care, Grasons, Maid Brigade, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, Shine and Pacific Lawn Sprinklers.

Following a record-setting 2025, with multiple brands earning national recognition and franchisees demonstrating strong unit-level performance, Empower Brands has expanded its leadership bench across marketing, operations, technology and brand leadership roles.

Premium Service Brands ranked top in Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list.

Flynn Group tops 2026 Mega 99 list with 2,748 units.

Chad Palmer discusses marketing trends and strategy at United Franchise Group.

Name: Amanda Clark Title: CEO Company: WellBiz Brands Years in franchising: 12 Number of units: 240 Elements Massage, 206 Drybar, 168 Amazing Lash Studio, 82 Fitness Together, 58 Radiant Waxing

Name: Jane Campbell Title: VP of Marketing for Franchise Development Company: Empower Brands Years in franchising: 16 Number of units: 1,607

Kelly Mance, Vice President of Marketing at Premium Service Brands, discusses her career path and focus on marketing that drives revenue.

Martin Minkowicz earned back his full Express franchise fee in one year

Franchising has never been more visible or more confusing. Between social media success stories, aggressive broker outreach and emerging brands promising rapid wealth, many prospective franchisees enter the process overwhelmed and underinformed.