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The Franchise Times Top 400® is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

iSmash announced it has signed a lease for a Souderton, Pa. location.

The 2025 Halloween collection is already off to a standout start, with the new Posable Bat selling out within a few weeks and fresh additions like Spooky Kitty making a fast entrance as fan favorites.

Color Me Mine expands in North Carolina with two new franchises.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is opening its doors to franchise partners for the first time, with a focus on quality and hospitality.

BURLINGTON, N.C., Sept. 18, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Monkee's of Burlington is now open, bringing a curated, high-end shopping experience with style, quality, and charm to the heart of the city.

Batteries Plus partners with Dallas Cowboys for battery recycling awareness

GNC launched LIT V2, a reformulated pre-workout supplement with an updated formula and flavors.

“Ace is always looking for new ways to serve our customers better and faster, and now with DoorDash, we’re creating more opportunities to take convenience to a new level,” said Bill Kiss, Head of Digital at Ace Hardware.

Build-A-Bear Workshop shared insights gathered from fans in a new survey about National Teddy Bear Day.

Retail franchises have remained relevant in the age of e-commerce by blending innovation and ease of experience with in-person shopping experiences.

Ace Hardware Corporation reported second quarter 2025 revenues of $2.8 billion, an increase of $105.8 million, or 3.9 percent, from the second quarter of 2024.

Fabletics is rolling out GreyOrange ’s gStore SaaS inventory management app at over 100 stores in North America, aiming to enhance in-store execution with real-time visibility and task automation.

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

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Gap Inc., today announced that Richard Dickson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 32nd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailin

Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, is proud to mark the opening of its 100th new store of 2025.

Replay Sports Cards aims to donate 1 million cards to 40,000+ Chicago kids.

Batteries Plus renews partnership with Green Bay Packers for battery recycling awareness.

North America is facing a growing deficit of skilled trades workers, with over 320,000 welding professionals projected to be needed by 2029.

Ace Hardware marks one-year milestone of ELEVATE3 Ace format with 130 stores.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures

Launch Entertainment secured a new location in Denton, Texas, bringing attractions and experiences to residents in North DFW.

Hicksville, NY – PayMore has been named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, taking top honors in the Company of the Year – Green and Clean Technology category.

Paris Baguette franchisee Waleed Liaqat is opening his first bakery-café in East Plano, Texas, after years of research and planning.