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Paris Baguette bakery café concept experiences unprecedented growth with 163 franchises awarded and 51 new cafés opened in 2024.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

"Our inclusion in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has reflected on our business model, the hard work of our franchisees, and the support of our corporate team," said Victor Daher, Global Vice President of Franchise Development for Batteries Plus.

Metal Supermarkets Bridgeport will bring over 8,000 types and grades of metal, cut to each customer’s exact specifications, with convenience, speed and world-class customer experience.

Sea Love is a franchise that allows entrepreneurs to own a candle bar and boutique, with a focus on delivering high-quality candle-making experiences to its customers.

Paris Baguette franchisee John Hong plans to open five locations in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.

Color Me Mine is expanding in Florida with multiple signed franchise agreements and recent store debuts throughout the state.

Carmen Henriquez-Cruz , an interior designer with BoConcept in Paramus, highlighted several key trends for 2025 in a recent article from Northjersey.com .

Big Frog t-shirt and garment printing franchisee Domonique Downing shares her journey from being a scientist at Coca-Cola to becoming a franchisee.

Edible is expanding its footprint into non-traditional locations, such as airports, college campuses, and shopping malls, with a focus on grab-and-go options and operational efficiency.

1851 Franchise spoke with Paul Pickett, chief development officer of Wild Birds Unlimited, about support systems for LGBTQ+ franchisees.

Sky Zone Franchise Group president Mike Revak shared insights on choosing the right franchise for investors.

The holiday season is a crucial time for gifting, and Edible has positioned itself as a top choice for both individual and corporate customers.

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ expands to Walmart with new locations.

Edible has expanded its product offerings and customer experience to cater to diverse customer needs, making it a top choice for gifting.

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts has 76 locations in the US and Canada

Edible leads the $242 billion global gifting industry with 25 years of expertise

Tamara and Alex Turkai, former Ford engineers, have opened a Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise in Albuquerque.

Franchise Business Review listed the top 8 easiest franchises to own in 2025, including Kona Ice, a mobile shaved ice business with a low-maintenance model.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Metal Supermarkets is known as the convenience stores for metal, providing solutions to customers’ metal needs in both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer categories.

Batteries Plus donates over 1 million batteries to Toys for Tots

BoConcept 2025 interior design trends focus on creating personal, functional spaces with warmth and texture, incorporating timeless elegance and individual flair.

Kevin and Nicole DeBritto, along with their longtime friend Ben Young, are set to open their independently owned and operated Big Frog T-Shirts & More franchise in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

PizzaExpress enters the US market with a franchise in Florida.