
Modern Franchise Brands in 2026: Competitive Teardowns
UrSwim and BooXkeeping use competitive research to inform business strategies.
Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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UrSwim and BooXkeeping use competitive research to inform business strategies.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Wauseon, Ohio on Oct. 17
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired restaurant concept known for its Hawaiian plate lunches and Aloha Spirit, has signed a 52-unit development agreement with Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC/Southern Rock Hawaii, LLC (Southern Rock).
Fresh Dining Concepts, a multi-brand franchisee of iconic, category-leading food and beverage brands, today announced that it has rebranded as Green Shoot Brands (GSB).

Regymen Fitness is heading to New Zealand, signing a nine-location development agreement as the boutique fitness franchise looks to accelerate its international expansion.

Solink , an AI vision intelligence provider serving brick-and-mortar businesses, is expanding its leadership team with three appointments designed to support the growing role of AI in retail and restaurant…
Green Shoot Brands’ portfolio includes Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Dave's Hot Chicken, Jamba, Little Caesars Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and PopUp Bagels.

Franchisees often enter into development agreements with their franchisors that require them to open multiple restaurants within a specified period.

Indiana University Student Signs Franchise Agreement to Bring College H.U.N.K.S.

Woodhouse Spa, a leading luxury spa franchise known for its restorative wellness and self-care experiences, closed the third quarter with continued momentum across franchise development and two of its key growth initiatives.

When quick service restaurant chains start to find success and gain traction in a new market, expansion can happen rapidly.

Customers don’t worry about channels. They think about solving a problem, booking a service, finding information, or getting help, and they expect the experience to be seamless.

A Successful Franchise Launch Starts Months Before Opening Day with Local Stories, Community Partnerships and Targeted Outreach.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking among the nation’s largest franchise systems and earning a spot on the prestigious list…

PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth consecutive year.

AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No.

Equinox is making an appeal to its New York City members looking for more with the opening of Equinox Terminal Warehouse, a restored 1891 West Chelsea landmark that it’s turning…

IFPG Retreat 2026 gathers franchise professionals for networking and education

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage earns national accolades, including a spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 and recognition as Best Property Maintenance Franchise.
Olney residents are getting a faster way to satisfy their wing cravings.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens a new location in Olney, Maryland, offering quick, order-ahead pickup and delivery of signature wings and sauces.
The wait is almost over, Dave & Buster’s officially announces the grand opening of its newest location in Bristol at 567 Pinnacle Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620, on Monday, October 12.
Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery open new location
Established in 1999 and franchising since 2015, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters has grown to more than 450 units open in multiple states.