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Retro Fitness signs agreement with Laddi Singh for multi-unit development.

During the first six months of 2026, Expedia Cruises awarded nine franchise agreements, including expansion agreements from existing franchise owners and new entrepreneurs joining the system.

MFV Expositions and Comexposium are hosting a trade show event on September 18-19, marking MFV's first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018.

"Our annual conference is an opportunity to acknowledge our hardworking franchisees and give them the credit they deserve for another wonderful year," said AlphaGraphics Regional Vice President of Retail Network Development Bill McPherson.

Consider a 28-unit operator with three brands and one centralized payroll team.

Firehouse Subs franchisee Chad Fulkerson, an Air Force veteran who transitioned into the restaurant industry following his military service, recently opened his third unit at 2608 Enterprise Drive in Abilene, Texas.

When Josh Thomas first began exploring franchise ownership, he wasn't looking specifically at early childhood education.

Existing franchisee Sanjay Patel has opened his second Cincinnati-area location in Oakley, with plans to develop three additional units across Ohio and Kentucky over two years.

Pret A Manger donates 20% of catering sales to City Harvest.

Orange County is about to get a little sweeter! Levain Bakery, the legendary bakery behind New York City’s favorite six-ounce cookies, will open its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Ne

USA Ninja Challenge franchisees Robby and Millie Adams open a new gym in Carrollton, Georgia, offering obstacle courses for kids to build agility, balance, and problem-solving skills.

Amanda Moore, a NICU nurse, opened a USA Ninja Challenge franchise in children's fitness and obstacle course training.

Nikita and Niraj Talati open USA Ninja Challenge in Norton, Massachusetts.

USA Ninja Challenge has opened a new location in San Jose, CA, with franchisee Arnaldo Brasil, who aims to create a positive impact on the community.

A long-time soccer coach and music teacher opened a USA Ninja Challenge in Santa Maria, California, serving the youth in their community.

Green Street is integrating its investment analytics into the College House platform to provide student housing operators and investors with specialized data tools.

Colorado-born chicken brand Birdcall has reached a national expansion milestone with the opening of its first-ever franchise location in Starkville, Mississippi.

Hoogland Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee for Marco’s Pizza, has expanded its portfolio to 120 locations with the acquisition of five additional stores.

BODYBAR Pilates today announced the opening of its second Long Island studio, located in the Hauppauge Shopping Center at 381C Nesconset Hwy.

New York Butcher Shoppe expands in Atlanta with 3 new stores.

Eggs Up Grill opens in Bonaire, Georgia, with owner Celia St. Louis.

The market for child services franchises is projected to reach $22.7 billion by the end of 2026, and 86% of children ages 9–17 are using AI.

The new agreement reflects continued demand for Service Experts’ franchise model, which combines more than 30 years of operational experience with the support, systems and infrastructure of a residential HVAC platform.

Filling a gap in the local market, the new store will serve Gardena’s growing metal supply needs and provide customers with fast access to premium, cut-to-size metals.