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1-800-Packouts, a leader in content restoration, was acquired by Five Star Franchising in 2022, expanding its services and reach.

U.S. consumer spending hits a record level, with Americans spending $18.86 trillion in October 2023.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers owner retires after three decades, and the three original locations are acquired by the corporate team.

Naf Naf Grill, a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant franchise, offers franchise opportunities with 35 locations across 12 states and plans for further expansion.

Honest-1 Auto Care is a full-service auto care company with over 70 franchises spanning across 21 states, offering a customer-centric business model.

Sky Zone appointed Yogi Jashnani as its new Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing all aspects of sales and revenue management.

The Little Gym, a children’s fitness franchise, has been profiled in a Franchise Deep Dive, highlighting its franchise costs, fees, profit, and data.

The FTC investigates the acquisition of Subway by Roark Capital, citing concerns over an unfair monopoly in the fast-food sandwich market.

HTeaO raises $93,837 for Ryan Palmer Foundation's breast cancer initiative.

Payroll Vault expands to the Katy, Texas market with new franchisees Brook and Tori Talbot.

Rainier Partners acquires Omega Fitness, a 70-gym Anytime Fitness franchisee.

Red Mango is a frozen yogurt and smoothie franchise with 47 locations in North America, offering on-location training for franchisees.

IWG, a flexible workspace operator, has seen significant growth in Australia with 55 centers currently open across the country.

Jersey Mike’s raises $4 million for Feeding America through its annual fundraising campaign.

Wendy's pledges over $100,000 in charitable donations to various organizations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Fleet Feet Fort Myers acquired Run Florida on McGregor, with the new location remaining in the Bell Tower Shops at 13499 South Cleveland Avenue.

Image One Facility Solutions franchise costs $49,900 to $72,049 to start.

Ctrl V, a virtual reality arcade franchise, has over six open locations across Canada and the U.S., aiming to open between two to five new locations in 2024.

Rolling Suds Power Washing offers pressure washing services for residential and commercial properties, operating as a family-owned and operated business.

Which Wich founder Jeff Sinelli shares the brand's history and business model, including its unique paper bag ordering system.

Craft Axe Throwing is a leader in the 'eatertainment' space, offering guests a mix of axe throwing, drinks, and good times in a safe, social environment.

Aaron's announces the opening of its newest GenNext stores in Live Oak, Florida, and Rockford, Illinois.

OneLife Fitness, a health and fitness club operator partly owned by Josh Harris, a private equity investor and sports team owner, is in the early stages of a reported sale process that could value the fitness operator at

Play It Again Sports has spent more than 35 years proving that consumers are willing to buy quality used sporting goods when they can save money, trade in equipment they…