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Special Strong is an inclusive gym franchise concept offering adaptive fitness training for children and adults with mental, physical, and cognitive difficulties, competing in the $82 billion alternative healthcare industry.

Consumers became a little less concerned with the state of the economy and the chance of an economic recession when Numerator’s latest Consumer Sentiment Study compared data collected in May to that from June.

Applebee's is a well-recognized casual dining franchise with nearly 2,000 locations globally, offering a fun, family-friendly atmosphere and a broad menu.

Shelly Sun, CEO of BrightStar Care, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Midwest Award winner by Ernst & Young.

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels and Resorts, was founded in 1952 and reached the 1,000-unit mark in a decade, voted the most trusted brand in travel by U.S. consumers in 2021.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has over 40 locations and $100 million in revenue.

TRX, a global leader in functional training equipment and education, has acquired YBell, a fitness equipment company known for making a kettlebell-dumbbell hybrid.

Franchisees should consider several factors before hiring a law firm, including the attorney’s experience in the franchise space and their ability to provide guidance on complex legal matters.

The Comfort Inn & Suites franchise is a limited-service hotel brand operated by Choice Hotels.

Franchisees can find out a franchise owner's salary and income through various methods and resources, including the Franchise Disclosure Document.

IDEA Lab Kids is an early education franchise that offers a unique approach to innovative education and the application of cutting-edge technology.

A&W Restaurants, a classic American casual fast-food chain, has been franchising for over 40 years, offering a proven franchise model and new focus on hotel restaurant conversions.

The Aaron's Company CEO, Douglas Lindsay, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs.

Transworld Business Advisors inducts new Hall of Fame class with 3 members.

Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International, with a franchise model that offers a range of amenities and services to business travelers and families.

Papa John's International, Inc. has appointed Ravi Thanawala as Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's financial growth and expansion initiatives.

Hampton by Hilton, a global hotel brand, offered franchise opportunities with a focus on delivering a consistent guest experience and guest satisfaction.

Panera Bread is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants with over 2,100 locations in the United States and Canada.

Offering benefits and a competitive salary is crucial for hiring and retaining good talent in a franchise, demonstrating commitment to employee well-being and growth.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting earns a trio of recognitions from Franchise Business Review, including Top Franchise for Women and Culture100 honoree.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announces a recapitalization agreement, reducing debt by $225 million and injecting new capital to fund growth initiatives.

The Joint Corp. acquired regional developer territory rights for Wisconsin, potentially adding 31 new clinics to the franchise system.

WaBa Grill is a fast casual rice bowl restaurant franchise with over 200 units across California and Arizona.

Red Robin has 546 locations with $3 million average sales.