
Hiring Remains Strong, But Costly-Latest Results from The Harris Poll
Hiring remains strong, but costly, with 75% of hiring managers predicting employees will receive a bump in pay this year.
Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
6,323 stories

Hiring remains strong, but costly, with 75% of hiring managers predicting employees will receive a bump in pay this year.

Hardee's has 2,153 locations as of 2022, with a growth trajectory that has not been entirely positive, but the brand remains an American staple and international concept.

UK-based virtual fitness solutions provider Wexer has acquired Intelivideo, a digital fitness experience provider, significantly boosting its presence in the U.S.

A Minuteman Press franchise in Puyallup, Washington, has acquired a 25-year printing business, Advantage Graphics, from its owner.
Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, group president of Spherion Staffing and Recruiting, was recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a steadfast steward of the industry.

As of August 2023, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has more than 200 units. The company claims that, at any given time, there are 1,500 trucks and 5,000 team members on the road.

Planet Fitness reports 17 million members and plans to double membership
Brightway Insurance appoints a new Chief Technology Officer, with a focus on improving agent and customer experiences.
H&R Block has released a study on Gen Z's side hustles and finances, finding that 52% of Gen Z has a side hustle.

School of Rock is a music education franchise that takes a less traditional approach to teaching music.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving franchise costs, fees, profit, and data are detailed in a franchise deep dive, highlighting the brand's growth and competitive advantages.

Chip City Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data, with 17 locations currently operating and a menu that rotates over 50 unique flavors every year.

Tasty Restaurant Group aims to reach $1 billion in annual revenue with 421 units across 6 brands in 22 states.

Christian Saab, the founder and CEO of CPG, an emerging recruiting franchise, left the corporate world to pursue his own franchise brand.
The Joint Corp. will report its fourth quarter and year end 2022 financial results on Thursday, March 9, 2023, after the market close.

VaVia is one of the top emerging dumpster rental companies in the franchising space, with a model designed to help like-minded businesspeople own their own businesses with high revenue potential.

Minuteman Press in Tigard, OR celebrates 35 years with second-generation ownership

U.S. Lawns, a commercial lawn care franchise, has over 250 locations nationwide and offers constant training to franchisees, ranking it as a leading lawn and landscape brand.

Supercuts, a value-salon brand, provides information on its franchise costs, fees, profit, and data, operating under Regis Corporation.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting ranked #4 in the Top 200 Franchises by Franchise Business Review, based on franchise owner satisfaction.

Grégoire sees year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $1.54 million in sales in 2022

IWG, a flexible workspace provider, offers a solution for landlords with empty commercial office space, activating the space into a high-demand workspace and generating revenue immediately.

Pollo Campero, a 50-year-old chicken chain, offers high-quality and flavorful chicken recipes, with a growth potential of over 50% in the next five years.

Inspire Brands, the parent company of Dunkin', has a strong commitment to philanthropy, with various charitable efforts across its brands.