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Echelon turns gyms' dead space into profit with connected equipment

P-FIT is a fitness franchise with four locations, registered in 38 states, and plans to expand into more regions, combating the obesity crisis and revolutionizing the fitness industry.

Proforma has welcomed Lona Carson, Owner and CEO of Mixed Promotions, to its network of Distributor Owners.

Dan Brunell has had a long and varied career in the franchise industry, including roles as an employee, owner, broker, and franchise developer at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting.

Motto by Hilton is a hotel franchise operated by Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., offering unique and locally inspired experiences in urban destinations.

Hiring great people is an investment, and every employee is like a stock in your investment portfolio, with high performers delivering more than 10 average employees in a creative environment.

Franchise marketing executives discuss how customer service drives franchisee profits.

Jonathan Lazarow, a founding partner of Ambrose, Mills & Lazarow, shared his insights and advice on negotiating a successful brand purchase in mergers and acquisitions.

Iron Valley Real Estate is a real estate franchise that offers innovative solutions to the real estate industry, with a competitive commission structure and comprehensive technology support.

Tile Liquidators is a franchise offering a wide range of flooring products, with 16 locations as of March 2024, and a low start-up cost of $79,700.

Brand identity is a key element in franchising mergers and acquisitions, and can make or break deals, according to David Brand, CEO of Brand Franchise Group.

Private credit firms have raised over $1 trillion since 2020, dominating the market in the third wave of leveraged finance.

The latest numbers from official surveys show a discrepancy between job additions and household survey data, raising questions about the true strength of American growth.

The NOW Massage is a massage boutique franchise with over 60 locations open across the U.S. and over 150 licenses sold.

We Sell Restaurants was founded by Robin and Eric Gagnon, who have decades of experience selling restaurants.

Quick Mobile Repair was founded by 17-year-old Nick Fazio, initially designing the logo with a nostalgic cell phone image and focusing on fast, professional, and affordable repairs.

Planet Smoothie is a food service franchise under the Kahala Brands umbrella, with over 100 locations across the U.S.

Dennis and Phyllis Beck celebrated 33 years of business with their Minuteman Press franchise in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Moge Tee is a bubble tea and fresh fruit tea franchise with over 75 locations across the U.S. and a global unit count likely much higher.

YogaSix is the largest franchised yoga brand in the US, offering a range of heated and non-heated yoga classes and meditation, with over 200 locations open and 600 signed franchise agreements.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness franchise offers exclusive workouts, support, and training to its members, with a focus on community engagement and multiple revenue streams.

Planet Fitness sells $800 million in bonds to repay debt.

Zynergia and HomeSmiles have partnered to provide affordable healthcare solutions for employers, focusing on cost management and employee well-being within the Employers for Cheaper Healthcare (ECH) program.

Raiffeisen's unit in Russia sees significant growth and success, despite challenges and scrutiny.