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Dream Vacations celebrates 11 years of awarding free travel agency franchises to military veterans, recognizing their entrepreneurial dreams and sacrifices.

Pet Wants adds 20 new units and sees 30% revenue increase

Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board adds six companies and seven members, representing 58 companies and 72 franchise executives.

Nick the Greek , the 48-unit Greek restaurant chain, has officially been acquired by YTG Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of the largest domestic Jack in the Box franchisee, the company announced Monday .

Private equity firms can impact a franchise owner's purpose and future business vision, and operators should be aware of the potential outcomes.

Eight tips to level up financial coaching, focusing on creating financial insights and driving action through coaching and client engagement.

Franchise development in 2023 requires reevaluating Item 19, a process that should begin before the start of the new year.

Franchisors can return value to their franchisees by investing in the business, providing training and support, and sharing profits.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting has ranked #71 of Entrepreneur magazine’s list of ‘2022 Top Franchises for Veterans’ for its veteran-friendly business model.

Palm Beach Tan, Inc. has acquired 52 Ultra Tan locations in several cities across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Proforma owner Suzette Albrecht won a Bronze award in the Best Female Entrepreneur category at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Michael Sims will retire as CFO of TruGreen, with Ben Dunham appointed as the new CFO, bringing strategic financial leadership and operational excellence to the organization.

U.S. ranks second in least paid vacation time with 10 days.

Dine Brands agreed to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million in cash.

Doug DeLor, Spherion's Chief Marketing Officer, has been named to Entrepreneur's list of 50 Franchise CMO Game-Changers for his leadership and innovation in marketing.

Item 9 Labs Corp. appoints Mike Weinberger as CEO ahead of acquisition

Fitell, an Australia-based online gym and fitness retailer, has set its terms for a proposed $20M initial public offering.

Black Friday sales hit record highs, with $9.12 billion in sales on Friday alone, and electronics, toys, and apparel being the top choices among consumers.

McDonald's is ranked as one of the most profitable franchises to own, with strong brand recognition and sales potential.

Companies that prioritize customer experience outperform competitors and the stock market by significant margins, with a direct correlation between love, loyalty, and profitability.

US employers added 261,000 jobs in October, with companies like JDog Brands seeing an increase in sales and hiring more employees despite higher fuel costs.

David Tarr is named vice president of franchise development for Best Life Brands, leading the franchise sales team.

Consumer discretionary cash is down double digits from 2021, forcing businesses into a battle for wallet share, and the wallet is getting thinner.

The $12 billion catering industry surpasses pre-COVID revenue levels, with a larger portion of total food sales than ever before, just in time for Thanksgiving.