Technology across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
3,768 stories
Technology has become central to businesses spanning virtually every industry, and what’s more, that technology is constantly changing.
Daxko acquires Vision to support 30% of Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.
Xplor Mariana Tek launches Insight 2.0 with key business statistics.
AI! AI! So much, so new, so fast, so hyped, and so much FOMO… what’s a franchisee to do?
Franchise recruiters use the 20-60-20 rule and AI to assess candidates.
When do you not want artificial intelligence (AI)? When those integrated voice response systems—you know, “Press 1 for customer support,” “Press 2 to throw your phone against the wall”—appeared decades ago, I remember pe
73% of franchisors plan to increase marketing spend this year
Hot Dish Advertising is a full-service agency specializing in franchise marketing, helping brands grow by attracting franchisees, consumers, and employees.
Thryv was selected for Constellation Research’s ShortList for Marketing Automations for Small and Midsize Business.
Automotive franchises are driving growth in 2025 with the help of new technology and an emphasis on customer relationships.
Thryv has been named to Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2025 list for the 8th consecutive year.
The 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) featured two general sessions with franchise representatives from brands that were finalists for two overall awards in the 7th annual Franchise Innovation Awards.
Consumer Fusion provides reputation management services to franchised and multi-unit businesses, including Weed Man, Tint World, and Kitchen Solvers.
DoorDash and Ace Pickleball Club have announced a multi-year partnership, with DoorDash becoming the official on-demand delivery and pickup platform of Ace Pickleball Club.
Fitness Technology Summit to explore AI and data in gyms
Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness franchise, is launching DASH, an innovative dog activity monitor designed to enhance the health and wellness of dogs.
Sunny Health & Fitness launches AI Fitness Coach 2.0 with deeper personalization.
Fitness Premier Franchise focuses on growth, technology, and community, offering a well-rounded fitness experience with a mission to deliver value and complete fitness options.
When Anusha Jonnala teamed up with longtime friend Swapna Varala and a third partner to open a Paris Baguette franchise in Flower Mound, Texas, it wasn’t just a business venture — it was the merging of three distinct career paths into a shared dream.
Hicksville, NY – PayMore has been named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, taking top honors in the Company of the Year – Green and Clean Technology category.
Lucra, the white-label gamification software behind entertainment experiences for Dave & Buster’s, Five Iron Golf and Puttshack, has partnered with Asensei, the AI-powered movement recognition platform trusted by Tonal a
United Water Restoration Group isn’t just keeping up with changes in the restoration industry — it’s planning several steps ahead.
Life Time is flexing more than muscle as its AI-powered wellness vision is starting to take shape.
At the 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) in Atlanta, the breakout session “Mastering the Art of Connection in Franchise Brand Experiences” addressed a central challenge for franchise brands: balancing