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Home Helpers Home Care has grown year-over-year for 28 straight years, with over 370 locations and poised to award more in 2025.

Hapana raises $7.25 million for global growth and software development.

UX design choices on franchise development websites can significantly impact form submissions and candidate conversion.

Children's Lighthouse invests in technology for transparency and learning outcomes

AI is being baked into the learning stack, but leaders need to understand the hidden risks and keep the "human-in-the-loop" to build a smarter workforce.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream reported a 3.5% year-over-year increase in same-store sales and a 1% uptick in traffic, driven by its loyal customer base and commitment to delivering value.

ATLANTA — Mellow Mushroom , the psychedelic pizza franchise known for its imaginative pizzas, hand-tossed stone-baked dough, and unique atmosphere, spent 2025 focused on restaurant operations.

The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) is not going into law anytime soon, after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the act in what’s being categorized as a major win for fitness companies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s an essential tool transforming how franchise brands operate and communicate.

FranLift is a dedicated franchise development partner that helps brands build the infrastructure, systems, and strategies required for growth and success.

Australian and New Zealand small businesses are heading into 2026 with a renewed sense of clarity and ambition, shifting away from generic goals and embracing resolutions grounded in smarter systems.

Jennifer Sall, a tech executive, has opened a Right at Home home care franchise in Spartanburg, South Carolina, after a personal loss inspired her to return to the industry.

MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- RobotLAB announced the opening of its Miami franchise.

America's Swimming Pool Co. supports franchisees with coaching and technology

BooXkeeping expands its franchise network, adding 14 locations in nine states, and upgrades its technology.

The next wave of fitness club franchise growth is driven by technology, prioritizing personalization, community, and holistic wellness.

Multi-unit franchisees anticipate labor and supply chain shifts in 2026.

AI adoption is crucial for gym operators to stay competitive

Recovr raises $1M to enter US market with AI retention software.

James Egan opens seventh Hand & Stone in South Florida.

Mindbody has entered into a strategic commercial partnership with AI marketing platform Attentive to help fitness, wellness and beauty brands implement personalized outreach via SMS and email

56% of consumers shopped primarily or exclusively online during 2025 Cyber Weekend.

Thryv Australia wins Employer of Choice award for third year.

The home-service franchise sector is changing due to shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements