Franchise

A Charlotte dog care brand's first franchise is more than a local story. It's a look at how tech, human capital, and smart incentives are transforming the $150B pet industry.

CR Fitness Holdings is offering 2 million free personal training sessions. This isn't charity; it's a calculated move to redefine member value and fuel growth.

Dazed Inc. is making bold moves with new stores, a stock buyback, and THC drinks. But can this aggressive strategy thrive amid Texas's legal chaos?

A new coffee shop in a Burnaby bookstore isn't just about lattes. It's a forensic look at how corporations are engineering the 'third place' we crave.

Sola Salons isn't just renting rooms; it's a tech-enabled platform for 21,000+ entrepreneurs. With a new COO, is this the final stage of the beauty industry's tech disruption?

Pillar To Post's award-winning marketing isn't just about ads; it's a system for empowering local entrepreneurs to thrive in a volatile market.

Anil Yadav's journey from fry cook to the new owner of Denny's is more than a feel-good story—it's a high-stakes bet on operational discipline.

While many companies chase rapid expansion, Go Mini's is quietly building an empire by empowering its best franchisees. This is a look at their 'quality over speed' playbook.

The new Winston-Salem venue for Sandbox VR is more than an arcade; it's a case study in a scalable, high-tech business model reshaping urban entertainment.

Award-winning pet retailer Puptqe is expanding into Alpharetta, testing if its high-touch, experiential franchise model can thrive in a new market.

The beloved bakery-café unveils a new look, but the real story is its strategic bet on scratch-baking and franchisee support in a fast-food world.

An Inc. 5000 ranking is a headline, but the real story is the business model. We dissect how Project LeanNation's unique strategy fueled its explosive rise.

The acquisition of 10 French gyms is more than expansion; it's a test of Purpose Brands' 'glocal' playbook for conquering the competitive European market.

Milwaukee's Central Bark lands on the Inc. 5000 list, revealing how a focus on 'whole dog care' is driving national growth and reshaping the pet industry.

A Utah company’s rapid growth reveals a deeper story: how Millennials and Gen Z are trading startup risk for a pre-packaged, recession-proof playbook.

A new junk removal franchise, JunkStart, is ditching volume for weight. Its first Omaha launch, led by a franchise veteran, signals a calculated assault on industry giants.

While restaurants face headwinds, one Texas operator is soaring. We unpack the innovative platform and people-first strategy driving MSI's rapid ascent.

A minor jump in industry rankings for AlphaGraphics masks a powerful story of franchise strength, global integration, and the savvy evolution of print.

A steep revenue drop and slashed guidance at Xponential Fitness raise urgent questions about its franchise model and whether the boutique fitness craze has hit a wall.

As record heat stresses backyard pools, a new playbook emerges. We dissect how climate change is forcing an industry to adapt and what it means for homeowners.