Franchise

The salon suite franchisor is launching its IMAGE Icons program, a savvy move to leverage top talent as a growth engine in a fiercely competitive market.

Twenty-five years after 9/11 destroyed his business, one entrepreneur returned to One WTC, armed with a diversified strategy that redefines resilience.

As the American Franchise Academy turns ten, we explore how it addresses a critical gap franchisors often miss: turning passionate operators into savvy CEOs.

A new $5M gym in Kissimmee is more than a local story. It’s a look inside a well-oiled machine for market capture, blending premium wellness with mass-market pricing.

The tech-powered training brand is on a global expansion tear, using machine vision, gamification, and a savvy partnership with LA Fitness to redefine skill development.

With its third CEO in a year, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory bets on a familiar face. But as shares plunge, the move raises questions about the path to recovery.

Burn Boot Camp and the MDA's 'Be Their Muscle' campaign turns gym workouts into life-changing camp experiences for 800+ children with neuromuscular diseases.

In National City, two professionals from vastly different fields are launching a new business, revealing a powerful trend in modern entrepreneurship.

Automated mini-stores are booming in offices, promising a path to wealth. But is this high-tech side hustle a sure bet or a crowded, high-stakes game?

A Missouri franchise owner's effort to restore a veteran's home reveals a powerful model where corporate values and individual compassion converge.

A dispute over a $100K LEGO collection reveals the hidden risks in franchise models, the volatility of collectibles, and a brand's battle for survival.

After a two-year consolidation, boutique fitness brand SPENGA is re-engaging its growth engine. Is this a new blueprint for sustainable franchise expansion?

As families prepare for July 4th festivities, a silent danger looms. Drowning doesn't look like it does in movies. Here’s how to build layers of protection.

With CEO Steven Pelton’s immediate departure, Aegis Brands faces a critical juncture. Can an interim committee stabilize the ship amid declining revenues?

Hand & Stone appoints former Subway CEO Carrie Walsh to lead its next chapter. Can her fast-food playbook scale accessible luxury in the booming wellness economy?

Under new CEO Chequan Lewis, Crunch Fitness is making a bold play for global dominance, backed by private equity and a revamped, tech-infused gym model.

The chocolatier's dual openings signal growth, but a look at the books reveals a deeper story of strategic overhaul, franchisee faith, and a high-stakes pivot.

As the pet industry booms, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash unveil a cost-cutting plan to scale faster. But does growth translate to profit for all franchisees?

A partnership between Back Nine and Bridgestone aims to turn indoor golf into a data-rich, precision training ground, shaking up the booming market.

HomeFront Brands' new CTO isn't just a hire; it's a strategic move to digitize a fragmented industry, empowering local entrepreneurs with enterprise-level tech.