Dream Vacations has launched its 14th annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest, an award-winning initiative designed to empower military veterans with the opportunity to embark on an...
Franchise Industry News
Joel Libava
Texas Introduces Faster Business Filings and Permanent Veteran Business Benefits
Texas continues to lead the way in supporting small businesses with the passage of House Bill 346, a game-changing law that streamlines business formation and solidifies critical benefits for veteran-owned businesses...
McDonald’s Shuts Down All CosMc’s Locations: What Happened & What’s Next?
If you were hoping to grab another Churro Latte or Popping Pear Slush at CosMc’s, we’ve got some sad news. In a nutshell, less than two years after its cosmic debut, McDonald’s has announced that all CosMc’s locations...
Trump Administration Planning Drastic Cuts to Essential SBA Programs
Specifically, the proposal from the Trump administration eliminates SBA funding for almost all entrepreneurial development programs. Including: Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) SCORE The State Trade Expansion Program...
Blaze Pizza Ignites Digital Transformation with New App and ‘Thanx’ Loyalty Program
Blaze Pizza, one of America’s fastest-growing fast-casual pizza chains, has launched an innovative app and loyalty program to accelerate its digital transformation strategy. The new solution, developed in...
Lawmakers Demand SBA Administrator Step Up to Mitigate Tariff Damage To Small Businesses
This is from a Press Release on the tariff’s damage sent to me by the Democrats on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Democratic Leader...
Eggs Up Grill Franchise Cracks The Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing “better breakfast” franchise in the U.S., is bringing its signature warm and welcoming atmosphere to the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. Known for serving up classic...
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Preparing To Launch Franchises in the USA
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has announced a major step in its global growth strategy by completing its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in compliance with US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. This milestone...
BNI® Brings Franchise Opportunities Back to the U.S. After Nearly a Decade
For the first time in nearly ten years, BNI® (Business Network International)—the world’s largest business referral network—is reopening franchise opportunities in the U.S. This marks a pivotal moment for entrepreneurs...
A Quick Update on Consumer Sentiment for Franchising
First off, what is Consumer sentiment? Consumer sentiment measures how optimistic or pessimistic individuals feel about the current and future state of the economy. Specifically, it reflects perceptions of factors such...
NAofA Franchise is Building Champions On and Off the Field, Bringing Proven Programs to San Diego North
The National Academy of Athletics (NAofA) franchise continues its impressive national growth with the announcement of its seventh franchising location in San Diego North. This expansion marks an important milestone for...
School of Rock Reaches 400 Franchise Units
Music education franchise, School of Rock, has reached a monumental milestone with the launch of its 400th franchise location—a noteworthy achievement that underscores its significant impact on performance-based music...
BrightStar Care Acquired
If anybody deserves a big paycheck for the job she’s done, it’s Shelly Sun Berkowitz. She founded BrightStar Care. I’ve known Shelly for going on 20 years, and she’s brought a lot to BrightStar...
Kitchen Solvers Announces Major California Expansion
Kitchen Solvers, America’s premier kitchen remodeling franchise, is making headlines with its ambitious plans to expand into California, one of the most dynamic franchise markets in the U.S. This follows the approval of...
