Franchise News Update USA Ninja Challenge has grown their franchise system to 46 open locations nationwide. According to President Dale Grant, 2025 served as a “breakthrough year” that established a strong...
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Playa Bowls Showing Strong Franchise Growth with 200 New Franchise Agreements Signed
The Playa Bowls franchise is having a big year. The superfruit bowl franchise opened 85 new locations in 2025. They also signed agreements for more than 200 future shops. Growth-wise, the numbers tell an interesting...
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JunkStart Disrupts Junk Hauling Franchising with Pay-By-Weight Pricing Model
The franchise junk removal industry is about to get shaken up. JunkStart, a San Antonio-based franchisor, just announced an aggressive expansion plan targeting 100-125 franchisees. Their angle? They’re the only...
Dutch Bros Coffee Cranks Up Holiday Sales with Strategic Seasonal Menu Launch
From a Press Release: Dutch Bros Coffee® is making a calculated seasonal play. The drive-thru coffee franchise rolled out its 2025 holiday menu on November 1 across all 1,050+ locations. This is seasonal franchise...
Jungle Driving Taps Tech Leader Cody Kindschuh to Power Scalable, Data-Driven Franchise Growth
Jungle Driving is accelerating its technology roadmap under Director of Technology Cody Kindschuh, aligning tools and systems to streamline franchise operations and enhance student safety outcomes. The teen driver’s...
Cruise Planners Boosts it’s Travel Franchise Technology
Cruise Planners unveiled a slate of travel franchise technology upgrades at its annual convention aboard Wonder of the Seas. These tools are free for its network. They aim to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and...
This Pizza Franchise Chain Just Beat Papa John’s and Domino’s on Yelp
Curious what makes a pizza brand truly stand out in 2025? If that’s the case, check out Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise. This franchisor just earned a spot most franchise veterans would kill for. The Ranking...
Sola Salons Opens Massive 29,903-Square-Foot Facility in Minneapolis
What does the future of beauty entrepreneurship look like? If Sola Salons‘ latest move is any indication, it’s bigger, bolder, and more comprehensive than ever before. The world’s largest studio suite...
Hawaiian Bros Franchise Opens in Las Vegas
Thinking about getting involved in a restaurant franchising opportunity? Hawaiian Bros Franchise Las Vegas launch offers insights into how successful chains approach strategic expansion. Market Entry Strategy in Action:...
The American Franchise Act Aims to End The Joint-Employer Confusion in Franchising
Imagine you’re playing a game, but the rules keep changing every few minutes. It would be confusing and frustrating, right? Well, for years, that’s what it has felt like for the more than 800,000 franchisees in America...
Color Glo International Ushers in a New Era of Growth with Dynamic Leadership Trio
A legacy brand in restoration and repair franchising is poised for major expansion, appointing a new CEO, CFO, and President to spearhead its future. Color Glo International, a globally recognized leader in the...
How The Peach Cobbler Factory’s New Loyalty Program Shows Smart Franchise Growth
What happens when a rapidly expanding dessert franchise decides to deepen customer relationships? The Peach Cobbler Factory just answered that question with the launch of their Peachy Points Loyalty Program—and...
Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship Awards $10,000 to Aspiring Trades Professionals
As the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, Metal Supermarkets is committed to supporting the growth and development of the trades industry. So, in recognition of the critical skills gap facing North...
Canada Franchise News: Heal Wellness Expands Into Central Alberta with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
Happy Belly Food Group’s fast-growing Heal Wellness brand is making significant strides in Western Canada, securing its first location in Red Deer, Alberta, as part of an ambitious multi-unit franchise agreement...
