The Goddard School franchise opened its 700th school in Winter Garden, Florida, on November 9, 2026. The franchise brand now spans 37 states and Washington, D.C. That being said, growth is a good sign. It’s not a...
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Joel Libava
Are McDonald’s Franchisees Using AI For Price-Fixing?
I’ve written about AI and the franchise business before, but not in a situation like this. One in which a major franchisor like McDonald’s is being accused of using AI for illegal price-fixing between...
Breadless Signs First Franchise Deal: 5 New Locations Coming to Michigan and Chicago
Breadless just made a big move. The Detroit-born sandwich brand signed its first-ever franchise development deal. The partner is Jonah Smith and Third Coast Harvest, LLC. Fact: This is a five-unit agreement. Two...
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Penalized for Misleading Franchise Buyers
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is facing a new problem that prospective franchise buyers should pay close attention to. California regulators say the franchise company failed to accurately report the number of franchise...
Huddle House Franchising Offers Franchisees a Powerful Incentive to Grow
Huddle House franchising is making a big push to attract franchisees who want to build a multi-unit restaurant business. The 60-year-old breakfast and family dining brand recently announced a new incentive package aimed...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Nears 65 Locations in Florida
Florida continues to attract franchise expansion. Now, a major Crunch Fitness franchisee is adding another location to its growing footprint in the state. CR Fitness Holdings LLC is preparing to open Crunch Maitland...
A SpringGreen Lawn Care Franchise Family Succession Story Every Franchise Buyer Should Study
SpringGreen Lawn Care just announced something worth paying attention to. It’s a good story. In this case, franchise owners Tom and Mike O’Brien recently expanded into Pennsylvania. That’s their fifth...
Pet Butler’s Smyrna, Georgia Franchise Gets a New Owner
Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways...
Ever Hear Of The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise?
The New York Butcher Shoppe franchise is growing fast. The what? The New York Butcher Shoppe. From a Press Release: The Greenville, South Carolina-based specialty butcher and market currently operates 42 units across 10...
Dunkin’ Is Headed Back to Canada!
Dunkin’ is heading back to Canada. And it’s big news. Foodtastic, just signed a Dunkin’ deal in Canada with Inspire Brands. The Master Franchise deal gives Foodtastic exclusive rights to develop the...
The Florida SBDC at UCF Just Won the Biggest Honor in Small Business Development
The U.S. Small Business Administration just named the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) its National SBDC of the Year. That’s one winner out of nearly...
Florida to Get Swig® Franchises. 25 of Them.
The dirty soda beverage franchise category just got bigger in Florida. Swig, the brand that invented the “dirty soda” concept, has signed a 25-unit franchise deal covering Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and...
Goldfish Swim School Franchisee Wins Big at Multi-Unit Conference
A Goldfish Swim School franchisee just received a major industry honor. And the story behind the award is worth knowing. BHB Group, led by partners Katie Lee, Brian Bayer, and Hope Bayer, was named the 2026 Most...
PVOLVE Franchise Opens 6 More Locations
The functional fitness space is heating up. PVOLVE franchise headquarters just announced the opening of 6 new locations across the United States. The fitness franchise brand now has 38 total locations nationwide. And...
