Franchise Industry Blog Posts

Jersey Mike’s Confidentially Files for IPO

Mary Vinnedge April 21, 2026

Majority Owner Blackstone May Seek $12 Billion Valuation The Jersey Mike’s franchise disclosed Monday that it has confidentially filed for

Editorial Team April 21, 2026

IFA Unveils Dot and Hub as Little Caesars, Dairy Queen and Other Brands Make Moves in AI, Growth and Closures

Stephanie Smith April 21, 2026

Top-Performing Nail Salon Franchisee Chose Frenchies for its Focus on ‘Clean Beauty’ Opening a nail salon franchise seemed an unlikely

Mary Vinnedge April 20, 2026

Flynn Group Also Operates 3,000-Plus Franchised Restaurants Flynn Group, widely recognized as the world’s largest operator of franchises, has tripled

Haley Cafarella April 20, 2026

Former Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Executive Brings More than Three Decades of Experience 16 Handles, a frozen yogurt and dessert

Editorial Team April 20, 2026

Payroll Vault Franchises Help Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses Manage Payroll and Workforce Needs Mike Taylor, formerly an insurance and risk

Haley Cafarella April 19, 2026

Mergers, Acquisitions and Investment Activity Underscore Franchising’s Strong First Quarter The first quarter of 2026 has come and gone, and

Bryan Dylewski April 18, 2026

Shared Services and Smart Systems Help Franchisees Support Families and Caregivers In senior home care, compassionate service is essential, but

Jill Abrahamsen April 17, 2026

Five Star Franchising CEO Scott Abbott Shares Why Military Veterans Make Strong Franchise Operators For veterans ready to start a

Mary Vinnedge April 16, 2026

Potential Buyers Could Take the Pizza Brands off the Market to Focus on Long-Term Turnaround Plans Papa Johns and Pizza