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76 FENCE Pinellas Celebrates Grand Opening, Bringing Established Fencing Brand and Decades of Industry Experience to Local Market

76 FENCE Pinellas, a locally owned residential and commercial fencing company, celebrated its official grand opening on Thursday, October 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted at the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Retired Army veteran opens Caring Senior Service in Fort Worth

Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, has opened a new Fort Worth-area location led by retired Army veteran Marquita Foxworth.

Boo Yah! Ghost Pepper Cheese is Back at Penn Station Sandwiches

Spooky season is heating up at Penn Station Sandwiches with the return of a fiery fan favorite. Ghost Pepper Cheese is back for a limited time, giving guests another chance to turn up the heat on their favorite Penn Station sandwiches now through the end of November, while supplies last.

Heating + Air Paramedics Expands Texas Footprint With North Dallas Territory

Heating + Air Paramedics, a comprehensive heating and air conditioning services franchise, is expanding its Texas footprint with the addition of a new territory in North Dallas, awarded to franchise owner Brandon Milligan.

College Senior to Bring College H.U.N.K.S. Franchise to Bloomington

Indiana University senior Brady Wright has signed a franchise agreement to bring College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® to Bloomington. He plans to open before he graduates from the Kelley School of Business in spring 2027.

Shoot 360 Debuts in Philippines as Franchise Demand Drives Global Growth

Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, debuted its latest international location in Manila, Philippines in September 2026. The Quezon City facility marks the brand’s eighth open location outside of the United States, reflecting growing interest from franchisees and consumers alike who are embracing data-driven training and new approaches to player development.

Blo Blow Dry Bar Expands into New Hampshire with Beauty Industry Veteran

Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar franchise, is expanding into New Hampshire with a three-unit development agreement led by local entrepreneur Marissa Gardner. She will lead the brand in Bedford, Nashua and Southern New Hampshire, making her Blo's sole operator in the state. She is currently securing locations, with details to be announced.

Aaron Wiswell of Aroma Joe’s Named IFA Franchisee of the Year

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Aaron Wiswell, owner of Aroma Joe’s locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Florida, as a 2026 Franchisee of the Year. Wiswell was honored at the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., for being an outstanding franchise owner with excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others.

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Pull Up a Chair

George Knauf

A note to franchisors, from a strategist who has spent 22 years on the buyer's side of the table, and 15 before that in operations and development on the franchisor side of the fence.

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Times Have Changed . . . New Strategies for Hiring the Best Employees Today

Evan Hackel

As recently as a decade ago, many companies were using the same approaches to hiring that they had been using for 30, 40, or even 50 years. About the only change was that they’d post jobs online instead of in printed publications. But from that point on, they would do the same old things – conducting screening interviews over the phone, face-to-face interviews in a company office, and then they would make an offer and hope they had found the right candidate.

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If the Business Cannot Run Without You

Lucas Frey

Many founders think scaling means three things: more locations, more people, and more revenue. The logic feels straightforward because growth is often measured by expansion.

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Raise Your Price, Increase the Value of Your Business

Bianca Evans

When a company has loyal, long-standing customers, the idea of raising prices every year can be unappealing. Many small business owners avoid raising prices for fear of hurting relationships, but that also means inflation is eroding profitability every year.

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The CFO as Translator: Bridging Finance and the Franchise Field

Molly Schaar, Chief Financial Officer, City Wide Facility Solutions

Early in my finance career, I believed what many leaders do: the CFO’s job was to safeguard the numbers. Keep the books clean, close the month, and report the results. That was the job.

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Specialized Food Concepts Thrive in Franchising

Chris Conner

Take a drive down the main strip and you will catch a glimpse of the food franchises of yesterday — old standby giants that still stand, but may have lost some of their luster with today’s savvy diner. Familiarity has its perks, but in a restaurant market projected to top $1.55 trillion in sales in 2026, standing out from the crowd matters. Rather than pouring more dollars into marketing, some restaurants may find their edge in fine-tuning the menu itself, giving customers something distinctive to crave and a reason to choose them over the competition.

Veterans Spotlight

Veterans in Franchising

November 2026

From Sailor to Studio Owner: How a Navy Veteran Turned a Family Tradition into a Thriving Franchise

In June 2024, I opened Color Me Mine Winter Garden, a paint-your-own pottery franchise just outside Orlando. Today it's one of the fastest-growing studios in the brand, and it has given my family something we went without for a long time: a community to call home.

November 2026

From ICBMs to Franchise Ownership: What the Air Force Taught Me About Business Success

In June 2020, when the world was shut down and almost no one was traveling, I decided to become a franchisee for Expedia Cruises. Half of my friends and family thought I had lost my mind. Why invest in a travel agency during a pandemic when the future of the industry was so uncertain?

November 2026

A New Chapter of Service: How Air Force Veteran Kirk Campfield Continues to Make an Impact Through CarePatrol

How one veteran's military foundation, decades of professional experience and family inspiration led to a rewarding second career in senior care.

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Batteries Plus Puts AI to Work Across the Franchise System

From franchise development to store calls and product search, the specialty retailer is targeting practical problems with AI tools designed around the people who use them

November 2026

Building Better Franchise Businesses Through Better Employee Benefits

For franchise businesses, success depends on more than a recognised brand, a proven operating system and a strong customer offering. Behind every successful location is a team of people who represent the brand, serve customers and keep daily operations running smoothly. Yet recruiting and retaining reliable employees remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses across the United States.

November 2026

Franchising Deals Continue Evolving

After a frothy 2025, global private equity investment in franchising has continued unabated, with record deal volume in 2026. Much of this is driven by roughly $2.5 trillion in available private equity capital alongside what is still a relatively favorable lending environment

November 2026

Wireless Zone Franchisee Ieshpal Singh Named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year

Wireless Zone® franchisee Ieshpal Singh has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA) for being an outstanding franchise owner with excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others. Singh owns more than 70 locations across six states in the Northeast, making him one of the largest operators in the Wireless Zone system. He was honored throughout the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

November 2026

From Corporate Career to Business Owner: What 20 Years of Franchising Taught Me

When I opened my first The Bar Method studio with my business partner, Noreen Dante, in 2004, boutique fitness looked nothing like it does today. There wasn’t a crowded field of specialized concepts competing for the same consumer, and members didn’t have nearly as many choices for where or how they worked out.

November 2026

Franchise Directory

Featured Franchises

Employee benefits

Pro-Tier, Inc

Pro-Tier has built a benefits platform specifically for small business operators. We offer more flexibility than any of the "old-school" solutions you may have looked at in the past, and we don't charge any monthly or per-employee fees. It is 100% free for you and your employees.

Services

K-9 Companions – Boot Camp Franchising LLC

K-9 Companions – Boot Camp is a purpose-driven dog training franchise built on more than 45 years of professional dog training experience. Founded by Karen and George Duet, the brand combines decades of hands-on expertise with a proven approach to training dogs and helping people build stronger relationships with their canine companions.

Full-Service Restaurant – Daytime Dining

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Another Broken Egg Cafe is an elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant franchise that celebrates everyday moments with an award-winning, chef-driven menu featuring Southern-inspired flavors and handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. The brand offers a wide variety of innovative twists on classic dishes with something for every guest, including gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and kid-friendly options.

Garage Renovation

Hello Garage

Hello Garage is a home services franchise specializing in complete garage transformations, helping homeowners turn underutilized garages into functional, organized and attractive spaces. The company combines premium garage floor coatings with storage and organization solutions to provide a comprehensive garage renovation experience. Rather than focusing on a single product or service, Hello Garage offers homeowners solutions designed to transform the entire space.

Smart Home Technology

Daisy

Smart home and smart space installation for residential and commercial spaces.

Automotive Styling

Tint World

Automotive styling, window tinting and appearance centers.

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