Jessica Fialkovich, Founder and President of Exit Factor, a franchise brand that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company's value and part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands, has launched a new book! The Exit Factor: Build...
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Woofie’s® Marks 21 Years of Serving Pets and Their People with Nationwide “Yappy Hour” Celebrations
Woofie’s®, a leading provider of premium mobile pet care services, is celebrating its 21st birthday with nationwide celebrations that spotlight the deep bonds between pets, their families, and the communities they live in. Over 21 years (147 in dog years), Woofie’s...
Freddy’s Guests and Franchisees Raise More Than $779,000
Guest donations across participating Freddy’s locations have helped generate more than $779,000 in support of nonprofit partners focused on education, military families, and disaster relief. The contributions were raised through a series of seasonal round-up...
AlphaGraphics names Brandon Bagley as its 41st Franny Award winner
With thriving centers in Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, Bagley exemplifies excellence in service, growth and community leadership. AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recently announced that multi-unit franchise owner,...
Pearle Vision Unveils New Retail Design, Reinventing the Eye Care Patient Experience
Pearle Vision, a leading national eye care franchise, announced the launch of its new store design. Built to meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers and franchisees alike, the refreshed, modern concept delivers an engaging and personalized patient...
IFA Launches $5 Million “Franchise Means Local” Campaign to Spotlight Local Franchise Business Owners
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses. “IFA is launching...
Grease Monkey® Accelerates Dallas-Area Growth with Six New Store Openings
Fresh off a record-breaking month of franchise expansion during August, Grease Monkey®, a leading automotive aftermarket repair facility and flagship brand of FullSpeed Automotive®, is accelerating its growth with six new store openings across the Dallas-Fort Worth...
Storm Guard Unveils Major Rebrand to Showcase Its Evolution into Full Exterior Home Solutions
Storm Guard, a leading home and commercial exterior construction franchise, is unveiling a major brand evolution, reaffirming its commitment to a complete suite of exterior home solutions beyond roofing. Building on its strong national foundation, Storm Guard’s...
Smoothie King is fueling its national growth with a series of milestone openings this fall, including debuts in two new states and new growth in one of the country’s busiest airports.
The brand has officially opened its first-ever Utah location in Washington and its first-ever Minnesota location in Woodbury, marking Smoothie King’s entry into both states. Together, these openings bring delicious and nutritious, protein-packed smoothies to new...
MilkShake Factory to Celebrates Grand Opening in Cumming, GA
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, opened its doors in Cumming, GA with a family-friendly grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Located at 850 Peachtree...











