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Four Deals. Two Months. One New Country: HB Protein Smoothies Makes Its International Move
HB Protein Smoothies: The Category Disruptor Goes Global HB Protein Smoothies is going global. After back-to-back multi-unit deals in Florida and a commitment in California, the fast-growing brand is now crossing borders. Jay and Carolina Orosa, a seasoned...
Strategic Partnership Fuels New York Butcher Shoppe’s Rapid Franchise Expansion in 2026
By: New York Butcher Shoppe New York Butcher Shoppe, a neighborhood butcher and specialty market known for its Certified Angus Beef® steaks, fine wines, and chef-crafted meals, is making strides in their franchise development goals for 2026. The news follows a recent...
Why the Next Fitness Boom Isn’t Pilates — It’s Hybrid Training (And Franchisees Are Cashing In)
Over the last several years, Pilates has unquestionably been one of the most dominant modalities in the boutique fitness industry. As the President of Club Pilates from 2015-2021, I was very much involved in cultivating the Pilates movement. Reformers became social...
Modernizing a Restaurant Franchise: Tony Roma’s Strategy for U.S. Expansion
By Mina Haque, CEO, Tony Roma’s, Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S., & Calvin Golden, Co-founder of ScaleWise Franchise At its peak, legacy restaurant franchise Tony Roma’s operated...
Fitura Brands – the new franchise ecosystem everyone is talking about Redefining the Future of Padel, Pilates & Recovery
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with James Hurlock, CEO and Founder of Fitura Brands, and one thing became immediately clear: this is not another fitness franchise company chasing the latest trend. What Hurlock and his team are building is a sophisticated,...
Born From a Small-Town Dream, Lola Beans Releases Item 19 Showing Strongest Financial Performance in Brand History
21.44%* Franchisee Adjusted EBITDA and $2,981* Revenue Per Square Foot Validate the Drive-Thru Beverage Model Built Around Connection When Donny and Missy Bradley founded Lola Beans in 2020, they were chasing the kind of drive-thru coffee experience they'd fallen in...
Beyond the NFL: Building Family, Community, and Purpose Through Orangetheory Fitness
by Kevin and Kayla Curtis For most of our lives, sports and movement have defined us, have driven us. For Kevin, it started on the football field in a small town in Texas. Football turned into a decades-long career—from playing at the college level at Texas...
Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Reinforce Commitment to Local Communities, Expand Local Giving Initiatives
Local-First Initiatives Underscore Brands’ Mission to Support Pets, People, and Neighborhoods Nationwide Leading Pet Retailers Announce Goal of Completing 30,000 Adoptions in 2026 Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash are deepening their long-standing commitment to pets...
MFV Expo Sets High Expectations for International Franchise Expo in NYC
Attendees from over 60 countries expected to attend global franchising event May 29-30 MFV Expositions ("MFV") and Comexposium, the undisputed industry leader connecting highly motivated entrepreneurs with a wide range of diverse franchise opportunities, is set to...
Port of Subs Charts New Course Across the Inland Northwest
By: Port of Subs Port of Subs®, the neighborhood sandwich franchise serving up fresh, made-to-order subs, is accelerating its growth in Washington with ambitious regional development plans. Building on the brand’s existing footprint in Bellingham, Mill Creek,...