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The Case for Arts Integration in Early Childhood Education Franchising
By Vineeta Bhandari, Founder, CEO and CMO, Building Kidz School My perspective on early childhood education is shaped by my roles as a founder and parent. Those lenses have reinforced a belief I’ve carried since I opened my first school more than 20 years ago – how...
The 70/30 Rule: How to Expand Internationally Without Losing Your Brand
Bob Kaufman, President of International, XPONENTIAL Fitness A while back, I was on a podcast discussing what it really takes to expand a brand beyond its home market and the importance of thoughtful adaptation. In that conversation, I said it wouldn’t surprise me if...
How AI Is Quietly Deciding Which Franchises Win the Visibility Wars
By Heather Ripley In just a few short months, the way prospective franchise candidates search for brands has fundamentally changed, and it is already influencing which opportunities they consider and which they ignore. Search engine optimization (SEO) used to be all...
Building with Intention: How Amit Shah Scaled a Multi-State Frenchies Portfolio Through Strategy and People-First Leadership
After years spent in corporate boardrooms analyzing mergers, acquisitions and turnaround strategies, Amit Shah understood how businesses succeed—and how they fail. But as his career progressed, he found himself wanting something additional: the opportunity to build,...
Driving Change from the Inside Out: What It Takes to Build Female Leaders in a Male-Dominated Industry
From rising through store-level roles to launching Women of RNR, Breanne Braddock shares how mentorship, connection, and opportunity are shaping the next generation of leaders in the automotive industry. I didn’t set out to build a career in automotive. Like a lot of...
The Little Gym Turns 50: A Legacy Brand Leading the Child Services Boom
By Unleashed Brands Child services is poised to be the fastest-growing sector in franchising in 2026, according to the International Franchise Association’s latest Franchising Economic Outlook. The report points to rising demand for businesses that support children’s...
Designed for Clients, Built for Franchisee Success: A New Standard in Parkinson’s Care
As the population ages and the demand for specialized senior care continues to rise, families are seeking solutions that allow their loved ones to age safely and comfortably at home. For individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, finding the right care can be...
Home Halo Launches Home Care Franchise Opportunity After Scaling Tech-Forward Operations Across Eight States
After growing its presence across multiple states and solidifying a tech-forward infrastructure, Home Halo is now franchising, positioning operators for success in the evolving senior care landscape. The senior population is growing faster than ever, and the...
In Senior Home Care Franchising, Caregiver Reliability Is a Winning Growth Strategy
By Bryan Dylewski, Founder, Solenvia Caregivers In senior home care, operators learn that the more challenging part isn’t finding clients. It’s delivering consistent, reliable care to those clients regardless of circumstances. That consistency depends on a caregiver...
Pillar To Post Appoints D’Wayne Tanner as Vice President of Franchise Development
Veteran Franchise Leader to Drive Strategic Growth and Strengthen Franchise Business Owner Relationships Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America’s largest home inspection company, proudly announces the appointment of D’Wayne Tanner as its...