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Sonic AutomotiveSonic Automotive acquired Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones, expanding its luxury network to six Porsche stores as the brand's electric Cayenne debuts.
The Esports AdvocateCroatian gaming cafe franchisor Friendly Fire closed a $4.7 million Series A as it pushes into the U.S. with 178 locations in its pipeline.
Revscale Media (illustration)Home Helpers signed 18 franchise agreements and opened 13 locations in the first half of 2026, while naming a new chief financial officer.
Ideal SidingThe exterior renovation franchisor crossed 100 units this month and is now recruiting multi-unit owners to double that footprint within three years.
Tierra EncantadaTwo experienced multi-unit franchisees are bringing the Spanish immersion early education brand into Maryland for the first time.
Revscale Media (illustration)The Houston home health and hospice provider is opening its 18-year-old care model to franchisees as it looks to expand beyond Texas.
Balance Point Capital PartnersThe Nashville-based roofing consolidator, spanning 17 states and six partner brands, lands fresh capital to keep buying market-leading contractors.
citybizThe 750-unit salon studio franchise brings in a multi-unit systems veteran to push occupancy and franchisee support as it accelerates growth.
Revscale Media (illustration)Two first-time franchise owners, one a two-decade tech executive, are opening a residential HVAC platform across three fast-growing Front Range markets this fall.
Revscale Media (illustration)The Southern California dental support organization's fourth acquisition of 2026 adds a four-doctor general practice in the Los Angeles market.
Revscale Media (illustration)The Nasdaq-listed staffing franchisor posted higher royalties and profit as a stabilizing job market lifted demand for temporary and direct-hire placements.
Revscale Media (illustration)The ballet enrichment franchise is posting double-digit same-store sales growth as it expands across the US, Canada and UK.
Sparkle Grooming Co.Dallas franchisee Sarah Mills signed a three-unit development agreement with Sparkle Grooming, the pet care brand's second deal in the market this year.
Revscale Media (illustration)A recapitalization cuts the dental support organization's debt by roughly 65%, hands ownership to its lenders, and frees $75 million for new investment through 2031.
Revscale Media (illustration)Cambridge Wilkinson closed a $50 million senior secured facility for a multi-state express car wash franchisee, fueling new builds and acquisitions.
Revscale Media (illustration)The home services consolidator acquired the 50-year-old electrical contractor as it builds out HVAC, plumbing and electrical coverage across Southern California.
Revscale Media (illustration)The Nasdaq-listed dental group agreed to acquire a 12-location Fayetteville practice network in a deal worth up to $46 million.
The Auto WireThe Houston dealer group acquired McLaren and Rolls-Royce stores in Charlotte, entering a franchise tier where points rarely change hands.
Revscale Media (illustration)The consolidator's acquisition of the 70-year-old, family-run landscaping firm extends its footprint into the high-end Scottsdale and Paradise Valley markets.
IMAGE StudiosThe month-old beauty and wellness platform made its first acquisition, buying the top-ranked skincare franchise to build a multi-brand roll-up.
RevscaleThe Certified Franchise Executive and Top 100 Influential Women in Franchising honoree joins Revscale to help shape its technology roadmap for franchise operators.
Revscale Media (illustration)The smart home integration franchisor added Minnesota, Tennessee and Miami Beach territories, pushing its network past 45 locations nationwide.
Revscale Media (illustration)The orthopedic wellness franchisor is targeting Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia with a model that separates clinic ownership from patient care.
Revscale Media (illustration)The coworking franchisor behind Venture X and Office Evolution added two executives as it scales following its acquisition by New State Capital Partners.
