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United Franchise GroupHow United Franchise Group is retooling conferences, marketing calendars, people systems, and AI training to build more durable franchise units.
Revscale Media (illustration)The newly launched advisory firm signed more than 12 U.S. franchise brands for international expansion within two months of opening, betting its founder's three-decade network can move faster than a new firm's track record would suggest.
Revscale Media (illustration)The home and business services franchisor grew new franchisees 13% year over year and entered Canada through its Superior Fence & Rail brand.
Revscale Media (illustration)Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning promoted 17-year veteran Kris Antolak to president while founder Jonathan Barnett steps back to run the brand's spun-off software platform full time.
MathnasiumThe math-only tutoring franchise expanded its global footprint in the first half of 2026 as families keep paying for supplemental instruction.
Revscale Media (illustration)Youth enrichment franchisor Unleashed Brands closed 73 new franchise agreements and rolled out a cross-brand family app during its fifth anniversary year.
TBBWThe merger creates a 50-location express car wash operator across four Southeast states, the latest sign of consolidation in car care franchising.
Revscale Media (illustration)The senior care franchisor added more than 35 locations in two years, reaching a milestone that underscores demand for non-medical home care.
Revscale Media (illustration)The franchise sales organization tapped a three-decade franchising veteran to lead its next growth phase under owner Southfield Capital.
HousingWireThe country's largest independent brokerage is partnering with Maine's top independent firm, extending its footprint to 18 states without a rebrand.
1851 FranchiseThe in-home care franchise leaned on AI tools and franchisee dashboards to fuel a strong first half, climbing 73 spots in Entrepreneur's rankings.
4M Building SolutionsThe private equity-backed janitorial platform's 15th and 16th deals since 2023 deepen its reach into Kentucky and greater Chicago.
Revscale Media (illustration)Guardian Dentistry Partners is acquiring Select Dental Management, adding 38 practices and more than 130 dentists across eight Northeast states and Washington, D.C.
Revscale Media (illustration)Celebree School signed its first Arizona franchise agreement in Phoenix, extending a run of new-market deals across the Sunbelt, Midwest and Northeast.
Alliance Franchise BrandsDanielle Scott, a 30-year franchise development veteran, becomes chief development officer at the roughly 500-unit print and signage franchisor.
Revscale Media (illustration)Fractal Education acquired Little Learning Academy's two Houston schools and their real estate in an OpCo-PropCo deal reshaping early education M&A.
Revscale Media (illustration)Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners acquired Caring Transitions, betting institutional capital on the fragmented senior relocation and estate liquidation market.
RISMediaKeller Williams is acquiring 1,200-agent Jason Mitchell Group, the latest brokerage consolidation as mega-franchisors race to control agents, technology and mortgage relationships.
Revscale Media (illustration)Former European Wax Center operators are bringing Sparkle Grooming's membership-based dog wellness model to New Jersey, with 26 salons planned statewide.
Revscale Media (illustration)The iconic strength-training brand ended its co-CEO structure, naming Brad Reynolds sole chief executive as it preps a Dallas flagship and pushes franchise growth.
LevinPro Healthcare M&AThe pediatric dental and orthodontic partnership organization deepened its Northeast density with its third practice acquisition of the year.
Revscale Media (illustration)The luxury spa franchise closed Q2 with new signings and is layering recurring membership revenue and medical aesthetics onto its existing model.
Revscale Media (illustration)A mother-daughter franchisee team with existing Washington studios will bring 24-hour infrared fitness to Alaska starting with a Wasilla location.
Revscale Media (illustration)Oilex is rolling AI-powered bay monitoring across all 35 of its Grease Monkey locations after a pilot cut service times and delays.
