Franchise deals, development agreements, M&A, and the moves reshaping unit counts.
Franchising.comAligned Fitness Holdings' acquisition of six New Jersey units illustrates how private equity is consolidating boutique fitness through franchisee buy-outs.
Franchising.comAmerican brands signed a cluster of international franchise agreements in early 2026, entering Canada, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, and the Caribbean through local franchise structures.
Franchising.comCapital is consolidating around operators who run ten units like one. What that means for valuations, financing, and the next wave of franchise M&A.
