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Neighborly Names Brent Korb Chief Financial Officer
The home-services franchise giant hired a 25-year finance veteran from private equity-backed and public companies to lead its next growth phase.
Priya Shah4 min read
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Shoot 360 Raises $7M for Sports-Tech Expansion
COPA Innovation Laboratories is backing Shoot 360's tech-driven basketball training franchise with $7 million as the brand pushes past 65 locations.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
WOWorksNews
WOWorks Rolls Out Tiered Incentives for Franchisees
The Saladworks and Frutta Bowls parent is cutting franchise fees and royalties through 2027 to reward operators who commit to multiple locations.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
ZenaTech Plans Drone-Powered Power Washing Franchise
ZenaTech is building a franchise model to layer AI-powered drones onto its newly acquired Green Earth Powerwashing network in Florida.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Sparkle Grooming Co.News
Sparkle Grooming Lands $6M for National Expansion
Sparkle Grooming secured $6 million from Mars-backed Companion Fund as its Quick-Service Pet Care franchise model passes 600 licenses awarded.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Reuters via Rediff.comNews
Century 21 Launches India Franchise Expansion
Century 21 is entering India's $600 billion property market with a 126-region franchise plan targeting 1,500 offices within five years.
Priya Shah4 min read
Press AssociationNews
L Catterton Group Buys Majority Stake in Hyrox
A consortium led by L Catterton has taken majority control of fitness brand Hyrox in a deal valuing it near $600 million.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
FG Brands Opens Dual-Concept Beauty Studio Model
FG Brands pairs Bare&Sol and facial collective under one Birmingham roof, then opens the shared-lease format to franchisees nationwide.
Priya Shah4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
Pathlight Learning Adds 4 Primrose Schools, Plans 11 More
Pathlight Learning, backed by Taurus Capital Partners, buys four Omaha Primrose schools and signs on to build 11 more across five states.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
VIVE Collision Reaches 80 Locations in Pennsylvania
VIVE Collision's acquisition of Joe DiIorio Auto Body pushes the multi-site operator to 80 shops as collision repair consolidation accelerates across the Northeast.
Priya Shah4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
REMAX Names Alex Vidal President After Real Merger
Real REMAX Group taps former ERA president Alex Vidal to lead the REMAX brand as the merged company reshapes its leadership team and mortgage strategy.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
LB Capital Launches EM Exteriors Roofing Platform
LB Capital's EM Exteriors combines 15 roofing companies into one $150 million platform, letting owners keep their brand while building toward a shared exit.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
FranchiseWireNews
Koala Insulation Names Joel Worthington President
Empower Brands named longtime franchise executive Joel Worthington president of Koala Insulation, tapping his Neighborly and DreamMaker experience to scale the brand.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Heartland DentalNews
Heartland Dental Launches Tool to Fix Referral Drop-Off
Heartland Dental's new Conuity platform aims to close a specialty referral gap where up to 85% of patients never complete recommended follow-up dental care.
Priya Shah4 min read
Shasta PoolsNews
Shasta Pools Acquired, Eyes National Home Services Growth
Dansons Capital Group, Accrual Equity Partners and Hydro Construction acquired the 60-year-old Phoenix pool builder, betting on a national home services expansion.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
BisnowNews
KinderCare Real Estate Locks In $650M Refinancing
A private REIT tied to the Milken family refinanced a 549-property KinderCare portfolio as the childcare operator's stock slides on weak enrollment.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
Always Best Care Franchisees Expand Into Johnson County
Husband-and-wife franchise owners Ryan and Ashley Mitchell are extending their Always Best Care senior care territory across Indianapolis' South Side.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
GreatWater Auto Care Enters Houston With Clutch Deal
GreatWater 360 Auto Care acquired seven-location Clutch Automotive, entering Houston and pushing its national footprint past 170 locations.
Priya Shah4 min read
Travel And Tour WorldNews
Choice Hotels Names Dominic Dragisich Permanent CEO
The hotel franchisor's board confirmed its interim chief as permanent CEO, betting an internal finance and brand veteran can steady franchisee relationships and development.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Bill Truslow / Franchise TimesNews
Planet Fitness Opens New Franchisee Growth After Decade
The high-value, low-price gym chain signed its first new-to-system development deal in over a decade, betting fresh operators can reach markets left untapped.
Priya Shah4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
KKR Nears $2 Billion Deal for A1 Garage Door
The private equity giant's reported acquisition extends a consolidation wave that already includes Neighborly and Groundworks into garage door repair.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
HoodlineNews
Learning Experience Plans Six Sacramento Centers
Backed by private equity owner Harvest Partners, the childcare franchise is adding 60,000 square feet of new capacity across six suburbs by 2029.
Priya Shah4 min read
BriefGlance.comNews
Caring Senior Service Enters Connecticut Market
The San Antonio franchisor's first Northeast location bets on a locally rooted owner to break into a caregiver-short, fast-aging market.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Revscale Media (illustration)News
i9 Sports Signs 300th Franchise Location
The youth sports franchisor's Pennsylvania milestone reflects a low-overhead model built on turning satisfied customers into franchise owners.
Jordan Reyes4 min read