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Smoothie King Posts Record Quarter, Adds 25 Commitments
Smoothie King logged the biggest sales weekend in its 52-year history while adding 25 store commitments and a private equity partner.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Field operations, multi-unit ownership, and the systems behind running real locations.
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FranchiseWireOperations
K9 Resorts Hires Its First Chief Growth Officer to Push National Expansion
Scott Schubiger joins from a background in scaling franchise systems and takes ownership of franchisee development as K9 Resorts targets markets beyond the Northeast.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
FranchiseWireOperations
A New CEO at Home Franchise Concepts Has Three Clear Priorities
Corey Benish steps into the top job with a three-decade technology and operations background and a mandate to grow the home services portfolio.
Priya Shah4 min read
The White HouseOperations
White House Backs Franchise Model at McDonald's Policy Summit
President Trump's public endorsement of a franchise-specific joint employer standard gives the American Franchise Act new political momentum headed into Congress.
Priya Shah4 min read
FranchiseWireOperations
IFA Coalition Pushes Congress to Pass American Franchise Act
More than 100 business and advocacy groups signed a letter calling for a permanent joint employer standard to end a decade of regulatory uncertainty.
Priya Shah4 min read
FranchiseWireOperations
Oxi Fresh Adds Dryer Vent Cleaning to Expand Franchisee Revenue
The carpet cleaning franchise rolls out a second service franchisees can launch with existing training and infrastructure.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchise TimesOperations
New Data Shows Franchise Workers Earn More, Stay Longer
An IFA-commissioned Oxford Economics study finds franchise employment outpaced comparable sectors by 10 percent and workers receive better benefits than non-franchise peers.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
FranchiseWireOperations
Ten Operating Habits That Drive Franchisee Performance in 2026
Franchise veterans entering 2026 are prioritizing operational precision and manager development over expansion, signaling a maturing approach to unit-level growth.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchise TimesOperations
The SBA's SBSS Score Sunset Has Changed the Franchise Lending Calculus
Effective March 1, 2026, SBA lenders stopped using the FICO Small Business Scoring Service score for 7(a) loans up to $350,000. Two months in, the downstream effects are clear: documentation requirements are heavier, the credit bar is higher, and the operators best positioned are those with established financials and system-level brand data.
Priya Shah4 min read
Yahoo FinanceOperations
McDonald's Value Push Delivers 6.8% Same-Store Sales Gain
After years of franchisee pricing pressure, McDonald's doubled down on value deals and reversed a sustained traffic decline in Q4 2025.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchise TimesOperations
Xponential's $40M Settlement Puts Franchisors on Notice
The FTC's $39.75 million action against Xponential Fitness over earnings claims in its FDDs is the clearest signal yet that disclosure compliance is no longer an afterthought regulators will overlook.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Two MaidsOperations
Obsessing Over Service Built the Top Two Maids Unit
The franchisee running Two Maids' highest-performing location credits a single operating principle: treat every clean as if the customer is inspecting right behind you.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchising.comOperations
Multi-Brand Operators Are Rethinking What Belongs in a Portfolio
FRANdata's 2026 Multi-Brand 50 shows large franchise operators trading diversification for portfolio fit, choosing concepts that share operational infrastructure rather than simply spreading revenue across categories.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchising.comOperations
What 2026 Franchise Innovation Winners Signal for Operators
Autonomous delivery, employee tech, and local marketing execution defined the winners across all five categories at this year's franchise innovation awards.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchising.comOperations
Why field operations is the last automation frontier
Headquarters digitized a decade ago. The field — where the customer actually is — is only now getting the same treatment.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchising.comApplied AI
How franchise networks are deploying AI agents across the field
Multi-location operators are moving past pilots. Inside the playbook for rolling out AI agents across hundreds of units without breaking brand standards.
Priya Shah4 min read