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Ziebart Reports 285% Surge in Franchise Leads as “Protect, Don’t Replace” Trend Takes Hold
Ziebart International reported a 285% surge in franchise leads through the first half of 2026, as persistently high new vehicle prices push more American consumers toward maintenance and protection services for their existing cars. The automotive aftermarket franchise brand, ranked…
Shipley Do-Nuts Signs 9 New Locations and Its First Nonprofit Franchise Deal in H1 2026
Houston-born Shipley Do-Nuts closed the first half of 2026 with four franchise agreements covering nine new shop locations across Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Among them: the brand's first-ever franchise partnership with a nonprofit organization, based in South Dallas.…
Hyatt Q2 2026: Revenue Beats Estimates as Franchise Pipeline Reaches 154,000 Rooms
Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported second quarter 2026 results on July 30, beating Wall Street revenue and earnings estimates. The hospitality group posted $1.83 billion in quarterly revenue, with comparable system-wide RevPAR climbing 5.9% year-on-year. Its franchise brand and management pipeline…
16 Handles Posts 30% Same-Store Sales Growth and Breaks Its Own Franchise Agreement Record in Six Months
The U.S. frozen yogurt and dessert franchise segment is showing renewed momentum. 16 Handles, the upscale self-serve franchise concept that opened its first store in New York City in 2008, signed 25 new franchise agreements across 10 states in the…
Unleashed Brands Signs 73 Franchise Agreements and Opens 34 Locations in Strong First Half of 2026
Five years after its founding, Unleashed Brands closed the first half of 2026 with 73 franchise agreements signed and 34 new locations opened across its seven youth enrichment concepts. The Dallas-based platform now operates more than 1,500 locations and serves…
Burger King US Posts +5.8% Comparable Sales Growth in Q1 2026, Reclaim the Flame on Track
Burger King US, , the global franchise brand, posted comparable sales growth of +5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, its strongest US performance in several years, as its franchise model and multi-year, "Reclaim the Flame" turnaround program continued to…
Jersey Mike’s IPO Prices Tomorrow on NYSE — What to Know About the JMKE Listing
After a ten-day institutional roadshow, franchise brand Jersey Mike's Subs is set to price its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange on July 30, 2026. The sandwich franchise model chain is targeting $21 to $25 per share,…
Gong Cha Signs Its Biggest-Ever US Deal: 50 Locations Coming to Texas
Bubble tea continues its march into mainstream American dining. Global bubble tea franchise concept Gong cha has signed a 50-unit exclusive area development agreement in Texas with seasoned multi-unit operator Bakers Acres & Cattle Company — the largest direct deal…
Hot Dog on a Stick Acquired by Amazing Brands in Bankruptcy Deal at 80 Years Old
An American food court icon is back under new management. Hot Dog on a Stick,, a long-established franchise brand, founded in 1946 at Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, has been acquired by an affiliate of Amazing Brands through a bankruptcy…
Flo Rida Becomes Equity Partner in Beyond Juicery + Eatery in Multi-Million-Dollar Deal
Celebrity investment continues to flow into fast-casual franchising. Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a Michigan-based health and wellness franchise brand, has announced a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership with Grammy-nominated artist and entrepreneur Flo Rida, who joins the company as an equity stakeholder.…
