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Big Blue Swim School Relaunches Franchise Program After Two-Year Pause
The US youth aquatics market is generating renewed interest in the franchise model as demand for structured swim instruction continues to climb. Big Blue Swim School, a growing franchise brand that has nearly tripled its national pool count in three…
Perkins and the City of Dixon Launch a Joint Incentive Package to Recruit a New Franchisee
A rare public-private franchise recruitment deal emerged from Illinois on August 19, 2026. The City of Dixon announced it is partnering with Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to attract a new franchisee through a two-part incentive package: reduced property taxes on…
Retro Fitness Signs Multi-Unit Deal With Veteran QSR Franchisee Laddi Singh
The US fitness franchise sector is drawing operators from well beyond the gym industry. On August 19, 2026, Retro Fitness announced a multi-unit development agreement with Laddi Singh, a seasoned QSR franchisee who currently runs more than 50 Popeyes, Burger…
Whataburger Launches “More for $4” Menu as It Pushes National Expansion
The franchise brand Whataburger has launched its most aggressive value platform to date, pricing four of its core sandwiches at $4 each under a new menu called More for $4. The San Antonio-based burger chain, in the midst of a…
Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell Steps Down as LongRange Capital Acquisition Nears Close
Pizza Hut is entering private equity ownership without the executive who led it through its sale. Aaron Powell, the brand's global CEO since August 2021, announced his departure as the chain's transfer to LongRange Capital approaches its final steps. The…
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…
