Hot Dog on a Stick Gets New Life With Ambitious Expansion Plans For Stephen Siegel, acquiring Hot Dog on a Stick was more than another restaurant deal. The Amazing Brands CEO remembers the chain from growing up, and his...

After examining more than 120 franchise brands and attending 10 discovery days, Brett Walker and his family decided Gong Cha was the business they wanted to build next. They did not start small. Their company, Bakers...

Juice It Up is proving that restaurant menu innovation doesn’t have to mean chasing every new food trend. The 31-year-old smoothie, juice and acai bowl brand is instead focusing on products that customers enjoy...

Jersey Mike’s has come a long way from the small New Jersey sandwich shop where its story began. The company now operates approximately 3,300 restaurants throughout the United States and has completed an initial public...

More Than a Place to Drink Coffee When Sandy Cagan opened Orlando Cat Cafe, she was not trying to build a large franchise company. She wanted to create something meaningful, cover the operating expenses and help...

The Plumbing Franchise Uses Training, Technology and Brand Support to Meet Rising Home Service Demand Across North America, millions of homes are getting older. Pipes wear down, drains become damaged and sewer systems...

The Franchise Acquisition Wave: Why 2026 Could Redefine Industry Expansion The franchise industry thrives on structured growth, and 2026 may become one of the most transformative years for franchise acquisitions in...

After selling the home health company he founded, Michael Creatore was ready for a different business opportunity. He found it in Mold Medics, a growing home services franchise focused on mold inspection and remediation...

Xponential Fitness at a Crossroads: Growth, Pressure and the Path Forward Xponential Fitness is entering a defining moment—one that highlights both the opportunities and risks of scaling a franchise platform too quickly...