Wendy’s and Meritage Franchise Dispute Exposes the Hidden Risks of Multi-Unit Ownership The bankruptcy of a major Wendy’s operator and its planned sale of 42 restaurants offer a revealing look at franchise...

The coffee franchise industry continues attracting entrepreneurs interested in building multi-location businesses. PJ’s Coffee’s latest national recognition offers an opportunity to examine what makes a franchise...

What Happens After the Baby Arrives? Expectant parents can spend months preparing for childbirth. There are prenatal appointments, birthing classes, books, apps, online communities and countless conversations about what...

McDonald’s Responds to Changing Consumer Habits With a Decade-Long Transformation McDonald’s built its global reputation around scale, consistency and convenience. Its next challenge is making that enormous system...

Sailormen’s Chapter 11 Case Reveals How Quickly a Franchise Acquisition Can Become a Contract Dispute Restaurant franchise deals often look simple from a distance: a buyer agrees to a price, the seller transfers the...

Florida-Born Boutique Fitness Concept Gains a Powerful Multi-Unit Growth Partner Yoga Joint’s transformation from a South Florida fitness concept into an emerging national franchise is gaining momentum. The...

Breakfast-and-Lunch Franchise Focuses on Scalability and Guest Experience The Big Biscuit is preparing for another major year of development as the breakfast-and-lunch franchise continues expanding across strategic...

iFlex Stretch Studios Brings Recovery and Mobility Services to the Franchise Market Health and wellness trends continue shifting toward prevention rather than treatment. Consumers are searching for services that help...

Former NHL Player Ryan Vesce Turns Career Setbacks Into Matterhorn Fit Franchise Growth Ryan Vesce knows what it feels like when a body stops cooperating with ambition. For years, hockey was his career. He played...