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Sola Salons

Sola Salons Marks Major Milestones in Q3: 21,000 Pros, New Tech Innovations and a National Philanthropic Partnership

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How This Sparkle Squad Franchise Owner Builds Community Connections and Steady Revenue

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How Woodhouse Spas Franchising Works: A Deep Dive Into Support and Success

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Round Table Pizza Franchisees Take FAT Brands to Court Over Marketing Fund Mismanagement

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FAT Brands Nears Bankruptcy as Creditors Demand Repayment of $1.3 Billion Debt

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Callaway Sells Majority Stake in Topgolf to Private Equity for $770 Million

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Radiance Holdings Names Keith Sizemore Chief Development Officer

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Jobseekers Are Flocking to “Unglamorous” Jobs — And Home Service Franchises Could Benefit

Jobseekers Are Flocking to “Unglamorous” Jobs — And Home Service Franchises Could Be Poised To Benefit

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The Future of Recovery Studios: Why Wellness Franchises Are the Next Fitness Boom

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Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown, Bringing Relief to Small Businesses and Franchises

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As Starbucks and Dunkin’ Navigate a Changing Market, New Coffee Players Keep Gaining Ground

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Paris Baguette Welcomes Zac Sulma as New Chief Operating Officer

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AI-Fueled Layoffs Reshape the U.S. Job Market — And Highlight Franchising’s Resilience

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Sixth Street Takes Minority Stake in CR Fitness, the Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee

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Why the Top Franchises of 2025 Outperform Independent Businesses

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Happinest Brands Continues Strong 2025 Trajectory With Major Q3 Growth and Strategic Wins

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The Ultimate Guide To Franchising Your Business: How To Build a Scalable, Sustainable Franchise Brand

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Paris Baguette Breaks Ground on First North American Manufacturing Plant in Texas

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