The Franzy Five
Our expert take on all things franchising in just 5 mins a week.
Fresh dough. Boiled to perfection. A simple menu and a powerful emotional connection... this fast-growing franchise is redefining breakfast one bagel at a time.
Behind the billion-dollar headlines, operators are teaming up with capital to reshape how franchises grow.
Private sim suites. 24/7 access. A tech-first model turning tee times into sustainable revenue.
A first-of-its-kind concept turning immersive entertainment into a scalable, high-margin business.
From Del Taco’s $115M sale to the rise of asset-light models, we cover all the franchising news happening this week!
Investors are discovering huge potential in a children’s sector built on science, confidence, and recurring revenue.
From storefronts to billboards, this brand has turned visibility into a $846K-per-location business — plus this week’s biggest brand moves from Domino’s to Bed Bath & Beyond.
Inside the model redefining convenience, scalability, and recurring revenue — plus the vendors and legislation shaping franchising in 2025.
From Chick-fil-A to bath remodels, franchises are finding growth where the broader economy slows.
Burnout, layoffs, and remote fatigue are driving professionals into low-cost, asset-light franchises.
Ellianos is winning on franchisee satisfaction while Taco Bell’s AI stumbles and Olive Garden joins the value wars. Inside: what smart operators are watching right now.
From sky-high royalty splits to ‘zero fee’ models, here’s what franchisees need to know about how franchisors really make their money.
