Stratus Clean Reports Record First-Half Growth in Debut Year Under New Branding
Fast-Growing Cleaning Franchise Adds Five New Master Territories, Tops 5,200 Unit Franchisees and Racks Up Industry Honors in First Half of 2026
LOS ANGELES — Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is reporting strong momentum through the first half of 2026, marking […]
WellBiz Brands Announces John Thuringer as Vice President of Franchise Growth
Franchise development veteran brings more than 17 years of experience to accelerate growth across leading beauty, health and wellness franchise portfolio
DENVER — WellBiz Brands, Inc., the global franchisor of five leading beauty and wellness brands, Drybar®, Elements Massage®,
HOME HELPERS® HOME CARE BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH 18 FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS IN FIRST HALF OF 2026
National in-home care franchise marks leadership milestones, continued expansion across target U.S. markets
CINCINNATI — Home Helpers® Home Care, a trusted brand and industry leader in the in-home care franchise space, signed 18 franchise agreements through the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating steady growth as demand rises for […]
PrideStaff Sacramento (East) Relocates to Better Serve the Community
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, announced that its Sacramento (East) office will relocate to a new facility in Roseville effective August 2026, expanding its capacity to support continued growth while providing an enhanced experience for clients, candidates, and team members.
The PrideStaff […]
Camp Bow Wow® Awards Three-Unit Franchise Agreement to Fuel North Texas Growth
Young entrepreneurs will introduce the brand’s new reduced-investment prototype to Weatherford, Burleson and Granbury, Texas
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Camp Bow Wow®, the nation’s leading dog daycare and boarding franchise and part of the Propelled Brands® family, today announced a three-unit franchise agreement that will bring its next […]
BODYBAR PILATES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PILATES & 100TH STUDIO OPENING BY HOSTING WORLD’S LARGEST REFORMER PILATES CLASS
Boutique Pilates franchise attempts first-of-its-kind world record with 100 participants on 100 reformers in its home state
FORT WORTH, Texas — BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, today announced an attempt to host the largest reformer Pilates class on record. The 50-minute reformer Pilates class will […]
Dogtopia Marks Record First Half of 2026 with National Recognition for Innovation and Growth
Leading Pet Wellness Franchise Celebrates Customer Loyalty and Continued Growth
PHOENIX — Following a record first half of 2026, Dogtopia, the nation’s leading pet wellness franchise, has earned two new national honors: a Health-Focused Product of the Year award for DASH by Dogtopia® and a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 […]
Stretch Zone Opens First Rockland County Location in New City, New York
New wellness studio brings practitioner-assisted stretching to New City and surrounding Rockland County communities
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Stretch Zone, the nation’s leading practitioner-assisted stretching brand, has opened its newest studio in New City, New York, marking the brand’s first location in Rockland County. The new studio provides personalized, one-on-one […]
86% of Hiring Managers Say Personality Can Overcome Skills Gaps, 99% Say It Can Accelerate Careers
Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey reveals first impressions carry lasting weight as employers connect personality with hiring, performance and advancement.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Personality may be the new hiring advantage, with 91% of U.S. hiring managers saying it matters as much as skills, and 86% saying it can outweigh a […]
Metal Supermarkets Announces Recipients of 5th Annual Trade School Scholarship
Premier Metal Supplier Awards $20,000 to Trades Students Across North America
TORONTO — Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has announced the recipients of its 2026 Trade School Scholarship, awarding $2,500 each to eight trades students at post-secondary schools across the United States and Canada.
This year, Metal […]