ALL 19 NEIGHBORLY® BRANDS EARN SPOTS ON ENTREPRENEUR’S 2026 FRANCHISE 500® FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Seven Neighborly brands rank No. 1 in their respective categories
WACO, Texas — Neighborly®, a family of global brands dedicated to delivering remarkable experiences for both consumers and franchise owners, today announced that all 19 of its North American franchise brands have once again been recognized on Entrepreneur‘s […]
Two Five Star Franchising brands honored on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list
Five Star Bath Solutions (No. 123) and Mosquito Shield (No. 269) both recognized among top franchises in the country
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Two brands from the innovative and rapidly-growing Five Star Franchising platform have been recognized on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, denoting them as two of the top […]
58% of US Job Seekers Say Finding Work Will Be Harder in 2026 — Yet 42% Are Already on the Hunt
New survey reveals rising workloads, shrinking opportunities and growing pressure for better pay and balance as the new year begins.
OKLAHOMA CITY — With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority […]
BrightStar Care Ranks Among Top 500 Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2026
The Brand Earns #159 Ranking After Year of Accelerated Expansion and Strong Franchisee Performance
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — BrightStar Care, a leading provider of in-home care and medical staffing, has been recognized, for the 16th year in a row, as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s […]
AtWork Opens the Door to a New Era of Franchise Ownership with “AtWork Professional”
New fully remote, low-cost franchise model expands franchise ownership opportunities and meets the evolving needs of today’s workforce
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — AtWork®, an award-winning staffing agency franchise, is proud to announce the launch of AtWork Professional, a first of its kind franchise category debuting this year that reflects the […]
The Designery expands its North Carolina presence with new North Charlotte showroom
Owners Carolina Preciado and Michael Simcox will host a grand opening event on Jan. 7 to introduce the location to area residents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Designery, an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will celebrate the grand opening […]
Cruise Planners Launches Industry-First “Free Trip” Franchise Promotion to Attract the Next Generation of Travel Entrepreneurs
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — As professionals across generations rethink traditional career paths, Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise, is launching a bold new franchise recruitment promotion designed to introduce travel entrepreneurship for everyday people looking for a change. Beginning January 1, 2026, Cruise Planners will offer a FREE trip […]
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Expands Support Infrastructure with Strategic Appointments
Melanie Amore and Todd Cornic Join Pillar To Post to Enhance Coaching, Sales Systems, and Startup Success
TAMPA, Fla. — Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America’s largest home inspection company, today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchising leaders to its corporate support team: Melanie […]
Americans Are Turning Household Clutter Into Cash — Grasons Shares Insights and Consumer Tips for Identifying Valuable Items
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A growing national “clutter-to-cash” movement is prompting Americans to take a fresh look at the belongings filling their homes, as rising interest in resale markets continues to surge. As highlighted recently by The Wall Street Journal, families nationwide are exploring ways to convert […]
JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion
Premium Pilates franchise announces three-unit development deal in Scottsdale, with plans for 8–10 studios across the Greater Phoenix region
MIAMI — JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks […]
