PrideStaff Asheville Owners Expand with Acquisition of Charlotte (North) Office
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its Charlotte (North) office has been acquired by Owners/Strategic-Partners Chad and Allison Austin, effective February 9, 2026. The Austins currently own and operate the highly successful PrideStaff Asheville office and will […]
Boise Welcomes Pilates Addiction: Founding Memberships Now Open at the City’s New Boutique Studio
Local entrepreneur Taylor Call brings high-energy, results-driven Pilates classes to Apple Street, offering early access, VIP events, and the exclusive WundaFormer experience.
BOISE, Idaho — Boise residents are about to experience a new kind of boutique fitness. Pilates Addiction, the nation’s fastest growing Pilates franchise known for transforming workouts […]
Five Star Franchising expands leadership team to support next phase of growth
New executive roles were unveiled at the franchise platform’s Home Services Summit 2026
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, has announced an expansion of its leadership team, designed to accelerate growth and strengthen performance systemwide. New executive roles were […]
Youth Performance Drives the Next Phase of Fitness Franchising, New D1 Training Data Shows
Proprietary Data Reveals Sustained Growth in Youth Athletic Training, High Parental Confidence, And Measurable Long-Term Development Outcomes.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As families continue to prioritize youth sports and long-term athletic development, new proprietary data from D1 Training, a leading fitness and enrichment concept that utilizes the five core […]
86% of US Hiring Managers Say AI Makes It Too Easy to Exaggerate Skills on Resumes
From “Excel experts” who freeze at a simple formula to “chefs” who can’t chop onions, employers say exaggerated skills are showing up more than ever.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals a startling truth about today’s hiring landscape: job seekers may be stretching the truth on […]
From Record Milestones to Next-Gen Solutions: Inside the 2026 FASTSIGNS® Convention
CARROLLTON, Texas — FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2026 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. With the carefully selected theme, “Focus Forward,” the event hosted over 700 attendees and 150 vendors to celebrate record network growth in […]
STRETCH ZONE OPENS TODAY IN MORGANTOWN, WV
New wellness studio introduces practitioner-assisted stretching to support mobility, recovery, and active lifestyles
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Stretch Zone, the nation’s leading brand for practitioner-assisted stretching, is opening Stretch Zone Morgantown, bringing a new approach to health and wellness to the local community. The studio is owned and operated by Jack Spatafore, making this his second Stretch Zone […]
BODYBAR Pilates Caps Off Landmark Year of Expansion, Performance, Brand Momentum
Fast-growing boutique Pilates franchise achieves record studio growth, sales and franchise demand in 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas — BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, is celebrating a landmark year of expansion and performance in 2025, further cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness […]
WHAT’S YOUR DOG’S LOVE LANGUAGE?
Camp Bow Wow behavior expert reveals the 4 surprising ways dogs experience love (and the importance of this one thing) for ‘Love Your Pet Day’
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Before you buy that heart-shaped dog bed or splurge on gourmet treats for Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20), here’s what your dog […]
Five Star Franchising celebrates growth and excellence at Home Services Summit 2026
Annual conference brings together nearly 1,000 franchise owners and team members for awards, education and leadership development
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, convened its annual Home Services Summit (HSS), held Jan. 14–17 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. […]