Franchise News

PuroClean Identifies Salt Lake City as a Strategic Market for Franchise Expansion

Five Available Territories Offer Entrepreneurs and Multi-Unit Operators a Scalable, Needs-Based Business with Strong B2B and B2C Demand.
TAMARAC, Fla. -- PuroClean a leading international property restoration and remediation franchise, sees a strategic opportunity in Salt Lake City to expand its presence with sophisticated entrepreneurs looking to grow a high-margin business. PuroClean offers a scalable business model backed by national partnerships, premier training, regional support, and ...

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After 20 Years in Craig Ranch, Local Couple Is Bringing a Whole New Pilates Experience to McKinney

Alex and Naomi Calle are opening Pilates Addiction in the community they've called home for nearly two decades, bringing a high-energy approach to Pilates to Craig Ranch.
MCKINNEY, Texas -- For nearly 20 years, Alex and Naomi Calle have watched Craig Ranch grow while raising their family and building their lives in the McKinney community. Now, they're becoming part of its next chapter with the opening of Pilates Addiction, a high-energy boutique fitness concept bringing a new approach to ...

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STRETCH ZONE OPENS SEPTEMBER 17 IN DENISON, TX

New practitioner-assisted stretching studio helps the community stay active, mobile, and moving with confidence
DENISON, Texas -- Stretch Zone, the nation's leading brand for practitioner-assisted stretching, officially opens Stretch Zone Denison today, bringing personalized stretching services to the Denison community. The studio is owned and operated by Edmund M. Bagingito and Karissa Rangel, marking Bagingito's first franchise business and first Stretch Zone location.
Bagingito's ...

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Evive Brands Launches National Networking Day to Strengthen Franchise Connections Nationwide

Hundreds of franchisees from seven brands will gather at 50 meeting locations nationwide to build relationships and create referral opportunities
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Evive Brands, a community of franchise brands dedicated to compassionate care for health and home, today announced the launch of its inaugural National Networking Day, a systemwide initiative connecting hundreds of franchisees from seven brands at 50 meeting locations nationwide.
Taking place Sept. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. local ...

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WellBiz Brands Announces Benjamin Marmor as Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned finance executive brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to support continued 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®, Fitness Together®, Amazing Lash Studio® and Radiant Waxing®, announced today the appointment of Benjamin Marmor as chief financial officer. Marmor, who joined the company Aug. 10, brings more than 25 ...

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BODYBAR PILATES CELEBRATES OPENING OF FIRST KENTUCKY STUDIO

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, has officially opened its first studio in The Bluegrass State at 4257 Harrodsburg Road in the Ethington Shops, located in the Palomar neighborhood of Lexington.
BODYBAR Pilates Palomar is owned and operated by Cara and Jason Groth, a husband‑and‑wife duo deeply rooted in the Lexington community. Jason, a longtime physician assistant, and Cara, a pharmacist of 23 years, were inspired to bring ...

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PrideStaff Brings Fort Myers Metro Office Under Corporate Ownership

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its Fort Myers Metro office has transitioned to company ownership, reinforcing the organization's long-term commitment to employers, job seekers, and the broader Southwest Florida business community.
The transition reinforces PrideStaff's investment in the Fort Myers market, combining the knowledge, relationships, and personalized service of the experienced local team with PrideStaff's ...

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Beyond State Qualified: Celebree School Launches "Celebree Certified" Teacher Certification Program

New Program Raises the Standard for Teacher Readiness in Early Childhood Education
BALTIMORE -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education offering infant and toddler care, preschool, and summer camp programs, proudly announces the launch of Celebree Certified, a new teacher certification initiative designed to ensure every classroom is led by an educator who has been trained, coached, observed, and verified to deliver the high-quality experience families expect.
Already ...

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BODYBAR PILATES SETS RECORD FOR U.S.'S LARGEST REFORMER PILATES CLASS

100 participants took to 100 reformers to celebrate Pilates' centennial and BODYBAR's 100th studio opening
FORT WORTH, Texas -- BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, today announced it successfully completed the largest reformer Pilates class on record in the United States. The first-of-its-kind workout brought together 100 participants on 100 reformers in Frisco, Texas. Held on Sunday, September 13, the event commemorated both the 100th anniversary of Pilates and BODYBAR's ...

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British Swim School Launches National "Jump On In Sweepstakes" to Promote Water Safety and Confidence This Fall

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- British Swim School, North America's leading provider of water safety and survival programs, today announced the launch of its Jump On In Sweepstakes, which will award free swim lessons for a year.
As part of its "Back to Pool" campaign, the national sweepstakes runs from September 8–30, 2026, and brings fresh energy to the fall swim season by inspiring families to get back in the water, reconnects with swimmers who may have taken a break, and welcomes new families who ...

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PuroClean's Franchise Development Momentum Accelerates as a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Fuels 2026 Growth

Strong Unit-Level Economics and a Needs-Based, B2B Model Are Driving Reinvestment and Drawing Entrepreneurs Seeking Portfolio Diversification into the PuroClean System
Key takeaways:
20% of PuroClean's unit growth in 2026 has come from existing Franchise Owners reinvesting in additional territories
A PuroClean Franchise Owner surpassed $20 million in gross sales from a single location for the first time in the brand's history*
PuroClean's franchise development strategy is ...

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WOWorks Unveils Three-Tier Incentive Program to Accelerate Franchise Growth Across Portfolio

New program reduces franchise fees and royalties for operators committing to one or more locations
Qualifying 6+ unit developers can receive a net $0 franchise fee on first three locations
Franchisees can add a second co-branded concept for no additional franchise fee
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- WOWorks, the parent company of better-for-you restaurant brands Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup! Eatery, has launched a new three-tier ...

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