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ALWAYS BEST CARE NAMES FRANCHISE MARKETING VETERAN RACHEL VAUGHN CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Marketing leader brings more than two decades of franchise growth experience to support the senior care brand's next phase of expansion
ROCKLIN, Calif. -- Always Best Care Senior Services names Rachel Vaughn chief marketing officer as the company invests in the next phase of growth for its franchise system and national brand.
As Chief Marketing Officer, Vaughn leads the company's marketing, brand strategy, customer experience and marketing technology initiatives. She works closely with ...

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Celebree School Invests in Scalable Development Infrastructure to Accelerate Franchise Growth

Enhanced Support Model Helps Franchise Owners Navigate Development Process with Greater Confidence and Efficiency
BALTIMORE -- Celebree School, a franchise leader in early childhood education with roots dating back to 1994, announces a significant expansion of its franchise development infrastructure designed to support continued growth across key markets nationwide.
As demand for high-quality early childhood education continues to outpace supply in many communities, Celebree School is ...

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Empower Brands Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Development Growth Across Multi-Brand Franchise Platform

Home and commercial services franchisor posts 15% increase in franchise development and takes one brand to Canada
RICHMOND, Va. -- Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and business services brands, today announced strong first-half growth, including a 13% year-over-year increase in new franchisees added across its portfolio and a 15% increase in total transactions, which include new agreements, transfers and expansions by existing franchise owners.
The news comes as the Harvard Joint ...

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Pet Supplies Plus to Gift $1 Million in Prizes to Customers in Recognition of 10-Year Anniversary of Redford Naturals Brand

National Pet Retailer Hosts "10 Years Wild Sweepstakes" to Celebrate a Decade of Exclusive Brand
Now Through September 6, Pet Parents Can Receive a Prize Through an Instant-Win Digital Spin Wheel
Valued at $1M, Prizes Include a Year's Supply of Pet Food, Treats, Toys and More
LIVONIA, Mich. -- In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of its in-house brand Redford Naturals, Pet Supplies Plus is hosting the "10 Years Wild Sweepstakes" now through September 6. The national pet retail franchise ...

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From Points and Rewards to Real Engagement: How Loyalty Programs Are Transforming

Through a new partnership with Hang, Island Fin Poké Co.'s loyalty app introduces challenges, games and interactive play for a reimagined user experience
ORLANDO, Fla. -- As restaurants face growing pressure to create memorable guest experiences, Hawaiian lifestyle-inspired franchise Island Fin Poké Co. is launching a new loyalty program that transforms one-time transactions into an ongoing guest experience. Powered by Hang and designed to go beyond the traditional "earn points, redeem ...

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BrightStar Care Heads into Second Half of 2026 with More Than 20 Signed Agreements and 19 New Locations

Leading Home Healthcare Franchise Pairs Franchise Growth with National Quality Recognition, New Leadership, and Expanded Clinical Support
CHICAGO -- BrightStar Care, the leading provider of nurse-led home healthcare, skilled care and medical staffing, is heading into the second half of 2026 with sustained momentum across franchise development, quality recognition, and technology. The brand signed more than 20 franchise agreements and opened 19 new locations in the first six months of the ...

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Mathnasium Signs 60 Franchise Agreements, Opens 40 Centers in Strong First Half of 2026

Strategic partnerships and technology investments strengthen the student and family experience
Growing demand for supplemental math education continues to fuel brand momentum
Industry recognition reinforces Mathnasium's leadership in education franchising
LOS ANGELES -- Mathnasium Learning Centers, a globally recognized franchise with over 1,300 locations across 12 countries, signed more than 60 franchise agreements and opened 40 new learning centers during the first half of 2026, while ...

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BODYBAR Pilates Adds 40 New Territories to Growth Pipeline

Fast-growing boutique Pilates franchise adds 17 new owners and generates $26 million in sales as it heads toward 100 th studio milestone this fall
FORT WORTH, Texas -- BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, today announced significant development deals and strong systemwide sales coming out of the first half of the year. This includes signing a total of 40 new territories and 17 new franchise owners, bringing its total footprint to 204 territories, with 89 open studios and 70 ...

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Pet Supplies Plus Opens New Location in Queen Creek on July 31

Neighborhood Pet Retailer Brings Best-Price Guaranteed Products, Grooming, Self-Wash Stations and Friendly Service to Local Pet Parents
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. -- Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, will open in Queen Creek on July 31. Located at 37752 N. Gantzel Rd, the store will offer a wide selection of pet essentials for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish, and small animals, along with services including grooming, self-pet wash stations, and carry-out ...

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FASTSIGNS® Reports Record-Breaking First Half of 2026 for Franchise Development as Momentum Continues

International expansion, franchisee satisfaction awards and continued demand from corporate professionals fuel growth for the signage leader
CARROLLTON, Texas -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, announced a record-breaking first half of the year for franchise development sales in 2026, opening 13 new centers and signing 18 franchise agreements across domestic and international markets as the brand continues building momentum into the second half of ...

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RNR Tire Express Gifts Georgia Father a Brand-New 2026 Ford Maverick in Annual Father's Day Giveaway

Valdosta Dad Peyton Childs Surprised with New Truck After Wife's Heartfelt Nomination Earns Top Prize
TAMPA, Fla. -- RNR Tire Express, the leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels and part of the multi-brand franchisor company DX3 Brands, is proud to announce Peyton Childs of Valdosta, Georgia, as the winner of the brand's 2026 Father's Day Giveaway. Childs was surprised with a brand-new 2026 Ford Maverick after being selected from more than 18,000 entries submitted by families ...

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54% of Job Seekers Expect a Difficult Search Amid Pay, Competition and Job Worries

Rising costs are influencing 89% of job seekers' decisions to pursue new work.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Finding a job feels difficult for many Americans actively looking for work, according to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, especially when the right role must match their qualifications, pay needs and long-term goals.
Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions. Both figures are unchanged ...

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