Franchise Market Update: Monthly Overview & Spotlight on Stretch Lab

March franchise market activity tracked 96 total franchises, including 10 new additions across multiple industries. This month’s spotlight features StretchLab, a fast-growing boutique fitness concept focused on assisted stretching services, backed by Xponential Fitness and positioned within the expanding wellness and recovery segment.

How to Analyze a Franchise Opportunity Using FDD Data

Learn how to evaluate a franchise using FDD data and industry insights.

Top 5 Hottest Franchise Industries for 2026

Top 5 hottest franchise industries to watch in 2026.

Franchise Market Update: February Overview & Spotlight on Culver's

February franchise market activity tracking 102 total updates with 19 new franchise additions across multiple sectors. This month's spotlight features Culver's, a leading fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its ButterBurgers, frozen custard, and hospitality-driven customer experience.

Franchise Market Update: Weekly Overview & Spotlight on Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Weekly franchise market activity tracking 127 total franchises with 14 new additions across multiple sectors. This week's spotlight features Valvoline Instant Oil Change, the trusted leader in quick-lube automotive services with 140+ years of brand heritage.

Franchise Market Update: December Overview & Spotlight on Jollibee

December franchise market activity tracking 113 total franchises with 25 new additions across multiple sectors. This month's spotlight features Jollibee, the Philippines' largest fast-food chain bringing joy and family-style dining to the global market.

Franchise Market Update: November Overview & Spotlight on Anytime Fitness

November franchise market activity tracking 141 total franchises with 38 new additions across multiple sectors. This month's spotlight features Anytime Fitness, an innovative 24 hour co-ed fitness center.

McDonald's 2024–2025 FDD Changes: What They Mean for Franchisees

McDonald's released its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document in May 2025, introducing adjustments in cost structures, restaurant development strategy, and performance expectations. This article analyzes the ten most important FDD Items and what changed between 2024 and 2025.

Franchise Market Update: Weekly Overview & Spotlight on L & L Hawaiian Barbecue

A weekly overview of the franchise market, including new additions, performance metrics, and a special spotlight on L & L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise.

Franchise Market Update: Weekly Overview & Spotlight on Five Guys

A weekly overview of the franchise market, including new additions, performance metrics, and a special spotlight on the fast-growing Five Guys franchise.

Franchise Market Update: Weekly Overview & Spotlight on Big Blue Swim School

A weekly overview of the franchise market, including new additions, performance metrics, and a special spotlight on the fast-growing Big Blue Swim School franchise.

Franchise Market Update: Weekly Overview & Spotlight on Hawaiian Bros

A weekly overview of the franchise market, including new additions, performance metrics, and a special spotlight on the fast-growing Hawaiian Bros franchise.