Franchise Market Update: Monthly Overview & Spotlight on Comfort Inn & Suites

May franchise market activity tracking 126 total franchises with 9 new additions across multiple sectors. This month's spotlight features Comfort Inn & Suites, a leading midscale hospitality franchise with over 1,600 locations nationwide and the full backing of Choice Hotels International.

Fitness Franchise 2026: What 9 FDDs Actually Reveal

9 Fitness Franchise FDDs Analyzed: Growth, Closures & Royalty Data

Franchise Market Update: Monthly Overview & Spotlight on FASTSIGNS

April franchise market activity tracking 110 total franchises with 13 new additions across multiple sectors. This month’s spotlight features FASTSIGNS, a leading B2B signage and visual communications franchise with a scalable, service-based model.

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Franchise in 2026? (Full Breakdown)

Franchise startup costs in 2026. See fees, hidden costs, and ranges.

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.