Already with 132 locations in five brands across multiple states, The Hari Group isn’t slowing down. It’s adding units and more concepts, while keeping the emphasis on store-level execution.

Whether they’re getting serious about their golf game or taking the family out for a fun activity, customers are showing interest in golf simulators—and franchises are drawing a big slice ...

Repeat customers are important to any business. With decades of experience in operations and corporate work, it’s something California entrepreneur Mike Berkowitz knew well when he became a franchisee ...

Reporter Alyssa Huglen asks what makes emerging brand leaders tick—and presents their edited answers in this column in each issue. To suggest a subject, email ahuglen@franchisetimes.com ...

Growth could come much quicker for ISI Elite, Pvolve, Discover Strength and Fly Dance. But the leaders of these emerging fitness brands know staying in shape operationally is even more ...

New franchisees are introducing Barre3 in Santiago and expect the concept to resonate with Chilean consumers—particularly women—looking for a workout that emphasizes strength and a mind-body ...

While financial results were overall positive for Planet Fitness in the first quarter of 2026, they still fell short of expectations for the brand.

With the fitness industry continuing to show potential for entrepreneurs, lenders are staying busy helping business owners ...

In her monthly "Grab Bag" column, Editor in Chief Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?—to show a side ...

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in FT Undercover. I got bit by the ...

With the additions of Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian, and the launch of an area director program that includes ...

Daddy’s Chicken Shack is getting a reboot after Esperto Hospitality Group acquired the brand this month. Esperto, a New ...