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Sylvan Learning Center

Sylvan Learning Ranks No. 115 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® List

Sylvan Learning announced today its recognition on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500® list, securing an impressive rank at No. 115.

Buddy's Home Furnishings

Buddy’s Home Furnishings Ranks Among The Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Martinizing Cleaners

Husband-and-wife Duo of Veteran Franchise Owners Take Over Martinizing Cleaners of Bonita Springs and Naples

Martinizing® Cleaners is announcing new ownership of its three Bonita Springs and Naples-based locations.

The Little Gym

The Little Gym Jumps to No. 198 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® 2025 Ranking

The Little Gym announced today its inclusion on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list for 2024, rising 153 spots to land at No. 198 on the list.

Buona

Buona and Rainbow Cone Sign Deal to Expand Iconic Chicago Concepts into Milwaukee

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Chicago in their own backyard as The Buona (Bow’nuh) Companies announced today that it has signed an agreement to open a new location in the market.

Scenthound

Scenthound Makes its Debut on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking

Kicking off 2025 with a milestone, Scenthound proudly announces its debut on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®.

Perspire Sauna Studio™

Perspire Sauna Studio Celebrates Strong Growth and Strategic Partnerships in 2024

Perspire Sauna Studio (Perspire) enters 2025 building on a year of significant growth, with 1.1 million sauna sessions in 2024 and 25,000 new members joining the wellness movement.

CoolVu, Glass & Surface Solutions

CoolVu Hosts Its Largest Franchise Training Class in January 2025

CoolVu is proud to announce its January training class was the largest to date.

Dream Vacations / CruiseOne

Dream Vacations Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

Dream Vacations is ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Snapology

Snapology Earns No. 1 Spot in Category in Entrepreneur Franchise 500® for Fourth Consecutive Year

Snapology has once again been recognized as the No. 1 children’s enrichment program in the STEM category by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration Named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking

Paul Davis Restoration was recognized in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

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Dream Vacations / CruiseOne

Dream Vacations Once Again Ups Its Training Game for 2025 with AI Upgrades and Events

Dream Vacations is changing how travel advisors learn, grow, and thrive.

PIRTEK

PIRTEK USA Ranked Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 27th Consecutive Year

PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading provider of hydraulic and industrial hose services, continues its streak of excellence, earning the No. 113 spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list for 2025.

Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Inc.

Fuel Your Cravings: Checkers and Rally’s Unveils New Location in Las Vegas

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic burger and fries’ brand, is revving up in Las Vegas through a three-unit restaurant commitment, with the first location set to open in January.

Kumon Math & Reading Centers

Kumon’s Ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

Kumon ranked by Entrepreneur magazine in its Franchise 500 ranking, published today.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Entrepreneur Ranks Office Pride Among Nation’s Top Franchise Brands

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services is ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, which published today.

Dill Dinkers

Dill Dinkers® Announces Expansion in Florida with 20+ Regional Development Deal

Today, Dill Dinkers announced a new regional development deal to bring over 20 locations to Tampa and Lakeland, Florida.

Pillar To Post - Professional Home Inspection

Pillar To Post Ranks on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500® List

Pillar To Post is proud to announce its ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Grows in Key Florida Markets

Color Me Mine is expanding in Florida with multiple signed franchise agreements and recent store debuts throughout the state.

Gotcha Covered

Gotcha Covered expands into Florida’s Paradise Coast

Gotcha Covered has announced the opening of Gotcha Covered of Naples.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

Multi-office Central Florida Brokerage Affiliates With Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Mann Global Properties with three offices, including a headquarters in Altamonte Springs, FL., is the latest firm to join the real estate brand.

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Aroma Joe’s Celebrates BeanAversary with FREE Coffee on January 16th

Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, announces their annual BeanAversary celebration on January 16, 2025.

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks Reflects on Growth, Innovation and Giving Back in 2024

As 2025 begins, Twin Peaks Restaurant celebrates 2024, marked by strong growth, industry accolades and impactful community initiatives.

SYNERGY HomeCare

Healthcare Professional Brings SYNERGY Homecare to Highlands County

SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest franchise located in south-central Florida, SYNERGY HomeCare of Highlands County.

The Joint Corp.

The Joint Chiropractic Makes List of Top 40 Smartest-Growing Franchises

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, is recognized, again, by Franchise Times as one of just 40 brands on its annual list of the smartest-growing franchises.

Donatos Pizza

Donatos Pizza Fuels Growth and Innovation in 2024

Donatos Pizza, the pizza franchise famous for its abundance of toppings, is closing 2024 on a high note, with transformational leadership changes and ambitious plans for the future.

Chicken Salad Chick

Michigan Gets a Taste of Chicken Salad Chick with New Franchise Deals

Chicken Salad Chick is thrilled to announce its expansion into Michigan with the signing of two development agreements.

Woody's Bar-B-Q

Woody’s Bar-B-Q® Welcomes New Owners to its Green Cove Springs Location

Marissa and Phil Vetter were first introduced to Woody’s Bar-B-Q more than 30 years ago when they lived in Jacksonville.

Proforma

Proforma Awarded Two “Best-Of” GDUSA Inhouse Design Awards

Proforma celebrates a big win, taking home yet another victory in the Graphic Design USA’s Best-of-Year Design Competition.

Crunch

Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Welcomes Marketing Veteran Rich Merrill as Senior Vice President of Marketing

CR Fitness Holdings LLC proudly announces the appointment of Rich Merrill as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing.