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Heather "The Hero" Hudson, COO of Striking Brands, co-founded 9Round, the world's largest kickboxing fitness franchise, driven by passion, grit, and resilience.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,666 Reads 5 Shares
Franchisors must be able to customize their products and services to the local preferences of a foreign market
  • Bob Kaufman
  • 3,634 Reads 122 Shares
Our March roundup of international franchise news travels to China, Dominican Republic, England, India, Qatar, and Scandinavia.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,298 Reads 4 Shares
Taking a look at the industries most affected by the recent tariffs and ways to mitigate their impact
  • Joyce Mazero and Josh Goldberg
  • 3,641 Reads 6 Shares
Swing Bays welcomes all golfers who want to improve their game and their well-being
  • Dustin Miller
  • 5,317 Reads 31 Shares
Analyzing the impact of recent foreign tariffs on US franchises
  • Joyce Mazero, Josh Goldberg, and Deanna Okun
  • 5,607 Reads 17 Shares
2025's Mega 99 list ranks the country's largest multi-unit franchisees by unit count, including their brands.
  • Ambika Oberoi
  • 4,956 Reads 31 Shares
Brand reaches customers through comprehensive social media campaigns to highlight benefits of yoga classes
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,098 Reads 32 Shares
Our February roundup of international franchise news travels to Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,545 Reads 5 Shares
A suggestion from his dad led Patrick Elgin down the path to franchising with Sola Salon Studios
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,698 Reads 66 Shares
The agreement will expand the golf and fitness franchise into the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,362 Reads 4 Shares
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Service brand deals continue to grow at the start of 2025
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,333 Reads 4 Shares
MUMBOs leverage economies of scale and reduce their risks
  • Paul Wilbur
  • 4,532 Reads 8 Shares
Two fitness centers are scheduled for Fairfield County, Connecticut
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,345 Reads 5 Shares
Diversification stabilizes income and opens avenues for growth and resilience
  • Tori Wagner
  • 2,657 Reads 4 Shares
Fitness franchisees grow business by building community connections
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,776 Reads 4 Shares
Head of brand and engagement discusses Pvolve's approach to bringing brand story to new audiences
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,215 Reads 16 Shares
Having passionate, talented local franchisees and providing a system of training and support is an essential part of international franchise expansion
  • Jade Winter
  • 2,670 Reads 14 Shares
Blue Star Investments is focused on becoming the largest Anytime Fitness owner in 10 years
  • Kevin Behan
  • 6,396 Reads 4 Shares
As Pickleball brands grow, they are looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees
  • Paul Wilbur
  • 4,504 Reads 10 Shares
New pickleball locations are slated for Orlando and Seminole County in Florida
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,977 Reads 11 Shares
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Successful international expansion maintains brand standards while adapting to individual country market dynamics 
  • Dave Carney and Sander Van den Born
  • 3,900 Reads 3 Shares
Our October roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, China, Dubai, England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,529 Reads 4 Shares
Operators are willing to take certain risks to enjoy the benefits of emerging brands
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,809 Reads 8 Shares
Four Basecamp Fitness studios and three Anytime Fitness gyms are planned for the next two years
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 2,690 Reads 13 Shares
Chaves was also the company's 10th franchisee
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 1,993 Reads 2 Shares
In other countries, franchise units can be found in exotic spots
  • William Edwards
  • 4,296 Reads 7 Shares
Executive Rich Roneree with Bodybar Pilates discusses the customer experience
  • Franchise Update Magazine
  • 3,417 Reads 3 Shares
Retro Fitness CEO shares core traits to possess when transitioning industries
  • Andrew Alfano
  • 3,182 Reads 23 Shares
Service brands' appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S. in all sectors. Selling points include a lower cost of entry, fewer employees, no retail storefront, no perishables, a simpler business model, and the ability to work from home.
  • Kevin Behan
  • 2,701 Reads 2 Shares
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