International Franchise News & Brands
Discover emerging brands, operator insights, and the signals shaping global franchise growth.
Latest stories
- Crises Don’t Kill Franchise Systems. Expensive Growth Does. — As Brazil's markets react to political uncertainty, franchising offers lessons in resilience, disciplined growth and investing through economic turmoil.
- Who Said Cleaning Couldn't Be a Dream Business? — Neel Parekh built MaidThis from one cleaner in Los Angeles into a franchise business while travelling to more than 50 countries.
- A Springbok, a Braai and a Brand-New Franchise — The Braai Republic is turning South Africa's love of braaied meat into a franchise, with a ten-minute service promise and Springbok Ox Nché involved.
- Your Franchise Is Gone. So Who Gets the Money? — An A$29.62 million RAMS settlement proposal raises questions about who receives ongoing commissions after a franchise agreement ends.
- Slime Queen Picks Her Winners — Slime Kitchen has grown to 19 US locations, with founder Kathy Ando rethinking expansion to support franchise owners.
- Would You Risk Your Family Relationships to Open a Franchise? — Three generations of women open an Edukido franchise in the Czech Republic, challenging the idea that family and business don't mix.
- No Medical Degree? No Problem. You Can Still Own a Health Clinic — Structural Elements lets investors own wellness clinics while practitioners run their own franchises. Sean Goldsmith examines the opportunities and risks.
- No Showroom. No Stock. No Royalties. So What's the Catch? — Japan’s Happy Cars offers a used-car franchise without showrooms or percentage-based royalties. Sean Goldsmith explores the risks and rewards.
- The Franchise Owner Who Ran His Business From Iraq — From two Sport Clips salons to a multi-brand franchise business, built on strong management and smart acquisitions.
- Would You Buy a Franchise From Someone Who's Been to Prison? — After prison, John Rusnak became a franchise owner. Should franchising offer more people a second chance, or are the risks too great?
- We Franchise Burgers. Why Aren't We Franchising Affordable Homes? — Housing franchises are being tested in South Africa and the US. Can shared designs and suppliers reduce costs enough to make homes more affordable?
- Hungry Howie’s Accelerates National Growth with Seven New Openings — Hungry Howie’s opened seven locations across five US states in Q3 2026, attracting new and experienced franchisees while investing in digital upgrades.
- Franchising Promises Freedom. So Why Do New Owners Work So Hard? — Jake Vance left his sales career to buy a franchise and spend more time with his family. But can business ownership deliver the freedom he hoped for?
- Saudi Coffee Giants Are Booming. Who Needs Foreign Franchises? — Saudi coffee chains are challenging global brands. Are foreign franchise investors still getting value for their money?
- Can You Build a Franchise Empire Around a Game People Play for Free? — Shoot 360 opens its first Philippine centre, charging from ₱8,000 monthly. Will players pay as it expands across Asia?
- Could a Tiny Burger Joint Change the Way We Franchise Restaurants? — Smalls Sliders is expanding through tiny prefabricated restaurants, but the investment can exceed $2 million. Why are experienced franchisees signing up?
- Can Franchising Bring a Forgotten Favourite Back From the Dead? — Scooters Pizza is back with ten reported outlets and more than 1,200 franchise enquiries. Can yesterday's success help today's franchisees make money?
- Is Durban for Sale? Time Out's Awkward Question — Time Out arrives in Durban. Can local content attract enough readers and advertisers to make it pay?
- When Does a Great Business Become a Good Franchise? — Clementine's makes premium ice cream, but opening a franchise could cost over $1 million. Will the profits justify the investment?
- SOLENVIA Adds Three Territories as Home Care Franchise Grows — SOLENVIA Caregivers expands into three Connecticut territories as two healthcare veterans join the franchise, bringing its growing network to five territories.
- Four Hotels, Big Ambitions. Is Nomad Inn Selling the Dream Too Soon? — Oman's Nomad Inn wants to grow from four hotels to 15 properties by 2030. But can its small guesthouses deliver the profits franchise investors need?
- Groe Global and UFG Take The Great Greek Worldwide — The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill leads a portfolio of established American franchise brands seeking new master licensees across international markets.
- Performance and Intensity Management in Franchise Networks — Daniel Alberto Bernard explains how investment, support and management at each stage shape franchise network success.
- This Franchise Promises Results. Who Pays When It Fails? — SafeSplash promises free extra lessons if children miss swimming goals. But what will that cost franchisees?
Franchise brand profiles
- The Ai Guys — The AI Guys is a franchise initiative designed to bridge the gap between advanced technology and small business owners through a human-centric approach. The m
- Which Wich Superior Sandwiches — An established fast-casual franchise built around made-to-order sandwiches, extensive customisation and its distinctive ordering experience.
- Wolfy's Bar — A community-driven hospitality franchise blending coffee, casual dining, bar trade and event-led programming into a high-energy, loyalty-focused venue built for
- Aida — Aïda Café is a modern lifestyle café offering premium coffee, fresh meals and a stylish, welcoming atmosphere. It blends quality, comfort and community to creat
- Apollo Care — A nurse-led home care franchise delivering personalised in-home support for vulnerable adults. Combines values-driven care with structured business systems.
- bex+Co. — A shared-workspace beauty franchise offering premium salon suite leasing to independent stylists within a modern, community-driven environment.
- Black Optix Tint — An automotive services franchise combining window tinting with paint protection, ceramic coatings, detailing and other vehicle services.
- Cape Town Fish Market — A seafood and sushi restaurant franchise blending fresh coastal flavours with experiential dining environments.
- Chip City Cookies — A rapidly expanding gourmet cookie franchise known for creative rotating flavours and strong brand personality.
- CleanMyBed — A mobile, territory-based mattress sanitising franchise delivering chemical-free allergen removal services across residential, hospitality and medical sectors w
- Exit Factor — A business advisory franchise helping owners improve company value, reduce owner dependence and prepare for an eventual sale or succession.
- Fully Promoted — A B2B franchise supplying branded apparel, uniforms, promotional merchandise and marketing products to local organisations and businesses.
- Graze Craze — A specialist food and catering franchise creating charcuterie boards, grazing boxes and spreads for individuals, businesses and events.
- Happy Folks — A family-focused restaurant and entertainment franchise combining comfort dining with interactive games and social experiences.
- Intelligent Office — A flexible workspace franchise providing private offices, meeting rooms, virtual offices, business addresses and professional support services.
- Kapstadt Brauhaus — A German-inspired brewpub franchise combining Bavarian cuisine, local beers and vibrant social environments.
- La Parada — A Spanish-inspired tapas and cocktail franchise delivering premium social dining experiences in vibrant, lifestyle-focused venues.
- Legends Barber — A premium men’s grooming franchise offering barbering services and branded retail products within a lifestyle-driven environment.
- Mommy Wellness Day Spa — A specialised wellness and spa franchise dedicated to supporting mothers and women through every life stage.
- Nerds To Go — A mobile-first IT services franchise providing managed technology support to small businesses and residential clients.
- Next Engineers — A STEAM-focused educational franchise delivering hands-on science and engineering programmes through experiential learning.
- Pickleman’s Gourmet Café — A fast-casual restaurant franchise specialising in artisan toasted sandwiches, salads, soups and tavern-style pizzas.
- PostLink — Postlink is a leading South African courier and logistics franchise offering reliable domestic and international delivery solutions tailored for businesses and
- Raining Berries — A lifestyle café franchise blending specialty coffee with health-focused food in modern, multi-purpose social spaces.
- Signarama — A long-established B2B franchise producing signs, vehicle graphics and visual branding for businesses, organisations and commercial properties
- Sparks Film School — A UK-based youth education franchise delivering hands-on filmmaking and media arts programmes for children aged 5 to 18.
- Techy International — Techy International is the global franchise network behind Techy, one of the fastest-growing technology service and repair brands in the world. Born out of the
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill — A growing fast-casual franchise serving freshly prepared Mediterranean food, with revenue spanning dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering.
- The Reading Doctor — A UK-based education franchise delivering personalised reading intervention programmes through qualified educators.
- The Tox — A premium wellness and body-sculpting franchise specialising in lymphatic drainage and results-driven self-care treatments.
- Tiger’s Milk — A high-energy casual dining and bar franchise blending comfort food, craft beverages and a vibrant social atmosphere.
- Transworld Business Advisors — A business brokerage franchise helping owners sell companies and buyers find acquisitions, with additional M&A and franchise advisory services.
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How-to guides
- How to Franchise My Business — How to franchise a business: proving the model, building the operations manual, legal structure, disclosure documents, pilot units and the cost of franchising.
- How to Sell a Franchise — A step-by-step franchise sales process: lead generation, qualification, discovery days, disclosure compliance, validation calls and closing the right franchisee.
- How to Market My Franchise — Franchise marketing explained: national brand fund versus local store marketing, brand governance, digital and local SEO, and measuring return across the network.
- How to Onboard Franchisees — A franchise onboarding framework: pre-opening project plan, site and build, training, opening support and the first 90 days that set unit performance.
- How to Improve Franchise Performance — Improve franchise performance: benchmarking unit KPIs, field support that changes behaviour, turning around underperformers and raising the network average.
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