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Where Are They Now? Refreshed Support Puts Pigtails & Crewcuts Back on Growth Track

For nearly 25 years, children’s hair salon franchise Pigtails & Crewcuts has prided itself on delivering strong support ...
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Troubles Continue at Dickey’s as California Says the Franchisor Violated State Law, and Arbitrator Awards Illinois Franchisee $700K

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit violated California’s Franchise Investment Law, according to the state’s Department of Financial ...
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With a New CEO and Majority Investors, What’s Next for HTeaO?

With accelerated store development, new majority owners and C-suite changes led by a new CEO, it’s safe to say HTeaO’s 2026 ...
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A&W Spent 7 Years Creating a Chicken Sandwich. Its CEO Explains Why.

At least, that’s the approach A&W Restaurants CEO Betsy Schmandt said the brand took when developing its candidate for the ...
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Entrepreneur Developing 76 Fence Across Rocky Mountain Region

As someone who's been in the real estate field for more than 30 years, Denver-based entrepreneur Jason Smith is regularly ...
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Planet Fitness Opens Door to New U.S. Franchisees for First Time in a Decade

When Planet Fitness announced last month that it signed three new area development agreements with Ian McClure of Gulf Coast Hotel Management, it marked the first time in more than ...
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Youth Athletes United to Expand Sports Camp Access Under New Owner Falfurrias Capital

Youth Athletes United, the franchisor for Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes and TGA Premier Sports across more than 400 territories, made it about halfway to its goal of reaching 1 million ...