In franchising this week: IKEA lands in New Zealand, Chemist Warehouse heads to the bargaining table, Hardee's sues a 77-unit operator.
Wednesday 5 August 2026 · Global franchise news
Franchise Brief
Franchise sector trends, buyer behaviour and new business models.
Legal & Regulation
The International Franchise Association has endorsed 56 congressional candidates across 14 states ahead of July and August primaries.
Franchise Market News·2 Aug 2026· 6 min
Franchise Brands
FG Brands has rebranded all LA Bikini locations as Bare&Sol, pairing sugaring hair removal with airbrush spray tanning and a redesigned studio format for franchisees.
Franchise Market News·28 July 2026· 6 min
Legal & Regulation
A July 24 legal notice concerning a Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation data breach affecting 12,097 Texas residents underlines how cybersecurity risk now travels through franchise networks.
Franchise Market News·26 July 2026· 7 min
Industry
Dream Vacations has opened its 15th annual Operation Vetrepreneur contest, offering three U.S. military veterans a free home-based travel agency franchise between July 4 and August 31.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·4 July 2026· 6 min
Industry
A Franchize Consultants survey found 98 percent of NZ franchise systems are feeling moderate or significant impact from higher fuel costs.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·4 May 2026· 5 min
Industry
Lower overheads and home-based flexibility are drawing franchise buyers to e-commerce — but they want strong digital marketing systems, not passive-income hype.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·16 Apr 2026· 6 min
Industry
The FCA and Octomedia have launched a new annual report aimed at MPs and senators, with survey data showing cost remains the biggest barrier to ownership.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·20 Oct 2025· 5 min