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
Operating platforms, apps and franchise tech stacks reshaping unit economics.
Food & Beverage
McDonald's has named Skye Anderson president of McDonald's USA while reporting second-quarter results that show the scale and pressure inside the world's largest restaurant franchise system.
Franchise Market News·4 Aug 2026· 6 min
Technology
Domino's is paying customers to try its redesigned website and app, turning a digital ordering upgrade into a franchise operations story.
Franchise Market News·3 Aug 2026· 6 min
Service Franchising
BrightStar Care says it signed more than 20 franchise agreements and opened 19 new locations in the first half of 2026, adding new leadership and technology support for owners.
Franchise Market News·3 Aug 2026· 6 min
Technology
HomeWell Franchising has announced an exclusive partnership with Trella Health to give its agencies market intelligence for referral development.
Franchise Market News·2 Aug 2026· 7 min
Technology
Mathnasium says it signed more than 60 franchise agreements and opened 40 learning centers in the first half of 2026, backed by owner reinvestment and technology upgrades.
Franchise Market News·29 July 2026· 6 min
Service Franchising
Always Best Care Senior Services has named Rachel Vaughn chief marketing officer, tasking her with brand strategy, marketing technology and local support for its 115 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
Technology
uBreakiFix by Asurion franchisees George Kalomiris and Steve Benson have opened a new Eugene, Oregon store, adding to a portfolio that spans Portland, Sherwood and Vancouver, Washington.
Franchise Market News·26 July 2026· 6 min
Service Franchising
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has named 17-year veteran Kris Antolak president, while founder Jonathan Barnett shifts his focus to BE FAST Software, the platform that began as the brand's internal scheduling system.
Franchise Market News·24 July 2026· 6 min
Franchise Brands
Cicis Pizza says systemwide sales have grown 50.6 percent over five years while president Jeff Hetsel marks 34 years with the nearly 300-unit buffet brand and invests in loyalty, POS and franchise operations.
Franchise Market News·23 July 2026· 6 min
Franchise Expansion
USA Ninja Challenge added six locations in the first half of 2026 while expanding its executive team, redesigning its resale process and rolling out new skill-tracking technology for franchisees.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·22 July 2026· 6 min
Service Franchising
Woofie's is using National Pet Preparedness Month to highlight CPR, first aid and emergency tools for franchise owners — a reminder that franchise support is moving well beyond opening week.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min
Technology
Daxko has acquired FitnessForce, adding a software platform built for multi-location, franchise and international fitness operators across 12 countries.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·23 June 2026· 5 min
Technology
Skiptown's upgraded operating platform connects daycare, boarding, grooming and memberships into one system, positioning tech as a core piece of the franchise offer.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·5 June 2026· 5 min