Emilee Wentland

The number of Americans using weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has increased to about 12.4 percent. Restaurateurs are taking notice and catering to these consumers with menus that highlight smaller

Five Star Franchising bought In and Out Floors, a two-unit mobile flooring retail brand in Michigan, and rebranded it to Five Star Flooring.

Boat rental membership franchise Freedom Boat Club bought the Boston and Cape Cod locations from its largest operators.

Real Brokerage Inc. will acquire Re/Max Holdings Inc. in an $880 million deal that would take the company private.

Barre3's women-centric approach guides CEO Sadie Lincoln in all of her decisions—whether that means bringing in a new brand president, buying other barre brands or expanding internationally.

Youth enrichment portfolio company Spark Harbor, which purchased music education franchise Bach to Rock, plans to double the franchise's unit count in the next four years.

Whether they're getting serious about their golf game or taking the family out for a fun activity, customers are showing interest in golf simulators—and franchises are drawing a big slice of the action. Touting top-of-the-line technology, franchisors such as The Back Nine Golf, The Swing Bays and TruGolf Links have big expansion plans in mind.

The term “social media influencer” might earn an eye roll from some, but brands are utilizing these content creators to drive traffic and promote brand awareness. Franchisors such as Dog

As a personal trainer and a physical therapy technician, Lily Collins-Sak learned the importance of exercise to live a healthy lifestyle.

Jeff Dudan sold AdvantaClean 25 years after he started the restoration and mediation business in Florida. This year, he bought it back.