Laura Michaels

While the makeup of the Franchise Times Top 400 Health & Medical category is changing, with regenerative therapy, mental health and infusion concepts all experiencing growth, senior care brands still drive the lion's share of sales.

In her monthly "Grab Bag" column, Editor in Chief Laura Michaels asks the tough questions—What superhero power would you most like to have? What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?—to show a side of franchising execs you don't normally see.

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in FT Undercover.

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• Christina Narra acquired Cottage Inn Pizza in August 2023 when it had 54 restaurants. She’s since grown that number to 65 and is reigniting franchise growth at the 76-year-old

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Two Orangetheory Fitness franchisees who sold studios to Honors Holdings are among the petitioners seeking to force the brand's largest operator into bankruptcy. They say they're owed millions by the Atlanta-based company, a private equity-backed group with more than 140 gyms.

Honors Holdings, once the largest Orangetheory Fitness franchisee at 143 studios, “intends to formally wind down” its operations once it completes negotiations with its senior creditor.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and its private equity owner are working with two investment banks to consider a sale of the brand, Freddy’s CEO Chris Dull confirmed this week.