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2 September 2026 QSR Magazine

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Multi-Unit Growth

Wes Snyder built a 17-location portfolio across three franchise brands

12 September 2026 International Franchise Association

Growth & Expansion

WOWorks is rewarding operators willing to commit to more units

10 September 2026 Nation’s Restaurant News

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The AI-First Operator Pod

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Roto-Rooter bought its largest independent franchise for $60.6 million

What happens when a franchise territory becomes large enough to be a major standalone business.

Chemed Corporation16 Sep 2026

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A 98-unit Crunch franchisee is adding 25 Yoga Joint studios

CR Fitness Holdings is making its first franchise investment outside Crunch Fitness, and staying inside fitness while it does it.

FranchiseWire15 Sep 2026

Multi-Unit Growth

Wes Snyder built a 17-location portfolio across three franchise brands

The newly named IFA Franchisee of the Year has spent more than 25 years in franchising and has built his portfolio across PIRTEK, FASTSIGNS and My Salon Suite.

International Franchise Association12 Sep 2026

Growth & Expansion

WOWorks is rewarding operators willing to commit to more units

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