Jul 03, 2026

Pure Barre Franchise Opportunity in Asia & MENA

Discover the Pure Barre franchise opportunity in Asia and MENA — boutique fitness expansion by Xponential with master partners now…
Jul 03, 2026

Franchise Capital Stack Modernizes With $40M Series A

Exponent raised $40M anchored by Taiwan-based Chailease. Capital infrastructure for the $921B U.S. franchise economy modernizes.
Jul 03, 2026

IFA 2026 Legal Symposium: PE and M&A Reshape Franchising

The IFA 2026 Legal Symposium (May 17-19, Washington DC) places private equity, M&A, and international franchising at the center of…
Jul 03, 2026

Master Franchising Recenters on Asia and MENA in 2026

Capital flows, IFA 2026 outlook data, and recent master franchise activity show the gravity of cross-border franchising shifting toward Asia…
Jul 03, 2026

Crunch North Austin Gym Set to Open Fall 2026

Crunch Fitness will open Crunch North Austin this fall, an eighth Austin-area club for The Undefeated Tribe and a $5M,…
Jul 03, 2026

Fitness Ventures Now Largest Crunch Fitness Operator

Fitness Ventures acquired 22 Harman Fitness clubs to become the largest Crunch Fitness franchise operator, now running 115 gyms across…