Franchise News

It has been a busy and productive year for second-generation Minuteman Press franchise owners Craig & Carolyn Davidson and their fellow co-owners Christopher & Lisa Brown. Together, they own Minuteman Press in Tigard, OR, which has been in the Davidson Family for 38 years since 1987, as well as Minuteman Press in Salem, OR, which they purchased in April of 2024.

Mosquito Squad has been recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Most Profitable Franchises of 2025, highlighting the franchise’s growing presence in the mosquito and pest control industry. This recognition reflects Mosquito Squad’s dedication to its franchise owners and customers, along with the increasing demand for reliable mosquito and pest control services nationwide.

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy, and 2025 marks a milestone year. Worldwide SaaS revenue is projected to reach $300 billion to $390.50 billion this year, with an expected annual growth rate of 19.38% between 2025 and 2029. For entrepreneurs and investors, this explosive growth makes SaaS not just a technology trend but one of the most profitable franchise opportunities in 2025.

Entrepreneurs searching for the best franchise opportunities in 2025 are finding that the most profitable options are no longer confined to traditional industries like retail, fitness, or food service. This year, the spotlight is firmly on digital franchise opportunities—and CompEat.Social is emerging as a leader in this space.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is setting sail in Ocala with the opening of its first location in the market on Tuesday, September 2. The new restaurant is located at 2510 SW 27th Avenue, Unit 101, in a newly constructed shopping center near College Road and I-75, one of the city’s busiest intersections.

Luciana Lorenzo is the owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Orange, CA since May of 2021. On July 17, 2025, Luciana was presented with the Best of Orange 2025 Award for Promotional Products/Awards by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. Luciana shares, “I’ve been an active member of the Chamber since I started my business, and I even became their Spanish-speaking Ambassador. The Chamber has been an amazing connection point to the local community — through them, I’ve built strong relationships and grown my network. This year, there were 45 different award categories, and we were voted as the winner for Promotional Products/Awards! I can’t even explain how happy and proud I feel.”