Franchise News

Kinderdance International, the premier developmental dance, gymnastics, yoga, and fitness program for young children, is proud to announce its inclusion in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Top 300 Low-Cost Franchises for 2025. This distinction highlights Kinderdance as one of the best affordable franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs passionate about children's fitness and early education.

In October of 2003, David Goldvug joined the Minuteman Press franchise family when he bought his center in Greenwich, CT. At the time, David was working in computer networking and support and was looking for a change. He reflects, “It was a ‘lucky accident’ that I found Minuteman Press at the perfect time. I wanted to own a business and be my own boss, and here I am over 20 years later. I’m very grateful.” Minuteman Press in Greenwich is located at 154 Prospect Street, Greenwich, CT 06830.

Code Ninjas, a leading name in kids’ coding education, is ramping up its Texas expansion with a goal to open more than 15 new centers across the Lone Star State. By partnering with driven, mission-aligned franchisees, the brand aims to bring its signature blend of fun and foundational STEM learning to even more families. This next phase of growth follows the successful launch of the Bellaire location in Q4 of last year and comes as the team gears up to open its third corporate-owned dojo in Austin in late 2025.

Looking to build your own business but want the backing of a proven brand? Franchising offers a smart way to step into ownership with structure, support and brand power behind you. But with hundreds of concepts out there, how do you choose the right franchise? The answer starts with asking the right questions—and knowing what to look for in a brand that’s built to last.

Fully Promoted, a top distributor in the promotional products industry, proudly celebrated its 25th year in business at its annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Coinciding with the ASI Show® hosted by the Advertising Specialty Institute, the event gathered over 200 attendees, including franchise owners, sales representatives, and vendors, as well as staff from United Franchise Group™ (UFG), of which Fully Promoted is an affiliated brand.

Melanie Collao and Gary Biala are the owners of Minuteman Press in Winnipeg since February of 2019, when they opened a brand new location. In September of 2024, Melanie and Gary acquired Rap Printers & Rent-a-Post, a single location operating two distinct businesses with over ten years in business. Melanie says, “This acquisition has been fantastic for our business! We’re on track to double our sales compared to last year.”

From the western Sydney streets of Bossley Park to the booming business hubs of Dallas, TX, Founder Michael Black and US Growth Manager Isabelle Domes are taking Success Tutoring global—launching franchise opportunities that empower entrepreneurs to build thriving education businesses in one of America’s fastest-growing cities.

New Owners Cheryl Goel, Jessica D’Costa & Joshua D’Costa Celebrate One Year & Join President’s Club

Fast Casual Seafood Leader Brings on Seasoned Master Franchisees to Spearhead UK Expansion