Franchises

SMB Franchise Advisors receives a Navigator Partners minority investment and adds two Navigator leaders to its board.

MSI reaches No. 80 on the 2026 Monitor 200 after rising 44 positions in two years among major U.S. restaurant franchisees.

American Franchise Academy marks 10 years with 600-plus graduates and business management programs for franchisees and their teams.

New Dawn Franchising launches an E-2 franchise platform for investors seeking U.S. businesses in real estate, telecom, and insurance.

Five Star Franchising has three brands on Entrepreneur’s 2026 low-cost franchise list, with options under $50,000 and $150,000.

Card My Yard earns 2026 low-cost franchise honors from Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur, with startup investment around $10,000.

COMPUCHILD North Fulton will offer STEM, AI, coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship after-school programs in Alpharetta and Roswell.

PostNet awards 32 franchises in 2025, with 14 new locations, 18 ownership transfers, and expansion by new and existing owners.

Gregorys Coffee franchise program launches for qualified operators, with support from Craveworthy Brands and a February 17 open house.

Best Option Restoration joins Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 list, highlighting its restoration franchise model and owner support.