Smoothie King is defying broader industry headwinds, reporting same-store sales growth nearly four times the national QSR average in 2026. The Dallas-based chain’s pivot toward a robust food menu, anchored by new protein-packed flatbreads, has fueled record-breaking franchise interest and a steady expansion into new markets nationwide.
First Mining Gold Corp. reached a critical milestone for its Springpole Gold Project in June, securing federal environmental assessment approval. This regulatory breakthrough in northwestern Ontario arrives alongside a series of new agreements with Indigenous nations, marking a significant shift in the company's development trajectory for the second quarter of 2026.
From the Andean highlands of Peru to the remote valleys of Bhutan, Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its 2026 Edge List. The selection shifts the focus of luxury travel away from mere destination-hopping toward immersive, thoughtfully crafted itineraries that bridge the gap between high-end hospitality and authentic cultural discovery.
Natural Resources Canada has invited Defense Metals Corp. to submit a full project proposal for its Wicheeda rare earth processing program. This invitation follows a successful initial assessment of the company’s request for up to C$32 million in federal support to scale up concentrator and hydrometallurgical operations in British Columbia.
Clinch has deepened its integration with Yahoo DSP by launching a creative trafficking API designed to eliminate manual setup tasks. This two-way connection synchronizes campaign data between Clinch’s Flight Control platform and Yahoo’s media buying tools, enabling automated delivery across display, video, and audio advertising formats.
A 24-point disparity now exists between the enterprise-level responsibilities assigned to healthcare CFOs and their actual capacity to execute those roles. While 73% of finance leaders are expected to influence major strategic decisions, fewer than half report feeling adequately equipped to manage the resulting operational and financial demands.
Bridge to Life Ltd. has closed a $110 million financing round, securing capital from Soleus Capital and Lauxera Capital Partners to scale the rollout of its VitaSmart system. The company aims to establish hypothermic oxygenated perfusion as the new clinical standard for liver transplants and broaden its reach into other organs.
St. Louis-based FLEX Payment Solutions has secured its sixth consecutive spot on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking 3,644th nationally and 40th among Missouri private firms. The family-owned provider, which processed over $2.6 billion in volume last year, continues to serve high-regulation sectors including cannabis and tribal enterprises.
RADCOM reported second-quarter revenue of $11.8 million, a 33.4% decline compared to the same period last year, as supply chain constraints and rising component costs slowed infrastructure deployments. Despite the shortfall, the company maintains its full-year guidance and has moved to initiate a $20 to $25 million share repurchase program.
WhiteFiber, a provider of AI infrastructure, reported $28.8 million in second-quarter revenue, marking a 54% increase over the previous year. While the company faces a net loss of $15 million, it is shifting its business model toward long-term, high-value contracts and the active deployment of its flagship NC-1 data center.
Recurrent Energy has officially brought its 150MWac Carwarp Energy Park near Mildura, Victoria, into commercial operation. The utility-scale facility, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft, is set to provide renewable electricity to approximately 65,000 Australian households while supporting regional grid stability.
Travis LaBazzo, CEO of Amped Fitness, is bringing his brand to Ohio for the first time, marking a personal milestone in the state where he first discovered his passion for the industry. The upcoming Powell facility aims to move beyond traditional gym models by offering eight distinct, emotion-themed training environments.
A meeting produces decisions, but the real labor begins once the room clears. The new Comu Action Pro hardware attempts to bridge this gap by transforming live conversations into structured follow-up emails, task lists, and presentation drafts, effectively bypassing the need for manual transcription and post-meeting administrative chores.
The Bethany Beach high-rise community Sea Colony East Phase III has officially transitioned to FirstService Residential management. The company, which oversees a vast portfolio of properties across North America, will now handle all day-to-day operations and financial guidance for the oceanfront complex, effective as of August 2026.
Palo Alto-based WovenEarth Ventures has finalized its second fund at $155 million, pushing the firm’s total assets under management to $330 million. The investment platform focuses on early-stage companies, betting that the next wave of industrial innovation will be defined by energy efficiency and resilience rather than niche environmental impact.
By linking the distinct regulatory and operational strengths of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau, SU Group Holdings has launched a three-stage talent development platform. The initiative, spearheaded by its subsidiary Fortune Jet, aims to modernize security enterprises across Mainland China through professional certification and cross-border practical training.
A Phase 2 study of the antibody sirexatamab has revealed that patients with high baseline levels of the protein DKK1 show significantly improved survival rates when treated with the drug, offering a potential path forward for targeting aggressive metastatic colorectal cancer despite missing primary endpoints in the broader trial population.
Insurify has appointed industry veteran Jake Bouvrie as its first-ever Chief AI Officer, signaling a push to transition its insurance comparison platform into a fully agentic marketplace. Bouvrie, a former KAYAK executive, joins the firm to oversee the integration of advanced machine learning across its consumer and enterprise operations.
Seventy-five percent of American men struggle to find footwear that balances aesthetics with the physical reality of their feet, a gap STOKE Shoes is aiming to close. The New Hampshire-based company is debuting its FW26 Casuals Pack, marking the brand’s first major expansion into lifestyle silhouettes since its January 2026 launch.
Eric Bell and Nick Munchel are bringing a service-first approach to local business support with the launch of a new PostNet location in Alexandria, Virginia. Located at 6471 Old Beulah Street, the center aims to provide customized printing, shipping, and design solutions for local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and military families.
Lazard, Inc. reported preliminary assets under management of $286.9 billion for the month ending July 31, 2026. This figure marks an increase from the $284.7 billion recorded in June, fueled by a combination of market gains, positive net inflows, and favorable foreign exchange fluctuations.
Brinker International closed its fiscal year on June 24, 2026, reporting five consecutive years of same-store sales growth at Chili’s. The parent company, which also operates Maggiano’s Little Italy, leveraged strong brand demand and operational efficiency to drive a 5% increase in comparable restaurant sales for the fourth quarter.
Epson America has secured two top-tier accolades in the 2026 Spaces4Learning New Product Awards, with the company’s inkjet technology earning Platinum recognition for its impact across K-12 and higher education sectors. The awards highlight the manufacturer's efforts to balance high-performance output with sustainable, low-maintenance hardware for modern schools.
Speaking at The Closing Institute’s Full-Arch Boot Camp in Texas, Dr. Derrick Johnson of Oregon’s BioSmile Health addressed the evolution of metal-free implantology. His presentation focused on equipping clinicians with the technical protocols and communication strategies necessary to meet rising patient demand for biocompatible dental care.
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. reported record-breaking financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with revenue climbing 21% to $104.8 million. The Israel-based mobility tech firm added 41,000 net subscribers during the period, bringing its total global user base to more than 2.7 million clients across its core telematics and stolen vehicle recovery segments.
OPC Energy reported a 580% jump in adjusted net income to $34 million for the second quarter of 2026, fueled by rising electricity demand and strategic expansion in the U.S. and Israel. The independent power producer's consolidated EBITDA climbed 46% to $131 million, marking a period of aggressive asset consolidation.
Bio-Techne Corporation reported flat full-year revenue of $1.2 billion for fiscal 2026, even as it prepares for an $11.3 billion acquisition by Merck KGaA. The Minneapolis-based life sciences firm saw fourth-quarter organic revenue rise 3%, signaling steady demand for its research reagents and diagnostic platforms during the transition period.
Allot Ltd. reported a return to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, posting $27.7 million in revenue and a GAAP operating income of $1.1 million. Driven by a surge in Security-as-a-Service demand, the company has raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to between $115 million and $118 million.
Engineers developing next-generation wireless networks now have a lab-based digital twin for complex radio frequency environments. VIAVI Solutions unveiled its Vertex 6.0 platform, the industry's first channel emulator engineered to handle the steep bandwidth and waveform requirements of emerging 6G standards and advanced Wi-Fi 7 and 8 technologies.
Shareholders of Minneapolis-based Bio-Techne Corporation will receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, the company confirmed on August 12. The distribution is scheduled for August 28, following a record date of August 17, as the firm maintains its commitment to returning value to investors.
