Brazil’s franchise sector reaches 207,200 units as cleaning leads expansion
The number of franchise units grew by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2026. Cleaning and maintenance led the way with 8% growth.
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The latest franchise news from Brazil: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Health and beauty franchises grow by 15.2% in the quarter
Health, Beauty and Wellness outperformed Brazil’s wider franchise sector in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures attributed to the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF).
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Chiquinho Sorvetes reports 1,007 stores in Brazil in 2025
Company figures published by g1 report 1,007 stores, more than 71 million ice creams sold and around 38 million customers served in 2025.
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Franchising: Supreme Court cases shape ABF Legal Day 2026 agenda
An event in São Paulo discussed Supreme Court cases on contracts and court jurisdiction in a sector whose turnover exceeded R$300 billion in 2025.
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