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Potbelly, the neighborhood sandwich shop known for its great food and good vibes, is opening in Middleton, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Greenway Station Shopping Center.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Robeks Launches Matcha Moments, a New Platform Bringing Bold Flavor to Matcha's Calm, Focused Energy
Matcha has held its place in wellness rituals for centuries, and Robeks is giving guests a fresh, flavor-forward way to make it part of theirs.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dave & Buster’s officially announces the grand opening of its newest location in Bristol at 567 Pinnacle Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620, on Monday, October 12.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Potbelly is giving Perks members a craveable way to add extra flavor and crunch to their early-October orders.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Capriotti’s® Sandwich Shop continues expanding in Alabama with its newest store in Town Madison.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Capriotti’s® Sandwich Shop is continuing its renewed commitment to the Colorado Springs community with the grand reopening of its Cheyenne Road location at 140 E. Cheyenne Road, Suite 110 in Creekwalk on Tuesday, October 13.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Jessica Bouscarle
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters announced today its expansion into Canada, marking the brand’s first international market and creating new franchise opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (“TruGolf”) (NASDAQ: TRUG) closed its acquisition (the “Transaction”) of Polymath Research Inc.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery owned by OHG Brands, have officially announced the opening of a new co-branded location in Clarksville, TN.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
PrideStaff is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth consecutive year.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
AlphaGraphics has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No. 190 with more than $330 million in systemwide sales.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Will Mitchell
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Olney residents are getting a faster way to satisfy their wing cravings.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
The Wendy's Company will release its third quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
everbowl® is bringing its craft superfood bowls, smoothies and toasts to Massachusetts’ North Shore, celebrating its Grand Opening on October 9 in Beverly.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Pokeworks is serving up something extra all October long with a lineup of limited-time offers.
October 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Captain D's has surprised a Scottsboro, Alabama, woman with the trip of a lifetime - a family cruise to Alaska!
October 8th, 2026
The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Jennifer Ashcraft, owner of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Alabama, as a 2026 Franchisee of the Year.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Kevin Behan
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Americans are living longer than ever, but not necessarily better.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Build-A-Bear Workshop® today introduced Mellow Moodies™.
October 8th, 2026
UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage has been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400.
October 8th, 2026
Dave's Hot Chicken today announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, on October 8.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is fortifying its brand presence in southern Arizona with the latest addition of Indie Realty, a five-year-old brokerage with 53 agents in Tucson.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Viren Patel has signed a franchise agreement to open The Flying Biscuit Café in Greenville, N.C.
October 8th, 2026
Proforma recently hosted its 2026 Owner Advisory Council (OAC), Executive, and Leadership Teams in Cleveland, uniting Distributor Owners and senior executives for a dynamic event focused on connection, strategy, and innovation.
October 8th, 2026
Service Experts has made its debut on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No. 117 in its first appearance on the annual list.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2026 third quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
October 8th, 2026
Subway® today unveiled Blueprint, a reimagined restaurant and brand experience that modernises how guests order and eat to support growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
K9 Resorts is celebrating the opening of its first New York City location in Dumbo with the debut of The Founders Suite.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
1-800 WATER DAMAGE has undergone a recent transfer in ownership of one of its New York franchise locations.
October 8th, 2026
Image360 Katy has been named Best in Katy by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive year.
October 7th, 2026
Uni K Wax today announced the appointment of Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations.
October 7th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Shannon and Cynthia Baber Strunk, owners of RNR Tire Express locations across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, as 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
October 7th, 2026
The Goddard School® today announced its 2026 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club members.
October 7th, 2026
Palm Berries today announced the anticipated return of its most requested limited-time offerings, Cookie Butter Bowl and Cookie Blend smoothie made with real Biscoff®.
October 7th, 2026
Papa Murphy's has signed three franchise agreements to bring its new Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry co-brand concept to incoming markets.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dunn Brothers Coffee® is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
The brand announced today a signed agreement with operator Chris Raleigh and the Serendipity Management Group to develop new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
October 7th, 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken is giving everyone a free Slider on Tuesday, October 13, no purchase necessary.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Things are getting delightfully delicious at Cold Stone Creamery® in celebration of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's The Cat in the Hat
October 7th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant has named the 12 Twin Peaks Girls who make up the inaugural Peaks Elite class.
October 7th, 2026
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The International Franchise Association
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
CarePatrol has named Bruce and Jamie Lopes of CarePatrol of Southwest Florida its Franchisee of the Year.
October 7th, 2026
Vast Coworking Group™ today announced a partnership with Uniti, to bring 24/7 AI agents to its franchise network.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
As demand for fitness events grows globally, Fitstop created a stage where performance meets community, giving everyday athletes the opportunity to step up, push their limits and experience the energy of competition together.
October 7th, 2026
JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding its presence in South Carolina with the opening of a new restaurant at Magnolia Park Shopping Center.
October 7th, 2026
The Joint Corp. announced the reacquisition of regional developer rights across Texas, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
October 6th, 2026
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Golden Corral
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING

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