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National Teddy Bear Day is more than a celebration of a beloved toy. It's a reminder of the comfort, connection, and joy a teddy bear can bring at every age.
September 3rd, 2026
Office Evolution will celebrate the grand opening of its new Newtown Square location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
September 3rd, 2026
Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
September 3rd, 2026
Caring Senior Service today announced it has opened a new office at 901 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford, Conn.
September 3rd, 2026
HomeWell Franchising LLC has been ranked on the prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the 6th consecutive year.
September 3rd, 2026
Kerry Chester, owner of Blue Moon Estate Sales of Omaha, is taking her commitment to serving the local community far beyond her business.
September 3rd, 2026
Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Tampa, Florida.
September 3rd, 2026
Move over, summer. Spooky season has officially arrived.
September 3rd, 2026
When it comes to early years learning, what children are doing in a class is only part of the story.
September 3rd, 2026
Caring Senior Service today announced it has opened a new office at 901 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford, Conn.
September 3rd, 2026
Krystal is introducing new Kids Meals featuring collectible toys from Hasbro alongside a limited-time 99-cent Kids Meal offer on Sundays.
September 3rd, 2026
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David Martin
September 10th, 2026 | TRENDING
Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating National Teddy Bear Day on September 9 with a special one-day "2-for-$25 Lil' Cub" promotion.
September 3rd, 2026
BNI® (Business Network International) announced today that India has become the largest country in its global network by membership.
September 3rd, 2026
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with franchisee Keisha Carter to bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to McDonough, Ga., and the surrounding Henry County market.
September 2nd, 2026
Nate Coombs and Kevin Hansen of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ogden Named IFA Franchisees of the Year
Nate Coombs and Kevin Hansen of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ogden have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association.
September 2nd, 2026
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is now open in Georgetown, Texas, marking the 17th location in the Lone Star State.
September 2nd, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 10th, 2026 | TRENDING
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Amy and Michael Madson, owners of Dream Vacations' Madson & Associates in Orlando, Fla., as 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
September 2nd, 2026
Cold Stone Creamery® is welcoming fall with two Creations™ that bring a little comfort and nostalgia to the season.
September 2nd, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its first restaurant in The Mountain State.
September 2nd, 2026
Evergreens today announced the official launch of its franchise program, opening opportunities for franchise development across 12 Western states.
September 2nd, 2026
Replay Sports Cards ("Replay") has signed a new franchise agreement with Jim and Jake Whitehurst to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Greenville, North Carolina.
September 2nd, 2026
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first campus location at Nova Southeastern University.
September 2nd, 2026
CC’s Coffee House has appointed Bailey Richard as its new Director of Marketing.
September 2nd, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 10th, 2026 | TRENDING
Hounds Town USA is expanding its South Jersey pawprint with the opening of its newest location in Cherry Hill-Woodcrest.
September 2nd, 2026
Pancheros Mexican Grill will continue planting its Iowa roots with a new location coming to Waukee next week.
September 2nd, 2026
Pokeworks is keeping the rewards coming this September with limited-time offers that give guests something extra throughout the month.
September 2nd, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it has completed the substantial majority of the closings under the refranchising transactions previously announced on May 28 and June 15, 2026.
September 2nd, 2026
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Slim Chickens
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is once again expanding its celebrated menu with the debut of Calzones.
September 2nd, 2026
Every January, gyms fill up and wellness apps see a surge in downloads — then, within weeks, both start to empty out again.
September 2nd, 2026
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International Franchises Association
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Angry Chickz is making its Illinois debut this September, bringing its signature Nashville hot chicken, customizable heat levels and high-energy approach to dining to Aurora.
September 2nd, 2026
Cartwheel today announced that Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, is adopting Cartwheel's Hybrid Delivery technology
September 2nd, 2026
Potbelly Introduces Classic English Toffee Flavor to Its Hand-Dipped Shake Lineup for a Limited Time
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is dipping into the rich, buttery flavor of a classic confection with the introduction of its new English Toffee Shake.
September 1st, 2026
Dunn Brothers Coffee® is entering college life and is now the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas with four new locations.
September 1st, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced the opening of its newest location in Pensacola, Florida.
September 1st, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Vitality Bowls announced the exciting debut of its newest café in Prosper on August 31.
September 1st, 2026
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is teaming up with sweetFrog to bring a new co-branded destination to Flower Mound.
September 1st, 2026
i9 Sports has reached a major system milestone with the signing of its 300th franchise location.
September 1st, 2026
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