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The Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care® system is proud to announce multi-unit owners Preeti and Vic Gulati have been named International Franchise Association (IFA) 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
STRONG Pilates has announced a major Master Franchise Agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) will host its 2026 Investor Day at its headquarters in Dallas, Texas today beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
From now through Oct. 15, Dog Haus is celebrating Oktoberfestival with the Prost Platter, Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier and Stein-Holding Contests at participating Biergarten locations nationwide.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Bubbakoo’s Burritos announces the opening of its newest location in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Fall is synonymous with apple, spice and caramel, and Clean Juice is bringing those familiar flavors to the menu its own way.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Friendly's is giving kids something parents and grown-ups will wish they'd had at that age.
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Culver's will break ground Sept. 30 on a new restaurant on Parmenter Street that will replace the current Middleton location, which has served guests since 1992.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Mountain Mike’s Pizza has appointed Sheena Dougher as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
September 16th, 2026
Loyalty comes with an extra serving of thanks at Potbelly this fall.
September 16th, 2026
Fix Auto USA is proud to highlight the continued community involvement of Fix Auto Chicagoland.
September 16th, 2026
Slutty Vegan has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Cincinnati, marking the brand's third market in the state of Ohio.
September 16th, 2026
Sandbox VR Continues to Expand in North Carolina with a New Venue in Charlotte, Opening September 18
Sandbox VR is set to open its second North Carolina location in Charlotte on September 18, 2026.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
Delta Crown Hair Extensions is building on its early momentum with two new franchise agreements in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Duck & Dry has unveiled plans for significant UK expansion, targeting up to 60 locations within the next five years .
September 16th, 2026
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for a new café at 982 Jonesboro Rd., Suite 208, McDonough, Ga.
September 16th, 2026
The Big Biscuit® today announced that Steve Zahn, the brand’s first franchisee, has signed a new franchise agreement to continue expanding The Big Biscuit’s footprint across Oklahoma.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Belton, Texas.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
HB Protein Smoothies signed a six-unit development agreement with Bob Morris, a franchise investor with a multi-unit track record in Planet Fitness and 7 Brew Coffee.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
DUCTZ is opening a new location serving Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Voda Cleaning & Restoration Reaches 300 Franchise Territories Just Three Years After National Launch
Voda Cleaning & Restoration has awarded its 300th franchise territory, reaching a significant expansion milestone just over three years after launching its national franchise system in 2023.
September 16th, 2026
Evive Brands today announced the launch of its inaugural National Networking Day.
September 16th, 2026
Starting today, fans can order Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, inspired by the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star's go-to Wendy's order.
September 16th, 2026
September 16th, 2026
Little Diggers today announced continued rapid growth of its franchise network.
September 16th, 2026
Gregorys Coffee (“Gregorys”) will celebrate the grand opening of its Manalapan café with two days of special events on Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17.
September 16th, 2026
Juice It Up! has opened a new location in Santa Fe Springs, expanding the brand’s presence across Southern California.
September 15th, 2026
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Dave Collins, owner of The Goddard Schools of Edgewater, MD, and Eldersburg, MD, a 2026 Franchisee of the Year.
September 15th, 2026
Pool Duck is officially entering the Orlando market with the award of its first franchise territory in the area.
September 15th, 2026
Fix Auto USA is proud to recognize Fix Auto Fox Valley, owned by John Denicolo, for their participation in the Fox River Business Alliance's 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing.
September 15th, 2026
Marble Slab Creamery has officially opened a new location in Oxford, Miss.
September 15th, 2026
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September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Heart to Home Meals USA is proud to announce a new franchise agreement marking its first expansion into Texas – and the brand’s third new market opening in less than 60 days.
September 15th, 2026
The wait for wings is getting a lot shorter in Glen Allen.
September 15th, 2026
September 15th, 2026 | TRENDING
WellBiz Brands, Inc. announced today the appointment of Benjamin Marmor as chief financial officer.
September 15th, 2026
BurgerFi is giving guests a reason to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, September 18 with a Buy One BurgerFi Double Cheeseburger, Get a Second for $1 deal.
September 15th, 2026
Savvy Sliders is giving guests a reason to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, September 18 with a Buy One Savvy Original, Get a Second for Free* deal.
September 15th, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
September 16th, 2026 | TRENDING
Home Helpers® Home Care has promoted Bobby Kelley to Chief Development Officer.
September 15th, 2026
Kilwins has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.
September 15th, 2026
76 FENCE RDU West officially celebrated its grand opening Monday with a ribbon cutting at its Cary office.
September 15th, 2026
Empower Brands announced today that four of its franchise brands have been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
September 15th, 2026
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September 15th, 2026 | TRENDING
Yoga Joint today announced a multi-unit franchise agreement with CR Fitness Holdings (CR Fitness), the largest Crunch Fitness franchisee in the country.
September 15th, 2026 | TRENDING
PrideStaff Financial is celebrating National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 14-20, by recognizing the contract professionals who help businesses keep essential financial functions running smoothly.
September 15th, 2026
September 15th, 2026 | TRENDING
The Spice & Tea Exchange® is building on its national growth momentum with five new franchise agreements across North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.
September 15th, 2026
Friendly Fire has taken another major step in its global expansion, opening three new locations in Croatia, Austria, and Cyprus.
September 15th, 2026

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