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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
Little Diggers today announced continued rapid growth of its franchise network.
September 16th, 2026
Friendly Fire has taken another major step in its global expansion, opening three new locations in Croatia, Austria, and Cyprus.
September 15th, 2026
Oakwell Beer Spa announces the signing of its first franchise agreement, bringing the Denver-born concept to Las Vegas.
September 10th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant is introducing one of its most significant menu updates in recent years, with more ways to share and customize, greater value at lunch, and new reasons to explore the brand’s food beyond game day.
September 9th, 2026
Shoot 360 and COPA Innovation Laboratories today announced a strategic partnership designed to advance technology-driven athlete development and support the continued growth of both organizations.
September 8th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
July 19th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced the opening of its newest location in Riverdale, New Jersey.
September 8th, 2026
Another Nine is expanding its footprint across North Carolina.
September 4th, 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
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced the opening of its newest location in Pensacola, Florida.
September 1st, 2026
Oakwell Beer Spa has just announced the launch of its Wine Bath, a new addition to its signature soaking menu.
August 28th, 2026
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Bron Launsby
June 12th, 2026
Friendly Fire has closed a $4.7 million Series A funding round with AYMO Ventures.
August 26th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant has signed an area development agreement in South Texas with Peaks and Pints LLC, an affiliate of InnJoy Hospitality.
August 26th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) is expanding its live-commerce presence on StockX.
August 14th, 2026
Another Nine is marking the end of its first year of franchising with rapid growth across the country.
August 12th, 2026
After hosting more than 3,300 fantasy football draft parties across 115 lodges last season, Twin Peaks Restaurant is once again inviting leagues to make the lodge their draft-day headquarters.
August 10th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced a signed lease for its first location in the state of Montana.
August 5th, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
June 12th, 2026
The South Florida-based travel agency franchise network recently earned Delta Vacations’ Diamond Elite Award.
July 31st, 2026
Another Nine is doubling down on expansion throughout its home market, Cincinnati.
July 28th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards is spending the days leading up to the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention.
July 28th, 2026
The Swing Bays has opened its first franchise location in Calera, Alabama.
July 22nd, 2026
The Swing Bays is celebrating the opening of its new Rowland Heights location with a grand opening event on Saturday, July 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 16th, 2026
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John DiJulius
June 2nd, 2026
Busy Bee Jumpers spent much of the first half of the year strengthening the foundation of its franchise system.
July 16th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards ("Replay") has signed a new franchise agreement with Rob Ansalone to bring the brand's modern card shop experience to the Bellmore/Merrick area.
July 14th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) continued to build momentum throughout the first half of 2026 through strategic development and innovation.
July 9th, 2026
Cruise Planners has been named the exclusive travel partner of Women On Course.
July 8th, 2026
Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, has wrapped up a strong first half to 2026.
July 2nd, 2026
Twin Peaks will officially open its new Kissimmee sports lodge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 29.
June 29th, 2026
Sandbox VR opened its newest location in Downtown Ann Arbor on June 12, 2026.
June 26th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has signed a franchise agreement to bring a location to Frederick, Maryland.
June 22nd, 2026
Friendly Fire was named Croatia’s “Franchise of the Year” at the 2026 Brend Forum.
June 16th, 2026
Another Nine is celebrating the opening of its first franchise location in Cornelius, North Carolina.
June 16th, 2026
Oakwell Beer Spa is inviting craft breweries in the Kansas City market to explore partnership opportunities as the brand grows through franchising.
June 16th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant today announced that Summit Acquisitions, LLC, has assumed a strategic advisory role on behalf of the brand’s bondholders.
June 15th, 2026
The new kind of night out doesn’t end at 2 a.m. It might mean a couple of craft beers over a board game, an evening at a climbing gym, or a soak and a sauna with friends — then home early enough to be on a trail by sunrise.
June 5th, 2026
Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding deeper into Central Florida.
June 5th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced a signed lease for its first location coming to Colorado.
June 4th, 2026
iSmash is officially open in Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 6.
June 3rd, 2026
Slick City Action Park today announced the appointment of Josh Cole as its first Chief Marketing Officer.
June 3rd, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) has signed a new franchise agreement with Matt Thomas to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Tampa, Florida.
June 3rd, 2026
Sandbox VR is opening its first permanent Arizona location in Gilbert, AZ.
June 1st, 2026
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Kevin Behan
March 9th, 2026
iSmash is set to open on May 23, bringing the brand’s first Texas location to the Houston area.
May 28th, 2026
Finding the right gift can be a yearly challenge for partners, siblings, and children alike.
May 27th, 2026
For generations, Father’s Day gifts have followed a familiar formula: grilling tools, golf balls, neckties and “World’s Best Dad” coffee mugs.
May 19th, 2026
The Golf Crypt today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
May 18th, 2026
Shoot 360 will open its newest location in Hillsboro May 16, 2026.
May 12th, 2026
Sandbox VR is continuing to expand across Georgia.
May 12th, 2026
The Swing Bays signed an agreement with Loren Richardson, to bring the brand to Alabama.
May 7th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
February 23rd, 2026
Lucra, the leading social competition platform, today announced a partnership with Shoot 360.
April 30th, 2026

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