Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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Swig

Swig Announces 10-Unit Deal in Northern Colorado

Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisees Marc and Zach Rogers to bring the brand to Northern Colorado.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Enters St. Louis With Latest Affiliation

Paradigm Realty is the latest company to affiliate with the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand.

Dream Vacations / CruiseOne

Dream Vacations Unveils 2027 Advisor Training Lineup Featuring New Disney and Sales Summits

Dream Vacations is enhancing its travel advisor training and events portfolio in 2027.

Dog Haus

Dog Haus Makes Ohio Debut on High Street with Buckeye-Fueled Grand Opening Weekend Nov. 13-14

Dog Haus is making its Ohio debut Friday, Nov. 13, bringing its signature Smashburgers, hot dogs, sausages, breakfast burritos, craft beer and cocktails to its new restaurant and sports bar at 1576 N. High St., on the edge of the Ohio State campus.

Barrio Burrito Bar

Barrio Burrito Bar Celebrates Grand Opening of 3 New Restaurants in Delaware, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Barrio Burrito Bar is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest locations.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts

Make New Family Holiday Memories for Less at Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts

As families plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas, rising airfare and hotel costs are prompting them to look for ways to celebrate the holidays without breaking their budgets.

The Goddard School

The Goddard School Opens 700th School, Marking Major Growth Milestone

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) today announced the opening of its 700th school.

Smalls Sliders

Smalls Sliders® Opens Can in Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders officially opens on Nov. 10, at 10:00 a.m., local standard time.

Clean Eatz

Clean Eatz Reports Q3 Sales Growth and Unveils Plans for New Restaurant Prototype in 2027

Clean Eatz is reporting positive third-quarter results as it prepares for its next phase of growth.

Döner Haus

Döner Haus Is Coming to Long Island. Come Hungry.

Döner Haus is opening its first Long Island location in Wantagh on Friday, Nov. 13.

Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Expands Global Footprint with First UK Restaurant Opening in London

Jersey Mike's Subs Inc. today announced the opening of its first restaurant in the United Kingdom.

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McDonald’s and Uber Expand Global Partnership Across Delivery and Loyalty in 14 Markets

Uber Technologies, Inc. and McDonald’s Corporation today announced a multi-year expansion of their partnership.

Papa Johns

Snap a Pizza Pic, Get a FREE Pizza: Customers Help Papa Johns on Its Journey to Better

Papa Johns is inviting customers to put every slice to the test with the launch of Snap a Pizza, Get a Free Pizza.

Celebree School

Celebree School Launches Celebree Learning Lab to Help Franchisees and Their Leaders Grow

Celebree School announces the launch of Celebree Learning Lab.

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays Enters Las Vegas With New Franchise Partnership, Continuing its Domestic Expansion

TGI Fridays today announced a development agreement with LVP Food Service Concepts, LLC to open five new Fridays restaurants in the Las Vegas market over the next three years.

PrimoHoagies - Italian Specialty Sandwiches

PrimoHoagies Gives Guests Something to Be Thankful for with the Return of $10 Hoagie Day

The season of giving thanks is here, and PrimoHoagies is giving guests something extra to be thankful for!

LaRosa's Pizzeria

Larosa’s Turns Up the Heat With New Hot Italian Pizza

As fall temps cool down, bold flavors are heating up at LaRosa’s, with the introduction of new Hot Italian Pizza, available only for a limited time.

Houston TX Hot Chicken

Houston TX Hot Chicken Lays Groundwork for 50-Unit UK Expansion With First Restaurant

Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) went international as the Las Vegas-based brand opened its first-ever restaurant outside the U.S.

Cousins Subs

Cousins Subs© Offers Free Subs to Veterans and Active-Duty Military This Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, Cousins Subs® will honor the service and sacrifice of the nation's military members by offering all veterans and active-duty personnel a free 7 ½-inch Classic or Deli Fresh sub.

Always Best Care, Inc.

Always Best Care Strengthens Franchise Support With Two Leadership Appointments

Always Best Care Senior Services is strengthening its investment in franchisee success with the appointments of Kelly Saunders as Director of Learning & Education and Cheryl Price as Director of Franchise Onboarding.

Shawarma Press

Kansas Sisters and College Students Celebrate One Year As the Youngest Franchisees in the Nation

University of Kansas sisters Atrooba and Tahima Hashim are juggling homework while hiring staff and analyzing inventory reports for their Mediterranean restaurant in Lawrence.

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Dog Haus Announces First Four of 15 Area Directors, With More Than 400 Restaurants Committed

Dog Haus is ramping up its U.S. growth with four new area directors who have collectively signed development agreements for more than 400 restaurants across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Launches New ’Ohana Value Pack to Bring Everyone to the Table This Holiday Season

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is introducing its new ‘Ohana Value Pack, a limited-time, family-style meal.

Junk King

Junk King Opens Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Services to Long Island

Junk King is preparing to open its newest location in Nassau County before the end of 2026.

Big Blue Swim School

A New Big Blue Swim School is Coming Soon to Lincoln Park

Big Blue Swim School announced plans to open its newest location in Lincoln Park, with an anticipated opening in November.

Aroma Joe's

Aroma Joe’s Honors Veterans with FREE Drinks on November 11th

In honor of Veterans Day, Aroma Joe’s is thanking those who served with a free drink, any size up to 24 oz., for all veterans on Wednesday, November 11.

Minuteman Press Int'l.

Minuteman Press Franchise Owners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Business in Markham, Ontario

The grand opening of Minuteman Press in Markham was celebrated on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 Heritage Road, Unit 1, Markham, Ontario.

Dream Vacations / CruiseOne

Dream Vacations Celebrates $1 Billion Network Sales Milestone as Brand IGNITES Next Phase of Growth

Dream Vacations celebrated a major milestone during its 2026 National Conference aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas.

Mountain Mikes Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Presence on San Francisco Peninsula With Daly City Opening

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is continuing its growth on the San Francisco Peninsula with its Daly City opening.

Snap-on Tools

Snap-on Raises Dividend 12.7%

Snap-on Incorporated announced today that its board of directors raised its quarterly common stock dividend to $2.75 per share.