Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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iSmash

iSmash Introduces High-Energy Entertainment Experience to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is coming soon to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Wetzel's Pretzels

Wetzel’s Pretzels Introduces Berry Sweet Bitz made with Nutella®, Watermelon Strawberry Lemonade With Mango Boba

Snack icon Wetzel’s Pretzels is celebrating the month of love and introducing two new limited-time menu items.

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Names Christina Vaughan President and Chief Operating Officer

Slim Chickens announced today the promotion of Christina Vaughan to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Potbelly Brings Back Golden-Brown Toffee Goodness

Football frenzy will be fading, but Potbelly fans won’t be quiet for long as the neighborhood sandwich shop returns a big-time fan favorite.

Fresh Coat

Local Father & Son Open Fresh Coat Painters in Siloam Springs & Bentonville

Local residents Joe and David Deitzer have signed on to open Siloam Springs & Bentonville's first Fresh Coat Painters.

HomeWell Care Services

HomeWell Care Services Agencies Win Best of Home Care Awards for 2026

HomeWell Care Services® agencies across the country have been recognized with the 2026 Best of Home Care® awards from Activated Insights, one of the most respected honors in the home care industry.

Surcheros

Surcheros® Now Open in Woodstock; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for February 4th with Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

Surcheros® is officially open for business in Hickory Flat.

Riko's Pizza

Riko's Pizza Brings Bold Flavors to Its Menu with New Winter Limited-Time Offers!

Riko's Pizza ("Riko's" or the "Company") announced today the launch of two new seasonal specialty pizzas available for a limited time.

Club Pilates

Club Pilates Unveils Circuit, Brand’s First New National Class in Seven Years

Club Pilates announced today the national launch of Circuit, its first new class format to roll out nationwide in seven years.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Strengthens Its Position as One of Houston’s Leading Brokerages Through Renewed Affiliation With Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene announced today the continuation of its relationship with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate.

SpringGreen

SpringGreen Hosts National Advisory Council Meeting to Support Franchise Owner Collaboration and Growth

Heading into it’s 50th season, SpringGreen held its National Advisory Council (NAC) meeting on Monday and Tuesday, January 26-27, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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Cousins Subs© Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest Returns

Cousins Subs® is bringing back the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest for its fourth year.

Eggs Up Grill

Eggs up Grill Secures Ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500® Ranking

Eggs Up Grill was recognized in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita’s Reimagines a Valentine’s Day Classic by Launching Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is celebrating the season of love with the launch of its newest limited-time flavor: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice.

LaRosa's Pizzeria

Larosa’s Heart-Shaped Pizza Is Love at First Slice

LaRosa’s has introduced its first-ever Heart Shaped Pizza, the perfect way to share the love…and the last slice.

Taffer's Tavern

“Bar Rescue” Star and Hospitality Entrepreneur Jon Taffer Expands Taffer’s Tavern Franchise in Midtown Atlanta

Hospitality expert, entrepreneur and executive producer Jon Taffer is opening Taffer’s Tavern in Midtown Atlanta on February 10, 2026.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs Celebrates National Pizza Day on February 9th with their Craveable Pizza Sub

Just in time for National Pizza Day, Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating with two value-driven Pizza Sub offers throughout February.

Kolache Factory

Kolache Factory Introduces Red Velvet Cupcake as February LTO

Kolache Factory is adding a sweet surprise to its menu this February with the debut of its Red Velvet Cupcake, available for a limited time from February 1 through February 28, while supplies last.

TruBlue Home Service Ally

TruBlue Home Service Ally Brings Home Maintenance and Aging-in-Place Services to South Miami

TruBlue Home Service Ally has announced the opening of a new location in South Miami.

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Expands in Oklahoma with Jenks Opening

Slim Chickens announced today the opening of its newest location in Jenks, Oklahoma.

Zaxbys

Zaxbys Signs 7-Store Development Agreement In Missouri

Zaxbys®, the rapidly growing Georgia-based QSR franchise famous for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings, and 12 signature sauces, is bringing its Southern Hospitality to St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri.

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Minuteman Press Int'l.

Minuteman Press International Launches Personalize it! Print-on-Demand Program; Earns #1 Entrepreneur Ranking in Printing & Marketing Services Category

Minuteman Press International announces the launch of Personalize it!, a new print-on-demand program that allows customers to create and order custom products with no minimums required.

Fresh Coat

Local Residents Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones Opens Fresh Coat Painters in National Harbor

Local residents Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones have signed on to open National Harbor’s first Fresh Coat Painters.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Inside the Razzamataz Conference: Where People Come First

From the moment you step into the Razzamataz Conference, the energy is unmistakable, a room alive with creativity, big ideas and people who genuinely care.

Batteries Plus

Batteries Plus Launches Reimagined Homepage, Experts Plus Learning Hub with Consumer Ease in Mind

Batteries Plus is debuting a refreshed website homepage, featuring an updated navigation system and Experts Plus, an online learning hub offering expert advice and answers to common battery and power-related questions.

European Wax Centers

European Wax Center Maintains Category Spot on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®

European Wax Center, Inc. has earned the ranking in the waxing category on Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly anticipated 47th Annual 2026 Franchise 500®.

Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada Brings Spanish Immersion Childcare Franchise to Washington for the First Time

Tierra Encantada is heading to Washington for the first time.

Donatos Pizza

Donatos Pizza Heats Up 2026 With Groundbreaking Innovation and National Momentum

Donatos Pizza, the pizza franchise famous for its abundance of Edge to Edge® toppings, is building powerful momentum heading into 2026.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Banana Pudding Cake and Debuts Trendy Dubai Chocolate Flavor

Texas Nothing Bundt Cakes is welcoming spring with two irresistible flavors designed to sweeten up the new season.

Pet Butler

Pet Butler Announced New Owner for its Lexington, KY Resale

Pet Butler has announced new ownership in Lexington.