Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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Rock N Roll Sushi

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Amplifies Knoxville’s Dining Scene

Rock N’ Roll Sushi is expanding its presence in Tennessee.

Hungry Howie's Pizza

Hungry Howie’s and DoorDash Partner to Create a More Seamless Digital Ordering and Loyalty Experience

Hungry Howie’s and DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) today announced a partnership aimed at modernizing Hungry Howie’s digital ordering experience.

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Tommy’s Express Breaks Ground in Chico

International car wash franchise Tommy’s Express has begun construction on its first location in Chico, California.

Golden Corral

Protein for Every Plate: Golden Corral® Offers 20+ High-Protein Selections Daily Featuring NEW Grilled Chicken Tenders and Golden Delicious Shrimp tossed in Spicy Peach & Garlic Parm

Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is serving up more ways than ever to meet protein needs this summer.

Discover Strength

Discover Strength Opens Seven New Locations While Maintaining Industry-Leading Customer Satisfaction and Retention

Discover Strength is set to continue its impressive 2026 start fueled by seven opened locations, franchise momentum and strong consumer demand.

Stretch Zone

Stretch Zone and Hint Team Up to Make Summer Wellness Simple

Stretch Zone and Hint, Inc., today announced a national summer partnership.

Bennigan's

Bennigan's Celebrates 50 Years with Summer Shenanigans Prime Burger Bash and Beverages

Bennigan’s is turning up the flavor this summer with the launch of its Summer Shenanigans Prime Burger Bash.

Hot Dog on a Stick

America's Iconic Hot Dog on a Stick Turns 80, Celebrates with 80-Cent National Hot Dog Day Promotion

Hot Dog on a Stick is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with a one-day-only National Hot Dog Day promotion.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunn Brothers Coffee Names University of St. Thomas as Its First Official Higher Education Partner

Dunn Brothers Coffee is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of St. Thomas.

Gold's Gym

Gold's Gym® Strengthens Executive Leadership With Appointment of Brad Reynolds as Sole CEO

Gold's Gym® has named Brad Reynolds as sole CEO.

H&H Bagels

H&H Bagels Launches “Real Food. Made to Order.” Campaign

H&H Bagels announced its Real Food. Made to Order. campaign.

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VIO Med Spa Expands Atlanta Footprint with New Franchise Agreement

VIO Med Spa is continuing its expansion across Georgia with a new franchise agreement in the Atlanta market.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Burlington County Wins Dream Award for Residential Bath

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded its 2026 Dream Award for Residential Baths $40,000 to $70,000 to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Burlington County.

Executive Home Care

Executive Home Care Expands to Southeast New Hampshire

Executive Home Care announces the opening of Executive Home Care of Southeast New Hampshire.

Papa Johns

This summer, Papa Johns is bringing back the fan-favorite Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza for a limited time.

ARCpoint Labs

ARCpoint Labs Celebrates 20 Years of Franchise Excellence and Innovation in Diagnostic Testing

ARCpoint Labs is celebrating 20 years of franchise success.

la Madeleine

Vive la France! la Madeleine Brings French-Inspired Soccer Fever with Sweepstakes and Café Experience Ahead of Dallas Semifinal

As the world's biggest soccer tournament enters its final stretch, la Madeleine is bringing its French-inspired celebration to life with a limited-time sweepstakes and immersive café experience befitting the brand’s heritage.

Hike Doggie

Hike Doggie Canine Client Leaves Epic 5-Star Review on Yelp

Hike Doggie is hoping a recent customer review submitted by one of their doggie clients is about to go viral for all the right reasons.

Pokeworks

Pokeworks Sizzles This Summer with Free Avocado, Bonus Points and Catering Perks

Pokeworks is making July more rewarding with a lineup of limited-time offers made for summer cravings.

Newk's Eatery

Newk’s Eatery Celebrates a Star-Spangled Summer with Limited-Time Menu

Newk’s Eatery is launching a “Star-Spangled Summer” limited-time menu packed with fresh flavors and seasonal favorites.

CC's Coffee House

CC's Coffee House Shakes Up Summer with New Refreshers, Sparkling Energy, Seasonal Treats and Happy Hour

This summer, CC’s Coffee House is helping guests beat the Louisiana heat with refreshing new beverages packed with bold flavors, bright colors and a taste of the tropics.

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Slutty Vegan Spreads the Love to the Buckeye State with Ohio Debut in Columbus and Cleveland

Slutty Vegan has officially signed franchise agreements to bring the rapidly growing concept to Columbus and Cleveland.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Sun City and Peoria, Arizona

Seniors Helping Seniors® has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Pikes Peak Region Wins Dream Award for Residential Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded its 2026 Dream Award for Residential Kitchens $50,000 to $100,000 to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Pikes Peak Region.

Dairy Queen

New Cash Incentive Program Accelerates Dairy Queen Franchise Growth

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) today announced a new franchise incentive aimed at driving continued growth across the U.S. and Canada.

Friendly's Restaurants

Friendly’s Celebrates National Ice Cream Day With Free Scoops and 91 Years of Memories

Grab your spoons, because National Ice Cream Day just got a whole lot sweeter.

Wendy's

The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 7.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, August 7.

Angry Chickz

Angry Chickz Expands Inland Empire Footprint With First Ontario Restaurant

Angry Chickz will officially debut its first restaurant in the city on July 17.