Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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GYMGUYZ

GYMGUYZ Debuts in Northeast Sacramento, Celebrating Grand Opening July 4

GYMGUYZ has officially launched its first Sacramento-area location.

Craveworthy Brands

Gregg Majewski of Craveworthy Brands named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Midwest Award winner

Gregg Majewski, founder and CEO of Craveworthy Brands, was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Midwest Award winner.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® Strengthens Franchise Development Team with Addition of Eric Osborne

College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk & Moving® announced the addition of Eric Osborne as Director of Franchise Development.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Handel’s Ice Cream Opens New Victoria Gardens Location in Rancho Cucamonga

Handel’s Ice Cream is expanding in Rancho Cucamonga with a new scoop shop at Victoria Gardens.

Surcheros

Surcheros® Expands Presence in Perry with New Houston Lake Road / Perry Parkway Location

Surcheros® is officially opening its newest location in Perry.

The Dog Stop

The Dog Stop Expands to Dallas with Two New Franchise Agreements

The Dog Stop, the all-inclusive and award-winning dog care brand, is continuing its growth across Texas with the signing of two new franchise agreements in the Dallas area.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

Tri-State Brokerages Combine to Form Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced a landmark merger between three leading brokerages across NY, NJ, and PA.

Townhouse

Category-Leading Nail Salon Brand is Partnering Exclusively with Large, Established Multi-Unit Operators, Including Leading QSR Franchisees, To Develop Territories Across the U.S.

Townhouse today announced the launch of its U.S. franchise program.

Marble Slab Creamery

Stars, Stripes and Sweet Treats: Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Celebrate America’s 250th

Sister dessert concepts Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies owned by FAT Brands Inc., are serving up star-spangled sweetness in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

Panera Bread

Panera Upgrades Its Summer Menu With New Market Bowls, Premium Salads, Frozen Java Beverages and More

Panera Bread is kicking off summer unveiling a reinvigorated menu as the company makes meaningful progress on its RISE transformation strategy.

Smoothie King

Smoothie King Kicks Off Summer With Free Delicious & Nutritious Hydration Watermelon Smoothies on National Smoothie Day and Launch of New Protein-Packed Flatbreads

Smoothie King is welcoming summer with free delicious and nutritious Hydration Watermelon Smoothies for National Smoothie Day and expansion of its food menu.

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Aussie Pet Mobile Unveils New Brand Identity as Bark & Mane, Marking a New Chapter in Its 30th Anniversary Year

Today, Aussie Pet Mobile, part of the Home Franchise Concepts portfolio of home service brands, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by announcing its next chapter as Bark & Mane™.

GoTo Foods

GoTo Foods Expands Delivery Access Across Texas Through New Multi-Brand Partnership with Favor to Strengthen Franchisee Economics and Guest Convenience

GoTo Foods® expands delivery access across Texas through a new partnership with Favor, the Texas-based on-demand delivery platform.

Project LeanNation

Project LeanNation Founder Tim Dougherty Turns Adversity into a National Health Movement

Project LeanNation was founded by Tim Dougherty, a 47-year-old father of three from Rochester, New York, who set out to create a different kind of health and nutrition brand.

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box and The Hundreds Launch Vintage Soccer-Inspired Streetwear Collection

Jack in the Box and LA-born streetwear brand The Hundreds are back for round two of their 75th anniversary collaboration series.

Home Helpers® Home Care

Home Helpers® Home Care Names Nick Evans as Chief Financial Officer to Support National In-Home Care Franchise Growth

Home Helpers® Home Care, one of the nation's most trusted in-home care franchise systems, has appointed Nick Evans as chief financial officer.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care

Frenchies Modern Nail Care to Enter New Mexico this Fall with Two-Unit Agreement in Albuquerque

Marking a brand milestone, the fast-growing Frenchies Modern Nail Care will soon make its New Mexico debut through a two-unit franchise agreement in Albuquerque.

Cheba Hut

Cheba Hut Levels Up Arcadia with New Toasted Joint

Cheba Hut is plugging into Arcadia and bringing a fresh batch of toasted subs, cold drinks and good times along for the ride.

BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care Ranked No.3 Senior Care Franchise on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Industry Ranking

BrightStar Care is proud to have been ranked the No. 3 franchise in the Senior Care category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s inaugural Top 10 Industry Franchise Rankings.

Krystal Restaurants LLC

Krystal Brings Signature Sliders North With First-Ever New Jersey Location

After more than nine decades rooted in the South, Krystal is officially expanding north.

Juice It Up!

Juice It Up! Showcases Popular Tropical Flavors With New Coco Mango Bowl & Returning Summer Favorites

Juice It Up! is ushering in summer with a vibrant array of seasonal offerings.