Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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Haven Hot Chicken

Haven Hot Chicken Expands Massachusetts Footprint with New Franchise Agreement

Haven Hot Chicken has signed a three-unit franchise agreement with local entrepreneurs Nate and Whitney Tupper of 1779 Hot Ventures, LLC.

Gong Cha

Gong cha Makes Maine Debut with First-Ever Location in South Portland, Expanding Premium Bubble Tea Brand’s U.S. Footprint

Gong cha is bringing its premium, customizable beverages to Maine for the first time.

Krystal Restaurants LLC

Krystal and the Atlanta Braves Team Up to Reward Fans Every Time the Team Has a Big Inning

This summer, Krystal is giving Braves fans even more reasons to cheer.

HTeaO

HTeaO Opens a New Store in Midland, TX on Saturday, June 27, 2026

HTeaO announces the grand opening of its new location in Midland on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Bubbakoo's Burritos

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Turns Up the Summer Heat with New Jalapeño Ranch Limited-Time Offering

Bubbakoo’s Burritos is turning up the heat this summer with the launch of its new Crispy Jalapeño Ranch Burrito.

Century 21

Century 21 Brand Expands Global Footprint With Opening of First United Arab Emirates Office

Century 21 Real Estate LLC announces the official launch of the CENTURY 21® brand in the United Arab Emirates.

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Tommy’s Express Opening Union Gap Location

Tommy’s Express proudly announces the opening of its first Union Gap location at 26 Adelyn Way.

TOGO'S Eateries, Inc.

Built for the Future of Fast Casual: TOGO’S Sandwiches Taps Franchise FastLane to Expand its Next-Gen Concept

TOGO’S Sandwiches, is joining forces with Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program to bring its proven next-generation 3.0 concept to franchise markets across the Western United States.

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays® Launches Refreshed App, Putting Fridays® at Guest's Fingertips

TGI Fridays® today announced the official launch of its refreshed mobile app.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Illuminates California’s Central Coast With New Ojai Location

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP has expanded to California's Central Coast with the opening of a new franchise serving Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara and surrounding communities.

Houston TX Hot Chicken

Houston TX Hot Chicken Takes Its Heat Global With UK Debut

Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) today announced its first international expansion in the UK.

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Club Pilates Expanding through Large-Scale, Multi-State Deal with Area Developer Saber Ammori

Club Pilates announced today a deal with entrepreneur Saber Ammori, leading to the signing of a multi-unit development agreement for 70 locations in addition to Ammori’s open studios and studios in development.

Launch Entertainment

Launch Family Entertainment Expands into Maryland with New Franchise Agreement

Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has signed a franchise agreement to bring a location to Frederick, Maryland.

Slutty Vegan

Slutty Vegan Spreads the Love with Newly Signed Franchise Deals in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta

Slutty Vegan has officially signed franchise agreements to bring the rapidly growing concept to Washington, D.C. and further grow the bra

HB Protein Smoothies

HB Protein Smoothies Signs Multi-Unit Deal with Papa Murphy's Largest Franchisees

HB Protein Smoothies is continuing its national momentum with a new multi-unit franchise agreement.

Service Experts

Service Experts Expands Texas Footprint with New Greater Houston Franchise Agreement

Service Experts has signed a new franchise agreement serving the Katy and Sugar Land communities in the Greater Houston area.

Domino's Pizza

Domino's® Announces Q2 2026 Earnings Webcast

Domino's Pizza, Inc. announces the following event:

NEXTAFF

Nextaff Joins the Talvera Platform, Expanding Its National Reach and Elevating Its Commitment to Predictive Hiring Excellence

Nextaff today announced it has joined Talvera.

Visiting Angels

Visiting Angels Appoints Scott Parrish as President

Visiting Angels has appointed Scott Parrish as its new President.

Juice It Up!

Juice It Up! Signs Multi-Unit Development Deal to Enter Utah

Juice It Up! will debut in Utah through a new multi-unit development deal with Aaron and Nancy Osmond.

Woofie's

Woofie’s of Lake Country in Wisconsin Announces Grand Opening, Increases Franchise Footprint for National Mobile Pet Care Brand

Woofie’s of Lake Country is announcing its grand opening at the Lake Country AA League's DockHounds game at the DockHounds Ballpark on June 22.

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Proforma Distributor Owners Strengthen Teams with New Sales Professionals

Proforma is proud to announce that four Distributor Owners have recently expanded their teams through the addition of experi

Zaxbys

Zaxbys Signs Second Chicagoland Development Deal as Midwest Expansion Gains Momentum

Zaxbys® has signed a seven-restaurant development agreement in the Chicagoland area.

Wetzel's Pretzels

Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery Announce Co-Brand Opening in Texas

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is teaming up with Cold Stone Creamery to expand its footprint in San Antonio through strategic co-branded locations.

ERA

Fourth-Generation Idaho Native Joins Era Real Estate to Provide Enhanced Services to His Home State

ERA Real Estate, LLC today announced its latest affiliation in Idaho, Hunter of Homes, LLC.

Batteries Plus

Batteries Plus Launches Initiative and Supports Veterans in Honor of America's 250th Anniversary

Batteries Plus is proud to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. with its newest Power with Purpose initiative in collaboration with LUXPRO in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

YogaSix

YogaSix Launches Y6 Core Nationwide on International Yoga Day

YogaSix announced today the launch of a heated, Pilates-inspired class, called Y6 Core.

everbowl™

everbowl opens first Florida Panhandle location at Miramar Beach

everbowl® will open its newest store to the public June 19 at Miramar Plaza in Miramar Beach.

Hoodz International, LLC

HOODZ Comes to Arkansas With New Franchise Location Opening

HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Tontitown, Arkansas.

Take 5 Oil Change

Take 5 Oil Change Opens Second Local Shop, Expanding Fast, Stay-in-Your-Car Service in Acworth

Take 5 Oil Change announced today the grand opening of its second Acworth shop.