Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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Century 21

Multi-Office Female-Owned and Led Firm Helps Expand the Century 21 Brand in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Century 21 Real Estate LLC affiliation of female-owned and led Realty 1 Georgia.

Toastique

Toastique to Open First Cleveland Location at Orange Village’s Pinecrest This Summer

Toastique is preparing to make its Cleveland debut this summer with a brand-new location in Orange at Pinecrest; 200 Park Ave, Unit 140, Orange OH 44122.

Wings Etc.

First 50 Guests at Wings Etc. Grand Opening in La Porte, Texas, May 27 Get Free Wings for Year

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub franchisees Lance and Staton Stephens are hosting a grand opening at 11 a.m. May 27 at their new location at 1023 S. Broadway in La Porte, Texas.

The Joint Corp.

The Joint Corp. Announces Christopher M. Grandpre Elected as Director

The Joint Corp. announced Christopher M. Grandpre has been elected as a director to help enable the company in achieving its goals.

Gong Cha

Gong Cha Appoints Michael Nedelkovich Jr. Vice President of U.S. Non-Traditional Franchise Development

Gong cha is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Nedelkovich Jr. as Vice President of U.S. Non-Traditional Franchise Development.

Smoothie King

Smoothie King Appoints Gavin Felder as New President

Smoothie King – the world's leading purpose-driven smoothie brand on a mission to inspire healthy and active lifestyles – announced today the appointment of Gavin Felder as its new President.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Georgia With New Locations in Buckhead and Chamblee

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services Expands in Georgia.

Captain D's Seafood

Captain D’s Newest Restaurant Drops Anchor in Jackson, Tennessee

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest store in Jackson, Tennessee, on Memorial Day - May 26, 2025.

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Hickory Tommy’s Express Grand Opening Celebration

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is proud to welcome the community to the grand opening of its first location in Hickory, North Carolina, located at 2208 N. Center Street.

everbowl™

Everbowl Opens in Lincoln, Nebraska

Everbowl today announces their 100th store opening in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Scenthound

Scenthound Appoints Josh Lyon as Chief Operating Officer

Scenthound announces the appointment of Josh Lyon as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Fifty-Year-Old Multi-Office Brokerage Helps Fortify the Century 21 Brand in Central Colorado

Century 21 Real Estate LLC. is fortifying its brand’s presence in Colorado’s high country with the affiliation of First Colorado Land Office, Inc.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Celebrate Second Location in Carmel, Indiana with a Grand Opening Celebration

Potbelly announced today the opening of its newest location in Carmel, Indiana.

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions of West Denver Grows to Meet Rising Demand for Senior Services

Caring Transitions latest expanded location in Colorado.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Ranked in Fast Casual’s Annual “Top 100 Movers & Shakers” List

Bubbakoo’s Burritos has been named to Fast Casual’s annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, landing in the top 25.

HTeaO

HTeaO New CFO and VP of Human Resources

HTeaO announces two new executive hires.

Gotcha Covered

Gotcha Covered new location serving Walnut Creek

Gotcha Covered announced today that it has opened in California to serve residents in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Lee’s Famous Recipe® Chicken

Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken Dares Doubters in New Ad Campaign

Lee's Famous Recipe® Chicken is having disbelievers eat their famous last words in a new ad campaign.

PickleRage

PickleRage New Club Coming to Portage

PickleRage is bringing its signature courts and community-driven experience to Southwest Michigan.

MassageLuXe

MassageLuXe Expands Delaware Footprint with New Spa Opening in Wilmington May 22

MassageLuXe, a premier spa franchise specializing in high-quality massage, facial, and waxing services, announces the grand opening of its new location in Concord Pike, Delaware, on Thursday, May 22.

Wings Etc.

Second Wings Etc. in West Virginia Planned

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is set to open a new location in St. Marys, West Virginia, in June 2025.

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Del Taco Launches Brand Refresh and NEW El Big Boxes to Deliver Bigger Flavor, Bigger Value

Del Taco is debuting a bold new brand campaign and the launch of three highly craveable new El Big Boxes that offer consumers unbeatable value.

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream

Happy Joe’s Opening On The First Coast

Happy Joe’s made a powerful Florida debut with the grand opening of its first Sunshine State location in Navarre on April 28.

Mountain Mikes Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza's Virginia Development Deal

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is proud to announce development in Virginia.

ZIPS Cleaners

Zips Cleaners Arrives in Charlotte

The pride of looking your best in clean and pressed clothes and the satisfying embrace of sleeping under fresh bedding are now much more within reach for people in Charlotte, thanks to last week’s opening of North Carolina’s first ZIPS Cleaners.

CareBuilders at Home

National In-Home Care Company Expands in New Jersey with West Essex Office Opening

CareBuilders at Home is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in West Essex, New Jersey, under the leadership of local entrepreneur Kiran Mulgund.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs Opens New Location in Charlotte Metro

Penn Station East Coast Subs is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Century 21

The CENTURY 21 Brand Expands Into Northern Nevada With Latest Affiliation of Female-led Fernley Brokerage

Century 21 Real Estate LLC affiliation of female-led Nevada Prime Real Estate LLC in Fernley.

Smoke’s Poutinerie

Smoke’s Poutinerie Reveals All-New Gastronomical Menu Additions Said to ROCK Canadians’ World.

Smoke’s Poutinerie has revealed some TOP SECRET information… the Brand has officially released THIRTY ALL-NEW Gastronomical Menu Additions.

Fresh Coat

Fresh Coat Painters Expand in Georgia

Fresh Coat Painters franchisee Isabel Calero and her husband Diego Berto are expanding their successful painting business in Georgia.