Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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1-800-FLOWERS

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) today reported results for its Fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 29, 2026.

Nick the Greek

Nick the Greek Brings Authentic Greek Street Food to Tracy

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, is now open in Tracy, California, marking its second location in San Joaquin County.

Timber Pizza Co

Timber Pizza Co. Expands Southeast Footprint with New Atlanta Metro Area Development Deal

Timber Pizza Co. has signed a new franchise development deal to bring its signature pies to the Atlanta metro area.

Peter Piper Pizza

Peter Piper Pizza Brings Back Fan-Favorite Summer Pass, Giving Families Up to 50% off Food, Drinks and Play

Peter Piper Pizza’s Summer Pass is back now through Aug. 2, 2026.

H&R Block

H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the "Company") today released financial results1 for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 31, 2026.

RNR Tire Express

RNR Tire Express to Debut in Massachusetts with New Franchise Agreement

RNR Tire Express (RNR) continues to expand its New England presence with a new signed franchise agreement that will bring the brand to Massachusetts for the first time.

UFC GYM

UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® to Give Dads VIP Fighter Treatment with Complimentary Access, “Dad & Me” Workouts and More on Father’s Day

Select UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® locations will honor dads and father figures like the champions they are with complimentary gym access, family-friendly classes and 40% off retail exclusively on Sunday, June 21.

Killer Burger

Killer Burger to Open First Houston Location Accelerating Strategic Growth Across Texas

Killer Burger today announced the opening of its newest location in Houston.

Marco's Pizza®

Marco’s Pizza Debuts NEW NY Style Pizza, an Ode to a Classic

Marco’s Pizza brings one of America’s most beloved pizzas to its menu with the launch of its NEW NY Style Pizza.

Playa Bowls

Playa Bowls Dives into ‘Mermaid SZN’ with Radiant Smoothies and Bowls With Glow-from-Within Wellness

Playa Bowls® is introducing Mermaid SZN during Women’s Health Month.

Velox Valuations

Velox Valuations Raises the Bar for Appraisal Services with a New Franchise Business Now Serving Las Vegas

Velox Valuations, a leading national real estate appraisal firm, announced today the launch of its newest franchise appraisal business serving the Las Vegas area.

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Scenthound Salutes Shines a Light on Nurses with Free Services Throughout May

In honor of National Nurses Week, Scenthound is recognizing and giving back to nurses across the U.S. throughout the month of May.

Delta Crown

Delta Crown Hair Extensions Celebrates First Franchise Agreements, Marking Early Growth Momentum

Delta Crown Hair Extensions announced the signing of its first three franchise agreements.

Taco John's

Taco John’s Advances Digital Transformation with Unified Technology Platform to Drive Scalable Growth

Break Coffee Co

Raleigh Resident Brings Break Coffee Co. To Raleigh-Durham

Break Coffee Co. has expanded in North Carolina with its newest franchisee, Raleigh resident Marc DeWalle.

Minuteman Press Int'l.

Minuteman Press Franchise in Wappingers Falls, NY Scores Marketing Partnership With Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball Team

As soon as Rob Russini purchased his Minuteman Press franchise in Wappingers Falls, NY early in 2026, he hit the ground – or should I say the baseball field – running.

FranNet

FranNet Announces CEO Jania Bailey's Retirement

FranNet today announced the retirement of CEO Jania Bailey.

Spherion

Spherion Named to Forbes’ America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026 List

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026 List.

Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators Opens Ann Arbor Location Serving Washtenaw County, Southeast Michigan

Assisted Living Locators today announced the opening of its Ann Arbor location.

Superior Fence & Rail

Superior Fence & Rail Targets Expansion in South Bend Market

Superior Fence & Rail announced today it is targeting expansion into the South Bend metropolitan area.

EverSmith Brands

EverSmith Brands Appoints Second-Generation Franchise Leader John Dobelbower as Senior Vice President of Growth & Development

EverSmith Brands today announced the appointment of John Dobelbower as Senior Vice President of Growth & Development.

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Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend.

Christian Brothers Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive Officially Breaks Ground on $12M Technology & Training Center in Katy

Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), today officially broke ground on its new Mark A. Carr Technology & Training Center in Katy, Texas.

Venture X

Venture X® Chandler to Host Grand Opening Celebration With Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Venture X® will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Chandler with a community event on May 14

RobotLAB

RobotLAB Opens Western Oregon Franchise to Help Local Businesses Tackle Workforce Shortages with Robotics

RobotLAB announced today the launch of its Western Oregon franchise.

Clear Pest Pros

Clear Pest Pros Opens New Franchise Location in Kentucky

Clear Pest Pros, the pest control franchise dedicated to providing comprehensive services to help lock out pests, is opening a new franchise location in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Patch Boys

The Patch Boys Opens New Franchise Location in South Carolina

The Patch Boys is opening a new franchise location in Cayce, South Carolina.

Wendy's

Wendy's Invites Fans to Round Up for Adoption in Celebration of National Foster Care Month

Did you know May is National Foster Care Month?

Chicken Salad Chick

Chicken Salad Chick Continues Texas Expansion Efforts, Opening New Restaurant in Boerne

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its newest restaurant.

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Names Shakon Turner Vice President of Domestic Franchise Growth

Slim Chickens has appointed Shakon “Shak” Turner as Vice President of Domestic Franchise Growth.