Franchise Industry News & Announcements

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PickleRage

PickleRage Appoints Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth

PickleRage today announced the appointment of Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer.

PayMore

Former Home Services Franchise Owner Jay Jones Signs Multi-Unit Deal with PayMore

Jay Jones is returning to business ownership with a new venture—signing a three-unit franchise agreement with PayMore, the growing electronics resale retailer.

Re-Bath

Re-Bath Accelerates Growth with Flagship Showroom Reopening, New Executive Leadership, and Strong Sales Performance

With more than half of U.S. homeowners choosing to renovate rather than move in today’s high-interest rate environment, demand for home remodeling services continues to rise.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

Penn Station East Coast Subs Introduces Sweet Heat with New Hot Honey Chicken & Crispy Onion LTO Featuring Mike’s Hot Honey®

Penn Station East Coast Subs is turning up the heat this spring with the launch of its newest limited-time offering: the Hot Honey Chicken & Crispy Onion sub.

Golden Chick

Golden Chick Innovates Beverage Lineup with Introduction of New Black Cherry Limeade

Golden Chick is bringing a fresh twist to its beverage lineup with the introduction of its new Black Cherry Limeade.

Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness Rolls Into Marietta With Mad Portions and Can’t-Miss Offers

Marietta is about to find out what happens when massive portions, fresh ingredients and zero patience for boring food all collide in one place.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery

Beyond Juicery + Eatery Launches Broccoli Chicken Caesar Crunch Wrap and Tropical Lemonade Refreshers

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is bringing fresh energy to menus this spring.

Mr Gatti's

Grand Opening Celebration for Mr Gatti’s Pizza in Portland, Texas

Mr Gatti’s Pizza along with local franchise owners Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, opening the community’s first Mr Gatti’s location.

CRISP & GREEN®

Crisp & Green® Continues Midwest Momentum With Second Omaha Location

CRISP & GREEN® is strengthening its Nebraska presence with the opening of a second Omaha restaurant on April 24.

Tide Cleaners

Tide Laundromat Expands Chicago Footprint with New Location in Portage Park

Tide Laundromat is continuing its expansion in Chicago with a new location in the city’s Portage Park neighborhood.

Intelligent Office

Intelligent Office Southlake to Celebrate Grand Opening With Community Ribbon Cutting Event + Special Promotions

Intelligent Office will celebrate the grand opening of its new Southlake location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event.

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Batteries Plus Launches Second Annual Buy a Pack, Plant a Tree Campaign to Celebrate Earth Month

Batteries Plus is proud to announce the return of its Buy a Pack, Plant a Tree campaign in partnership with Energizer and the Arbor Day Foundation.

Service Experts

Service Experts Continues Franchise Expansion with New Texas Agreement

Service Experts has signed a new franchise agreement in Fulshear, Texas.

Century 21

CENTURY 21 Brand Unveils Next Chapter of “Joy of Home” with New Campaign Celebrating the Color—And Emotion—of Finding Home

CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC today announced the next evolution of its brand platform with the launch of “Joy of Home: Chapter 2.”

Broken Yolk Café

Broken Yolk Cafe Plans Midwest Expansion with New Multi-Unit Deal

Office Evolution

Office Evolution Expands in Texas With New Location in Las Colinas

Office Evolution® is adding a new location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC

The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand Expands in Connecticut With Affiliation of Multi-Office Firm

Executive Real Estate Inc., a full-service, multi-office boutique brokerage headquartered in Glastonbury, Conn., is the latest company to affiliate with the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand.

Central Bark

Central Bark Posts Double-Digit Q1 Growth as 22-Year Franchise System Scales in Premium Pet Care

Central Bark reported +15% systemwide sales growth and +11% same-store sales growth in the first quarter of 2026.

Empower Brands

Empower Brands Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth Across Platform in 2026

Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and business services brands, is reinforcing its leadership team with a series of strategic appointments and promotions over the last six months.

Card My Yard

Card My Yard earns dual honors as a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2026 by Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur

Card My Yard has been recognized as a top low-cost franchise opportunity by two of the industry’s most respected authorities.

Fully Promoted

Fully Promoted Appoints Walter Miska as New Brand President

Fully Promoted® has named Walter Miska as its new brand president, effective immediately.

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AtWork Launches New Professional Staffing Division Names Industry Veteran Nancy Halverson as Vice President of AtWork Professional Services

AtWork®, an award-winning staffing agency franchise, is excited to announce the appointment of Nancy Halverson as Vice President of Professional Services.

Puptqe

Puptqe Announces Expansion to Texas with First Location in The Woodlands/Spring

Puptqe today announced its expansion into Texas with its first location planned for The Woodlands/Spring area.

Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators Named to FranServe’s 2026 Fran-tastic Brands List

Assisted Living Locators has been named a 2026 FranServe Fran-tastic Brand, recognizing its commitment to responsible franchising and its strong support system for franchise owners.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Opening of 800th Bakery

Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery today, April 15.

Hoodz International, LLC

HOODZ Comes to Indiana With New Franchise Location Opening

HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Cannelton, Indiana.

SYNERGY HomeCare

SYNERGY HomeCare Continues to Fortify Its Presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area

SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Irving.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy's Opens First-Ever Military Base Location

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers ("Freddy's") is officially opening its first-ever restaurant on a U.S. military base.