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El Pollo Loco today announced its planned entry into New York.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Batteries Plus is expanding its footprint in Central Florida with a four-store development deal in Lake County.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Skiptown is officially entering Texas with the signing of a new five-unit franchise agreement covering the greater Austin area.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Starbird is adding a new layer of flavor to its signature crispy chicken this fall with the launch of a new limited-time Honey Chili Crisp lineup.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
GreenLight Mobility announced today it has expanded into the northern suburbs of Chicago, signing a U.S. Navy veteran as its newest franchisee.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the San Francisco Bay Area, SYNERGY HomeCare in San Rafael.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Haven Hot Chicken is welcoming the cooler months with limited-time offerings beginning Oct. 1.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Five Iron Golf today announced Five Iron Studio, a new smaller-footprint franchise model designed to extend the Five Iron experience into markets and real estate opportunities that may not support a traditional Five Iron venue.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
ALEXIS LAUREN is building on strong momentum as it prepares to open its first Orlando location in Winter Park in October 2026.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Goldfish Swim School franchisee Alex Tyler of Tyler Ownership Group has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
For more than 50 years, Chili's® Grill & Bar has been the mainstay for first dates, post-game dinners, birthday celebrations and parking lot hangs.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Kevin Behan
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
The iconic Pizza Hut red roof is popping up somewhere new this fall: your neighborhood.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Always Best Care Senior Services has appointed Jason Shontz, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
JunkStart has brought franchise veteran Bryan Cross on board as vice president of operations.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt, LLC.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Auntie Anne's and Activate Games are teaming up to kick off National Pretzel Month as Activate celebrates the grand opening of its first Nevada location at Las Vegas Town Square on Saturday, Oct. 3.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
PVOLVE is continuing its rapid national expansion with two new franchise agreements that will bring additional studios to Tacoma, Washington and Brookfield, Wisconsin.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
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M. Scott Morris
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Summit Management Group to bring the brand to the Pacific Northwest.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Ceterus Launches Insights Pro, Bringing a New Standard of Financial Intelligence to Franchise Brands
Ceterus Software announced the launch of Ceterus Insights Pro.
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Gold’s Gym® announced a new multi-unit franchise development partnership with Roknipour Investment Group to expand the brand’s presence across Los Angeles and Orange County.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Hungry Howie’s is bringing back its pink pizza boxes for the 17th year in a row.
September 28th, 2026
Rock N Roll Sushi has appointed restaurant and franchise executive Rick Gestring as its next Chief Executive Officer.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Jeannette Davis
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced new ownership of SYNERGY HomeCare in Columbia.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
For nearly a decade, the most requested return product by customers, franchisees, and Flatheads, is the Cheeseburger Taco.
September 28th, 2026
HTeaO is giving one of its most beloved flavors a new twist this fall with the launch of two limited-time chai lattes.
September 28th, 2026
Bubbakoo’s Burritos is opening its newest location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
September 28th, 2026
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Nitant Patel, who will bring the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to Richmond, Va.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
SOLENVIA Caregivers has named Justin Brady Vice President of Franchise Operations.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
BurritoBar USA Inc. is pleased to announce that it has awarded the Master Franchise rights for the state of Nevada.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Andrew Seid
September 29th, 2026 | TRENDING
Kilwins has identified Utah as a priority market for expansion as the nearly 200-location brand continues its nationwide growth.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is making its Suffolk debut with delicious wings and a high-energy grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 3.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Pretzelmaker is giving snack time a spicy upgrade.
September 28th, 2026
Annex Brands, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful transfer of ownership of an existing Pak Mail location in Battle Creek, Michigan to new owner Andy McClish.
September 28th, 2026
Baja Fresh® Mexican Grill is giving taco lovers something exciting to celebrate this National Taco Day that will satisfy their taco cravings!
September 28th, 2026
MassageLuXe has been named a winner in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards for Best Massage Chain.
September 28th, 2026
When families choose an after-school activity for their child, they want more than simply somewhere to spend a few hours each week.
September 28th, 2026
The Red Chickz is building on the successful opening of its Carrollton, Texas restaurant with new franchise development agreements in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and Las Vegas, Nevada.
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Brian and Chris O'Keefe have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
September 25th, 2026
Showhomes is advancing its technology strategy through ShowSuite.
September 25th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Pet Supplies Plus has opened its newest Cape Coral location at 2615 Santa Barbara Blvd S.
September 25th, 2026
East Coast Wings + Grill (“ECW+G”) is proud to announce that franchisees, Brent and Sherry Weaver, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
September 25th, 2026
Del Taco is now open in Turlock, California, expanding the brand’s presence across the Central Valley.
September 25th, 2026
In celebration of National Coffee Day this Tuesday, September 29, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is perking up the season with $1.99 Small Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and Frozen Matcha at participating shops nationwide.
September 25th, 2026
Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
September 25th, 2026
Sandbox VR will open its first location in Spain on October 1, 2026 in Barcelona's Sant MartĂ district.
September 25th, 2026
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Helen Bond
September 28th, 2026 | TRENDING
Wireless Zone® franchisee Ieshpal Singh has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
September 25th, 2026
If you ask Canadians how they eat an OREO® cookie, you'll get a firm answer: dip or dunk. There is no in between.
September 25th, 2026

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