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MilkShake Factory will open its newest location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
76 FENCE is continuing its expansion across Texas with new franchise owners Cameron and Abigail (Abby) Sarage, who will soon launch two territories serving the Southeast Houston market.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Olo today announced that Scooter's Coffee digital ordering now runs on Olo.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Love & Honey Fried Chicken is targeting Massachusetts for franchise expansion.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
HOTWORX® has surpassed 900 open studios worldwide.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Why settle for one favorite topping when you can have seven?
September 23rd, 2026
Pretzelmaker has officially opened a new location in Poughkeepsie, NY.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Shula's Restaurant Group announces Dave Shula as President, returning the longtime company leader to the role as the restaurant group enters its next phase of growth.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
TGI Fridays™ today announced a landmark development agreement with Meerab Hospitality, marking an exciting chapter for the brand in Pakistan and further accelerating its growth across South Asia.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Kilwins has been named the No. 1 Best Ice Cream Chain of 2026 in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
This fall, Pancheros and Mike’s Hot Honey will team up to debut a comforting, crave-worthy, limited-time offering: Mike’s Hot Honey Bacon Queso.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
SERVPRO recognized three franchise ownership groups with its highest annual honor.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii spent the first half of 2026 building the operational foundation to support its next phase of growth.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
The Glass Guru is pleased to announce the opening of The Glass Guru of West Portland.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
British Swim School has officially opened a new location to serve families in the Downriver Detroit area.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Starbird Chicken is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Two longtime guests of The Flying Biscuit Café have signed a franchise agreement to bring the all-day breakfast brand to Huntersville, N.C., in the greater Lake Norman area north of Charlotte.
September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
BODYBAR Pilates today announced it will open its first studio in The Volunteer State, located at 995 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100 in Franklin.
September 22nd, 2026
WKS Restaurant Group announced today that Jay Spongberg has been promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer.
September 22nd, 2026
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September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is expanding its brand presence in North Carolina’s Research Triangle with the latest addition of CENTURY 21 Nexum Realty, a Raleigh-based firm celebrating ten years of client-first service.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
The Dog Stop is expanding into the Kansas City market with its first location opening in late October at 2713 Cherry St.
September 22nd, 2026
Slice House by Tony Gemignani is proud to announce the September 26, 2026 opening of its newest Treasure Valley location in Eagle.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Tierra Encantada is thrilled to announce that the International Franchise Association (IFA) has named its Northern Virginia multi-unit franchisees, Zargham Amid and Mustafa Durrani, to the list of Franchisees of the Year for 2026.
September 22nd, 2026
Fix Auto USA is proud to highlight Fix Auto Lakeside's sponsorship of the Lakeside Summer Stampede Rodeo.
September 22nd, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Palm Harbor.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Mokas Coffee & Eatery is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 11814 S Fellows St, Olathe, KS, on Wednesday, September 30.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 23rd, 2026 | TRENDING
HB Protein Smoothies signed a multi-unit development agreement with John Hanford, who spent 20 years as an executive in the transportation industry before deciding to build a business of his own.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Smokey Mo’s BBQ has named Von Dawson as its Vice President of Franchise Development as the company continues building its footprint across Texas.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Cousins Subs® is making snack time a little more satisfying with the introduction of Mini Crispy Chicken Wraps, available for a limited time at participating locations.
September 22nd, 2026
Skiptown has relaunched its membership program as "The Skiptown Club," replacing its previous three-tier structure with a simplified, benefit-led lineup.
September 22nd, 2026
Pizza Guys announced today that it has signed a lease for its upcoming Fort Worth restaurant at 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Ste 119.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Proforma is proud to announce that it recently earned recognition as a 2026 Top Workplaces Remote Workplace.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
PopUp Bagels is headed to Minnesota with the debut of its first location in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood at 107 3rd Avenue North.
September 22nd, 2026
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September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Frutta Bowls is giving guests a new reason to look forward to Mondays.
September 22nd, 2026
Ziebart is heading into the fourth quarter of 2026 with positive momentum following a series of industry honors that span franchisee excellence, brand strength and marketing innovation.
September 22nd, 2026
Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Wayne, Michigan.
September 22nd, 2026
MassageLuXe is setting its sights on Chicago for its next phase of franchise expansion.
September 22nd, 2026
HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Springfield, Virginia.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
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September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Arthur Murray™ Dance Studios (Arthur Murray) today announced that franchisee Alex Camargo has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open four new studios across Palm Beach County and the Treasure C
September 22nd, 2026
Blaze Pizza is now open in El Segundo at 309 North Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245.
September 22nd, 2026
A new stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is rolling into southeast Baton Rouge.
September 22nd, 2026
Junk King will officially open Junk King Macomb County on September 21.
September 22nd, 2026 | TRENDING
Assisted Living Locators of East Columbus is under new ownership.
September 22nd, 2026
Sacramento is getting a new destination for Nashville hot chicken.
September 21st, 2026
Massage Envy today announced it has been named the No. 1 Best Massage Chain in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice™ Awards.
September 21st, 2026

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