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Viren Patel has signed a franchise agreement to open The Flying Biscuit Café in Greenville, N.C.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Proforma recently hosted its 2026 Owner Advisory Council (OAC), Executive, and Leadership Teams in Cleveland, uniting Distributor Owners and senior executives for a dynamic event focused on connection, strategy, and innovation.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Service Experts has made its debut on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No. 117 in its first appearance on the annual list.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2026 third quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Subway® today unveiled Blueprint, a reimagined restaurant and brand experience that modernises how guests order and eat to support growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
K9 Resorts is celebrating the opening of its first New York City location in Dumbo with the debut of The Founders Suite.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
1-800 WATER DAMAGE has undergone a recent transfer in ownership of one of its New York franchise locations.
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Image360 Katy has been named Best in Katy by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive year.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Uni K Wax today announced the appointment of Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Shannon and Cynthia Baber Strunk, owners of RNR Tire Express locations across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, as 2026 Franchisees of the Year.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
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Kevin Behan
October 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
The Goddard School® today announced its 2026 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club members.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Palm Berries today announced the anticipated return of its most requested limited-time offerings, Cookie Butter Bowl and Cookie Blend smoothie made with real Biscoff®.
October 7th, 2026
Papa Murphy's has signed three franchise agreements to bring its new Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry co-brand concept to incoming markets.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dunn Brothers Coffee® is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
The brand announced today a signed agreement with operator Chris Raleigh and the Serendipity Management Group to develop new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dave’s Hot Chicken is giving everyone a free Slider on Tuesday, October 13, no purchase necessary.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Things are getting delightfully delicious at Cold Stone Creamery® in celebration of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's The Cat in the Hat
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Twin Peaks Restaurant has named the 12 Twin Peaks Girls who make up the inaugural Peaks Elite class.
October 7th, 2026
CarePatrol has named Bruce and Jamie Lopes of CarePatrol of Southwest Florida its Franchisee of the Year.
October 7th, 2026
Vast Coworking Group™ today announced a partnership with Uniti, to bring 24/7 AI agents to its franchise network.
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
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The International Franchise Association
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
As demand for fitness events grows globally, Fitstop created a stage where performance meets community, giving everyday athletes the opportunity to step up, push their limits and experience the energy of competition together.
October 7th, 2026
JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding its presence in South Carolina with the opening of a new restaurant at Magnolia Park Shopping Center.
October 7th, 2026
The Joint Corp. announced the reacquisition of regional developer rights across Texas, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
October 6th, 2026
October 6th, 2026 | TRENDING
College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® has signed Brady Wright, a senior at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, to develop the brand's Bloomington, Indiana territory.
October 6th, 2026
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October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
As major game releases and new hardware push gamers toward their next console upgrade, PayMore is turning its view of the secondary electronics market into a new consumer promotion.
October 6th, 2026
Color Me Mine has been named to the Franchise Times Top 400 list, ranking No. 392.
October 6th, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the Tar Heel state, SYNERGY HomeCare in Goldsboro.
October 6th, 2026 | TRENDING
Playa Bowls® is rallying its shops and guests across the country around the superfruit behind its most recognizable bright pink menu items for a bigger purpose this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October 6th, 2026
This fall, Gong cha is bringing the creamy, cinnamon-forward flavor of horchata to the bubble tea menu with three new limited time drinks.
October 6th, 2026
Kilwins has two reasons to celebrate this National Dessert Day.
October 6th, 2026
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Kendall Rawls
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Good tacos, a cold drink and a little extra time before takeoff?
October 6th, 2026
Osmow’s Shawarma is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of growth from one restaurant in Streetsville, Mississauga, to 250 locations across Canada and the United States.
October 6th, 2026
Bubbakoo’s Burritos announces the opening of its newest location in Olney, Maryland, on Friday, Oct. 2.
October 6th, 2026
A Nashville hot chicken brand that got its start in a 900-square-foot East Hollywood storefront is making its way to San Dimas.
October 5th, 2026
Caring Senior Service has opened a new Fort Worth-area location led by retired Army veteran Marquita Foxworth.
October 5th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
October 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
Stratus Clean is adding three new honors to its 2026 run.
October 5th, 2026
HTeaO opened nine new stores across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas during the third quarter of 2026.
October 5th, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the greater Philadelphia area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Cinnaminson.
October 5th, 2026
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October 6th, 2026 | TRENDING
Erbert & Gerbert's is blazing a new trail this Fall with the launch of the PIONEER.
October 5th, 2026
Smokey Mo’s BBQ is going all in on pork belly this October in celebration of National Pork Month and the National Pork Board’s Porktober initiative.
October 5th, 2026

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