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May 12th, 2026
Nick the Greek is now open in Fairfield, California.
May 12th, 2026
Code Ninjas is continuing its expansion with a new franchise agreement in the Dallas area.
May 12th, 2026
Finding the electronics consumers want shouldn’t involve endless scrolling, unreliable sellers, or long shipping times.
May 12th, 2026
Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant operators, today announced it has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada.
May 12th, 2026
Pizza operations are among the most technically complex in hospitality.
May 12th, 2026
Cousins Subs® is bringing back a fan favorite.
May 12th, 2026
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Chris Kapcar
June 30th, 2026
LaRosa’s is introducing three new limited-time-only Steak Hoagys that give Guests more ways to enjoy the brand’s longtime favorite.
May 12th, 2026
Sandbox VR is continuing to expand across Georgia.
May 12th, 2026
For many people, starting a business is a leap into the unknown.
May 12th, 2026
JINYA Ramen Bar is continuing its expansion in Canada with a new restaurant opening in Langley.
May 12th, 2026
Firehouse Subs® is heating up development in Texas.
May 12th, 2026
Fully Promoted of Southern NH (FPSNH), recently announced its official move to a larger, state-of-the-art facility.
May 11th, 2026
Each spring, consumers recommit to healthier eating habits, but convenience often gets in the way.
May 11th, 2026
The Honey Baked Ham Company® announced the opening of its newest location in Venice on May 4.
May 11th, 2026
Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza is getting even more flavorful with the new Meaty Italian Pizza, joining its popular Papa’s Picks lineup from May 11 through June 7, 2026.
May 11th, 2026
Massage Envy today announced the appointment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer.
May 11th, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is turning up the pucker with the debut of its all-new Sour Blue Pucker Italian Ice.
May 11th, 2026
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June 30th, 2026
Cousins Subs® and Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance are once again teaming up to give fans a chance at a VIP concert experience during Summerfest 2026.
May 11th, 2026
FACE FOUNDRIÉ closed Q1 of 2026 with significant systemwide growth.
May 11th, 2026
HB Protein Smoothies is going global.
May 11th, 2026
JETSET Pilates Brings Its Signature Reformer Experience to Houston with First Location in River Oaks
JETSET Pilates is proud to announce the upcoming grand opening of its first Houston city location.
May 11th, 2026
Layne's Chicken Fingers is bringing the crunch to Downtown Houston.
May 8th, 2026
Sloan Kessinger and Tiffany Stewart officially took ownership of The Human Bean located at 406 N Keller Dr on March 1, 2026.
May 8th, 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken is turning up the heat in Nashville.
May 8th, 2026
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June 30th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dill Dinkers has quickly risen to prominence for its fun, friendly and welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can play, socialize and improve their skills.
May 8th, 2026
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "RE/MAX Holdings") (NYSE: RMAX) entered into a definitive Arrangement Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with The Real Brokerage Inc.
May 8th, 2026
With global travel projected to reach 85 million travelers in the U.S. alone, Expedia Cruises has set a new benchmark with its annual ANCHOR Conference.
May 8th, 2026
As recent airline uncertainty has left many travelers clutching expired boarding passes and loyalty points that were rendered useless, Papa Johns is offering a soft landing.
May 8th, 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a $1 minimum purchase.
May 8th, 2026
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026.
May 8th, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its rapid expansion across the Southern United States with the announcement of a new location coming to Tallahassee, Florida.
May 8th, 2026
As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof® is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia.
May 8th, 2026
Massage Envy has named the winners of its national awards program at the 2026 Annual Performance Summit in Las Vegas, Nev.
May 8th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
June 29th, 2026
Pokeworks is continuing its expansion across Greater Boston.
May 8th, 2026
Playa Bowls is celebrating a major milestone with the debut of its 400th shop on Friday, May 15, at Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach.
May 7th, 2026
Proforma is proud to announce that it was recently ranked third on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s (TBBJ) largest franchisors list.
May 7th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. today launched Slushie Plushies, its first-ever wearable plush
May 7th, 2026
The Swing Bays signed an agreement with Loren Richardson, to bring the brand to Alabama.
May 7th, 2026
VIO Med Spa recently announced the launch of ClubVIO.
May 7th, 2026
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
May 7th, 2026
Dutch Bros Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
May 7th, 2026
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June 29th, 2026
Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026.
May 7th, 2026
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) today reported results for its Fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 29, 2026.
May 7th, 2026
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.
May 7th, 2026
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