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International Franchise Association
July 20th, 2026
Body Fit Training (BFT) is officially celebrating 10 years since the opening of its first location.
May 28th, 2026
WOWorks announced today the appointment of industry veteran James Walker as Chief Growth Officer and the promotion of Nolan Woods to Chief Operations Officer.
May 28th, 2026
Wings and Rings is kicking off the summer season with a limited-time menu packed with indulgent comfort food and refreshing tropical drinks.
May 28th, 2026
Surcheros set a new single-day systemwide sales record during this year's Cinco de Mayo celebration.
May 28th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended May 2, 2026.
May 28th, 2026
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is continuing its rapid Chicagoland expansion with plans to open new locations in River North and La Grange in 2026.
May 28th, 2026
HomeVestors® has marked a notable milestone celebrating three decades as America’s Trusted Home Buyer.
May 28th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its first restaurant in The Beehive State.
May 28th, 2026
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is now open in McKinney, Texas.
May 28th, 2026
East Coast Wings + Grill (“ECW+G”) is growing its Southeast footprint with a new franchise ownership group to bring the brand to Tallahassee, Florida.
May 27th, 2026
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Franchise Update Media
July 20th, 2026
ERA Real Estate today announced its latest affiliation of Pagoda Realty.
May 27th, 2026
Finding the right gift can be a yearly challenge for partners, siblings, and children alike.
May 27th, 2026
Hot Head Burritos today announced that founder, president and CEO Ray Wiley died. He was 60.
May 27th, 2026
Cinnabon® is upgrading its beverage platform with a nationwide rollout of Seattle’s Best Coffee®.
May 27th, 2026
Alliance Franchise Brands is strengthening its growth strategy with the appointment of Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer.
May 27th, 2026
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Franchise Update Media
July 19th, 2026
Neighborly® today announced the promotion of Tanner Stutz to Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations & Analytics, effective immediately.
May 27th, 2026
Chili's Grill & Bar is celebrating the recent updates made to its popular ribs with a new take on its most recognizable tune — the Baby Back Ribs jingle.
May 27th, 2026
Sola Salons is continuing its strong growth trajectory in 2026.
May 27th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
July 19th, 2026
PrideStaff is pleased to announce the launch of its PrideStaff Omaha (West) office.
May 27th, 2026
PrideStaff is pleased to announce the relocation of its Visalia office to a new, expanded space.
May 27th, 2026
Voda Cleaning & Restoration, one of the nation's fastest-growing home services brands, has named Laura Butcaris as its new president.
May 27th, 2026
Domino's Pizza Inc. has awarded the 2026 World's Fastest Pizza Maker title to its new champion, Richard Delcid, among top competitors from across the globe at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on May 13, 2026.
May 27th, 2026
Papa Johns today announced the launch of four Papa Johns Pizza Planet experiences as part of their global collaboration celebrating Disney and Pixar’s upcoming June 19 theatrical release, Toy Story 5.
May 27th, 2026
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice continues its national growth with four new shop openings across Tennessee, Texas and Georgia.
May 27th, 2026
Sunny Street Café is serving up a new limited-time lineup featuring citrusy pancakes, fair-inspired sweets, fresh salads, savory sandwiches and refreshing cocktails designed for laid-back mornings and sunny afternoon gatherings.
May 27th, 2026
UFC GYM® will continue its global expansion with the upcoming debut of UFC GYM® Murfreesboro, set to open in fall of 2026.
May 27th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
July 18th, 2026
Playa Bowls is expanding its leadership team with a series of key appointments and promotions.
May 27th, 2026
Closets by Design is continuing its expansion across the Mid-Atlantic with a new Baltimore-area franchise.
May 27th, 2026
Spark Harbor has acquired Bach to Rock.
May 27th, 2026
HB Protein Smoothies is deepening its roots in Arizona with franchisees who believed in the brand before they ever signed a deal.
May 26th, 2026
Fully Promoted has been named to the PPAI 100 list for 2026.
May 26th, 2026
Atomic Wings is entering a major new phase of growth with over 20 new locations expected to open in 2026.
May 26th, 2026
Huddle House recently signed a 10-unit development deal to expand its footprint across the Midwest.
May 26th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
July 17th, 2026
MR MIKES Restaurants Corp. announced today the signing of a six-store multi-unit franchise agreement in Atlantic Canada.
May 26th, 2026
Just in time for the world’s biggest soccer showdown, Jack in the Box is teaming up with Hot Ones™ to debut the new Hot Ones™ Munchie Meal
May 26th, 2026
Metal Supermarkets has opened its newest location in Mentor, Ohio.
May 26th, 2026
When Donny and Missy Bradley founded Lola Beans in 2020, they were chasing the kind of drive-thru coffee experience they'd fallen in love with in Alaska.
May 26th, 2026
PJ’s Coffee is continuing its expansion across the Natural State with its first Northwest Arkansas location.
May 26th, 2026
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the opening of its newest location in Greenbelt, MD, on May 26.
May 22nd, 2026
]Storage Authority® announced a new partnership with Heartland Building Group to give franchise owners a faster, more organized path through the self-storage development process.
May 22nd, 2026
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