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Central Bark reported +15% systemwide sales growth and +11% same-store sales growth in the first quarter of 2026.
April 16th, 2026
Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and business services brands, is reinforcing its leadership team with a series of strategic appointments and promotions over the last six months.
April 16th, 2026
Card My Yard has been recognized as a top low-cost franchise opportunity by two of the industry’s most respected authorities.
April 16th, 2026
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Bill Edwards
June 15th, 2026
Fully Promoted® has named Walter Miska as its new brand president, effective immediately.
April 16th, 2026
AtWork®, an award-winning staffing agency franchise, is excited to announce the appointment of Nancy Halverson as Vice President of Professional Services.
April 16th, 2026
Puptqe today announced its expansion into Texas with its first location planned for The Woodlands/Spring area.
April 16th, 2026
Assisted Living Locators has been named a 2026 FranServe Fran-tastic Brand, recognizing its commitment to responsible franchising and its strong support system for franchise owners.
April 16th, 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery today, April 15.
April 16th, 2026
HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Cannelton, Indiana.
April 15th, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, SYNERGY HomeCare in Irving.
April 15th, 2026
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Matt Haller
June 15th, 2026
Craveworthy Brands (“Craveworthy”) concept, Sigri Indian BBQ (“Sigri”) has signed a new franchise agreement in Gainesville, Florida.
April 15th, 2026
PrimoHoagies recently announced the appointment of Angela Coppler as Senior Vice President of Development.
April 15th, 2026
i9 Sports is proud to announce the appointments of Ron Shimek as President and Jeremy Oliver as Vice President of Operations.
April 15th, 2026
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June 14th, 2026
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has secured its entry into the Tampa market.
April 15th, 2026
Next Wednesday, April 22, 2026, The Human Bean is hosting its annual Earth Day Giveback at all U.S. locations.
April 15th, 2026
Angry Chickz, one of the fastest-growing Nashville hot chicken brands in the U.S., delivered a standout first quarter.
April 15th, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a premier indoor family entertainment park, has announced the opening of its newest location in Arlington, TX.
April 15th, 2026
Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana diner known for its scratch-made menu and genuine hospitality, is reporting a strong start to 2026.
April 15th, 2026
Cue the festival lights, crank the music and follow the smell of fresh-baked pretzels, because National Wetzel Day is back.
April 15th, 2026
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Paul Wilbur
June 14th, 2026
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, opened 2026 with a strong first quarter that reinforced the brand’s momentum and ambition for the year ahead.
April 15th, 2026
The Swing Bays, an indoor golf instruction and golf fitness membership franchise headquartered in Colorado, continues its nationwide expansion with another development deal — this time in Denver, Colorado.
April 15th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Liberty.
April 14th, 2026
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Colleen McMillar
June 14th, 2026
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading automotive styling and window tinting franchise, continued its strong growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026.
April 14th, 2026
Premium Service Brands (PSB), a leading franchisor of home service brands, has been ranked No. 133 on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list.
April 14th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its ninth restaurant in Ohio, located at 4345 West Dublin-Granville Road in Dublin.
April 14th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop® announces the launch of its Eevee Evolution campaign.
April 14th, 2026
Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, is continuing its Fast Track incentive program in 2026.
April 14th, 2026
After the recent loss of their beloved 12-year-old beagle, Oliver, Sjeanne Cawdry and Dana Burkholder are turning grief into purpose—launching a Pet Butler franchise to serve pet owners across Broomfield and beyond.
April 14th, 2026
The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced Michelle Reap as director of franchise development.
April 14th, 2026
Golden Chick is continuing to deepen its long-running partnership with the Texas Rangers following the club’s reveal of its 2026 City Connect Jersey.
April 14th, 2026
Cold Stone Creamery®, one of the nation's premier ice cream creameries, revealed today its strategic plans to expand its presence in Southern Louisiana, specifically targeting New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
April 14th, 2026
BaseCamp Franchising, the parent company of upscale thrift brands Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid, today announced the release of its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
April 14th, 2026
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Kerry Pipes
June 13th, 2026
Velox Valuations, a leading national real estate appraisal firm, has announced today the expansion of its franchise territory in the Greater Austin area.
April 14th, 2026
Proforma is celebrating a major milestone as its eCommerce solution, ProStores™, has processed over 2 million transactions.
April 14th, 2026
Great Clips®, the Official Hair Salon of the NHL, NHLPA, and NHL Alumni Association, today launched the Great Clips Power Play Sweepstakes ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup® Playoffs.
April 14th, 2026
LINE-X enters 2026 following a successful year marked by strategic growth, expanded partnerships, and increased brand visibility across consumer and franchise audiences.
April 14th, 2026
MassageLuXe, one of the nation’s fastest-growing spa franchises, today announced the launch of a six-month educational webinar series designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs better understand the realities of franchise ownership.
April 14th, 2026
The chicken sandwich category has exploded over the last few years, but consumers continue to feel the empty promise of so-called "value" from fast food restaurants.
April 14th, 2026
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Bron Launsby
June 12th, 2026
Bumble Roofing, a fast-growing roofing repair and installation company founded in client service and technology, has been named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top New and Emerging Franchises list.
April 14th, 2026
Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, legacy steakhouse concepts owned by FAT Brands Inc. and known for their family-friendly atmosphere and robust cuisine, are turning up the sizzle this season with an all-new lineup of sirloin tips.
April 14th, 2026
Building Kidz School (Building Kidz), a leader in early childhood education and a franchise rooted in making a meaningful difference in children’s lives, has signed its 100th franchise agreement.
April 14th, 2026
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