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Replay Sports Cards ("Replay") has signed a new franchise agreement with Jim and Jake Whitehurst to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Greenville, North Carolina.
September 2nd, 2026
Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first campus location at Nova Southeastern University.
September 2nd, 2026
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Slim Chickens
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
CC’s Coffee House has appointed Bailey Richard as its new Director of Marketing.
September 2nd, 2026
Hounds Town USA is expanding its South Jersey pawprint with the opening of its newest location in Cherry Hill-Woodcrest.
September 2nd, 2026
Pancheros Mexican Grill will continue planting its Iowa roots with a new location coming to Waukee next week.
September 2nd, 2026
Pokeworks is keeping the rewards coming this September with limited-time offers that give guests something extra throughout the month.
September 2nd, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it has completed the substantial majority of the closings under the refranchising transactions previously announced on May 28 and June 15, 2026.
September 2nd, 2026
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September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is once again expanding its celebrated menu with the debut of Calzones.
September 2nd, 2026
Every January, gyms fill up and wellness apps see a surge in downloads — then, within weeks, both start to empty out again.
September 2nd, 2026
Angry Chickz is making its Illinois debut this September, bringing its signature Nashville hot chicken, customizable heat levels and high-energy approach to dining to Aurora.
September 2nd, 2026
Cartwheel today announced that Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of Flavored Crust® pizza, is adopting Cartwheel's Hybrid Delivery technology
September 2nd, 2026
Potbelly Introduces Classic English Toffee Flavor to Its Hand-Dipped Shake Lineup for a Limited Time
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is dipping into the rich, buttery flavor of a classic confection with the introduction of its new English Toffee Shake.
September 1st, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Dunn Brothers Coffee® is entering college life and is now the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas with four new locations.
September 1st, 2026
Launch Family Entertainment (Launch) has announced the opening of its newest location in Pensacola, Florida.
September 1st, 2026
Vitality Bowls announced the exciting debut of its newest café in Prosper on August 31.
September 1st, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is teaming up with sweetFrog to bring a new co-branded destination to Flower Mound.
September 1st, 2026
i9 Sports has reached a major system milestone with the signing of its 300th franchise location.
September 1st, 2026
Color Me Mine is closing out the first half of 2026 with its strongest run yet.
September 1st, 2026
76 FENCE has officially expanded into Colorado and Wyoming with the launch of 76 FENCE Mile High
September 1st, 2026
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Steve Buors
September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Mike’s Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit agreement with Michael Khalil to bring its signature drip to the Great Lakes State.
September 1st, 2026
Harri, the leading workforce management platform for the hospitality industry, has completed its enterprise deployment across all 2,112 U.S. Jack in the Box locations.
September 1st, 2026
WOWorks today announced it has opened 23 new restaurants so far this year, with 15 additional locations currently in development.
September 1st, 2026
September is shaping up to be another big reason to grab a cup at PJ’s Coffee.
September 1st, 2026
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced applications are open for its third annual Fund Her Future grant program.
September 1st, 2026
Batteries Plus is proud to unveil its latest technology innovation: a platform of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
September 1st, 2026
Increasingly, first-time business owners are entering the market, and Curves, the world’s fourth largest franchise, is leading the way with a model designed to be both scalable and easy to operate.
September 1st, 2026
Executive Home Care, a leading provider of non-medical home care services, has opened in Fort Lauderdale under the ownership of registered nurse and longtime caregiver Youseline Cadet.
September 1st, 2026
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) will host an investor day on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at its headquarters in Dallas, TX.
September 1st, 2026
Nearly two decades after joining Beyond Juicery + Eatery as an entry-level employee, Senior Director of Brand and Product Innovation Elliott Disner took the next step in his career by becoming the brand’s newest franchise owner.
September 1st, 2026
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Helen Bond
September 8th, 2026 | TRENDING
Workout Anytime is primed to continue building on a successful year of growth with the fitness industry expected to reach $29.5B this year.
September 1st, 2026
At 91 years old, entrepreneur and Window World Youngstown co-owner Fred Moran is proving that there is no age limit on adventure or on making an entrance.
August 31st, 2026
The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for a new café at 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615.
August 31st, 2026
Uni K Wax today announced the appointment of Jarred Fajerski as Chief Executive Officer.
August 31st, 2026
Buffalo’s Cafe is ready to help fans cheer on their favorite teams all season long with an all-new fall menu packed with shareable bites, seasonal flavors and a football-inspired cocktail.
August 31st, 2026
For pepperoni lovers who never want to settle, Papa Johns believes more should never mean sacrificing what matters most.
August 31st, 2026
This September, in recognition of Baby Safety Month, SafeSplash Swim School encourages families to introduce safe water habits early through an ongoing combination of parent and caregiver preparedness.
August 31st, 2026
Goodcents has launched the Committee Against Lackluster Bread (C.A.L.B.), an initiative taking a stand against the nationwide epidemic of hard, stale bread.
August 31st, 2026
Pure Barre doesn’t believe in waiting for “New Year, New You”; instead the leading barre brand encourages people to set the Barre for a stronger you today with the upcoming Fall Fit Challenge.
August 31st, 2026
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