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Helen Bond
May 18th, 2026
PostNet announced today that it has been rankedon Franchise Direct’s 2026 Top 100 Franchises list.
February 26th, 2026
Local resident Mark Garlington has signed on to open Calcasieu’s first Fresh Coat Painters.
February 26th, 2026
Joseph Salsaa has joined the nationwide network of Get A Grip Franchising, expanding the resurfacing leader’s reach to the North Fort Worth area.
February 26th, 2026
BELFOR Franchise Group announces that JUNKCO+ has been named the 2026 Single Market Award winner for Best Emerging Franchise at this year's Global Franchise Awards.
February 26th, 2026
Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) (“Papa Johns®”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
February 26th, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
February 26th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) is celebrating the opening of its first Indiana shop on February 28th, bringing a collectors-first card shop experience to the Seymour community.
February 26th, 2026
Cruise Planners is proud to announce it has been honored with Celebrity Cruises’ prestigious Chairman’s Award.
February 26th, 2026
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Colleen McMillar
May 17th, 2026
Pizza Inn is ushering in a new era in Mesquite with its fully modernized restaurant, marking a significant reinvestment in the community and a bold step forward for the brand’s next chapter of growth.
February 26th, 2026
JINYA Ramen Bar is teaming up with Japan Airlines to bring one of the restaurant’s most popular menu items to the skies.
February 25th, 2026
From opening their first shop in 2021 to building a five-location presence across Columbus, Brett and Amy Coleman have quickly become standout leaders within the Playa Bowls system.
February 25th, 2026
AtWork® proudly announces that David Walker, owner of AtWork Columbia, South Carolina, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review.
February 25th, 2026
bb.q Chicken has officially opened a new location at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
February 25th, 2026
The Big Biscuit® is putting its guests in charge of how their breakfast begins with the launch of its new Build Your Own (BYO) Breakfast Sandwich.
February 25th, 2026
Farmer Boys® proudly announces its 2025 fundraising total of more than $170,000 to benefit its long-standing hospital partners: Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH), UMC Children’s Hospital in Southern Nevada, and Phoenix...
February 25th, 2026
February 25th, 2026
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Kerry Pipes
May 16th, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its expansion across Texas with the announcement of a new location in Plano.
February 25th, 2026
Sonal Patel is now expanding her Woodhouse Spas portfolio in the Chicago market.
February 25th, 2026
Wild Eggs is cracking into a fresh round of menu updates, adding new breakfast and lunch items, a refreshed kids’ menu, and lowering drink prices.
February 25th, 2026
Everyone’s favorite decade is back, and it’s caffeinated.
February 25th, 2026
Hungry Howie’s has officially opened its newest location in Sylvania located just minutes from the headquarters of national pizza brand Marco’s Pizza.
February 25th, 2026
RNR Tire Express (RNR) is officially entering Canada with the signing of its first international franchise agreement.
February 25th, 2026
A new era of fast-casual dining is coming to Fort Wayne, Indiana as Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza join forces to announce the Grand Opening of their first ever co-branded restaurant in Indiana.
February 25th, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
May 16th, 2026
Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to Watsonville with the opening of its first location in the city, set to open March 20.
February 25th, 2026
CENTURY 21 803 Realty has acquired The Real Estate Brokerage, a boutique firm focused on residential, commercial, and investment properties in South Carolina.
February 25th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its 21st restaurant in North Carolina and sixth for the Charlotte metro area.
February 25th, 2026
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is expanding its brand presence in the Chicago metropolitan area with the latest affiliation of Harthside Realtors, Inc. in Midlothian.
February 25th, 2026
Sides has doubled its footprint in Singapore with a second store now open, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion strategy.
February 25th, 2026
Logan’s Roadhouse will introduce a new limited-time menu for spring beginning Feb. 23.*
February 25th, 2026
Caring Senior Service announced today that Pat Abernathey has been named a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review.
February 25th, 2026
Scenthound is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia.
February 25th, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay signed a lease for its first Canadian restaurant at The Well in downtown Toronto.
February 24th, 2026
Alanna Clark, owner of HomeWell Care Services in Carmel, Indiana, has been named a Franchisee Excellence Awards recipient by Franchise Business Review (FBR).
February 24th, 2026
Bach to Rock is a modern music school franchise redefining how students learn
February 24th, 2026
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Matt Forbush
May 15th, 2026
VIO Med Spa operates in North Carolina with multiple locations, reflecting its presence in the medical aesthetics market.
February 24th, 2026
Weed Man strengthened its position in 2025 and enters 2026 with momentum following a year of strong system growth.
February 24th, 2026
MilkShake Factory opened a new location in Roswell.
February 24th, 2026
Chili's® Grill & Bar returns to the track March 1 in Austin, Texas, and it's bringing Ride the 'Dente™ along for more high-speed circuits with Spire Motorsports and driver Carson Hocevar.
February 24th, 2026
FAT Brands announces information about Hurricane Grill & Wings and related concepts.
February 24th, 2026
Mr Gatti's Pizza announced the acquisition of its Shepherdsville and Brandenburg, Kentucky restaurants by experienced local entrepreneurs committed to preserving and strengthening the brand’s long-standing presence in each community.
February 24th, 2026
Martinizing® Cleaners is announcing the opening of its newest location in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, Martinizing Cleaners of Plymouth.
February 24th, 2026
Alloy Personal Training has announced a strategic investment from CapitalSpring, a leading sector-specialist investment firm specializing in franchises and other multi-location businesses
February 23rd, 2026
76 FENCE Greater Des Moines officially marked its arrival in the local business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted at the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 19.
February 23rd, 2026
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AnswerConnect
May 14th, 2026
Arthur Murray® Dance Studios today announced the opening of its newly converted studio in West Covina, California.
February 23rd, 2026

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