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HomeWell Care Services® agencies across the country have been recognized with the 2026 Best of Home Care® awards from Activated Insights, one of the most respected honors in the home care industry.
February 2nd, 2026
Surcheros® is officially open for business in Hickory Flat.
February 2nd, 2026
Riko's Pizza ("Riko's" or the "Company") announced today the launch of two new seasonal specialty pizzas available for a limited time.
February 2nd, 2026
Club Pilates announced today the national launch of Circuit, its first new class format to roll out nationwide in seven years.
February 2nd, 2026
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene announced today the continuation of its relationship with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate.
February 2nd, 2026
Heading into it’s 50th season, SpringGreen held its National Advisory Council (NAC) meeting on Monday and Tuesday, January 26-27, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
February 2nd, 2026
Cousins Subs® is bringing back the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest for its fourth year.
February 2nd, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is celebrating the season of love with the launch of its newest limited-time flavor: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice.
February 2nd, 2026
LaRosa’s has introduced its first-ever Heart Shaped Pizza, the perfect way to share the love…and the last slice.
February 2nd, 2026
Hospitality expert, entrepreneur and executive producer Jon Taffer is opening Taffer’s Tavern in Midtown Atlanta on February 10, 2026.
February 2nd, 2026
Kolache Factory is adding a sweet surprise to its menu this February with the debut of its Red Velvet Cupcake, available for a limited time from February 1 through February 28, while supplies last.
January 30th, 2026
TruBlue Home Service Ally has announced the opening of a new location in South Miami.
January 30th, 2026
Local residents Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones have signed on to open National Harbor’s first Fresh Coat Painters.
January 30th, 2026
From the moment you step into the Razzamataz Conference, the energy is unmistakable, a room alive with creativity, big ideas and people who genuinely care.
January 30th, 2026
Batteries Plus is debuting a refreshed website homepage, featuring an updated navigation system and Experts Plus, an online learning hub offering expert advice and answers to common battery and power-related questions.
January 30th, 2026
European Wax Center, Inc. has earned the ranking in the waxing category on Entrepreneur Magazine’s highly anticipated 47th Annual 2026 Franchise 500®.
January 29th, 2026
Tierra Encantada is heading to Washington for the first time.
January 29th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
May 5th, 2026
Texas Nothing Bundt Cakes is welcoming spring with two irresistible flavors designed to sweeten up the new season.
January 29th, 2026
Pet Butler has announced new ownership in Lexington.
January 29th, 2026
Perspire Sauna Studio announced a new partnership with Dose, a clinically-backed supplement brand focused on supporting the body’s core systems through synergistic formulations designed for measurable results.
January 29th, 2026
Playa Bowls Ranks in Acai Bowls on Entrepreneur Franchise 500® and Lands on Franchise Times’ List
Playa Bowls earns franchise industry accolades.
January 29th, 2026
Gong cha Global is delighted to announce it has renewed its global brand ambassador partnership with Stray Kids’ Felix.
January 29th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) today announced it has signed a lease for its upcoming Seymour, Indiana shop.
January 29th, 2026
January 29th, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay will soon touch down at Orlando International Airport (MCO), bringing its premium handcrafted menu and fast-casual concept to one of the nation’s busiest travel hubs.
January 29th, 2026
HomeWell Care Services, a leading national home care provider, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.
January 29th, 2026
Bach to Rock was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.
January 29th, 2026
TruBlue Home Service Ally has announced the opening of a new location in East Lansing.
January 29th, 2026
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is marking the milestone in a big way.
January 29th, 2026
TruBlue Home Service Ally has announced the opening of a new location in Nassau.
January 29th, 2026
After more than nine decades rooted in the South, Krystal is officially expanding north.
January 28th, 2026
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International Franchise Association
May 5th, 2026
Friendly’s is refreshing its menu with a renewed focus on the dishes guests love most, introducing new entrees while continuing to celebrate the classic comfort and value that define the brand.
January 28th, 2026
This Valentine’s season, JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding the idea of connection beyond romance, inviting guests to celebrate friends, coworkers and chosen family with its new Ladle of Love special.
January 28th, 2026
Paris Baguette is growing in North America.
January 28th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is officially opening its first U.S. West Coast.
January 28th, 2026
Pan Pizza is coming to Papa Johns, and it’s bolder than ever.
January 28th, 2026
Central Bark reported systemwide sales results for the 2025 fiscal year, reflecting continued customer demand across its operating locations.
January 28th, 2026
HOTWORX® today announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Workouts for Heroes campaign, raising a total of $63,253.42 to support U.S. veterans and military women battling breast cancer.
January 28th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
May 4th, 2026
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services is building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients.
January 28th, 2026

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