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Royal Aloha Coffee Company, the parent company to Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, today announced the appointment of Tom Wylie as Chief Operating Officer.
January 20th, 2026
Cousins Subs® and Wisconsin Athletics are excited to announce the return of the Bucky’s Got Game sweepstakes.
January 20th, 2026
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in the state of South Carolina.
January 20th, 2026
Andy’s Frozen Custard® is giving cookie lovers a delicious way to kick off the year with the debut of a brand-new latte flavor and the return of two fan favorites.
January 20th, 2026
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M. Scott Morris
April 28th, 2026
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is taking a different approach by leaning into exactly what the beloved QSR concept does best: serving up delicious burgers, French fries and milkshakes.
January 20th, 2026
Velox Valuations announced today the expansion of its Wiregrass Coast franchise territory to include the Orlando market.
January 20th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick is inviting guests to celebrate its annual Guest Appreciation Day on Thursday, January 22, with a free scoop of its iconic Classic Carol chicken salad at its locations.
January 20th, 2026
The Human Bean drive-thru is coming to town at 234 E State Road 434 in Winter Springs beginning this Friday,
January 20th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
April 27th, 2026
The Human Bean was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
January 16th, 2026
Fastest Labs, a leading provider of drug, alcohol and DNA testing services, today announced that Matt Kunz has been promoted to president and chief executive officer.
January 16th, 2026
Ziebart, the global leader in vehicle appearance and protection services, is closing out 2025 with one of the strongest years in its 66+ year history, marked by record-setting revenue and major investments in innovation.
January 16th, 2026
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR).
January 16th, 2026
Del Taco has entered its next chapter under Yadav Enterprises with leadership team appointments to support the brand’s ongoing transformation.
January 15th, 2026
Big Chicken has never been shy about BIG flavor.
January 15th, 2026
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International Franchise Association
April 27th, 2026
REMAX® today announced an expansion of the brand’s footprint with the conversion of two brokerages, including one of the Royal LePage brand’s largest and most productive independent franchises.
January 15th, 2026
EverSmith Brands, a leading business-to-business franchise platform focused on commercial services, today announced that Justin Ghadery has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
January 15th, 2026
Velox Valuations announced today the launch of its newest franchise appraisal business serving the Raleigh area.
January 15th, 2026
Batteries Plus today announced the promotion of Jon Sica from Chief Operating Officer to President.
January 15th, 2026
Dave & Buster’s announces the grand opening of its newest location in Davenport, IA on Monday, January 19.
January 15th, 2026
Handel’s Ice Cream expands to Vancouver, Washington with a new location.
January 15th, 2026
January 15th, 2026
Proforma began 2026 energized and inspired after attending PPAI Expo this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
January 15th, 2026
Five Star Bath Solutions has been honored by Entrepreneur as the No. 1 franchise in the Kitchen and Bath Remodeling space.
January 15th, 2026
Caring Senior Service announced today it has opened a new location Louisville, Kentucky.
January 15th, 2026
Papa Johns is redefining pizza for the wellness-minded era.
January 15th, 2026
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.
January 15th, 2026
Build-A-Bear celebrates one of the most meaningful honors a company can receive – recognition rooted not in products or profits, but in people.
January 15th, 2026
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post) has been recognized on the 47th annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500® list, marking the brand’s 29th consecutive year upon the prestigious franchise ranking.
January 15th, 2026
Rusty Taco is kicking off the new year by honoring the flavors and spirit that have defined the brand from the start.
January 15th, 2026
Goodcents has announced the launch of its new Honey Habanero bread.
January 14th, 2026
JETSET Pilates has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale.
January 14th, 2026
In the weeks following the holidays, adult children across the nation are grappling with a difficult realization: their aging parents need help.
January 14th, 2026
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is warming up the colder months with bold and unexpected flavor combinations inspired by Bobby Flay’s travels to Italy.
January 14th, 2026
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is continuing its growth in Alameda County with the opening of its new Union City location.
January 14th, 2026
TBC Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Big O Tires, has been named number one in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Wheels and Tires category for the fourth consecutive year, as part of the magazine’s annual Franchise 500® ranking.
January 14th, 2026
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April 24th, 2026
Gong cha Climbs Nearly 40 Spots in Entrepreneur magazine’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List
Gong cha improved its ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® by 39 spots.
January 14th, 2026
Voda Cleaning & Restoration has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500®.
January 14th, 2026
Venture X® has opened a new location in Brambleton, Virginia in the Bram Quarter Development.
January 14th, 2026

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