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Century 21 Real Estate LLC is fortifying its brand’s presence in western Connecticut with the latest affiliation of Joseph Bette Realtors, Inc. in Southbury.
January 7th, 2026
Sir Grout has awarded territories in Laguna Beach and Orange, California, to multi-unit franchise operators Dan Lundstedt and Ethan Wickersham.
January 7th, 2026
Granite Garage Floors has awarded a new territory in Columbia, South Carolina, to franchise owner Justin Roche.
January 7th, 2026
Velox Valuations announced today the launch of additional services in the greater Indianapolis region.
January 7th, 2026
Dunkin’® Adds Protein Milk to the Menu and Teams Up with Megan Thee Stallion to Start 2026 Strong
Dunkin’ is starting 2026 with more ways to fuel the day.
January 7th, 2026
Love is in the air and Cold Stone Creamery® has you covered!
January 7th, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location in greater San Diego, SYNERGY HomeCare in La Mesa.
January 7th, 2026
Jack in the Box Inc., has completed a systemwide deployment of Qu’s unified commerce platform across its restaurants, marking one of the fastest full-scale POS transformations in the quick-service industry.
January 7th, 2026
Potbelly is celebrating 49 toasty years of serving craveable sandwiches, good vibes and neighborhood connections…and it’s inviting everyone to the party.
January 6th, 2026
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is bringing back its famous brownie — a favorite that longtime fans have been craving.
January 6th, 2026
Refined Real Estate LLC is the latest firm to affiliate with the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand.
January 6th, 2026
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post) today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchising leaders to its corporate support team.
January 6th, 2026
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April 21st, 2026
Batteries Plus has signed a two-store franchise agreement in the Tucson area with Steve and Vicky Dotson, a husband-and-wife entrepreneurial team with deep roots in the community.
January 6th, 2026
Assisted Living Locators today announced the opening of its new Winston-Salem, NC office.
January 6th, 2026
Assisted Living Locators today announced the opening of its Rochester office serving Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Red Wing, and Albert Lea communities.
January 6th, 2026
HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Boise, Idaho.
January 6th, 2026
JETSET Pilates is proud to announce the opening of its newest luxury studio in North Hills.
January 6th, 2026
Huddle House is kicking off the new year with new leadership designed to fuel its next phase of growth.
January 6th, 2026
The Golf Crypt today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 33410.
January 6th, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced the opening of its newest location in California’s wine country, SYNERGY HomeCare in Paso Robles.
January 6th, 2026
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April 21st, 2026
Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL®) are launching the Champions of Tomorrow Program, a new national initiative supporting youth hockey across Canada.
January 6th, 2026
Playa Bowls is introducing a powerful new lineup of protein smoothies and bowls that blend the brand’s signature fresh flavors with a satisfying protein boost.
January 6th, 2026
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is continuing its growth in southern Nevada with the opening of its new Summerlin location.
January 6th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, is opening its doors January 10 in Glendale.
January 5th, 2026
Pizza Inn is kicking off 2026 with its All You Can $8 Buffet, pronounced “All You Can Eight,” a post-holiday offer designed for weekday dining.
January 5th, 2026
PJ’s Coffee is bringing the aroma of freshly roasted coffee, the sweet pull of warm beignets and a touch of New Orleans charm to Fort Mill when it celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 10.
January 5th, 2026
HTeaO is expanding its coffee program with a new seasonal pairing: the Pistachio Latte and the limited-edition Pistachio Cookie.
January 5th, 2026
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April 20th, 2026
This January, Nekter Juice Bar is partnering with Koia to introduce a more functional approach to cleansing with the launch of its new Protein Cleanse featuring Koia Elite Protein.
January 5th, 2026
A little over six months after announcing his retirement from professional play, Esports legend Luka “Perkz” Perković has revealed his next move—joining the ownership group of Friendly Fire.
January 5th, 2026
AtWork® has opened its newest location in Conroe Center Shopping Mall.
January 5th, 2026
AtWork® has opened its newest location in Vienna, near Kilmer Middle School.
January 5th, 2026
Crunch Fitness today announced the opening of Crunch West Market in Greensboro, North Carolina.
January 5th, 2026

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