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Famous Dave’s is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its new full-service location in Downey, CA.
October 15th, 2025
The Human Bean, known for its specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, signature Bright® Energy drinks, and good eats to-go, has announced a new location opening in Cheyenne this Wednesday, October 14.
October 15th, 2025
Club Pilates announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Thailand, with a commitment to open 20 studios in Bangkok, the municipality and Chonburi Province.
October 15th, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of a new restaurant in Lexington.
October 15th, 2025
At the Ascend 2025 Conference, Abra proudly recognized Doug Sharp, owner of Abra Watertown and Abra Brookings, as Abra’s 2025 Franchisee of the Year.
October 15th, 2025
Golden Chick is giving its fans more reasons to crave.
October 15th, 2025
Rock N Roll Sushi, a fast casual sushi brand known for its vibrant, music-inspired dining experience, signed an area development agreement paving the way for its entrance in Austin and the next step in its strategic growth across the Lone Star State.
October 15th, 2025
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March 23rd, 2026
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its first location in Louisiana, SYNERGY HomeCare in Thibodaux.
October 14th, 2025
This October, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is embracing the Halloween spirit and National Pizza Month with the return of two seasonal favorites: the Jack-O Pizza and the “Scream of a Deal” bundle.
October 14th, 2025
East Coast Wings + Grill ("ECW+G") is excited to announce its latest and greatest menu innovation: the Embark on Flavor lineup.
October 14th, 2025
Spavia Day Spa is expanding its Midwest presence with a new franchise agreement for Overland Park, Kansas.
October 14th, 2025
Pet Butler recently welcomed members of its Franchise Leadership Group to its corporate headquarters in Plainfield, Illinois, for a collaborative session.
October 14th, 2025
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar and the Charlotte Hornets are teaming up once again.
October 14th, 2025
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “RMCF”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), America’s Chocolatier™ is reporting financial and operating results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended...
October 14th, 2025
Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) recently hosted its 15th Annual National Service Day.
October 14th, 2025
Layne's Chicken Fingers was ranked on Restaurant Business's 2025 Future 50 list.
October 14th, 2025
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March 23rd, 2026
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ Unveils Strategic Partnership with Susquehanna Growth Equity
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ announced a strategic investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (“SGE”).
October 14th, 2025
Domino's Pizza, Inc. announced results for the third quarter of 2025.
October 14th, 2025
Abra is proud to announce that Abra Auto Body Woodstock, Georgia has been named Best Auto Body Shop by Atlanta Best Media in its annual Best of Winner awards.
October 14th, 2025
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that President Kathy George was once again named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) prestigious Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list.
October 14th, 2025
East Tennessee readers have spoken, and Buddy’s bar-b-q came out on top.
October 14th, 2025
Toppers Pizza today announced the appointment of Ian Bruggeman as chief financial officer, adding a seasoned professional to its executive team.
October 14th, 2025
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) has joined forces with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to open its first bakery location in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres, located inside the store.
October 14th, 2025
Rilla today announced the success of its landmark collaboration with Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company.
October 14th, 2025
Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® have been named to the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the seventh and fifth consecutive years, respectively.
October 14th, 2025
Papa Johns Canada is bringing back one of its most talked-about menu items: the Butter Chicken Pizza. Known for its bold flavour and unique twist on a Canadian favourite, this pizza is back to satisfy cravings once again.
October 14th, 2025
Entrepreneurs Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman have beaten the odds – roughly seven and a half times over.
October 10th, 2025
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March 20th, 2026
The wait is nearly over: Captain D’s, the iconic American seafood chain, will open its first ever UK restaurant at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, on 20 October.
October 10th, 2025
Bubbakoo’s Burritos is opening its latest Baltimore-area restaurant on October 13.
October 10th, 2025
Fully Promoted of Southern NH (FPSNH) hosted its second annual client appreciation event, Fully Promote NH Businesses, this month at Bedford Event Center in Bedford, NH.
October 10th, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Viera.
October 10th, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its first restaurant in Mansfield, Texas.
October 10th, 2025
The Human Bean, known for its specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, signature Bright® Energy drinks, and good eats to-go, has announced a new location opening in Callaway this Friday, October 10.
October 10th, 2025
The Human Bean is inviting coffee-lovers across the United States to "drink pink" on Friday, October 17, for the company's 20th annual Coffee for a Cure breast cancer giveback event.
October 10th, 2025
ZIPS Cleaners announced today that its franchisees Mike Kaplan and Jason Stelter have signed lease to bring the dry cleaning brand to Urbana, Md.
October 10th, 2025
The Peach Cobbler Factory is turning up the heat in a delicious new partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey.
October 9th, 2025
HomeWell Care Services, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, has been recognized in the Franchise Times Top 400 list, an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S. franchises based on global systemwide sales from the previous year.
October 9th, 2025
The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand today announced its newest affiliation in the Tar Heel State.
October 9th, 2025
Pizza Factory is celebrating two major recognitions in this year’s franchise rankings.
October 9th, 2025
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March 19th, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand’s first corporate-owned shops in more than 15 years and signaling a new phase of strategic investment and growth.
October 9th, 2025
Dunkin’ celebrated its 10,000th U.S. location which opened last week just outside of Chicago in Darien, Illinois.
October 9th, 2025
Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced today that South Park Meadows, has been acquired by OneRyan, the family office of Dallas-based businessman and philanthropist G. Brint Ryan.
October 9th, 2025
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