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Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2026.
April 23rd, 2026
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Helen Bond
August 13th, 2026
In honor of National Pet Day on April 11, Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating the moments behind pet ownership, where love meets learning and responsibility.
April 21st, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) capped off a strong first quarter marked by franchise development, a new store opening, community engagement, and continued momentum in one of the country’s most active collecting categories.
April 21st, 2026
Jay Jones is returning to business ownership with a new venture—signing a three-unit franchise agreement with PayMore, the growing electronics resale retailer.
April 17th, 2026
Batteries Plus is proud to announce the return of its Buy a Pack, Plant a Tree campaign in partnership with Energizer and the Arbor Day Foundation.
April 16th, 2026
Puptqe today announced its expansion into Texas with its first location planned for The Woodlands/Spring area.
April 16th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop® announces the launch of its Eevee Evolution campaign.
April 14th, 2026
Batteries Plus, the nation’s leading battery and power solutions service center, is charging into 2026 with strong first-quarter franchise development, industry recognition, and brand momentum across multiple fronts.
April 14th, 2026
Batteries Plus, the nation’s leading battery and power solutions service center, today announced a new partnership with HOTDISH.
April 9th, 2026
Metal Supermarkets has announced the start of its fifth-annual Trade School Scholarship program, which will award eight $2,500 scholarships to trade school students across the United States and Canada.
April 8th, 2026
Sea Love, an emerging lifestyle brand and experiential boutique, announced today it has recently opened a new location in Laguna Beach, with a technology professional as its newest franchisee.
April 8th, 2026
Batteries Plus, the nation’s leading battery and power solutions service center, is excited to announce the launch of its new national advertising campaign.
April 8th, 2026
Exit Factor®, the award-winning, leading franchise in business value enhancement and exit planning, is proud to announce dual honors from Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future.
April 7th, 2026
Big Blue Swim School, the family-first pool school designed to create a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, encouraged and capable, announced today the May 2026 opening of a new location in Escondido.
April 3rd, 2026
New York Butcher Shoppe today announced a strategic investment from The Foundry Group to support the brand’s next phase of growth.
April 2nd, 2026
Build-A-Bear, the experiential retailer known for "adding a little more heart to life," is celebrating April Fools' Day with a week-long prank that culminated in a real product reveal of the special-edition Alien Cow plush.
April 1st, 2026
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John DiJulius
August 8th, 2026
GreenLight Mobility, a home-modification franchise that keeps families together despite mobility challenges, announced today it has expanded into Maryland.
March 31st, 2026
Big Blue Swim School announced today the late May 2026 opening of a new location in Wayne.
March 30th, 2026
The Spice & Tea Exchange® announced the signing of seven new development deals across Oklahoma and Virginia, including two separate three-unit agreements in Virginia.
March 19th, 2026
Metal Supermarkets announces John Peter (JP) Valiulis as the new owner of its Phoenix (West) store.
March 17th, 2026
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Kerry Pipes
August 3rd, 2026
Metal Supermarkets is pleased to announce Manish Patel as the new owner of its Raleigh (North) store.
March 17th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop is launching its first-ever wholesale partnership with Walmart.
March 16th, 2026
The Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop announced today that as part of a multi-year planned succession process, longtime Build-A-Bear President and CEO Sharon Price John intends to retire from her role effective June 11, 2026.
March 12th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended January 31, 2026.
March 12th, 2026
Batteries Plus has once again been recognized by Entrepreneur as a brand worthy of ranking on its Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.
March 11th, 2026
Build‑A‑Bear Workshop is serving up a playful dose of nostalgia with the launch of its new Frosted Animal Cookie Collection.
March 5th, 2026
Batteries Plus today announced it has been named to the SOCi100 Most Visible Local Enterprise Brands of 2026.
March 5th, 2026
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Paul Wilbur
August 3rd, 2026
Batteries Plus has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2026.
March 3rd, 2026
Batteries Plus has been named Best Retail Franchise – 2025 as part of the Global Franchise Awards.
March 2nd, 2026
Monkee's Franchising, LLC is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, Monkee's of Kiawah, owned by Debbie Creasy.
February 27th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced that the Company will report fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended January 31, 2026, on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
February 27th, 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
February 25th, 2026
Wireless Zone® has once again ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
February 20th, 2026
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July 28th, 2026
Batteries Plus is proud to announce a new partnership supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (St. Jude).
February 17th, 2026
The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $2.44 per share payable March 10, 2026.
February 13th, 2026
PayMore has signed a new multi-unit agreement with Charles Meyer and Amanda Robert.
February 12th, 2026
Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”) today announced a new partnership with the Davidson Wildcats baseball team that will bring free packs of trading cards to fans at select home games this spring.
February 11th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
July 17th, 2026
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
February 11th, 2026
Valentine’s Day and chocolate go hand in hand, and Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola is leaning into the tradition with a lineup built for gifting, sharing and celebrating.
February 6th, 2026

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