Specialty Franchise News

PuroClean Offers Full-Scope Commercial and Large Loss Restoration for Businesses Nationwide

PuroClean Recognized in Entrepreneur's 2026 Top Brands for Multi-unit Owners and Top Global Franchises Lists

Cicis

Cicis® Pizza Adds Franchise Development Powerhouse Kimberly Thompson to Executive Team

PuroClean’s Franchise Development Momentum Accelerates as a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Fuels 2026 Growth

Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow® Reveals America’s Most-Searched Dog Halloween Costumes

Cicis

Cicis® Pizza Gets a Little Nuttier with Limited-Time Fudge Brownie Made with NUTTER BUTTER Minis

August 24th, 2026

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

From Childhood Friends to Franchise Partners: Marine Corps Veterans Bring Huey Magoo’s to Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Columbia, South Carolina

August 20th, 2026

Tutu School

Tutu School Surpasses 125 Locations as Joy-First Ballet Brand Builds International Momentum

Tutu School has grown to more than 125 locations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

August 20th, 2026

Retro Fitness

Retro Fitness Signs Agreement with Award-Winning Multi-Brand Franchisee

August 19th, 2026

Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting Franchise Expansion

August 19th, 2026

The Big Biscuit

The Big Biscuit Serves Up Fall Flavors With New Seasonal Lineup

Fall flavors are back at The Big Biscuit®.

August 18th, 2026

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Flavor as Experience: The Spice & Tea Exchange Grows Through Sensory Retail

Amy Freeman

May 10th, 2026

Big Blue Swim School Campaigns for Families to Make Swim Lessons Part of Their Routine this Back-to-School Season

August 18th, 2026

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Slim Chickens Launches New Restaurant Development Program to Fuel Multi-Unit Growth

August 17th, 2026

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Jane Campbell: Where Culture and Results Align

M. Scott Morris

March 29th, 2026

Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow Celebrates National Dog Day With 3 Free Days of Day Camp for New Campers

August 14th, 2026

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

Huey Magoo’s Accelerates 2026 Growth With 60 New Restaurants Awarded

August 14th, 2026

FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS® Expands New York City Footprint with Three New Centers, Including Two Co-Branded Locations, and Continued Growth Across the Region

August 11th, 2026

Big Blue Swim School to Reopen Dulles Location with Refreshed Space for Local Families

August 10th, 2026

Big Blue Swim School Hosts Grand Reopening Celebration to Debut Refreshed Location in Buffalo Grove

August 10th, 2026

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel

Leading National Brand K9 Resorts To Open State-of-the-Art Dog Resort in Sterling, Virginia

August 5th, 2026

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Jeff’s Bagel Run Plans 10 Locations Across Eastern Pennsylvania

August 4th, 2026

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Alkhatib Family Signs 5-Unit Feng Cha Deal in Texas

M. Scott Morris

March 24th, 2026

Jeff's Bagel Run

Jeff’s Bagel Run Expands to Myrtle Beach With Three-Store Franchise Agreement

July 31st, 2026

Helpful Heroes

Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Pennsylvania

Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

July 30th, 2026

Taco John's

Taco John's Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Seasoned Restaurant Executive

July 29th, 2026

FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS® Reports Record-Breaking First Half of 2026 for Franchise Development as Momentum Continues

July 28th, 2026

Helpful Heroes

Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Texas

Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Garland, Texas.

July 27th, 2026

Cicis

Cicis Pizza Builds on 50.6% Systemwide Sales Growth as President Jeff Hetsel Marks 34 Years with the Brand

July 23rd, 2026

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The Big Biscuit Launches Third Annual “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive Across Four States

The Big Biscuit® is bringing back its “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive for a third consecutive year.

July 22nd, 2026

Natural Hounds

Natural Hounds Enters the Raw Pet Food Category with Locally Made, AAFCO-Certified Meals

Natural Hounds today announced the launch of its new raw food line.

July 22nd, 2026

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel To Open in the Detroit Metro Area This Fall With a State-of-the-Art Facility in Troy

July 20th, 2026

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Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) Returns to Las Vegas in March

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February 27th, 2026

Helpful Heroes

Helpful Heroes Opens New Franchise Location in Ohio

Helpful Heroes is opening a new franchise location in Cincinnati, Ohio.

July 20th, 2026

The Big Biscuit

The Big Biscuit Signs Lease for Columbia Location

The Big Biscuit has announced a signed lease for its latest location coming to Missouri.

July 16th, 2026

Hand & Stone

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa’s Largest Franchisee Signs 13-Unit Development Agreement

July 15th, 2026

Bumble Roofing

Bumble Roofing Breaks Into Oklahoma Market

Bumble Roofing plans to launch their business into their 17th state: Oklahoma.

July 14th, 2026

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Missouri PuroClean Franchise Owner Recognized for Rallying Community Support for Terminally Ill Veteran

July 9th, 2026

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Franchisees Make the Jump to Multiple Units With The Human Bean

M. Scott Morris

February 16th, 2026

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens Appoints Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development

July 7th, 2026

Big Blue Swim School is Opening in Wayne, Kicking Off Grand Opening Celebrations with Fun Family Activities

July 7th, 2026

PuroClean Earns Dual National Recognition for Franchise Culture and System Performance

July 6th, 2026

Hand & Stone

Hand & Stone Announces New CEO

July 1st, 2026

Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch

Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch® Makes Oregon Debut in Gresham

June 29th, 2026

Phenix Salon Suites

Phenix Salon Suites Accelerates Midwest Growth with Two New Locations in Illinois

June 29th, 2026

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From First-Year Momentum to Multi-Million-Dollar Growth: PuroClean Honors Top Franchise Owners

June 26th, 2026

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America Is Turning 250 – Here’s How to Keep Your Pup Safe on the Fourth of July

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Camp Bow Wow

June 17th, 2026

Oakwell Beer Spa

Oakwell Beer Spa invites Kansas City craft brewers to partner in next wave of experiential wellness

Oakwell Beer Spa is inviting craft breweries in the Kansas City market to explore partnership opportunities as the brand grows through franchising.

June 16th, 2026

Woof Gang Bakery

Woof Gang Grows National Footprint With Expansion Into New Markets

June 16th, 2026

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Operators Open Mountain Mike's Pizza in Oklahoma

M. Scott Morris

November 25th, 2025

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

Huey Magoo's Expands Texas Footprint with Five New Locations in North Texas

June 16th, 2026

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel

K9 Resorts Celebrates the Opening of Its 50th Luxury Pet Hotel

June 16th, 2026

Hand & Stone

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Launches Royalty Rebates and Reduced Franchise Fees for Multi-Unit Operators in Boston, Southern California and the Bay Area

June 16th, 2026

The Big Biscuit

The Big Biscuit Puts the Spotlight on Big Lunch

The Big Biscuit® is shining a spotlight on its BIG Lunch menu as consumers increasingly seek satisfying dishes, value-driven dining experiences.

June 15th, 2026

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