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FACE FOUNDRIÉ, the nation’s fastest-growing woman-owned facial bar redefining the skincare industry, is setting its sights on significant growth across the Greater DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region.
Handel’s Ice Cream, the beloved brand serving handcrafted treats since 1945, is officially expanding its Oregon footprint with its newest location in Hillsboro.
Southwest Arizona is about to break a sweat.
Arthur Murray® Dance Studios (Arthur Murray), the world’s largest dance studio franchise and one of the most storied brands in franchising, today announced the opening of 15 studios in Q1 2026.
Port of Subs®, the neighborhood sandwich franchise serving up fresh, made-to-order subs, is accelerating its growth in Washington with ambitious regional development plans.
Jollibee, the global restaurant brand twice-crowned "best fast-food fried chicken in America" by USA TODAY, will open its new store in Stockton, Calif., on Friday, April 3.
  • Apr 3rd, 2026
  • By: Jollibee
  • 189    0
Lightbridge Academy has been featured in Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list at #194, marking the second consecutive year the brand has been included in the ranking.
Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, announced today that Jamie Eslinger has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
Lightbridge Academy is honored to have earned a place in the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, marking the third consecutive year.
Shipley Donuts, founded in 1936 and now the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will host a grand reopening under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality for its Orlando shop.
Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, announces its continued expansion in the Michigan market with a new center coming to Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is opening a new hot spot on Saturday, March 28, making it the very first HHC in Seattle.
Imagine Realty ERA Powered today announced its latest acquisition of another family-led firm in Bend, Oregon, Duke Warner Realty.
  • Mar 24th, 2026
  • By: ERA
  • 275    0
Discover Strength is excited to announce its next phase of East Coast expansion with two New Jersey studios.
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that ownership of its Mobile, Alabama office has transitioned from longtime franchisee Cheryl Williams to Tiffany Robinson.
  • Mar 12th, 2026
  • By: Spherion
  • 1822    0
Today, Joshua Rodgers, a Camp Bow Wow franchisee from Parkville, MO, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship during a hearing entitled, “Main Street’s Top Dog: Growing the Small Business Pet Economy.”
SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its first location in New Jersey’s Gloucester County, SYNERGY HomeCare in Glassboro.
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, kicks off 2026 with deliberate development plans following a year of strategic expansion and systemwide investment.
This March, Shoot 360 is putting women’s basketball center court with the launch of HER Month.
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Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza is turning up the heat with the new Jalapeño Popper Pizza, joining its popular Papa’s Picks lineup from February 23 through March 22, 2026.
ERA Real Estate today announced its latest affiliation of Argent Realty, LLC, a full-service brokerage headquartered in Beltsville, MD, serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia,
  • Feb 18th, 2026
  • By: ERA
  • 239    0
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed sixteen bipartisan candidates ahead of their March primary elections.
Marco’s Pizza has been recognized by FRANdata for its performance and lender friendliness, earning a 2025 FUND® Score that ranks in the Top 10 of all evaluated franchise brands nationwide.
In September of 1985, Al and Vivian Calis signed their agreement to purchase their Minuteman Press franchise in Washington, DC.
Across the U.S., girls leave sports earlier than boys — often because pressure, cost, and intimidation outweigh fun.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded an endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R. 5267, by the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tierra Encantada is heading to Washington for the first time.
Donatos Pizza, the pizza franchise famous for its abundance of Edge to Edge® toppings, is building powerful momentum heading into 2026.

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