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Goddard Systems, LLC, Welcomes Tim Linderman as Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, has appointed Tim Linderman as senior vice president and chief growth officer, effective immediately. In this newly established role, Linderman will be responsible for driving the growth of...
Pet Supplies Plus Raises Over $21,000 for Best Friends Animal Society from Annual Toy Sales Initiative
As part of its ongoing commitment to support animal welfare programs, Pet Supplies Plus has donated $21,198.49 to Best Friends Animal Society through the sales of select toys in 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the nation’s largest pet retail franchise...
The Pickle Pad Accelerates Nationwide Expansion with Fall Debuts in Three New Cities
With America's pickleball craze showing no signs of slowing, The Pickle Pad continues to build on its breakout year with strategic growth, new market entries, and an unwavering commitment to creating fun, community-centered experiences. Following a strong Q1...
Sweet Paris Enters Two New States
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, is expanding its national presence with their entry into two new states: Arkansas and Missouri....
President of Expedia Cruises Receives Prestigious Leadership Award for Impact on Travel and Tourism
As Expedia Cruises continues to expand and drive innovation in the travel industry, President Matthew Eichhorst was recently honored with the prestigious “Legend of the West” award at the 2025 WAVE Awards. Hosted by TravelAge West and voted on by its readers,...
Heating + Air Paramedics Welcomes New Franchisees, Enters Arizona
Heating + Air Paramedics, a full-service heating and air conditioning franchise, is continuing its national expansion with the addition of six new territories in Arizona. The brand welcomes new franchise owners Andrea “Drea” Matthews and Jovoni Vega in Tucson, and...
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay Invites Guests to Greektown
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is serving up something special this National Hamburger Day with the launch of its second-ever limited-time menu drop. Starting May 28, guests can experience two mouth-watering additions, an all-new Greektown Burger and the indulgent...
Ray Titus, 40-year franchising veteran and founder and CEO of United Franchise Group, has launched a new book titled, The Ownership Economy: It’s Closer Than You Think.
The book explores the rise of entrepreneurship in modern America, where side hustles, freelancing, and small business ventures are reshaping the workforce. It challenges the traditional notion of employment, arguing that the future belongs to those who take control of...
Caring Senior Service opens first location in Missouri
Owner Srikrishna “Sri” Majumder wants his Kansas City Central location to provide excellent home care services to the area’s aging population while offering employment opportunities Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company,...
Ripley PR has been selected to join the Worldcom Public Relations Group, a global partnership of PR firms
Ripley PR , a leading Tennessee-based agency specializing in public relations for the home service and skilled trades, franchising, B2B tech and manufacturing sectors, has been selected to join the Worldcom Public Relations Group – an elite global partnership of...
PROSPERITY BRANDS® LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND PUBLICLY DEBUTS AS A GLOBAL FAMILY OF FRANCHISE BRANDS WITH A MISSION-DRIVEN FOCUS
Prosperity Brands®, the newly formed parent company of BNI®, CorporateConnections®, and Scion Social, proudly announces the launch of its new website (prosperitybrands.com) and its public debut as a global family of mission-driven brands. Prosperity Brands...
HOODZ franchise owner receives Medal of Honor for service during Hurricane Ian
Natural disasters can be occasions of immense tragedy—but they can also be occasions of stunning heroism. Case in point: In 2022, Hurricane Ian ravaged the state of Florida, ultimately becoming one of the costliest storms in American history—but its landfall was met...
Pinot’s Palette Refocuses on Franchise Growth Following Acquisition by Twist Brands
Pinot’s Palette, a leading paint-and-sip franchise, is celebrating a strong start to 2025 following its recent acquisition by Twist Brands LLC, the dominant leader in the Arts & Crafts as entertainment vertical. The brand closed the first quarter with impressive...
Rock N’ Roll Sushi Aims to Give ‘One Little Victory’ to Sushi Superfans
Crank the amps and cue the wasabi as Rock N’ Roll Sushi is giving fans the ultimate main course encore: a shot at winning FREE sushi for a year. From May 19 through June 18, sushi lovers ages 18 and up can enter the brand’s nationwide sweepstakes at...
Moran Family of Brands Celebrates Franchise Growth and Excellence at 2025 Convention
Leading Franchisor of Automotive Services Celebrates Top-Performing Franchisees, Offers Education Sessions, and Prepares System for a Strong Year Ahead To celebrate its franchisees and promote continuous improvement, Moran Family of Brands, a leading franchisor of...
Franchise Luminary Shelly Sun Berkowitz Joins Tierra Encantada Board Following Record Growth Year
Tierra Encantada, the nation’s leading Spanish immersion early education franchise, today announced the appointment of Shelly Sun Berkowitz - founder and Executive Chairwoman of BrightStar Care® - to its Board of Directors. The move comes less than a year after Tierra...
Tide Cleaners Marks Milestone with 20th South Florida Location in Boynton Beach
Fresh off the heels of its Cooper City opening, Tide Cleaners is set to open its newest full-service dry cleaning store in Boynton Beach, marking its 20th location in South Florida. The store is operated by Consolidated Cleaners Inc. (CCI), a local franchisee...
British Swim School Becomes the First Full Swim School Franchise to Partner with Stop Drowning Now
British Swim School, the nation's most established swim school franchise with over 40 years in business, announced its new partnership with Stop Drowning Now (SDN). The collaboration marks a significant milestone, as British Swim School becomes the first full swim...
Sir Grout Awards Florida Territories To New Franchise Owner
Sir Grout, a leading name in hard surface restoration, is expanding its footprint in Southeast Florida, awarding new franchise territories in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and Boynton Beach to new franchise owner Nathan Lippert. Before launching...
MaidPro Franchisees Expand Portfolio, Acquire Territories In New York
MaidPro, the nation’s leading home cleaning franchise, has announced the transfer of the Scarsdale and Bronx territories in New York to existing franchisees Rick and Jessica Hardt. This territory acquisition expands the Hardts’ reach and further solidifies MaidPro’s...