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Huey Magoo’s Debuts The Filet Mignon of Chicken® in Arkansas
Arkansas, prepare to meet the Filet Mignon of Chicken®! The first of six statewide locations of Huey Magoo's, the fast-casual chain known for its premium, handcrafted chicken tenders, is under development in Conway. Area franchisee Dennis Porter, along with Sander...
Rock N’ Roll Sushi Takes the Stage in Taylor With First Michigan Location
Rock N' Roll Sushi, the original rock-themed sushi restaurant known for its inventive rolls and high-energy atmosphere, is turning up the volume with its Michigan debut at 23370 Eureka Road. Located in “Eureka Way,” the heart of Taylor’s bustling retail and...
Premium Service Brands Accelerates Growth, Expands National Home Services Platform with Acquisition of Wise Coatings
The acquisition marks another significant milestone in Premium Service Brands' continued growth strategy and reinforces the company's commitment to building the industry's most comprehensive home services platform. Wise Coatings specializes in premium floor coating...
Unleashed Brands Welcomes Back Franchise Development Veteran James Franks as Chief Franchise Officer
Unleashed Brands, the world’s premier youth enrichment franchise platform and parent company of seven industry-leading children’s franchise brands, today announced the appointment of James Franks as Chief Franchise Officer. In this role, Franks will lead franchise...
Pop’s Beef Honors Its Family Legacy While Building the Next Generation of Leadership
Pop’s Beef, the family-owned fast-casual brand founded in 1980 by Frank Radochonski, spotlighting its multi-generational leadership and continued growth across Illinois and Indiana. Now with 16 locations, the brand is being carried forward by the next generation:...
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Signs First-Ever Multi-Unit Agreement in Chicago
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for homemade ice cream, is expanding into Illinois for the first time with a multi-unit agreement in the Chicago-metropolitan-area. The new Handel’s ice cream parlors will be developed in the Chicago...
Wag N’ Wash Launches Mobile App to Deliver a More Seamless, Connected Pet Care Experience
Wag N’ Wash, the neighborhood pet care franchise known for grooming, self-wash services, and natural pet food and treats, has officially launched its first-ever mobile app, designed to make pet care more convenient, connected and personalized for pet parents on the...
Lola Beans Secures Three Partnerships to Accelerate Growth
Lola Beans, the drive-thru franchise serving coffee, teas, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, has secured three strategic partnerships with Russo Modular, Citadel Development, and Foodservice Equipment Brokers to fuel its national growth. The integrated...
Celebree School Secures Three-Unit Franchise Agreement to Expand Philadelphia Presence
Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education offering infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, is accelerating its growth in the greater Philadelphia area with a new three-unit franchise agreement, bringing its...
French Florist Eyes New York City as Prime Growth Market
French Florist, the best-in-class boutique creating vibrant handcrafted flower arrangements, is targeting a high-volume growth opportunity as the brand sets sights on expanding into the New York City market. In 2025, New York City welcomed about 65 million travelers...
Delta Crown Hair Extensions Celebrates First Franchise Agreements, Marking Early Growth Momentum
Delta Crown Hair Extensions, an emerging leader in premium hair extension services, announced the signing of its first three franchise agreements—marking a significant milestone in the brand’s early expansion. The inaugural group of franchisees includes experienced...
PIRTEK USA Partners with The Leaders Institute® and Heart of Florida United Way for Community Service Initiative at Annual Conference
PIRTEK USA, the nation’s leading on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, reinforced its commitment to community impact during its 28th Annual Franchise Owners Conference, PIRTEK ELEVATE, held in Orlando, Florida. As part of the conference,...
Golden Corral® Fires Up Summer with NEW Backyard Grill Menu
Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is turning up the heat throughout the summer with its new Backyard Grill promotion, serving up delicious char-grilled flavors that bring the cookout straight to the buffet, available systemwide beginning...
HTeaO Partners Again with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
In May, HTeaO is once again partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to help advance the fight against childhood cancer, continuing a meaningful partnership rooted in the brand’s commitment to Brewing Purpose. Throughout the campaign, HTeaO swapped out...
PayMore Exceeds 100 Multi-Unit Deals Signed, Signaling Sustained Demand for Scalable Retail Model
PayMore, the fast-growing electronics resale and recycling franchise, is excited to announce that it has surpassed 100 multi-unit deals signed, marking a major milestone in the brand’s rapid expansion. The achievement underscores continued demand from...
Moe’s Southwest Grill Unlocks Late Night Growth with Extended Hours & Gen Z-Driven Menu Innovation
As the fast-casual category continues to evolve, Moe’s Southwest Grill® is seizing a clear whitespace in the daypart landscape: late night. Long dominated by quick-service brands, late night has remained largely underdeveloped in fast casual, where operating models...
The Franifesto, a peek into the new book by George Knauf
They called it progress. Leave the farm. Leave the shop. Leave the trade your family built across generations and come work in the factory. The machine needs you. The economy needs you. This is the future — organized, efficient, modern. A paycheck instead of a...
ALEXIS LAUREN to Debut First Orlando Location in Winter Park
ALEXIS LAUREN, the ultra-luxe, founder-led medspa brand redefining personalised aesthetic treatments and skincare, has announced its expansion into Central Florida with its first Orlando-area location. The new corporate flagship is set to open in Winter Park in Fall...
Express Employment Professionals Launches 2026 Fast Track Incentive for New Franchise Owners
Leading global staffing franchise Express Employment Professionals has announced the continuation of its Fast Track incentive program in 2026, offering new franchise owners the opportunity to earn back up to 100 percent of their initial franchise fee by achieving...
WellBiz Brands Announces Michelle DeVore as New CMO
WellBiz Brands, Inc., the global franchisor of five leading beauty and wellness brands — Drybar®, Elements Massage®, Fitness Together®, Amazing Lash Studio® and Radiant Waxing®, announced today the appointment of Michelle DeVore as the chief marketing officer (CMO)....





















