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HAWKs (Hiking Adventures With Kids), the nature-based children’s enrichment brand reconnecting kids with the outdoors, announced today a strategic investment from Post Investment Group to support its nationwide franchise expansion. The brand is thoughtfully opening...

FranNet, a multinational franchise consultancy firm with decades of experience guiding entrepreneurs into franchise business ownership, today announced the appointment of Amanda Duplantis as President. Duplantis will lead day-to-day operations and execution across the...

Category Creator in Dog Wellness to Open Six Locations in the Southeast with Seasoned Franchisees this March Scenthound, the original dog wellness franchise, is continuing to grow in the Southeast with the addition of six new locations in South Carolina and Georgia....

The owner of three Colorado locations has been recognized for his operational excellence and community spirit Caring Senior Service announced today that Pat Abernathey has been named a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review, a leading...

New executive roles were unveiled at the franchise platform’s Home Services Summit 2026 Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, has announced an expansion of its leadership team, designed to accelerate growth and strengthen...

Annual conference brings together nearly 1,000 franchise owners and team members for awards, education and leadership development   Five Star Franchising, a growing platform of home service franchise brands, convened its annual Home Services Summit (HSS), held Jan....

  Local owner Mike Davis brings professional experience and a commitment of service to seniors in the area   Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, has announced it has opened its second South Carolina office, located at...

Replay Sports Cards (“Replay”), America’s first national franchise dedicated exclusively to the hobby, has signed a new franchise agreement with longtime collector and business leader Richard “RJ” Cardente to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to the Nashville area....

  Sir Grout, the nation’s leading hard surface restoration franchise, has awarded territories in Laguna Beach and Orange, California, to multi-unit franchise operators Dan Lundstedt and Ethan Wickersham. This strategic expansion strengthens Sir Grout’s...

  United Franchise Group™ (UFG), home to an affiliated family of brands, franchise services and consultants has hired Christina Parsons as its Chief Intelligence Officer.   Parsons is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and executing the company’s...

  Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, has been named a Top Franchise for 2026 by Franchise Business Review (FBR), marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the annual list. Caring Senior Service...

   Batteries Plus, the nation’s leading battery and power solutions service center, today announced the promotion of Jon Sica from Chief Operating Officer to President. This advancement recognizes Sica’s visionary leadership across B2B sales, franchise...

Royal Aloha Coffee Company, parent company of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, today announced the appointment of Tom Wylie as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Wylie will oversee franchise real estate, site selection, construction, and store openings, supporting...

A DALLAS tech firm is introducing a new cloud-based audio interface for automated order taking (AOT) which will give U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) providers a ‘practical pathway’ to future cloud-enabled drive-thru operations.   Quail Digital, which designs,...

Ryan Winter, owner, opened his second Steak ‘n Shake in the Des Moines area on January 21 in suburban Waukee. The 2,750-square-foot restaurant is the first in the company to introduce Steak 'n Shake's redesigned, nostalgia-driven prototype. Steak ‘n Shake – which...

 Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold flavors, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Westminster, California. The restaurant, located at 6476 Westminster Blvd, officially opened in...

Big O Tires, an industry-leading tire and automotive repair franchisor and subsidiary of TBC Corporation, announced the launch of its new advertising campaign, “No Big Deal,” which showcases that even the biggest of vehicle troubles are no big deal for the experienced...

  French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine invites guests to “break bread” together with the return of its complimentary bread and jam at all locations, reviving a signature touch that has shaped the brand from the very beginning.   Available with each...

  MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its Colorado footprint with the opening of a new store in Arvada. The new location, owned and operated by local...

  Hungry Howie’s, the originator of the Flavored Crust® pizza franchise, is excited to celebrate its first Fort Worth location, owned and operated by 27-year-old entrepreneur Jatinder “Jay” Dhaliwal. The new store is uniquely positioned within a newly built...