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Sola Salons Opens Largest Location Ever
Sola Salons, the world's largest studio suite franchise, recently announced the grand opening of its largest location to date in Northeast Minneapolis. Located at 2626 NE 2nd St., the new facility spans 29,903 square feet and houses 101 studios and 114 chairs,...
Oakwell Beer Spa Taps Into Wellness: A Franchise Model Built for Efficiency and Appeal
Denver-based Oakwell Beer Spa is now franchising its innovative concept that merges two booming industries, craft beer and wellness. Founded by Jessica and Damien Zouaoui, Oakwell was designed from day one with franchising in mind, following 14 months of...
New Again Houses® Celebrates Banner Year of Accomplishments in 2025
New Again Houses®, a franchisor specializing in the entrepreneurial acquisition, renovation, and profitable resale of older homes, is reflecting on a year of success as they build momentum heading into the new year. With the awarding of 10 new territories in 2025,...
BRIX Holdings Names Erik Jensen Vice President of Marketing
Friendly’s parent company taps award-winning brand leader to bolster marketing strategy and innovation across restaurant portfolio BRIX Holdings, the multi-concept franchising company behind Friendly’s and a portfolio of beloved restaurant brands, today...
Best Life Brands Appoints Industry Veteran Keith Kuhn as Brand President of CarePatrol
Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”), a franchised organization with a portfolio of five brands dedicated to senior care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Kuhn as Brand President of CarePatrol. As part of this leadership transition, former...
Jungle Driving Quickly Advances Nationwide with 10 New Franchise Owners Signed
Jungle Driving, the newly relaunched teen driver’s education franchise with a life-saving mission to make roads safer for the next generation, is officially accelerating into its next phase of growth. Following its successful relaunch in 2025 with a rebuilt,...
Magnolia Bakery Set to Double International Locations by 2030
Magnolia Bakery, the iconic NYC born and bred bakeshop is experiencing unprecedented growth across international franchising. By 2030, Magnolia Bakery is set to double its international retail bakeries across key markets, as well as launch in all-new...
CHESTER’S CHESTER’S CHICKEN WELCOMES KEVIN O’CONNOR AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Chester’s Chicken, the leading quick-service fried chicken brand, has named Kevin O’Connor as its new executive vice president, following the retirement of longtime industry veteran Bill Rice. O’Connor, who has partnered with Chester’s as a consultant since...
Caring Senior Service opens fourth New Jersey office in Morristown
Husband-and-wife team bring decades of business and senior care management experience to help area seniors age with dignity in their own homes Caring Senior Service, a non-medical, personalized home care services company, announced today that it has opened...
The Exit Factor: Build Profit, Grow Value, and Exit on Your Terms
Jessica Fialkovich, Founder and President of Exit Factor, a franchise brand that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company's value and part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands, has launched a new book! The Exit Factor: Build...
Woofie’s® Marks 21 Years of Serving Pets and Their People with Nationwide “Yappy Hour” Celebrations
Woofie’s®, a leading provider of premium mobile pet care services, is celebrating its 21st birthday with nationwide celebrations that spotlight the deep bonds between pets, their families, and the communities they live in. Over 21 years (147 in dog years), Woofie’s...
Freddy’s Guests and Franchisees Raise More Than $779,000
Guest donations across participating Freddy’s locations have helped generate more than $779,000 in support of nonprofit partners focused on education, military families, and disaster relief. The contributions were raised through a series of seasonal round-up...
AlphaGraphics names Brandon Bagley as its 41st Franny Award winner
With thriving centers in Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, Bagley exemplifies excellence in service, growth and community leadership. AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recently announced that multi-unit franchise owner,...
Pearle Vision Unveils New Retail Design, Reinventing the Eye Care Patient Experience
Pearle Vision, a leading national eye care franchise, announced the launch of its new store design. Built to meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers and franchisees alike, the refreshed, modern concept delivers an engaging and personalized patient...
IFA Launches $5 Million “Franchise Means Local” Campaign to Spotlight Local Franchise Business Owners
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses. “IFA is launching...
Grease Monkey® Accelerates Dallas-Area Growth with Six New Store Openings
Fresh off a record-breaking month of franchise expansion during August, Grease Monkey®, a leading automotive aftermarket repair facility and flagship brand of FullSpeed Automotive®, is accelerating its growth with six new store openings across the Dallas-Fort Worth...
Storm Guard Unveils Major Rebrand to Showcase Its Evolution into Full Exterior Home Solutions
Storm Guard, a leading home and commercial exterior construction franchise, is unveiling a major brand evolution, reaffirming its commitment to a complete suite of exterior home solutions beyond roofing. Building on its strong national foundation, Storm Guard’s...
Smoothie King is fueling its national growth with a series of milestone openings this fall, including debuts in two new states and new growth in one of the country’s busiest airports.
The brand has officially opened its first-ever Utah location in Washington and its first-ever Minnesota location in Woodbury, marking Smoothie King’s entry into both states. Together, these openings bring delicious and nutritious, protein-packed smoothies to new...
MilkShake Factory to Celebrates Grand Opening in Cumming, GA
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, opened its doors in Cumming, GA with a family-friendly grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Located at 850 Peachtree...
FAST-GROWING SHIPLEY DONUTS OPENS IN NASHVILLE YARDS
Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts and kolaches, has opened its newest location in the high-profile new Nashville Yards development as it continues its rapid expansion in the mid-South. Owned by franchisee group Virentes...





















