Expansions & Growth News

The 151-key hotel - scheduled to open in Q2 2022 - is the second voco property IHG has signed in South Korea this year, following voco Pyeongtaek City.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, has announced a signed franchise agreement in Chicagoland that will bring a new Goldfish Swim School to Algonquin in Q2 of 2022.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest location in Center City at 1128 Walnut St., #100B.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is excited to announce that its first Napa, Calif., location is now open for business.

Signarama®, a brand of United Franchise Group, and the largest signage company in the world, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Garner, NC.

Atomic Wings opens their 21st location in Queens, N.Y. on Thursday, October 14.

Sotheby's International Realty announced that Iris Estates has joined the network and will now operate as Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty.

QC Kinetix launched one of its newest locations in Huntsville this summer.

Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Gainesville, with the announcement of the brand’s first location to open in the area

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Bowmanville, Ontario at 9055 Airport Road on Wednesday, October 13.

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Odd Burger Corporation, a vegan fast-food chain, announced it has completed construction of its Odd Burger location in Hamilton, Ontario - its sixth restaurant.

Western-themed quick-service chain Roy Rogers announces its new partnership with One Holland Corp. restaurant group to expand into the Greater Cincinnati area.

7-Eleven, Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement with Electra Consumer Products Ltd. to develop and operate 7-Eleven® stores in Israel.

Nathan's Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, announces a new agreement with Branded Virtual Kitchens Canada, Ltd (BVK).

1st Inspection Services announced the signing of a new franchise agreement in Atlanta, GA signaling the company’s continued growth year-to date in 2021.

President and CEO Carl Howard announced today that the iconic Italian brand signed four franchise agreements with three new franchisees and one existing franchisee.

Old Chicago is back with a new modern restaurant design serving its signature dishes and legendary beer to the Katy community.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest location at 10430 Campus Way.

School of Rock announces the grand opening of a new school in Deptford, New Jersey.

Batteries Plus has announced the signing of an eight-unit deal in the Atlanta area.

Killer Burger, the celebrated Pacific Northwest burger brand with a devout fan following, has announced the momentous opening of its Hayden, Idaho location.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), a lemonade franchise, has announced its first restaurant opening in Texas slated for Q4 of 2021.

School of Rock announces the grand opening of a new school in Briarcliff Manor in Briarcliff Manor, New York.

Souper Salad announces the grand reopening of its El Paso location, featuring enhanced online ordering and new menu items tailored to-go.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Woodbury at 779 Bielenberg Drive in the Tamarack Hills Shopping Center.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans to rebrand Grand Hyatt New York in New York City next month to Hyatt Grand Central New York and resume operations of the centrally located property beginning Nov. 1, 2021.

Scenthound is happy to announce the opening of its newest Georgia location, opening in Marietta late-October.

Chicken Salad Chick announced the opening of its newest location in Roanoke, VA.

Asha Richardson took over Razzamataz Penrith in July 2020, with just 35 students. In just over a year, the school has grown to more than 250 students.

Blo Blow Dry Bar announced the signing of a seven-unit franchise agreement in the Houston-area.

Buff City Soap - a retail franchise known for its plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily - will soon be opening its first location in New Hartford.

Ledo Pizza - the Official Pizza of the Maryland Terrapins - is back open and serving its iconic square pizza and handmade dough to the College Park community!

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest location in Salem at 12 South Village Dr.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a healthy fast-casual food industry, announced the opening of its newest Michigan restaurant in Farmington at 33317 Grand River Ave.

Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment, announced today its new restaurant opening at Liberty University.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest location in Bridgewater at 610 Commons Way.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Manchester.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 12571 State Route 143 in Highland, Illinois.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of IL Tornabuoni Hotel in Florence.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, a stress-free solution for moving and junk-hauling needs, is thrilled to announce its newest location in Lee's Summit, MO.

Benihana, the iconic Teppanyaki restaurant, closes its doors for the last time on Sunday 10th October before moving to a new home in Maiden Lane Covent Garden in Spring 2022.

With NSW’s long lockdown ending Sunday 10 October, all 79 Just Cuts NSW salons will reopen on Monday 11 October 2021, and Just Cuts Stylists stand ready to give Clients the perfect spring Style to rock for reopening living.

Comstock Holdings Companies is pleased to announce a lease agreement with men’s grooming and cocktail lounge, Scissors and Scotch covering 2,066 square feet at 1902 Reston Metro Plaza.

Firehouse Subs announced the grand opening of its first location in Coburg, Ontario at 1111 Elgin Street West on Tuesday, September 28, under the ownership of first-time Franchisee Ansar Sikdar.

Gotcha Covered, a custom window treatment consultation, continues to grow with the recent opening of the new Carrollton location.

British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise company, continues its nationwide expansion in San Diego.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the reopening of its relocated restaurant in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with EuroAtlantic Group for Hyatt Place Düsseldorf Mercedesstrasse at Tadao Ando Campus & Tower.

The first 7-Eleven® store in India is set to open Saturday, Oct. 9, in Mumbai, India's largest city and the country's economic powerhouse.

Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation’s fastest-growing infrared sauna studio franchise, announced today two new franchise agreements that will bring six new studios to the Phoenix market over the next few years.

Interim HealthCare announced its newest franchise owner: Khushbu Dadlani and the opening of her first franchise location in Irvine, California.

Batteries Plus, announced today significant third quarter growth with the signing of 20 new store agreements, bringing the brand's total signings for the year to 66.

Pokeworks announces the reopening of its Grand Central location in Manhattan, located at 117 E 41st St., representing the completion of the brand’s reopening to New York City residents.