Expansions & Growth News

American Freight, a leading furniture, mattress and appliance retailer, awarded Mohamad Atieh with three franchises across the Chicago area.

Crunch Franchise today announced the upcoming summer 2022 opening of Crunch Wellington.

Wing It On!, a wing joint known for its always fresh, never-frozen, all-natural wings ’n wiches, has announced the opening of a new location in the greater Birmingham area.

Pet Evolution has just signed a development deal to bring 25 new locations ranging from Scottsdale to Tucson, in the next 10 years.

THE DRIPBaR, a Rhode Island-based franchise is serving up vitamins via IV and is coming to Frisco.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened two new Seattle locations in Issaquah and Gig Harbor.

Transblue®, a construction, sales, and project management concept, is opening its newest location in Spokane on October 1.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is now offering the ultimate pizza and party paradise to the Fond du Lac community.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone are on pace for an even better second half of the year with the signing of 16 area development agreements in Q3.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of a new school in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit international expansion efforts are showing no signs of slowdown  as the world’s largest barbecue concept is bringing its slow-smoked meats and savory sides to Brazil!

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened two new Chicago locations in River North and Rogers Park.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of School of Rock Orangeburg in Orangeburg, New York.

NerdsToGo, a leading computer and technology repair services franchise, is looking to expand its presence in the state of Florida by approximately 65 units by 2026, as the demand for in-home technology solutions increases.

Concrete Craft, a decorative concrete franchise, is proud to showcase its largest project to-date.

BODYBAR Pilates (BODYBAR), known for its use of core Pilates principles with a modern twist, announced that it has signed an agreement to raise the bar in Lakewood Ranch with a new studio opening.

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

Volofit, a breakthrough HIIT fitness concept, opened its studio doors in Ross Township, Pennsylvania on September 20, 2021 to the local fitness community.

Fazoli’s is ready to open its doors and start serving its premium, delectable Italian dishes and signature hot, fresh breadsticks to the Warrensburg community!

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express, is pleased to announce that the 100th U.S. location of Fatburger is now open in Arlington, TX.

BODYBAR Pilates (BODYBAR), known for its use of core Pilates principles with a modern twist, announced today that it has signed an agreement to raise the bar in Tampa.

Cousins Subs® announced the grand opening of a new storefront at its previous “delivery-only” commissary location in downtown Milwaukee.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 2925 Clark Street in Mexico, Missouri.

New Again Houses® is thrilled to announce that new franchisee owners, Joshua and Tameka Stigers, have just recently opened up their 25th franchise location. This location is in Northwest St. Louis, Missouri.

Stretch Zone announced today that St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt, together with his wife Michelle and brother-in-law Joe Morrisey, opened the company's first studio in Chesterfield, MO.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 701 North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield, North Carolina.

iCRYO is pleased to announce a location in state number 8 is opening by the end of the year. Cindy and Stephen Powers are the franchisees opening the first iCRYO location in Daniel Island, South Carolina.

WoodSpring Suites, an extended stay brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 300th hotel.

Slim Chickens announced it has inked a deal to bring 13 locations to cities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Unity Rd. announced the signing of its newest agreements for New Jersey and Virginia alongside continued expansion across the Northeast region.

Engel & Völkers today announced its expansion into Knoxville, TN. The latest shop opening in the Americas for the global luxury real estate brand is led by Cindy Kraus.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) and SRG Holding have opened the third Staybridge Suites hotel in the UAE in the heart of Dubai.

Bold, border-style Tex-Mex flavors are now being served at the Embassy Suites in McAllen, Texas!

Amidst the cluttered industry of trendy gym and fitness concepts, one new franchise stands alone, being founded by the most successful boxer of all time, Floyd Mayweather.

Rumble, the boxing-inspired boutique fitness brand, announced today that it has recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Australia.

Crepe Delicious, celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Atlantic Canada's largest enclosed shopping mall, Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE - Norcross.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco Milan – Fiere the first voco property in Italy.

CPR Cell Phone Repair is excited to announce the opening of the newest CPR franchise location.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun, an all-inclusive family-friendly resort.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. announces a new collaboration with Tommy's Diner to offer its hot dogs in all locations across the country, making it the first time Nathan's Famous is served in France.

Choppaluna has officially launched its first German restaurant in Berlin Kreuzberg / Mitte. The fast, fresh, food-to-go and dine-in brand is the latest creation from Hero Brands.

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening at Oakland University in the Oakland Center. Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is at the helm of the new location.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners announced that it has signed a development agreement with a new franchisee group, RR2 Clean Raleigh LLC.

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 Cedar Rapids.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. announces its newest multi-unit deal with successful franchise group, Feel Good Brands (FGB), with three planned new locations on the Las Vegas Strip and vicinity. 

Iowa-based Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is quickly becoming the go-to destination for creating magical memories with the addition of its new international franchise partner.

Tide Cleaners, an on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service franchise, is thrilled to announce its first multi-unit agreement in California.

Krystal Restaurants LLC has added a new franchisee to the system who will be opening the first restaurant by a new franchisee in over 15 years.

Venture X®, a membership-based workspace community, celebrates the opening of its newest and first location in Chicago, IL.

First Watch restaurant opened Monday at 10505 West Grand Parkway, Ste. 100, Richmond, TX, brunch fans in Fort Bend County will notice some elevated options on its menu.