Expansions & Growth News

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Los Angeles County brokerage Porches & Places has affiliated with the brand to become Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Porches & Places.

Chicken Salad Chick announced that it will be targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth.

As these other fast-casual concepts evolve and fall off, there is one that stays true to the original burger shop feel, Corbett’s Burgers and Soda Bar.

THE DRIPBaR - a Rhode Island-based health center focused on administering IV therapy infusions, is celebrating the opening of its newest Rhode Island location located in the beach town of Newport.

PetWellClinic has caught the attention of the Orangetheory franchise system, signing on yet another Orangetheory franchise owner to develop 25 walk-in veterinary clinics in the DC Metro area.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is thrilled to announce the opening of its third Hayward location.

Main Squeeze Juice Co. - a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar franchise - is opening a new location in Uptown New Orleans in mid-April.

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced that it has inked a franchise agreement with Tyler Freeland, Todd Hollman and Matt Fortney to open 28 locations in Indiana and Ohio.

Buckle up, Monroe. Driver’s education in Snohomish County has taken a turn for the better.

Byrider announced the launch of its new franchising model, Byrider Direct.

Unity Rd., the first cannabis dispensary franchisor in the nation, announced today its franchise expansion plans for the state of Oklahoma.

Goldfish has two signed Area Developments in California which should bring multiple additional locations to the market over the next few years.

Order up, multi-unit operators! Pizza Factory just released its renderings for Pizza Factory Express - a new quick-service format to support the brand’s thriving carryout and delivery business.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to spur tremendous growth across the globe with a successful franchise development performance in Q1.

NuVinAir Global announced the expansion of its franchise program via two new Franchisees, as well as multiple territory extensions for existing Franchisees.

AtWork announced today the opening of its new office in Marietta, Georgia, extending the company's overall reach in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today announced plans for a new Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Cancun region.

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Conroe, Texas.

Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is continuing its global growth momentum, as the first Domino's store in Ghana is now open.

Cinnaholic is accelerating its expansion plans and is set to open 20 new locations across the country this year and another 80 locations by 2025.

Smashburger®, the better burger fast casual restaurant, invites guests to test their spicy-food threshold with the announcement of the brand's newest premium menu creation, the Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Downey at 12140 Lakewood Blvd. The store offers repairs on smartphones, tablets, computers, and more to help the community stay connected.

Stellar Brands has been named a new umbrella company uniting Restoration 1 and reconstructions services; bluefrog Plumbing + Drain.

British Swim School continued its rise in the swim instruction industry after an impressive start to 2021.

Noodles & Company has targeted at least 7% system-wide unit growth beginning in 2022 and is leveraging franchise development to help meet that goal.

Bin There Dump That, a residential dumpster rental franchise company, is a network of small businesses on the rise, according to CEO Mike Kernaghan.

Chuck E. Cheese has widened its international footprint with its first-ever location in El Salvador.

Hyatt Hotels Corporations (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Commune by the Great Wall in the Yangqing District of Beijing, marking the sixth property in China for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.

Access Garage Doors is proud to welcome a new location in Central Kentucky.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 1800 West Foxwood Drive in Raymore, Missouri.

Ninja Nation, the Colorado-based youth fitness concept, is announcing its plans for national franchise expansion as the demand for their obstacle course business has continued to increase into 2021.

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Alabama with its newest restaurant in Saraland.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Leo Saenz Real Estate Group, based in Laredo, Texas, has affiliated with the brand and will now be known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Saenz & Associates.

Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Newport News, Virginia.

Situated on the corner of Memphis, Tenn.’s famed Beale Street and Front Street, the new Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis has opened its doors as part of the One Beale mixed-used development.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix celebrated 31 new store openings in the first quarter of 2021, more than doubling last year’s Q1 growth as demand for electronics repair continues to surge.

Wayback Burgers, America’s top fast-casual burger brand, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is excited to announce a new location opening in Augsburg, Germany.

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening at 2500 Funston Road, located in AAFES Exchange Shopping Center.

JRI Hospitality, which operates four restaurant brands spread throughout the country, is opening a new location of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Newnan, Georgia on April 22.

Killer Burger announced it has signed a lease for its fifth restaurant in Portland and its 10th corporate location overall at 1620 NW 23rd Street.

Smoothie Factory Juice Bar® is expanding its footprint in Texas with the opening of two new locations, one in Colleyville and the other in Snyder.

Mr Jeff announced today it is expanding its booming franchise into the United States.

Pizza Factory is bringing its iconic hometown pizzeria to Georgia. A West Coast legend with 100-plus locations, the brand is celebrating a milestone signed agreement for the first Southeast location.

Buff City Soap is opening its first St. Louis-area location in St. Charles on April 15 at 1450 Beale Street in The Streets of St. Charles.

Intelligent Office is looking to expand to the Sacramento market with up to five new locations.

The nation’s leading security integrator Surveillance Secure is opening the brand’s first franchise location in Phoenix.

Golden Heart Senior Care, an organization offering companion care, home help services and personal care from the comfort of home, has signed a deal to bring their services to the Indianapolis metro area.

Ynot Italian has announced plans to expand its footprint across the Southeastern United States.

Scenthound is starting 2021 strong with increasing momentum, announcing six new development deals expanding the brand in Georgia, Colorado, North and South Carolina and Florida

Card My Yard, America’s original yard greetings franchise, announced today its significant milestones in the first quarter of 2021.