Expansions & Growth News

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, continues to cement its presence in Gujarat with the opening of the Wyndham Ahmedabad Shela.

Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is excited to announce the opening of Mowbot of South Charlotte.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners has signed a franchise agreement for eight stores to be opened in the Charlotte, North Carolina market.

The Toasted Yolk finished 2020 strong with a weekly double-digit increase in sales over 2019 for the last quarter of the year.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake.

Envirocare Pest Control, owned by David and Danielle Bisaillon of Watertown, CT is proud to announce the formation of Envirocare Franchise Systems.

Crepe Delicious, proudly announces the opening of a new location in Miami, Florida, the brand’s fourth restaurant in the US market.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom.

This new Fresh Coat Painters franchise offers residential and commercial painting services to Grapevine, Coppell and Irving.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 102 West 16th Street in Schuyler, Nebraska.

A rapidly growing IV therapy franchise is set for tremendous growth in 2021 and beyond.

Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) is launching a new virtual franchise with Rich Baron.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is proud to announce the opening of its second Oregon location, now open in Roseburg.

After a year that forced restaurant brands to adapt and evolve quickly in order to survive, Coolgreens has positioned itself for an extraordinary 2021 through innovative business strategies and a focus on growth.

Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today that it experienced significant growth in 2020, signing a total of 61 franchise agreements.

Atlanta Midtown and Duluth Fred Astaire Dance Studios are getting a visit from one of the world’s most famous dancers - “Dancing with the Stars,” Tony Dovolani.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza will open a new location in Jersey City in Spring of 2021.

Naf Naf Grill announced they have signed a multi-unit development agreement with Dallas-based franchisee INAA Restaurant Group.

Southern California Dickey’s Owner Operator Lonnie Fryar inked a deal this week to bring two more of the 80-year-old barbecue franchises to the outskirts of Los Angeles, CA.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 1107 Oxford Street in Worthington, Minnesota.

Athletes in Boca Raton and surrounding communities will soon have access to science-based training proven to increase speed, power, agility, and stamina.

Walk-On’s has announced an aggressive 2021 franchise development strategy planning to open upwards of 25 new restaurants across the country.

I Heart Mac & Cheese and More kicked off the new year by celebrating the grand opening of its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

Killer Burger has announced the opening of a new location in Portland, the brand’s fourth restaurant in the market and its ninth corporate location overall.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region.

Raquel Macleod is the new owner and Instructor of Kumon of Austin - Mueller, and is excited to get to work instilling academic confidence and independence in local students.

Scooter’s Coffee added a new location at 8505 Lakeview Parkway in Rowlett, which marks the thirteenth location for the brand in the state of Texas.

Buff City Soap is gearing up to open its first Jackson location. The new location is slated to open in late January and will be located at 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road, Suite 160 in Jackson.

Wag N’ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming announced it has signed an agreement with local entrepreneur Amy Putzler for the St. Louis area.

The Eastvale community is about to experience true ramen culture through perfectly balanced bowls when JINYA Ramen Bar opens its doors on Monday, Jan. 25!

At a time when many fitness brands are halting expansion and even shutting down gyms across the country, Sasquatch Strength is preparing for an explosive 2021, despite the pandemic.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is moving into its seventh year educating kid coders across the country.

Vicky Bhakta embarks on that new journey as the owner and Instructor of Kumon of Houston - Vintage Park.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 7318 Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Office Evolution, the largest provider of locally owned and operated flexible workspaces across the nation, is continuing its growth in Florida by awarding the brand’s first Sarasota area development deal.

Card My Yard, America’s original yard greetings franchise, announced today a successful 2020.

To celebrate Image One’s tenth anniversary, founder and CEO Tim Conn is pleased to announce the commercial cleaning franchise is rolling back its franchise fee to reflect the year it all began.

The Pieology Family has just welcomed a new franchise group that will begin opening a number of Pieology’s fast-casual dining locations in Ohio.

Crepe Delicious has signed area master development with the well-respected Master Franchisee, Pheby Food Concepts Ltd. to open multiple locations in United Kingdom.

As the proud owner and Instructor of Kumon of Robinson Township, Shantha Bharthi is excited to begin to spread a love for learning in her community.

Farmer Boys will celebrate the Grand Opening of its second Fullerton location at 663 S. Placentia Ave.

Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation’s fastest-growing infrared sauna franchise, continues its growth trajectory in 2021 and is forecasted to award 20-30 new franchises over the next 12 months.

Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) announced today it is launching a new virtual franchise with entrepreneur John Burt.

Trung Tran has accomplished that goal. As the new owner and Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lomita.

Despite trying times for the industry, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is driving significant international and domestic development to continue expanding across the globe.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy to match the fiery momentum of its growth in 2020.

Jean Feng has devoted her decades-long career to education as a teacher, and later as a school counselor for the NYC Department of Education.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Rio Pinar is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services.

Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix  is now open in Markham at 3985 Hwy 7 #103. The store offers repairs on smartphones, tablets, computers, and more to help the community stay connected.

Venture X experienced a notable and impressive year for franchise sales growth in 2020.