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Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is hosting a grand opening July 15 at the brand’s new franchise location at 1006 2nd St., Unit C, in St. Marys, W.Va.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded its Greenville, South Carolina location the 2025 Dream Award for Residential Kitchen $50,000–$100,000 at the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.

SpringGreen is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Arnett to President of Superior Lawns Inc., the operating entity for its Company-Owned Franchises (COF).

Hot Head Burritos has named Champion as its agency of record for public relations and brand growth strategy.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is heading to Tennessee with a new multi-unit deal for the Nashville metropolitan area.

Bach to Rock is pleased to announce that Amy Przywara has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer.

Atlantic Coastal Enterprises is proud to announce that Eric Hartlen has been named the recipient of the 2024 President’s Performance Excellence Award.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has honored Madison Bailey of DreamMaker of Huntsville with its 2025 Team Specialist of the Year Award, presented at the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.

Assisted Living Locators announced today the opening of its West Cleveland location.

The Franchise Customer Experience Institute is proud to announce that Ivy Kids Early Learning Center has been awarded the 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Certification.

ZIPS Cleaners officially returned to Lancaster yesterday with the opening of its newest garment care location.

SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest franchise located in the Research Triangle, SYNERGY HomeCare in Brier Creek.

Rolling Suds has appointed Tom Gissler as its new Chief Executive Officer.

California Tortilla honors the memory of longtime fan Ethan Joshua Schwartz this July with a fundraiser benefiting Happy 2 Be Home.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced it has formally completed a transaction to acquire Franchise Update Media (FUM) with the two organizations joining as one effective July 1, 2025.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded Sergey Tishchenko of DreamMaker of Aiken, South Carolina with its 2025 Lead Carpenter of the Year Award, presented at the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.

Heart to Home Meals is proud to announce the signing of its first U.S. franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina.

World Gym International (WGI) has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with Flag Holding LTDA.

Barberitos two new development agreements with existing franchisees.

Toastique will debut in Newtown Square, with its first area location in Ellis Preserve on Saturday, July 19th, at 8 AM.

Gotcha Covered announced today it has opened a new center in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC franchisee South KIC Group, LLC has signed a lease agreement to open a Goldfish Swim School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Del Taco's grand opening of its first-ever North Carolina location in Durham.

Ideal Siding has expanded into Illinois with its first franchise location in the Chicago market.

Waters Edge Wineries® today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Paul Williams of Fairfacts Winery Co. to open its second location in Virginia.

Home Helpers® Home Care recently hosted its annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, capped off with an awards ceremony recognizing excellence among the franchisee community.

Mountain Realty ERA Powered based in Mountville has acquired Gettysburg-based independent firm Miller & Associates Real Estate, which will now do business as Mountain Realty ERA Powered.

Caring Transitions continues expanding its compassionate reach with its latest location in West Austin and Georgetown.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC franchisee, The Gilbride Management Group, led by brothers Jim and Brian Gilbride, has signed a lease agreement to open a Goldfish Swim School in Orchard Park, New York.

Cheba Hut is rolling up a joint in the DFW area.

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services builds a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients.

CENTURY 21 Myers Realty has joined forces with PAL Realty in Leesburg, a firm specializing in 55+ active adult communities in Lake County.

Plans for Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay to expand are moving full steam ahead with the brand’s newest appointment of Patrick Cunningham as CDO.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC franchisee A-Train West Linn LLC, led by Alex Tyler, has signed lease agreements to open three Goldfish Swim Schools throughout Oregon and Washington.

Grasons announced today the opening of its newest location, Grasons of Northeast Orlando, FL.

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar is heating up summer dining with the launch of its new limited-time menu, The Sweet Heat Wave.

AtWork® has opened its newest location in Duluth, conveniently located right off I-85, near Gas South Arena.

BurritoBar USA Inc. is thrilled to announce that it has awarded the Master Franchise rights for the state of North Carolina; the state of Pennsylvania; Western New York state; and the state of Alabama.

Heating + Air Paramedics is continuing its expansion with the addition of six new territories in Arizona.

Fazoli’s has officially reached a new milestone, the opening of its first international location in Canada in Calgary, Alberta.