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National car wash franchise Tommy’s Express has broken ground on its first location in Portage, Wisconsin.

Friendly’s is keeping the 90th birthday celebrations going with a sweet partner, Coca-Cola®.

Nick the Greek has officially opened its doors in Stockton, California.

Handel's Ice Cream opens in Santa Clarita at the brand-new Sand Canyon Center.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding into Southwest Florida with a newly signed lease in Fort Myers.

North Idaho just got a whole lot smokier.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is expanding its presence in Oregon with the opening of its new restaurant in Salem.

Rusty Taco is officially opening its first Illinois location in Rockford.

MilkShake Factory is bringing its signature sweet experience to Arizona for the first time.

In a bold move only Del Taco could pull off, the brand is celebrating National Pickle Month with a one-of-a-kind twist: introducing the Fried Pickle Taco.

Mr Gatti’s Pizza is making its long-awaited return to Sanford, North Carolina, after more than 20 years.

Perfection deserves re-election, and the Double Char is back on the ballot.

Chicken Salad Chick today announced the opening of its first restaurant in The Sunflower State.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) announced today the opening of its Panama City, Florida location at Pier Park South, the Emerald Coast’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Spavia Day Spa has signed a new agreement to expand in Raleigh.

Nékter® is expanding in California with the opening of its latest location.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Viera.

Dave & Buster's has officially opened its first location in the Philippines on the 4th floor at Opus Mall in partnership with The Bistro Group.

Heart to Home Meals is proud to announce the signing of its second U.S. franchise agreement.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar and the Charlotte Hornets are teaming up once again.

The Peach Cobbler Factory is turning up the heat in a delicious new partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey.

Pizza Factory is celebrating two major recognitions in this year’s franchise rankings.

PayMore has been recognized by Franchise Times in its 2025 Top 400 ranking

Altitude Trampoline Park is proud to announce its ranking on the prestigious Franchise Times Top 400®, an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

FirstLight Home Care announced today its 300th franchise.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes (MOOYAH) is proud to announce that it has once again been voted the Best Burger in Orlando.

SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced the opening of its newest location in Greater Cleveland’s southern suburbs, SYNERGY HomeCare in Medina.

Barry Bagels is making big moves across the Midwest.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is returning once again as the Official Pizza of the San Francisco 49ers, marking eight consecutive seasons in partnership with the iconic football team.

Robeks is welcoming back one of its most popular seasonal creations: the Perfectly Pumpkin Smoothie.

Gong cha is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts® with a nostalgia-filled, limited-time promotion.

Batteries Plus is proud to announce it has signed on as the Official Battery Recycling Partner of the Dallas Cowboys.

Tails are wagging in Oak Creek as Hounds Town USA announces its newest location set to open on September 17.

The Red Chickz new location in Woodland, just outside of Sacramento.

Pizza Factory announced today that a local development group is expanding the brand with it’s latest location in Woodland, California.

Grumpy’s Restaurant has earned top honors in the 2025 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards presented by The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com.

Payroll Vault announced today it has recently expanded into New Mexico and Texas with a sales entrepreneur as its newest franchisee.