TL;DR
Service brands continue to attract franchisees with lower costs and simpler models, with various brands announcing new openings, expansions, and partnerships. Brands such as Assisted Living Locators, Batteries Plus, and Döner Haus are accelerating their growth through new franchises and locations.
Service brands' appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S. in all sectors. Selling points can include a lower cost of entry, fewer employees, no retail storefront, no perishables, a simpler business model, and the ability to work from home. Here’s a quick sampling to whet your appetite for expansion opportunities and diversification. Visit our Franchise Expansions & Growth News web page for ongoing service brand news.
Assisted Living Locators Opens New Senior Care Advisor Service in Southeast Houston
Batteries Plus Promotes Jon Sica to President
Döner Haus Accelerates Northeast Expansion with New Openings and Franchises
Eggs Up Grill Signs Five-Unit Deal
Executive Home Care Opens New Location in Aurora, Colorado
Kevin Hart Joins Burn Boot Camp as Equity Partner, Franchisee, and the Brand’s First Executive Partner
Starbird Appoints Jay Levin as Chief Executive Officer
The Patch Boys Open New Franchise Location in Idaho
WellBiz Brands and DryBar Sign Major Multi-Unit Agreement with Chunara Group
Woof Gang Announces Latest Opening in Florida
Workout Anytime Names Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development
Zips Names Mike Weisel President/CEO
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This story was originally published by Kevin Behan in Franchising.com on February 19, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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