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Tooley Oil Co. has sold its 12 convenience retail stores and seven car wash locations in the Sacramento area to an undisclosed buyer.

A Dallas-based franchisee highlights how a drive-thru format and deep community roots have sustained the highest-grossing TCBY location for over two decades.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas rules that the FTC exceeded its legal authority in issuing its sweeping ban on noncompete agreements.

Wetzel’s joins retail shops at Coronado Center, the Albuquerque area’s retail value shopping center and the latest hub for the brand’s signature fresh-baked, buttery pretzels and refreshing drinks.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse opens its newest location in Beaver, Utah, offering a full range of high-quality coffee beverages and a scratch-made food menu.

Upgrade Labs hires Carin Oliver as its new Fractional Chief Marketing Officer.

Shahla Vatannia, a retired engineer, finds a new adventure in franchising with Paris Baguette, opening a café in Livermore, California, and fulfilling her lifelong dream of entrepreneurship.

Ziebart has signed a deal with multi-unit/multi-brand operator Christopher King to open three locations in the Houston market over the next five years.

Tania Manrresa, a HomeWell Caregiver, has been recognized as a 2022 HomeCare Hero by HomeCare Magazine for her dedication to home care.

British Swim School opens a new location in Vallejo, California, offering swimming lessons and water safety programs to children in the area.

Togo's opens a new, non-traditional location in Winters, California, showcasing the brand's flexible footprint within an existing Chevron gas station.

Rush Bowls opens its first location in Louisiana, with plans to open two more in the future, owned by New Orleans native and entrepreneur Arthur Stawski Sr.

7-Eleven introduces its fall lineup of pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks, including the Pumpkin Spice Latte, a popular seasonal item.

Teriyaki Madness celebrates its 100th shop opening in Katy, Texas, with a hometown husband-and-wife team opening their second location.

High unemployment and easy access to capital could make 2021 the year of franchise sales, as the U.S. still has 10.7 million unemployed workers due to the COVID-19 crisis.