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Uni K Wax expands with new studios in Connecticut and Arizona

The Melt targets Central Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with plans to open multiple locations in the region.

Scottsdale, Arizona — HB Protein Smoothies continues its national growth streak, announcing a new 6-unit franchise agreement to bring the brand to Houston, Texas.

The San Diego-based seafood concept is targeting multi-unit operators for expansion across the South, Southeast, and Western United States.

The travel center chain has opened a 53,000-square-foot location in Whitestown, Indiana, its third and largest site, featuring extensive foodservice and EV charging stations.

Blo Blow Dry Bar expands into Arizona with new franchise.

The Arizona-based Mexican brand is expanding its West Valley presence with a new location planned for the Lake Pleasant Towne Center.

The national Greek street food franchise is expanding its menu across all nationwide locations with the introduction of halloumi-based entrees and sides.

Target moves forward with its multi-unit expansion strategy, opening 11 new locations this month as part of a long-term plan to add 300 stores by 2035.

The big-box retailer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 11 new large-format stores opening this month across 10 states.

This summer, a limited-time sweepstakes is offered at participating locations.

The fan-favorite convenience store chain has entered its 10th state with a 74,000-square-foot travel center featuring 120 fueling positions and its signature Texas barbecue.

The 60-unit Mediterranean brand achieved its fifth consecutive year of same-store sales growth, driven by a 9.3 percent rise in transactions during the first quarter.

A group of experienced multi-unit operators from the Papa Murphy’s and Crumbl systems has signed a development deal to bring the smoothie concept to three new states.

Amped Fitness is a fitness center concept that blends traditional gym equipment with group training, specialized workout zones and an experience-driven club environment designed to attract a wide range of members.

Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks has been recognized in Eat This, Not That’s nationwide roundup of the “Best Cheesesteaks at Chain Restaurants” with the national food publication calling Philly’s Best “the most authentic chees

Americans age 50 and older are still working and impacting the U.S.

Workout Anytime is a 24/7 premium, low-cost fitness franchise specializing in compact, community-focused gyms.

The transition marks a significant step in CENTURY 21 Americana’s strategic growth >throughout the western United States.

It would be easy to assume that a brand like Dutch Bros is always looking in its rear-view mirror.

PHOENIX, May 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR is opening its first permanent Arizona location in Gilbert, AZ, at SanTan Village.

Gong cha is rapidly expanding across traditional and non-traditional venues throughout the U.S.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its first restaurant in The Beehive State, which will expand the brand’s footprint to 23 states.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers* is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in high-quality chicken fingers, friendly service and a scalable business model.