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A report on Arkansas's economic outlook for franchisors showed continued improvement in labor markets.

Chicken Salad Chick opens a new restaurant in Conway, Arkansas, following state and local guidelines for COVID-19 procedures and social distancing measures.

Edible signs a multi-unit agreement with Ty and Brieon Mitchell to add four locations in Arkansas, with the first store set to appear in North Little Rock.

Buff City Soap is expanding to three new locations in Arkansas, including Little Rock and Conway, with a focus on handmade bath and body products.

Huddle House to open seven new units in Texas and Arkansas.

Huddle House builds summer momentum with four newly signed deals across Texas and Arkansas, adapting to the evolving restaurant industry landscape.

Oxi Fresh expands its presence in Arkansas with a new eco-friendly carpet cleaning franchise in Fort Smith, owned and operated by a husband-and-wife duo.

The Rogers school, located at 4319 Pleasant Crossing Blvd., provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants and children ages four months to 12 years.

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar sets a grand opening for July in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with a focus on safety and adaptability.

Cheba Hut celebrates expansion to a new coast, new shops, and a new bar program, with agreements to bring shops to five new states.

Cheba Hut opens its first Florida location in St. Augustine, offering a marijuana-themed sandwich shop experience.

Walk-On's launches its philanthropic arm, the Game On Foundation, to support youth sports facilities and raise $100,000 for the cause.

The Salad Station forecasts continued growth in 2020, with a focus on serving fresh, local ingredients and minimizing waste through its farming heritage.

Your Pie welcomes a new CEO, CMO, and six new locations in Q4 2019, expanding its total footprint to 74 locations across 19 states.

Grease Monkey franchisee Bill Lindsey is opening the brand's second location in Arkansas, focusing on family and community values.

Saladworks celebrates the opening of its 100th location, marking a milestone in the brand’s expansion and growth.

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Bojangles’ and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announce new national franchise development partnership, expanding Bojangles’ footprint into four new states.

Dick's Wings & Grill offers reduced franchise fees to U.S. veterans, welcoming three veteran franchisees to the brand.

RibCrib launches national expansion plan, aiming to introduce its fast-casual concept and full-service restaurants to more towns across the country.

Cheba Hut fosters franchise owner growth through the use of multi-location franchise deals, providing room for growth within the markets they enter.

Cheba Hut identified Arkansas as a key growth market, with plans to open multiple locations in the state.

A Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee settles a gender discrimination lawsuit for $30,000, accused of refusing to hire male bartenders because of the company's preference for female staff,

Several states will increase minimum wages in 2019, affecting over 20 states, with individual localities also raising their minimum wages.