Athens, Georgia

Central Bark, a dog care franchise, has reported strong sales growth in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly revenue records.

I remember having lunch with a franchise executive in 2010 when she pulled an iPad from her satchel to show me her new gadget.

Barberitos opened its first restaurant in Athens, Georgia, in 2000 and began franchising two years later.

The fast-casual pizza chain is rolling out a smaller footprint and streamlined kitchen design to accelerate growth across high-population corridors in the Southeast.

Sola Salons surpasses 21,000 systemwide locations, with a strong growth vision for 2026 and a focus on providing the best possible support to franchisees.

Brad Harper has spent his entire life in the restaurant business.

Gina Caruso, an oncology nurse, has invested in three Sola Salons franchise units, citing her patients' experiences as inspiration.

Preservan, the fast-growing wood repair and preservation franchise, is making its mark in 2025 with purposeful expansion, strategic innovation, and a deep commitment to supporting franchisees in the field.

Just one year after launching his Preservan franchise in Athens, Georgia, Stephen Eppling has seen his business grow faster than expected and earned local recognition for his preservation work in the community.

Newk’s Franchise excels in Athens, Georgia, with a person-first approach, focusing on customer relationships and employee development.

Your Pie is a pizza franchise brand founded in Athens, Georgia, in 2008, with a focus on fresh, customizable brick-oven pizzas.

COOL-BINZ opens in Athens, Georgia, with Larry and Lisa Oglesby.

Jittery Joe's Coffee is celebrating 30 years of roasting coffee and serving customers in Athens, Georgia.

Shuckin' Shack, an 18-unit oyster bar franchise, sets its sights on expanding into Athens, Georgia, with two to three locations over the next five to six years.

BIGGBY COFFEE franchisees Tarin and Luke Tripp have brought the brand to Athens, Georgia, offering a welcoming sense of community.

Pizza Factory expands into Georgia with its first Southeast location, a signed agreement for a Pizza Factory in Athens, Georgia.

Zaxby's introduces 'Zax Pack Hacks' for make-at-home meals using take-out ingredients, capitalizing on changing consumer behaviors driven by the pandemic.

Zaxby's offers free relaxation packs with fried chicken scented candles and citrus vinaigrette bath bombs on National Relaxation Day.

Your Pie’s founder, Drew French, is working to end childhood hunger through the brand’s mission and the Your Fest event.

The article profiles Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza franchise, and its founder Drew French.

Brad Rush has helped expand JAN-PRO in the Southern United States, with a focus on Athens, Georgia.

Your Pie pizza franchise is celebrating Pi Day by offering a $3.14 discount on orders and selling pints of craft beer.