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Hummus Republic's sales grew 3% year over year with 44 units.

Talkin' Tacos has grown to 36 locations across the US

Shipley Donuts grew its national footprint in the third quarter, signing franchise agreements for new locations in the Midwest, Southeast and Texas while celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Shipley Donuts has signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states and marking a significant step forward in the brand's national growth.

Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana…

Slutty Vegan names Destiny Correa as its first operating franchisee

Last week, the giant Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group closed 10 locations, part of a plan to shutter 41 of the 314 locations it operated when it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

Hawaiian Bros is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Atlanta, marking a key milestone in the brand’s Southeast expansion.

Hawaiian Bros signs lease in Downtown Atlanta for 2027 opening.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ reaches 101 units with founder Michele Henry at the helm

Jamie Weeks, a former Orangetheory Fitness mega-franchisee and founder of SweatHouz, is teaming with Beachbody co-founder Jon Congdon to launch better.states, a new wellness concept centered on what it’s calling…

gusto!, the Atlanta-born fast-casual brand known for healthy bowls and wraps packed with bold global flavors, is welcoming fall with a lineup designed to bring guests more variety, including a new premium protein option and two new seasonal favorites.

Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference focuses on unit-level growth metrics.

Blaze Pizza offers area development agreements and single-unit franchises, with a focus on customizable, made-to-order pizzas prepared in a fast-casual setting.

Chris Rodgers builds a thriving Building Kidz school in Roswell

The 2026 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC) is less than one month away.

The 2026 Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference was a wild success.

Priddy Spaces is expanding its Atlanta footprint with a new Venture X location in Midtown Atlanta, offering premium flexible office and coworking space.

The sandwich chain marks its Georgia entry with a new corporate location in Chamblee as part of a larger regional development plan.

Maria Rivera's RC Hospitality Group targets female- and minority-led restaurant concepts for growth

As Children’s Lighthouse continues its expansion across the Southeast, Atlanta has emerged as one of the brand’s most compelling growth markets.

ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- This summer, Papa Johns and Not Famous but Known® PopUp Bagels are uniting two brands with devoted followings and a shared commitment to craftsmanship for a…

Sonida Senior Living builds $3.5 billion platform with 164 communities

Arbor Alliance, an Atlanta-based tree care services provider, has acquired Druid Tree Service, a Nashville company founded in 1978.