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Stratus Building Solutions introduces 10 new master franchise territories, moving closer to its milestone of 100 territories in the US and Canada.

Stratus Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, reported strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, including new franchise openings in the US and Canada.

Celebree School, an early childhood education franchise, signed eight new franchise agreements in the first quarter of 2025, expanding into new markets.

Workout Anytime, a 24/7 fitness franchise, has announced a national partnership with the American Cancer Society.

KidStrong opens 10 new locations, signs 10 new franchise partners, and sees four existing franchise owners acquire additional territories.

Making the move from the franchise development department to the C-suite was the focus of an engaging general session at the 2025 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC) in Atlanta.

Each Pickle Pad location blends the energy of pickleball with a lively, family-friendly environment that features chef-driven food and beverage options from Crave Social Eatery, curated group experiences, and premium ame

The new 1,200-square-foot drive-thru shop, located at 1730 Highway 138, will offer a fast, friendly and convenient stop for commuters, families and students in Rockdale County.

At the 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Conference (FCXC) in Atlanta, the breakout session “Mastering the Art of Connection in Franchise Brand Experiences” addressed a central challenge for franchise brands: balancing

Growth at Preservan isn't just about the bottom line. It's about people, purpose and shared values.

Papa Johns to report Q3 results on November 6, 2025.

The Panos family has turned Mellow Mushroom into a true family enterprise by carving out complementary lanes.

iSmash opens first Georgia location in Roswell with local entrepreneur Jason Chen.

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Workout Anytime partners with viral baseball star KJ Jackson for a social media collaboration promoting the mental and physical benefits of exercise.

Pizza Inn partners with Dr Pepper for SEC Championship Sweepstakes.

KidStrong’s area developer and franchisee Pete Campana discusses the brand’s growth in Atlanta and its purpose.

The brand marked its 100th location with a grand opening in Fresno, California, earlier this month.

Papa Johns introduces a Garlic 5-Cheese Crust Pizza with a golden, garlic-parmesan crust and a blend of five premium cheeses.

Crust Pizza Co. grows in 2025 with new stores, franchise support, and a strong foundation for continued growth, targeting expansion in several new markets.

Shanticleer and Erica Graham launched Seniors Helping Seniors in Atlanta, a mission-driven business to serve vulnerable communities.

Workout Anytime, the premium 24/7 fitness franchise, signed three new franchise agreements and finalized eight leases year-to-date.

Gotcha Covered Newnan Peachtree City owner Laura Maniccia grew up in the area and recently moved back to run the business after working in technology, sales and marketing for more than 25 years.

“The Atlanta area is full of energy, creativity, and a deep love of food, and that made it a natural fit for us,” said Dana Edwards Manatos, Founder & CEO of MilkShake Factory.