Buffalo

Chicken Salad Chick expands to 27 states with 350 restaurants

ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Chicken Salad Chick is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states.

West Shore Home acquires Wonder Windows, expands in New York

The fast-casual chicken salad concept is entering its 27th state with a new location in Clifton Park, offering free food for a year to inaugural guests.

Average active adult occupancy increased 1.4% to 92.6% in the second quarter of 2026, 0.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, according to a new analysis by NI

A seasoned multi-unit operator has signed a 25-unit development agreement to bring the fast-casual brand to several markets across upstate New York.

Chicken Salad Chick has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date, securing a 25-unit deal set to introduce the brand’s signature hospitality and made-from-scratch chicken salad to communities across upstate New York.

Willie and Khristian King join the TruBlue Home Service Ally brand, aligning their shared values with the mission to help seniors live safely and independently at home.

Ziebart introduces advanced wax undercoating formula in Buffalo and Rochester.

Barre3 continues to expand, announcing an agreement that will see Buffalo, New York-based brand Barre Centric transition its studios into barre3 locations.

Lindora, a leading provider of medically guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions, offers a franchise opportunity under the Xponential Fitness umbrella.

Right at Home, a 700-plus location in-home care franchise, is looking to expand in Buffalo, New York, with five new units.

Right at Home, a 700-plus location in-home care franchise, is looking to expand in Buffalo, New York, with five new territories.

Re-Bath inks agreement for Buffalo, expanding on East Coast with new franchisees.

The Melting Pot, the nearly-100 unit experiential fondue concept, has undertaken a major, system-wide remodel initiative to unify all locations with a more open, modern visual identity.

Wetzel’s Pretzels opened its first location in Buffalo, New York, at the Walden Galleria shopping center.

Little Caesars has announced its intentions to expand its presence in Buffalo by constructing 11 new locations.

Our goal is to attract entrepreneurs who are ready and willing to get up and running with multiple locations in their respective territories, said McNeely.

Minuteman Press in Buffalo supports local businesses during COVID-19 with free advertising and access to resources through its Bounce Back Buffalo program.

A business leader is launching The Growth Coach of Western New York, offering coaching and support to business leaders and sales professionals.

Pet Supplies Plus opens seven new locations in the Rochester and Buffalo New York area, expanding its presence in the region.

Runningboards Marketing helps Orangetheory Fitness franchisee Vanessa Fuleihan with mobile ads

Runningboards Marketing takes digital advertising national with its first franchise opportunity, offering customizable and trackable ads.

Runningboards Marketing is targeting Buffalo and Rochester for home state expansion, with the brand aiming to overcome common obstacles in traditional advertising.