
Griswold Closes Out 2024 with 22 New Franchises Awarded Across the U.S.
Griswold, a leading home care company providing compassionate, professional caregivers 24/7, is proud to announce a remarkable year of growth and expansion in 2024.
California is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 935 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Jollibee opened its 113th North American restaurant in Oxnard, California, marking a new milestone in the brand’s California expansion [[2026-11-03 Jollibee Expands to Oxnard, CA with 113th North American Store (b9228f)]] - Humanaut Health plans to open six new longevity and regenerative medicine clinics across the U.S. and Mexico, expanding its footprint to nine locations by 2027 [[2026-11-03 Humanaut Health Plans 6 New Longevity Clinics, Including International Spot (9f3fef)]] - Finney's Crafthouse, a family‑owned Southern California tavern concept, has expanded to Las Vegas [[2026-10-29 Finney's Crafthouse (617bb0)]] - 16 Handles is expanding with new locations in Arizona and California [[2026-10-29 16 Handles (2e2f5d)]] - Sprouts Farmers Market showed signs of a comeback in Q3, with same‑store visits increasing in some markets, including California [[2026-10-21 After a rough Q2, Sprouts Farmers Market shows sign of a comeback (7089dd)]] - California has implemented allergen disclosure laws for restaurant chains with 20 or more locations, and Dine Brands Global has adopted a shareholder rights plan that could affect its California operations [[2026-09-25 Allergen Labels Are Changing. Restaurant Operations Need to Keep Up (7ab453)]] [[2026-10-29 Dine Brands Global swallows a poison pill (091493)]]

Griswold, a leading home care company providing compassionate, professional caregivers 24/7, is proud to announce a remarkable year of growth and expansion in 2024.

Starbird signed a franchise development agreement with Mehta Investment Group for 17 new locations in Washington state.
Starbird partners with Mehta Investment Group for 17 Washington locations.

California's quick-service restaurant sector is grappling with the impact of a significant wage increase, raising the minimum wage for QSR workers from $15.50 to $20 earlier this year.
Movita Juice Bar expands to California's Inland Empire in 2024.

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Fitstop, an Australia-based functional fitness franchise with 153 locations, has partnered with studio management software leader Hapana to support its expansion into the U.S., building on its locations in Pennsylvania and California.

For entrepreneurs looking to get into the restaurant business, investing in Melting Pot, the iconic fondue franchise, is an excellent choice.

California voters rejected a proposed $18 minimum wage hike, which would have made it the highest in the nation.

McDonald's is allocating $100 million to aid its franchisees after an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions used in its Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

State tax policies play a critical role in shaping the profitability of franchise businesses, with corporate tax rates, personal income taxes, and sales tax burdens affecting financial environments.
Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, announces record growth in new franchise agreements and technology adoption.

The 2024 ALEC-Laffer “Rich States, Poor States” report ranks all 50 states based on their economic performance and outlook, offering a blueprint for franchisors to assess the potential for growth in different regions.

Even in a country divided politically, one thing can unite us all: The state of franchising remains strong.

Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, and D1 Training offer gym franchise opportunities with investments ranging from $161,000 to $958,000

While the sheer growth taking place within the system is remarkable, Paris Baguette has also dedicated their attention to other forms of development in the system, such as Paris Baguette North America’s first franchise c
Mrs. Fields announced today the grand opening of its newest location in Santa Clarita, CA.

Patrice & Associates, a leader in hospitality staffing and executive search, has maintained significant growth momentum through the third quarter of 2024.
Nabil Asad, area representative partner for franchise expansion, is also the franchisee for this new location while operating restaurants in California, Maryland and Virginia.

As the senior population in the U.S. continues to grow, the challenge of providing safe and supportive living environments is becoming increasingly clear.

California signs Senate Bill 919 into law, adding registration requirements for third-party franchise sellers.

Portillo's has launched its first kiosk prototype in Chicago, Illinois.

Bellacures, a salon franchise specializing in manicures and pedicures, operates as a luxury nail salon franchise, offering a comprehensive business model with eight locations in California and Texas.
Port of Subs® latest milestone comes with the announcement of a 30-store development agreement with seasoned entrepreneurs Michelle and Robert Lucas, who will expand Port of Subs in California by introducing new location