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Fosters Freeze targets Florida for franchise growth, looking to expand its footprint in the South after 66 locations in California

Don Beiderwell, a long-time Fosters Freeze franchisee, credits the brand's consistency and integrity as a key factor in its success.

Goldfish Swim School aims to expand in California, targeting the state for franchise development with room to add more than 100 locations across key DMAs.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit signs 67 franchise deals and opens 60 new locations in Q1, driving impressive franchise development.

Veronica’s Insurance was named the No. 1 franchise in the insurance category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Top 500 New Franchises list.

U.S. food services sales reach $619.1 billion in March 2021

Fosters Freeze opens its first new location in decades, featuring a refreshed look and new technology.

Express Refrigeration joins ABM’s Linc Service franchise network, expanding its presence in California.

Fazoli’s signed 20 new franchise agreements to develop 50 locations, surpassing its previous record in its 33-year history.

Farmer Boys permanently adds fried chicken sandwiches to its menu at all locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona, starting March 30, 2021.

ManageMowed plans to lay new turf in Charleston, South Carolina, with the goal of signing 25 to 30 new franchise deals by the end of 2021.

Spiffy has announced its first five franchise partners, who will expand mobile maintenance services to seven new markets in the US.

XP League has inked franchise agreements to expand its footprint across target markets in the U.S., eclipsing 25 territories just six months after its launch.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter and year-ended results, highlighting enterprise-level margin improvement and guest experience enhancements.

Mosquito Squad has opened its first California location in Roseville, led by husband-and-wife franchisees Rusty and Kimberly Cowan.

Togo's comes out of 2020 stronger than ever, adding new locations and franchisees.

New owners of Fosters Freeze, Neal and Nimesh Dahya, relaunch the iconic California brand with a focus on growth and expansion.

Fosters Freeze plans to expand outside of California into Arizona and Nevada, with revenue rising annually and a 20% spike in sales during the last fiscal year.

Philly's Best unveiled its new Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheesesteak, featuring thinly sliced chicken breast, melted American cheese, crisp bacon, and creamy ranch.

Screenmobile plans for rapid growth, adding 11 locations in the past year and targeting new markets in California, Tennessee, Texas, and New Mexico.

New owners Neal and Nimesh Dahya revitalize Fosters Freeze, a 65-plus-unit soft serve and burger franchise, with a renewed focus on franchise owner support.

Elements Massage in Columbus sees an uptick in business amid the pandemic, offering stress relief and heightened safety and sanitation protocols.

Batteries Plus showed stability in the face of uncertainty, signing 20 franchise agreements which will add 30 new locations to the system’s 700+ network of specialty retail stores.

Multi-unit franchise group DAMM Fine Chicken signs a deal to open 20 Dave's Hot Chicken locations in California markets.