
Uber and Lyft Are Considering Franchising
Uber and Lyft are considering franchising as a potential solution to reclassify their contractor drivers as franchisees, allowing them to maintain an arms-length association with drivers.
California is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 936 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)]]

Uber and Lyft are considering franchising as a potential solution to reclassify their contractor drivers as franchisees, allowing them to maintain an arms-length association with drivers.
WaBa Grill opens third location in Colton, California, marking 67th restaurant in the Inland Empire.

Big Blue Swim School sets its sights on California for expansion, with signed franchise agreements in strategic markets.
Fitness Machine Technicians has reached a franchising milestone with 100th territory under agreement, marking its sixth franchisee in California.

Raquel Hernandez, Amazing Lash Studio owner, is a finalist for Best Franchisee in the U.S.A.
Dickey's barbecue franchise reports an uptick in interest from both new and existing franchisees in their food truck model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I Heart Mac & Cheese expanded its footprint across Indiana with four new locations, operated by husband and wife franchisees Shaleen and Seema Bhatnagar
1Heart Caregiver Services is poised for growth amid the pandemic, expanding to new cities and providing quality care for elderly clients.
Daphne's debuts limited-time strawberry salad at all locations, featuring spring mixed greens and honey vinaigrette dressing.
Office Evolution has opened nine locations in the first six months of 2020, driven by the demand for suburban office space during the Covid-19 pandemic.
El Pollo Loco to announce Q2 2020 results on July 30.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs another franchise agreement to expand its presence in North Carolina, opening a new location near Charlotte within the next year.
Conserva Irrigation has added 14 new territories in the first half of 2020, partnering with seven new franchisees and achieving a 25% increase in YOY sales through Q1 and Q2.
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a franchise agreement with Adrienn Chang in Folsom, California, bringing gourmet lemonade and healthy food to the area.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs a new franchise agreement to open two additional locations in Indiana, increasing its footprint to five stores in the state.
Farmer Boys opened its seventh location in Riverside, California, with plans to host a Grand Opening celebration in late August pending COVID-19 restrictions.
Pet Supplies Plus reports strong mid-year development numbers, with 12 new franchise agreements and one independent pet conversion in the first half of 2020.
Blink Fitness reopens six more clubs in California, with modified operating hours and thorough cleaning procedures.
Pizza Guys, a California-based pizza concept, adapted operations to ensure safety and expanded its presence in new markets, donating over 14,500 pizzas to healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Mountain Mike's Pizza was named one of America's top performing restaurant chains, capturing diners across different dayparts and dining preferences.
Juice It Up! opens a flagship location in Orange County, with a new store design and innovation kitchen for R&D and training.
Blink Fitness reopens its Ontario, CA location with modified operating hours and enhanced cleaning procedures, following local and state guidelines.

Ziggi’s Coffee signed a multi-unit deal with two California entrepreneurs, expanding the brand's presence in the state.

In-N-Out Burger sued its insurer for breach of contract, alleging wrongful denial of coverage for losses from the Covid-19 pandemic.