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)]]
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Jollibee expands in San Antonio with 150 Texas locations planned
Jollibee, the global restaurant brand known for its signature Chickenjoy fried chicken and joyful hospitality, has built significant momentum through the first half of 2026, adding three multi-unit franchise developers to its existing four.
Express Employment Professionals is entering the second half of 2026 with franchise development accelerating across North America.
Tide Cleaners is a premium dry cleaning and garment care franchise backed by Procter & Gamble , designed to modernize a traditionally fragmented industry.
Shake Shack launches West Coast menu with new burgers and fries.
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Qdoba is expanding its franchise footprint with new development agreements that will open over 100 restaurants across the Southeast and West.
The U.S. industrial market is on stronger footing after the first half of 2026, with stronger leasing activity, calmer development compared to the pandemic-era highs, and a new wave of manufacturing investment reshaping demand.
The frozen yogurt franchisor reported traditional store AUVs reached $934,959 in 2024, supported by a development pipeline of 60 new restaurants in various stages of construction.
In addition, Yogurtland has approximately 60 restaurants in various stages of development and expects to open eight new locations by the end of summer, reflecting growing confidence among existing franchisees and new multi-unit investors.
The in-home senior care franchise signed 14 new territories and opened four locations in the first half of 2026, expanding its footprint across North America.
The Melt targets Central Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with plans to open multiple locations in the region.
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The quick-service chicken chain opened its first Idaho location in Meridian, marking a milestone in its plan to double its annual opening rate by 2026.
The San Diego-based seafood concept is targeting multi-unit operators for expansion across the South, Southeast, and Western United States.
New state-level Material Healthcare Transaction Review Laws are creating significant regulatory hurdles and transparency requirements for middle-market healthcare M&A deals.
Google’s proposed “Debug” program has put mosquito control back in the news in California and Florida.
Major fuel retailers including 7-Eleven and Circle K face a class action lawsuit alleging the use of algorithmic software to artificially inflate California gas prices.
Tide Laundromat is a modern, tech-enabled laundromat franchise backed by Procter & Gamble, designed to elevate the traditional laundry experience.
As consumer drinking habits continue to change, alcohol-focused franchise brands are being forced to rethink how they attract guests.
The Southfield Capital-backed landscape platform has expanded into the California market through the acquisition of Southern California-based commercial provider LandGraphics.
As demand for in-home senior care continues to grow across North America, Comfort Keepers is carrying strong momentum into the second half of 2026.
The national Greek street food franchise is expanding its menu across all nationwide locations with the introduction of halloumi-based entrees and sides.
A regulated retail supply chain for pet franchises and retailers helps combat wildlife trafficking and provides transparent options for prospective pet owners.