
Fitness Ventures becomes Crunch Fitness' biggest operator
Fitness Ventures acquires 22 Crunch Fitness locations in California and Texas, becoming the largest operator of Crunch Fitness with 115 units across 30 states.
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Fitness Ventures acquires 22 Crunch Fitness locations in California and Texas, becoming the largest operator of Crunch Fitness with 115 units across 30 states.
The Clairemont restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisees Gary and Mirna Tully.

Sequel Brands' Pilates concept reaches 300 licenses sold across 27 states less than a year after opening its first California studio.
The fast-casual brand reached a 20-unit milestone with a new California opening as it projects its largest expansion year to date.
The Hawaii-based plate lunch chain achieved a record-breaking month with six new openings across five states, moving closer to its 250-unit year-end goal.
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American Healthcare REIT is expanding its senior housing operating portfolio with a $650 million pipeline including new acquisitions in California and Missouri.

Beef 'O' Brady's adapts franchise model to fit local markets
“I was told these guys have it figured out. They have low-calorie options, it’s high protein, it tastes like milkshakes,” said Zastrow.
The Red Chickz expands with new deals in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Dallas.

In celebration of International Pilates Day, Club Pilates studios across the globe are coming to life to unite local communities around the popular workout.
New York, NY – 16 Handlesis bringing its modern, tech-forward concept to the West Coast, announcing its first-ever expansion into California with eight units planned across some of the state’s most high-demand markets.
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FAT Brands has opened a new tri-branded travel center location in California, combining Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and Hot Dog on a Stick.
“California’s longstanding leadership in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle innovation makes it a natural next step for expansion,” said Alexis Renda, Founder and CEO of ALEXIS LAUREN.

The Indian-fusion pizza brand is expanding its Northern California footprint with three new openings as it prepares for a strategic push into the Arizona market.

Pickleball Kingdom reached a multi-unit franchise agreement for the development of five indoor pickleball clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pickleball Kingdom announced a new multi-unit franchise agreement that will bring five premier indoor pickleball clubs across the Bay Area.

The Melt launches national franchising initiative after 15 years of company-owned growth

Friendly Franchisees Corporation, a major Carl’s Jr. operator in California, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Central District of California.

EoS Fitness has started 2026 strong, acquiring 14 locations, signing 11 new leases and opening three new clubs all in Q1, the operator announced, moves that bolster its commitment to hitting 250 clubs by 2030.
The new store signifies Wetzel’s Pretzels continued expansion into high-traffic retail environments, including Walmart locations.

A big Carl’s Jr. franchisee out of California that filed for bankruptcy late last week has blamed its financial problems on two issues: The state’s fast-food wage and the brand’s own problems.

Marco’s Pizza announces a 12-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit operator Baljit Gill, accelerating the brand’s expansion across Southern California.