How Apex Smart Locker Solutions Streamline Order Pickup for Restaurants
Automated locker systems and the ApexIQ platform are helping restaurant chains reduce labor strain and streamline the off-premises pickup experience for guests and drivers.
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Automated locker systems and the ApexIQ platform are helping restaurant chains reduce labor strain and streamline the off-premises pickup experience for guests and drivers.
Veteran franchise operator BD Patel and his family have signed a 10-unit development agreement to bring Potbelly sandwich shops to Northeast Orlando and Gainesville.
Potbelly signs 10-shop deal with BD Patel for Central Florida.

The Melt targets Central Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with plans to open multiple locations in the region.

The Fly-Thru model reflects Slim Chickens’ broader development strategy centered on flexibility, convenience and off-premise demand as digital ordering and drive-thru traffic continue to reshape consumer behavior.

Pigtails & Crewcuts , the children’s hair salon franchise, is targeting Miami and the rest of the Southeast Florida market for franchise development.

The Junkluggers has added new franchise owners and entered new markets in 2025, reflecting growing demand for values-driven home services.
SYNERGY HomeCare opens in Central Florida with 15-year healthcare veteran Kristen Snell.

GarageExperts expands through four new franchise agreements in north Georgia, central Florida, northeast Sacramento, and the north Dallas market.

For more than two decades, The Junkluggers has been redefining what it means to “take out the trash.” What began in 2004 as founder Josh Cohen’s small side hustle in Fairfield County, Connecticut — using his mom’s SUV to

Earn Your Stripes to franchise its military-themed fitness concept nationwide.
Friends, family, Chamber members, and local business leaders came together to recognize Diego Sanchez, a lifelong Floridian, Central Florida Regional Developer, and Franchise Owner of 76 FENCE Orlando–Winter Park and 76

Service brands’ appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S.
Florida’s 65-plus population now tops 4.9 million and is projected to exceed 6 million by 2030, heightening the demand for expert assistance in navigating independent living, assisted living, memory care and in-home support options.

Uni K Wax, a hair removal and waxing franchise, is expanding in Central Florida with a three-unit development agreement, marking a significant milestone in its expansion efforts.

Army veteran Gene Hawk opens his Footprints Floors franchise in Tampa and Central Florida, leveraging the proven system of a franchise.

A Dog Training Elite franchisee team transitioned from nursing to entrepreneurship, finding a business that aligned with their passion for helping people and animals.
Buddy’s Home Furnishings opens new location in Florida, marking the fourth store opening for the operating group, developing 14 locations across Central Florida.
Crabtree’s new location serves businesses in Lake County, southern Marion County, eastern Sumter County and Northwest Orange County, including Summerfield, The Villages, Wildwood, Leesburg, Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares, Clermont, Groveland and Winter Garden.
Hooters announces a six-unit agreement in Las Vegas and Central Florida, bringing three additional units to each region and solidifying its franchise development trajectory.
Wendy's restaurants in Central Florida begin sourcing renewable energy from Duke Energy Florida's Clean Energy Connection program.
Century 21 Myers Realty has partnered with Spouses With Houses Realty to better serve Central Florida homebuyers, homesellers, and property investors.

Gene Hawk, a former U.S. Federal Agent, runs Footprints Floors, a franchise with over 100 territories in the U.S., started by a U.S. Airforce Veteran in Colorado.

Felix Lopez, a father and franchisee, finds purpose in bringing Amazing Athletes to Central Florida, inspiring children to engage in sports and physical activity.