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Epcon Franchising added three new Franchise Builders in the second quarter of 2022, bringing the total for the year so far to seven.

Penn Station East Coast Subs added a Director of Franchise Sales, Russ Smith, with over 27 years of franchise sales experience.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe drove development through the first half of 2022, opening new locations and signing franchise agreements.

A&W Restaurants is targeting Illinois for the next phase of its franchise expansion strategy, with eight units currently operating in the state.

Stretch Zone is reaching 200 studio locations on June 27, with a new Tampa area studio in St. Pete marking a significant milestone for the brand.

Emediate Cure, an accessible and approachable urgent care franchise, stands out in its communities by providing kind interactions, thorough examinations, and involvement with community members beyond the doors of the urgent care center.

So far in 2022, Big Blue Swim School — one of the nation’s fastest growing swim school franchises — has already signed agreements for franchise partners to develop 13 stores down the East Coast and another 13 down the West.

Stretch Zone, an assisted-stretching franchise, is opening its 200th location, a milestone for the brand and the health and wellness space.

3 Degrees gained momentum with new franchisees and partnerships, expanding its infrared sauna studio concept.

The Carpet Chemist has signed its first franchisee, Dave Hettiger, to bring the brand’s niche services to the Chicago area, including LaGrange, Riverside, Brookfield, and Oakbrook.

Jimmy John’s is inviting users to create a new IRL sandwich in the Metaverse, with the chance to have it served on the real-life menu.

The Dog Stop secures franchise agreements for 12 new locations in the first quarter of 2022, providing innovative dog care and services.

Twin Peaks completed a successful first quarter, highlighted by new area development and culinary and beverage enhancements, ranking No. 1 for January and February on a Knapp-Track casual dining sales report.

Potbelly is offering a free cookie or regular-sized soft drink to teachers and nurses during National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week, respectively.

Dave Hettiger joins The Carpet Chemist as its first franchisee.

Exploring the Rise of Food Halls as a Unique Opportunity for Business Owners and a Way to Enjoy a Variety of Options.

Fully Promoted hosted its annual convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, featuring networking events, presentations, and educational opportunities.

Twin Peaks is expanding to Chicago, offering a sports fan experience with multiple locations and a robust beverage menu.

Ellie Mental Health sold 100 units in 100 days and has 16 clinic locations open in Minnesota, addressing the growing demand for mental health services.

Heyday, an emerging skincare franchise, develops processes and systems traditional of a five-year franchisor, including a franchisee onboarding and evaluation process and a comprehensive unit economic model playbook.

goGLOW, a sunless tanning concept, begins franchising and offers a professional skin service level with elegant and simple design.

“We have seen incredible growth in the health and wellness space over the past couple of years, particularly as it relates to skincare,” said Sean Bock, Heyday’s president of franchising.

Smoothie King launches a pilot test of its text-to-order platform in Chicago and Jacksonville.

The Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate, leaving employers to implement their own vaccination policies.