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At a recent day-long investor conference, McDonald’s revealed its aggressive expansion plans for the next four years.

Bar Louie names new executives, including Brian DeHart as Vice President of Franchise Operations and Steve Culbert as Vice President of Franchise Sales and Administration.

NerdsToGo accelerates growth with strategic expansion in Chicago, seeking new franchisees to serve as owner-operators.

Serotonin Centers is expanding its longevity and anti-aging franchise concept in Chicago with three new locations, its latest in a spate of expansion moves.

United Water Restoration Group has 111 territories across the US

Altitude Trampoline Park expands its presence with three new park openings and nine signed franchise agreements in various states.

Playa Bowls expands with eight multi-unit development commitments, leading to 54 new shops, with new locations opening in Chicago and Miami.

Potbelly delivers a deal that celebrates National Pizza Day and the Big Game, offering free delivery on all orders of $20 or more placed through Potbelly.com or the Potbelly app.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2023, sealing over 40 new franchise location agreements and eclipsing the 200-location milestone.

United Water Restoration Group expanded its reach, welcoming new franchise owners and offering unmatched franchise training and support.

Saif Khan knows what it takes to create a profitable business, having previously owned multiple businesses in India.

Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs expands and renovates in preparation for 2024, with plans to award 10-15 new units and increase same-store sales.

Pool Scouts, a pool cleaning maintenance and repair franchise, has seen 46% system-wide revenue growth and added nine new owners in 2023.

GymGuyz, a New York-based mobile fitness franchise delivering personal trainers directly to fitness clients, is taking a beat to reflect on the success of its record-setting year, including its expansion into 170 cities.

Cilantro Taco Grill planned to open three corporate stores in the Chicago area, overseen by the founder and C.O.O.

Smoothie King inks a multi-unit development deal to bring three new stores to Las Vegas and Chicago.

Subway offered a sneak peek of its new footlong cookie, available for free with the purchase of a footlong sub on National Cookie Day.

Little Caesars inks several franchise development agreements in Boston and Chicago, adding 15 new locations across two markets.

Hand & Stone expands in Chicago with eight new spa agreements.

IWG signed agreements to open three new flexible workspaces in Illinois, expanding its footprint in the region.

Synergy Homecare announced its newest Chicago-based franchise, owned and operated by Jarrod and Tamara Barker.

SYNERGY HomeCare of North East Chicago is under new leadership, with husband-and-wife team Raisul and Sarah Chowdhury taking over the company, which provides in-home care for residents of Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, and surrounding areas.

Twin Peaks to open 109th location in Schererville, Indiana, on November 13

Bonchon is expanding its presence in the US with new locations in Alabama and Arizona, and plans further expansion in Atlanta, Chicago, and Minnesota.