Connecticut

Aurify Kingstar signs deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations

Restaurant loyalty programs increasingly use personal data to decide which guests receive which offers, and that raises a question many chains would find hard to answer from their own records: which guests pay more than the menu price, which pay less, and why.

Franchisee Aurify Kingstar agreed to a 40-unit franchise development deal to expand Tropical Smoothie Cafe across New York and Connecticut.

Many convenience retailers take part in their industry associations, and Sam’s Food Stores is no different.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s presence in key Northeast markets.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open 40 stores in Northeast with Aurify Kingstar

SOLENVIA Caregivers has signed a three-territory franchise agreement to expand its footprint in Connecticut.

“Awarding franchise territories in the same state where SOLENVIA began is a special moment for our team,” said Bryan Dylewski, founder of SOLENVIA Caregivers.

SOLENVIA Caregivers has appointed Justin Brady as its new Vice President of Franchise Operations, supporting its rapid growth as a franchise system.

Aroma Joe’s offers free 16-ounce coffee on National Coffee Day.

While caregiver fill-rate challenges permeate the home care industry, provider Solenvia has nearly eradicated the issue through its caregiver transportation model.

A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates.

Global Partners’ flagship retail brand Alltown Fresh has opened its newest kitchen and marketplace at 61 Danbury Road in New Milford, Conn. Open 24/7, the new location brings Allto

NAYA, the Middle Eastern fast casual brand offering fresh, customizable meals and vibrant flavors rooted in Lebanese tradition since 2008, opens its 50th restaurant at 311 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

urSwim's first franchisees, Hunter and Danelle Brink, grow business in Connecticut.

“After 20 years in New York, there are drinks so beloved, that people would notice if we ever stopped making them,” said Gregory Zamfotis, founder of Gregorys.

New Connecticut legislation mandates annual renewal reminders and simplified cancellation processes for fitness centers, including requirements for handling voicemail requests within one business day.

The senior living provider is launching a new high-end brand and expanding its specialized memory care programming to meet rising resident acuity levels.

Legislative efforts to ban kratom are increasing across several states, potentially impacting a billion-dollar product category for convenience store and gas station operators.

Uni K Wax expands with new studios in Connecticut and Arizona

Before bringing franchisees on board, the most important thing a founder can do is prove their model works beyond its original location.

New state-level Material Healthcare Transaction Review Laws are creating significant regulatory hurdles and transparency requirements for middle-market healthcare M&A deals.

The nonprofit senior living operator is piloting light therapy technology and expanding intergenerational programs across its four memory care communities in Connecticut.