
Chicago Tribune: Big Blue Swim School is Growing, Despite COVID-19
Big Blue Swim School continues to expand across the country, signing four multi-unit development deals in New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Connecticut is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 213 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Aurify Kingstar has signed a deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations across New York and Connecticut over the next five years [[2026-10-30 Multi-Brand Franchisee Aurify Kingstar Adds Tropical Smoothie as Franchisor Push (585057)]]. * Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a 40-unit franchise development deal with Aurify Kingstar to expand its presence in New York and Connecticut [[2026-10-20 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Signs 40-Unit Deal in New York and Connecticut (ff7e59)]]. * SOLENVIA Caregivers has signed a three-territory franchise agreement to expand its footprint in Connecticut [[2026-10-16 SOLENVIA Caregivers signs three-territory deal in CT (039b51)]]. * Alltown Fresh has opened its 18th location in New Milford, Connecticut, featuring a kitchen and marketplace with chef-crafted food and locally sourced products [[2026-09-18 Alltown Fresh Opens 18th Location (8bf81d)]]. * urSwim's first franchisees, Hunter and Danelle Brink, are growing their business in Connecticut, providing swim instruction and aquatic management services [[2026-09-14 How urSwim’s First Franchisees Are Growing in Connecticut (32cb79)]]. * Connecticut's updated automatic renewal law requires fitness operators to send annual renewal reminders and provide simplified cancellation processes [[2026-09-06 Connecticut’s Updated Automatic Renewal Law Adds New Requirements for Fitness Op (f2ccc6)]]. * Uni K Wax has expanded its national footprint with new studio openings in Connecticut and Arizona [[2026-07-07 Uni K Wax Expands National Footprint with New Studio Openings in Connecticut and (1b8305)]]. * Marina Mentzel, founder of urSwim, piloted her program in Connecticut to test its infrastructure and core systems [[2026-07-06 Pilot Markets: How to Validate Your Franchise Model (5ac4ba)]]. * Masonicare, a nonprofit senior living operator, is piloting light therapy technology and expanding intergenerational programs across its four memory care communities in Connecticut [[2026-06-08 Masonicare Pilots Light Therapy, Expands Staff Training for Memory Care (1fefd2)]]. * Sam's Food Stores, a Connecticut-based chain, has expanded to Ohio and Florida and is joining industry associations in its new operating areas [[2026-10-21 Sam’s Food Stores Expands Industry Association Partnerships as Chain Grows (4ae204)]]. * Epoch Senior Living is launching a new high-end brand, Riveremere, and expanding its specialized memory care programming to meet rising resident acuity levels [[2026-08-13 Epoch Senior Living Launches New High-End Brand, Expands Memory Care (eb71bb)]]. * A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates [[2026-09-21 A Place at Home provides growth updates (d25768)]]. * Solenvia, a home care provider, has achieved a 99% fill rate through its caregiver transportation model, and plans to expand into new regions through franchising [[2026-09-21 Solenvia’s Caregiver Transportation Fleet Drives 99%

Big Blue Swim School continues to expand across the country, signing four multi-unit development deals in New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

Big Blue Swim School awards four deals for 14 units in March, continuing to grow despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
iTrip Vacations has expanded its short-term property management program in Connecticut, offering world-class property management and customer service to property owners and guests.

Restaurant employees rally to support each other amid sudden closures, with some groups launching independent fundraisers.

Some states have temporarily banned dining in at restaurants to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with many chains offering takeout and delivery options.

Dogtopia earns the Global Franchise Magazine's Best Lifestyle Franchise award, introducing its leading daycare into new regions and experiencing 32% same-store sales growth.
Abrakadoodle, a home-based, mobile art education concept, has expanded to include two new locations in Connecticut and is growing its presence in the Northeast region.

Great Clips targets Canada and the northeastern United States for 2020 franchise growth.

Aroma Joe’s has continued steady growth in 2019, opening five new coffee shops and signing 12 development deals, and has been recognized as a “Top Food Franchise of 2019.”
Artichoke Basille's Pizza opens its first location in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, featuring a full bar and signature flavors.

Batteries Plus Bulbs expects 25 to 30 new store openings in 2019.

The CDC issues a warning to consumers to stay away from romaine lettuce due to an E. coli outbreak affecting 32 people in 11 states.

Mosquito Joe ramps up development efforts in the Northeast, with a focus on promoting brand awareness and positioning the company as the expert in outdoor pests and health risks.

Batteries Plus Bulbs seeks new franchise partners in the New Britain area to expand its presence in Connecticut.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK reaches a milestone of 7 million moves and experiences its busiest moving weekend of the year.

Chick-fil-A hosts walk-in interviews on August 1 at participating restaurants in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

SoBol plans to expand to Madison, Connecticut, with 35 locations in the state within the next 10 years.

Batteries Plus Bulbs seeks franchise partners in Connecticut, with over 725 stores in the United States and a proven track record of success despite the 'Amazon Effect.'

SoBol, an acai-bowl brand, continues its rapid growth streak with 13 new locations opened and nearly 50 development deals signed in its first year of franchising.

ArteVino Studio expands its franchise footprint, prioritizing premium real estate and measured development, with plans to grow in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill has announced that it will be introducing franchising opportunities for qualified entrepreneurs.

SkinnyPizza to open its first restaurant in Connecticut, serving lower-calorie and lower-carbohydrate pizzas.
Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, the fast casual Mexican restaurant already established in New York and Connecticut, has announced plans to expand in Northeastern states.

ArteVino Studio, a paint-and-sip concept, is expanding throughout the East Coast with eyes on Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York.