
Fast Casual: Rush Bowls firing up blenders in Berkeley
Rush Bowls is headed to Berkeley, California, with a new location opening early in the year.
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%

Rush Bowls is headed to Berkeley, California, with a new location opening early in the year.

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Fazoli's enters Connecticut, opening its first location in Milldale, with plans to open three more restaurants across the country by the end of the year.

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PizzaCo, a Connecticut-based pizzeria chain, is the first to implement an eco-friendly packing idea that debuted on Shark Tank.

Mark Molina, a multi-unit operator of Orangetheory Fitness, expands his business in Connecticut with a new studio in Shelton.

Mosquito Joe eyes New London, Connecticut, as a potential first location, targeting 300 locations by 2018.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers franchisees multiple revenue streams

K-9 Resorts looks to break into the untapped Connecticut market with its pet care franchise, expanding its reach beyond New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Checkers & Rally's is expanding its presence in Connecticut, starting with a location in Norwich.

Jay Hummer leads Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club with 11 units.

Famous Toastery is poised to open 30 new locations in 2016, following its recent recognition as one of the top six food franchises in America.

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Sport Clips, a men's and boys' hair care franchise, is expanding in the Northeast with four investors opening 10 locations in Maine and New Hampshire.

With the mosquito virus Zika currently stimulating health-related discussions around the world, the importance of mosquito control has become a prevalent part of the conversation.

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Steps in creating a franchise involve determining franchise type, target audience, and costs, with five key steps outlined by Francorp's vice president of marketing.

National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June, with free doughnut opportunities at franchises across the country.

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