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Frontier Senior Living CEO Greg Roderick plans 5 to 10 new developments.

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In a preview of August’s upcoming *QSR 50*, it was not Starbucks (as was the case in recent years), Chipotle, 7 Brew, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, or any other buzzing restaurant brand, clocking in as the fastest-

Qdoba is expanding its franchise footprint with new development agreements that will open over 100 restaurants across the Southeast and West.

The frozen custard and steakburger franchise aims to surpass 600 units by pivoting toward endcap and in-line restaurant models to reduce initial investment costs for franchisees.

The in-home senior care franchise signed 14 new territories and opened four locations in the first half of 2026, expanding its footprint across North America.

The personalized strength training franchise added seven new units across Georgia, Florida, and Texas, with several locations managed by multi-unit franchisees.

Mariani Premier Group continues its Florida expansion with the addition of Palm Beach Gardens-based Lopez Gardening, its sixth acquisition in the state.

The HVLP gym operator is launching a new flagship location in Texas featuring eight themed spaces, signaling a shift toward boutique-style experiences within the value segment.

The Denmark-based juice and smoothie chain plans to open 100 corporate-owned U.S. stores over the next 18 months while focusing on its premium brand identity.

Google’s proposed “Debug” program has put mosquito control back in the news in California and Florida.

A federal judge approved the divestiture of 97 Florida and Georgia locations across five different buyers following the Chapter 11 filing of a major franchisee.

The major convenience and pizza retailer aims to reach 18 states by adding up to 400 new locations by fiscal year 2026.

The Melt, the fast-casual burger brand known for its “World’s Meltiest Burger,” is looking to Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with Tampa and Orlando identified as key markets.

As it enters the second half of 2026, Children’s Lighthouse is continuing to build on the momentum generated by a record-setting 2025, advancing school development projects, investing in franchisee support technology and

As demand for in-home senior care continues to grow across North America, Comfort Keepers is carrying strong momentum into the second half of 2026.

The franchise location will be owned and operated by Andres Palacios, a business leader with over 20 years of senior commercial leadership experience spanning travel technology, enterprise SaaS, and corporate travel management.

A new Florida law mandates transparency for mandatory restaurant service fees, addressing consumer frustration over hidden costs in the hospitality industry.

Target moves forward with its multi-unit expansion strategy, opening 11 new locations this month as part of a long-term plan to add 300 stores by 2035.

The big-box retailer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 11 new large-format stores opening this month across 10 states.

A father-daughter team leverages backgrounds in law enforcement and nursing to operate three units of the facial and skincare franchise FACE FOUNDRIÉ in Florida.

The tire and custom wheel franchise celebrated its 10th annual giveaway by awarding new vehicles to winners across Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia.

The pizza chain is planning significant openings this year, and a new operations center will bring its training and support closer to key growth markets.

Love's opens new locations in six states, adding 991 truck parking spaces.