Georgia

Food Lion has entered into an agreement to purchase five Winn-Dixie stores in Southern Georgia, expanding its presence in the region.

Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.

Addus HomeCare Corporation experiences decline in personal care census due to caregivers' desire for 40-hour workweeks, leading to staffing difficulties.

Diversified Healthcare Trust raises its senior housing guidance with its SHOP segment experiencing an 84.4% average occupancy in the third quarter of 2026.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice debuts Hot Chocolate Italian Ice in holiday lineup.

Founded in 1952, Randy's Donuts continued its growth trajectory in 2025, adding four new domestic locations.

BurgerFi brings back the Conflicted Burger for $5 on Election Day.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, a kids' salon franchise, opens a new location in Snellville, Georgia, its 26th state with a presence.

The franchise location will open on October 26, and will be owned and operated by John Encisco.

With 40+ studios open across 12 states and 75 more preparing to launch, the fast-growing Pilates franchise accelerates its nationwide expansion.

Ennoble Care has added five states to its home-based primary care footprint, extending its reach into Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi and Texas in September.

As parents place greater emphasis on the first years of a child’s development, Building Kidz School, the 50-plus-unit early childhood education franchise, sees significant room to grow in more communities across the country.

Pilates Addiction has surpassed 350 licenses sold, including deals in 27 states, and plans to open another 75 studios in early 2027.

Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Last week, the giant Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group closed 10 locations, part of a plan to shutter 41 of the 314 locations it operated when it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

MRCO to open 34 Hawaiian Bros units in Georgia and Alabama.

Fitness Premier is a health and wellness franchise offering 24/7 access, full-service fitness offerings, recovery suites and training/nutrition services.

Hawaiian Bros is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Atlanta, marking a key milestone in the brand’s Southeast expansion.

Hawaiian Bros signs lease in Downtown Atlanta for 2027 opening.

Jeff's Bagel Run opens 40th and 41st locations in Georgia and Florida

As part of the one-day event, more than 1 million CR Fitness Holdings members will have access to two complimentary 30-minute personal training sessions, totaling 2 million free sessions across the franchise group.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to bring new locations to Georgia and South Carolina.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to bring new locations to Georgia and South Carolina.