Pollo Campero Builds Top-Notch Franchise Development Team with Sam Wong as Director to Launch U.S. Franchising Initiative
Pollo Campero appointed Sam Wong as its new Director of Franchising, marking the launch of a US franchising initiative.
Georgia is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 654 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Pigtails & Crewcuts has opened a new location in Snellville, Georgia, marking its presence in 26 states [[2026-10-26 Pigtails & Crewcuts Opens New Snellville, Georgia Location (c46724)]]. * N-Hance is opening a new franchise location in Georgia, owned and operated by John Encisco, on October 26 [[2026-10-23 N-Hance Opens New Franchise Location in Georgia (3a427c)]]. * MRCO has signed a 34-unit development agreement to open Hawaiian Bros units in Georgia and Alabama, with the first location expected to open in early 2027 [[2026-10-13 MRCO To Open Hawaiian Bros Unit in Georgia (289106)]]. * Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has signed a lease for its first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Atlanta, marking a key milestone in the brand's Southeast expansion [[2026-10-08 Hawaiian Bros Signs Downtown Atlanta Lease (64185f)]]. * Jeff's Bagel Run has opened its 40th and 41st locations in Georgia and Florida, marking a growth milestone for the brand [[2026-10-02 Jeff’s Bagel Run Opens 40th and 41st Locations (711776)]]. * Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with ELJ Investments to bring 10 new locations to Georgia and South Carolina [[2026-09-29 Freddy’s® Announces 10-Unit Deal in Georgia and South Carolina (14a3dd)]]. * APHIX has acquired Piedmont Landscape Management, expanding its presence into Georgia and the Southeast [[2026-09-17 APHIX acquires Piedmont Landscape Management (1773f1)]]. * Jeremiah's Italian Ice will offer its Holiday Flavorites Collection, including Hot Chocolate Italian Ice, at participating locations in Georgia and nationwide from November 1 through December 31 [[2026-10-29 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Unveils Holiday Flavorites Lineup Featuring Debut of Hot (c5f1df)]].
Pollo Campero appointed Sam Wong as its new Director of Franchising, marking the launch of a US franchising initiative.
Koala Insulation expands into 33 new franchise territories in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina, aiming for 200 licenses in 12 months.
Keyrenter Property Management has expanded to Georgia with a new franchise in Atlanta.
Dickey's barbecue franchise reports an uptick in interest from both new and existing franchisees in their food truck model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I Heart Mac & Cheese expanded its footprint across Indiana with four new locations, operated by husband and wife franchisees Shaleen and Seema Bhatnagar
Nexterus is expanding its presence in Georgia, adding a new territory in the Atlanta Northwest region.

As the owner of multiple Spherion offices in Georgia and Alabama, two states that have stay-at-home orders, it has certainly had an impact.

A multi-unit franchisee discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his business.

Hounds Town USA is opening its first Georgia location, offering dog daycare services and a fun environment for dogs to play and socialize.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is offering summer day camps for kids of all ages in select stores across the Southeast, including Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs another franchise agreement to expand its presence in North Carolina, opening a new location near Charlotte within the next year.
Scenthound, a Jupiter-based grooming concept, offers free grooming to educate new pet parents on dog health and care.
We are excited to announce the future openings of six new Thompson hotels in Georgia and Texas, which, together with Thompson Nashville, will bolster the brand's presence in the Southern US.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs a new franchise agreement to open two additional locations in Indiana, increasing its footprint to five stores in the state.
Del Taco grows in Georgia with a new location in Dalton, its third in the state, operated by multi-unit group Jetz Foods LLC.
“As former business owners, we were looking for our next opportunity and we felt that joining a successful brand like Oxi Fresh was the best option,” Brent stated.
Bach to Rock Music School in Marietta, Georgia, opened on June 1, 2020, offering music lessons to students in the area.
Color World Housepainting has adapted to the pandemic by implementing new services and continuing to grow its presence in new cities.
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Hand & Stone Massage sees strong demand with 464 locations.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice awards over 100 units to 43 franchise partners in under 12 months, expanding presence in the South and Florida.

Home Clean Heroes celebrates its landmark year and plans to continue momentum through 2020, with a focus on providing a tech-savvy approach to residential cleaning.

Workout Anytime CEO Mark de Gorter and franchisee Mike King share their insights on how the brand is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing new strategies for survival.
Handyman Connection launches newest location in Georgia, providing home renovation and restoration services to the Marietta and surrounding communities.