Big Blue Swim School Builds on Steady Growth and Performance in 2026, Reigniting Franchise Expansion
Big Blue Swim School expands to nearly 60 pools nationwide
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2026
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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)]].
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New York Butcher Shoppe Expands Atlanta Footprint with New Multi-Unit Development Agreement and Upcoming Smyrna Opening
New York Butcher Shoppe expands in Atlanta with 3 new stores.
· Franchising.com· August 18, 2026
Celebree School Celebrates Opening of 50th Franchise Location, Marking Major Growth Milestone
Celebree School, a top early childhood education franchise brand, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th franchise location.
· Franchising.com· August 17, 2026
Potbelly to Make Georgia Debut in September
Potbelly will enter the Georgia market this September with a new location in Chamblee, marking the brand's first expansion since its acquisition by RaceTrac.
· QSR Magazine· August 17, 2026
Graze Craze Reports 65% Year-Over-Year Sales Growth, Extends Growth Streak to 20 Consecutive Quarters
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, August 11, 2026 / 24-7PressRelease / -- Graze Craze announced today its performance for the first half of 2026, including a 65% increase in same-store sales…
· Franchising.com· August 14, 2026
F45 Franchisee Behind 30+ Studios Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes Locations
Mad Fitness Group LLC has filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy protection with plans to close or sell half of its 30-plus franchised studios across several states.
· Athletech News· August 12, 2026
Another Broken Egg Cafe Expands in Five States as Daytime-Only Model Continues to Drive Franchisee Demand
Another Broken Egg Cafe expands to five states with new locations
· Franchising.com· August 12, 2026
Potbelly Makes Highly Anticipated Georgia Debut in Metro Atlanta
Potbelly makes debut in Georgia with new location in Chamblee
· Franchising.com· August 12, 2026
Graze Craze Same-Store Sales Surge 65 Percent in First Half of 2026
The charcuterie franchise reported a 65% jump in same-store sales and 23 new location openings during the first half of 2026, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of growth.
· QSR Magazine· August 11, 2026
Parker’s Kitchen Named One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies
The convenience store chain has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth time, highlighting its sustained growth in the independent business sector.
· CStore Decisions· August 11, 2026
Portillo's lays off corporate staff as it seeks to cut costs
Five months into the job as CEO at Portillo’s, Brett Patterson on Wednesday outlined some of the shifts in strategy that he believes will right the ship for the fast-casual brand.
· Restaurant Business· August 6, 2026
&pizza Headed to Georgia for First Time with West Midtown Opening
&pizza is officially bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia.
· QSR Magazine· August 5, 2026
Northstar Senior Living, Alta Merge, Creating 40-Communuity Operator
Senior living operators Northstar Senior Living and Alta Senior Living have merged, creating a company with 40 communities under management or ownership.
· Senior Housing News· August 3, 2026
Timber Pizza Co. accelerates 2026 franchise growth with new locations
Timber Pizza Co. is expanding its franchise footprint in the second half of 2026, preparing to enter the Georgia market for the first time with planned locations in Alpharetta and Cumming, according to a press release.
· Pizza Marketplace· August 3, 2026
Cowboy Chicken Announces Offers and Giveaways for National Rotisserie Chicken Month
The wood-fire rotisserie chicken franchise is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a month of promotions across its five-state footprint.
· QSR Magazine· July 31, 2026
Sparkle Squad Franchise Costs, Fees, & Data 2026
Sparkle Squad is an innovative window cleaning franchise with open territory availability and modern technology.
· 1851 Franchise· July 30, 2026
Mellow Mushroom Pizza inks 6 franchise deals in first half of 2026
The Atlanta-based pizza chain signed development agreements for six new restaurants across Kentucky, Montana, Arkansas, and Georgia during the first half of the year.
· Pizza Marketplace· July 28, 2026
Mellow Mushroom Builds Midyear Momentum with 2026 Franchise Expansion
Mellow Mushroom signs six franchise deals, expanding into new markets, including its first-ever location in Montana.
· 1851 Franchise· July 28, 2026
Before Zaxby’s and Cane’s, there was Guthrie’s: Now, the pioneer is scaling.
The Alabama-based chicken finger pioneer is leveraging a simplified five-item menu and owner-operator partnerships to reach a 100-unit expansion milestone.
· QSR Web· July 24, 2026
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Heads to Brookhaven with Grand Opening Giveaways and Feel-Good Eats
Beyond Juicery + Eatery is bringing its signature smoothies, wraps, bowls and feel-good vibes to Brookhaven with the opening of its newest restaurant on July 25, 2026.
· Franchising.com· July 21, 2026
Express Employment Professionals Signs 21 New Franchise Agreements in 2026
Express Employment Professionals is entering the second half of 2026 with franchise development accelerating across North America.
· 1851 Franchise· July 17, 2026
Fitness Connection Pours $10M Into Club Upgrades Across Texas
The Texas-founded operator has transformed three Fitness Connection locations with expanded strength areas, upgraded cardio and sought-after recovery amenities as competition to meet growing member expectations intensifi
· Athletech News· July 16, 2026
Tide Cleaners Franchise Costs 2026: Fees, Profit and Data for Investors
Tide Cleaners is a premium dry cleaning and garment care franchise backed by Procter & Gamble , designed to modernize a traditionally fragmented industry.
· 1851 Franchise· July 15, 2026
Frontier Senior Living CEO: Now Is the Time to Build, Not Wait
Frontier Senior Living CEO Greg Roderick plans 5 to 10 new developments.
· Senior Housing News· July 13, 2026