LTC Properties ‘All-in’ On SHOP Growth, Cutting Skilled Nursing
LTC Properties is shifting its strategy toward a senior housing operating portfolio, acquiring new assets in Georgia and Illinois while divesting from skilled nursing facilities.
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)]].
LTC Properties is shifting its strategy toward a senior housing operating portfolio, acquiring new assets in Georgia and Illinois while divesting from skilled nursing facilities.
Washington, D.C. – Timber Pizza Co. has signed a new franchise development deal to bring its signature pies to the Atlanta metro area.

RooterMan is a low-cost plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning franchise operating under Premium Service Brands that offers independent owners a recognized brand, flat-rate, home-based and semi-absentee opportunity.

ATLANTA — Mellow Mushroom , the psychedelic pizza franchise known for its imaginative pizzas, hand-tossed stone-baked dough and unique atmosphere, began 2026 by signing four franchise deals for six units.

The health-focused fast-casual chain has launched a specialized menu of high-protein, customizable bowls catering to customers using weight-loss medications.
FRISCO, Texas, April 27, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Layne's Chicken Fingers has seen growth in recent years, and demand continues to rise.

Thermo-S Insulation, founded in 2015, is an emerging energy efficiency franchise providing insulation installation and other services.

Private equity firms Afterburner Capital and Council Capital have exited their investment in Advanced Care Partners (ACP), a provider of home care and private duty nursing services.
To celebrate, the first 50 dine-in guests will receive free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.

Chick-fil-A's U.S. system sales grew 5.2% to $23.9 billion last year
AtWork® has opened its newest location in Forest Park at 530 Forest Parkway, marking the franchise’s fourth location in Georgia.

16 Handles taps two new executives, Patti Carr and Donna Coupe, to drive record growth and expansion of the frozen yogurt and dessert franchise.

Fresh Brothers Pizza enters the franchise marketplace, expanding to areas with high demand for pizza and quality guest experience.

Atlanta, Georgia, is a prime business landscape for entrepreneurs looking to start a franchise, with steady business growth and strong consumer spending.

Poolwerx, the largest pool services franchise, expanded into new territories in Iowa, Georgia, and California, driven by residential pool ownership and maintenance needs.

The first few years of franchise ownership are often the most challenging, and they are also the most valuable.
The acquisition spans 13 states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

The Red Chickz expands to the Northeast and Southeast, signing new franchise agreements for development in Alabama, Georgia, and Connecticut.

Harrelsons sign six-unit Scenthound deal in South Carolina and Georgia.

Sylvan Learning is a tutoring franchise with over 710 locations, offering programs in math, reading, writing, and test preparation.
Scenthound expands into South Carolina and Georgia with six new locations.

Former McDonald’s franchisees Angela and Andy Harrelson are expanding their Scenthound portfolio with six additional locations across South Carolina and Georgia.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) released its annual "Franchising Economic Outlook" showing that franchise businesses enter 2026 positioned for a year of growth after 2025 was marked by macroeconomic turbulence.

Surcheros Fresh Mex earned a spot on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list with a strong demand and interest from franchisees.