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Shuckin' Shack announces new locations and Fresh and Raw Tour.

Excel Fitness, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees, is on the hunt for new acquisitions as it looks to expand its footprint across the U.S.

Crunch Fitness honors 9/11 first responders with stair climb event.

Women-owned BIGGBY COFFEE franchise group launches in Georgia, aiming to create community-driven spaces that feel like a natural part of the neighborhood.

Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings will host “Training Day” on August 30, a one-day event offering members 1.6 million free personal training sessions across its 86 clubs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.

Smalls Sliders expands with five new locations in Georgia and South Carolina

To celebrate the grand opening, guests can enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free offer on all shakes, sundaes, and molten cups from 12 PM to 4 PM.

August 13, 2025 // Franchising.com // KENNESAW, Ga. – 76 FENCE officially launched its first Georgia franchise locations on Friday, August 8, with a ribbon-cutting celebration in Kennesaw.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures

Donatos Pizza grows presence in DMV and Atlanta metro areas

Van der Horst brings over two decades of corporate leadership experience in marketing, sales, and operations, with a proven track record of building and leading successful teams.

Vitality Bowls announced the official launch of its cold-pressed bottled juices, shots and smoothies across Georgia locations.

Biscuit Belly, a fast-growing brunch franchise, reports strong momentum and lays the foundation for its most active year yet in 2026.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe has achieved strong growth, with 10 openings in the first half of 2025 and plans for another 8-10 locations by the end of the year.

USA Ninja Challenge, a children’s fitness franchise, reported significant growth in the first half of 2025, with 60 open units expected by year’s end.

The franchise location opened on July 21st, and is owned and operated by Jessica Schoonmaker and Trey Norman.

Chuze Fitness opens its fourth location in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Georgia is expected to lead all 50 states in franchise development in 2025, with a projected 2,152 new franchise businesses and a 6.7% growth rate.

Smoothie King achieved a major milestone with the biggest sales weekend in the brand's 52-year history.

PIRTEK USA opens nine new locations and signs 10 new units

Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services has grown in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients.

Yoga Joint, an infrared heated yoga and fitness brand based in South Florida, is plotting nationwide franchise expansion after receiving investment from Jon Canarick.

Gotcha Covered Newnan Peachtree City owner Laura Maniccia grew up in the area and recently moved back to run the business after working in technology, sales and marketing for more than 25 years.

Barberitos is expanding its presence in Georgia with two new development agreements with existing franchisees.