Illinois — page 15

Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to expand its presence in Ohio and Illinois, opening an additional 50 locations in the next five years.

Cinnaholic grows its footprint nearly 80 percent in 2018, with 136 locations in development and a highly sought-after franchise opportunity.

Kix Mobile, a young franchise brand, expands rapidly through multi-unit development packages and growth incentives.

Lenny and Misty Menossi, owners of two Sylvan Learning locations in Illinois, share their experience with franchising and the benefits it has brought to their family business.

Greensfelder has a comprehensive approach to addressing the legal needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals in all industries.

Draymond Green invests in Blink Fitness, adding at least 20 gyms in Michigan and Illinois.

Buffalo Wings & Rings achieves $100-million in domestic system-wide sales in 2017, with a focus on identifying qualified franchisees and growing restaurant count.

Green Home Solutions adds 65 units in 2017, fuels growth

Wild Birds Unlimited's corporate team embarks on an annual 'Mistletoe Tour' to connect with franchisees and show appreciation during the holiday season.

McAlister’s Deli’s first Iowa restaurant in West Des Moines has found a wide customer base, and the brand is planning to replicate that success throughout the Midwest.

The Saxton Group, McAlister's Deli's largest franchisee, opened its first location in Iowa, marking the brand's first foray into the state.

McAlister’s Deli plans to expand its presence in north-east Wisconsin with new restaurant openings in Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh.

Portillo's is expanding into neighboring states, with the highest unit volumes of its category, surpassing Shake Shack Inc. by over $4 million.

Ralph and Felice Ehrman open Welcomemat Services in Illinois, assisting local businesses in growing their customer base.

Gloria Jean's Coffees eyes Traverse City, Michigan, for development, seeking potential franchisees for expansion in the Midwest.

The fast-casual pizza and salad chain has signed a franchise agreement to bring three new restaurants to the Carolinas.

Fast-casual chain Sweetgreen will stop accepting cash at locations in New York, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania in January, and at locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. in March.

Sylvan Learning weighs in on Illinois' SAT changes, with the company's head in Springfield, Illinois, providing insight into the new test format.

Slim Chickens launches a premium chicken breast sandwich to satisfy customer cravings and fill a gap in the menu, developed through customer feedback and testing.

Rupal Patel-Ogle, a first-time franchisee, has taken on multi-unit ownership with Kennedy's All-American Barber Club, citing the brand's unique concept and friendly environment.

Jimmy John's is being sued by Illinois' attorney general for using non-compete clauses in its employee contracts.

Dairy Queen plans to open 30 to 35 more stores in the Chicago, Illinois area within the next five years.

John Kohler, one of Sport Clips' largest area developers, transitioned from corporate to franchising after being laid off in the early 2000s.

Smoothie King has sold 15 new agreements for 20 units throughout various states, positioning the brand to achieve its goal of having 1,000 open locations by the end of 2017.