Illinois is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 369 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee cafe, has expanded to 29 locations across the US with $28.8 million in sales, a 56% year-over-year increase [[2026-10-29 Qahwah House (7e8b08)]]. * Scramblers achieved sales growth of more than 10% last year and has locations in several states including Illinois [[2026-10-29 Scramblers (f6c3f4)]]. * Scramblers, the breakfast‑and‑lunch chain, operates locations in Illinois and reported sales growth of more than 10% last year [[f6c3f4]]. * Paris Baguette opened its 12th Illinois café in Schaumburg on September 17.
A&W Restaurants' Senior Franchise Development Manager, Michelle Reap, leverages decades of experience to create new opportunities for franchise owners as the brand experiences massive growth and momentum.
International Workplace Group ( IWG ) , the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, announces three new flexible workspaces in Illinois as the demand for hybrid working continues to grow…
Sylvan Learning expands to meet growing demand for supplemental education
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers inks multiple franchise development agreements to expand to 12 new locations across eight states.
A&W targets Illinois for expansion with the opening of its first restaurant in Addison.
A&W Restaurants ramps up development pipeline in Missouri, with multi-unit operators Jim Sprick and Jim Sill finding tremendous success with the franchise in their Arnold location.
As Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs grows, the team behind the 18-unit fitness franchise with locations in Illinois and Indiana is very focused on what differentiates the brand from other gym concepts.
Hiring freezes and layoffs are increasing rapidly among small businesses, with 63% not hiring due to high payroll expenses and recessionary fears.
Plumbing Paramedics , the plumbing concept that provides high quality services with a family-owned feel, has identified Illinois as a target market for franchise growth.
Emediate Cure, a healthcare center, ventures into franchising, offering community-based affordable healthcare services and addressing the need for more personalized patient care.
The Carpet Chemist , an emerging carpet-care franchise that offers an all-in-one service experience, has had amazing success during the first half of this year.
Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in artisan espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries and features its signature drink, the Caramelicious®.
Scooter’s Coffee is growing in Illinois, with new locations in Champaign, Urbana, Danville, and Paris, offering artisan espresso drinks and baked-from-scratch pastries.
Rent woes for small business operators continue, with nearly half reporting that they're paying more for rent now than they did six months ago.
A&W Restaurants has signed nine franchisees in the second quarter, with new restaurant grand openings seeing record-breaking sales.
The Carpet Chemist and Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs marked the halfway point of the year by celebrating many successes, including notable franchise interest and growth.
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Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-thru in the better-chicken segment, announced today it has inked a 14-unit deal for three major Illinois counties.
A&W Restaurants is targeting Illinois for the next phase of its franchise expansion strategy, with eight units currently operating in the state.
Stretch Zone has opened its 198th location in Algonquin, Illinois, and is nearing its 200th location.
Phenix Salon Suites reached an all-time high in multi-unit momentum with 43 signed agreements and 17 new locations opening in the first five months of the year.
FullSpeed Automotive has announced the opening of four new corporate locations, including two in Minnesota and two in Illinois.