
Fit Fusion Targets 30 Crunch Clubs by End of 2026
The top Crunch franchisee plans to nearly double its portfolio through lease deals, acquisitions and operator partnerships, building on a 16-club base across key U.S.
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The top Crunch franchisee plans to nearly double its portfolio through lease deals, acquisitions and operator partnerships, building on a 16-club base across key U.S.
Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first…

Marc Clapper signs deal to bring Broken Yolk Cafe to Indiana

Tint World expands its national footprint through new real estate and development in key markets, signing three new licenses in Portland, Oregon and Indiana.

April 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // INDIANA – Broken Yolk Café, a category-leading franchise in the breakfast and brunch space, is coming to the Midwest.
The franchise location opened on April 13th, and is owned and operated by Randal Haas.
In Q1 2026, the brand executed licenses in Portland, OR and in Indiana (La Porte and Valparaiso).

For Michael Brown , leading Children’s Lighthouse is the continuation of a family legacy that began nearly three decades ago.
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 10, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Always Best Care Senior Services is celebrating a new office opening and special certification for its Michiana franchise.
Throughout March, customers can enjoy special pricing on popular menu items every Monday, along with surprise giveaways that bring an added element of fun to the anniversary celebration.
Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza open co-branded location in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jack Omer isn't just growing a multi-unit portfolio. He's extending a family story that helped launch Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken nearly six decades ago.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers ranked No. 6 on Restaurant Business’s 2025 Future 50 list, recognizing its consistent unit count and sales growth.
Sam Patel brings over a decade of multi-unit, multi-market experience to The Red Chickz system.
“While this is our first location in Evansville, it’s our eighth in Indiana, marking another step in our rapidly growing footprint,” said Andy Abbajay, CEO of Wild Eggs.
Hungry Howie's closed out 2025 with a year defined by strategic growth, menu innovation, and meaningful community engagement.

Eric and Kristen Hall plan to open the first Children’s Lighthouse early learning school in Indiana, bringing the Texas-based, values-driven education brand to Westfield, Current Publishing reported.

Children's Lighthouse closes out 2025 with strategic growth and a strong 2026 pipeline.

Children's Lighthouse prioritizes family ownership and long-term growth over short-term gains.

Children’s Lighthouse , the early learning school franchise known for its values-based curriculum and director-led model, has announced the signing of its first Indiana franchise agreement — marking a major…
Local deputy sheriffs and brother-in-laws, Hussein Kourani & Al Obaid, are leading the expansion.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is welcoming a new addition to its franchise family, and he’s no stranger to teamwork or impact.

Vasa Fitness is expanding Studio LFT, its boutique-style, strength-training program, to more clubs as demand for coach-led lifting sessions grows.
For McCreary, this new venture represents not only a slower, more sustainable pace of life, it allows him to be a part of a support network of other business owners and to provide support to people in the community as th