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YouFit Gyms secures $10M+ investment from Skyline Investors to upgrade its 49 gyms across four states over the next few years.

Savvy Sliders now operates over 50 locations across seven states with a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners.

Prospective entrepreneurs Mark and Kayla Hathaway discuss their decision to open a United Water Restoration Group franchise in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Dillas Quesadillas overhauls operations, cuts service times by 20-30 seconds

Rock N Roll Sushi opens 81st location in Lake Charles

Jeremiah's Italian Ice debuts Hot Chocolate Italian Ice in holiday lineup.

DALLAS — Dillas Primo Quesadillas , the Texas-born, quesadilla-first QSR+ concept, is closing out a strong third quarter with positive sales and traffic growth, renewed brand positioning and growing franchise…

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expanded its Texas footprint and signed franchise development agreements during the third quarter while introducing new programs to support restaurant operations and growth.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expands with new openings and franchise agreements

Dillas Quesadillas has promoted restaurant industry veteran Michael Mabry to chief operating officer as the North Texas-based company strengthens its leadership team for its next phase of growth.

Uncommon Brands grows Fuego Tortilla Grill and The Rice Box

Sprint Mart, headquartered in Ridgeland, Miss., is taking a multifaceted approach to growth, methodically increasing its footprint through small acquisitions while refreshing legacy stores to meet modern consumer demands.

Prince St. Pizza opens first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge

As Dillas Primo Quesadillas begins accelerating its franchise growth, one state is increasingly standing out: Tennessee.

A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates.

The Spice & Tea Exchange signs five new franchise agreements.

Dillas Primo Quesadillas has 11 restaurants across Texas and Louisiana

The 11-unit regional quesadilla chain is leveraging its loyalty program and supplier partnerships to drive traffic for National Queso Day and National Quesadilla Day.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is a made-to-order dessert franchise that uses liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze ice cream on the spot.

As convenience retailers shift into their autumn planograms, tobacco category managers are keeping an eye on the regulations that will affect their backbars in the cooler months.

Sage Oak CEO Loe Hornbuckle says personalization is key to meeting demand in senior living.

El Pollo Loco doubles development pace under CEO Elizabeth Williams.

Huron Capital portfolio company Albireo Energy has completed the acquisition of the Oklahoma and Mississippi/Louisiana divisions of Powers, a family-owned building automation systems provider headquartered in central Arkansas.

Hawaiian Bros signs deals for 2026 expansion in 3 areas.