
Crust Pizza Co. Southeast Expansion Targets Key Franchise Markets
Crust Pizza Co. is targeting the Southeast United States for its next wave of growth, with over 30 locations and a strong presence in Texas and Louisiana.
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Crust Pizza Co. is targeting the Southeast United States for its next wave of growth, with over 30 locations and a strong presence in Texas and Louisiana.

The privately owned, Kansas-based club operator is adding eight Esporta Fitness locations to its portfolio, expanding its footprint in Kentucky and marking its entry into Arkansas and Louisiana.
PayMore Stores has announced a nine-unit franchise deal with seasoned franchisees Travis Bolster and Clay Koenig, and John Gordon expanding the brand into Louisiana and Mississippi.

Lumin Fitness, an AI-powered fitness studio delivering immersive workouts, is opening its second smart studio on February 24 in Katy-Cinco, Texas, following a 13-unit franchise agreement signed last year with multi-brand franchise group Verge Fit Holdings.

Pollo Campero is expanding its presence in Louisiana with a new restaurant in New Orleans, part of a four-restaurant development agreement led by franchisees Diego Ruiz and Mauricio Blanco.

Primrose Schools accelerates expansion with 21 new locations and 64 new franchise agreements in 2024.

Skip Russell partners with son to expand Newk's in Mississippi and Louisiana with six stores

Diego Ruiz and Mauricio Blanco have been growing Pollo Campero franchises in Louisiana, with Ruiz taking on a leadership role in the family business before branching out to franchising.
Barrio Burrito Bar expands into Louisiana with 45 new restaurants.

Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger franchise, is expanding to six additional states and has sold out in eight states, with a focus on rapid growth and franchise development.

Noor Ali Jumma to open two Huddle House units in Louisiana.

Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states and is expanding with over 290 modular Cans open or under development.

The economic conditions in certain states, such as Vermont, Illinois, and Maine, are prime for franchising, with minimal job growth and low gross domestic products.
Mr Gatti's Pizza expands to 12 Walmart locations in 4 states.

Three friends sign agreement to develop six Batteries Plus units in Louisiana
Friends and business partners, Duane Carmouche, Mitch Matthews and Mohamad Zeidan, will own and operate the six stores across the state.

Louisiana Fit signed an eight-unit development deal to become a franchise partner with Lumin Fitness.

Washington state has the best economy among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a report by WalletHub.

GrassRoots Turf is a lawn care franchise with 20 locations across several states and offers a unique monthly installment billing system.

DAYTON, OH – United Water Restoration Group (UWRG) , the 119-unit restoration and reconstruction franchise, is growing in Dayton, Ohio, with Jesse Rubio and Paul Chatrath.

Southern Classic Chicken offers a multi-unit franchise opportunity with a 35-year track record and $3.97 million AUV for top-performing restaurants.

Smalls Sliders has over 200 cans under development, with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi, and a pipeline in 13 states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Franchises have to provide a Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) to franchisees and go through a registration process in certain states.

Right at Home targets expansion in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering entrepreneurs a chance to make a difference in their communities.