
100 Percenter: Building on Hard Work and Teamwork
Jigar Patel wins MVP award with 5 Wayback Burgers units.
Maryland is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 334 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * PayMore has signed a new franchise deal with the Desai family to expand into Maryland [[2026-10-28 PayMore Signs New Franchise Deal to Expand into Maryland (24008d)]]. * Tierra Encantada has signed a three-unit area development agreement with experienced multi-unit franchise owners Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel to bring the brand to Maryland [[2026-10-21 Experienced Multi-Unit Franchisees, Mari Millard & Marnie Hammel, Sign Area Development Deal to Bring Tierra Encantada to Maryland (18cfe3)]]. * Structural Elements seeks multi-unit investors to scale its orthopedic wellness franchise, which has a network of clinics in Maryland and Wisconsin [[2026-10-16 Structural Elements® Seeks Multi-Unit Investors to Scale Its Proven, Founder-Led Orthopedic Wellness Franchise (e53119)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has opened its second restaurant in Maryland, located in Olney Village Center [[2026-09-10 Chicken Salad Chick Continues Maryland Growth Momentum, Opening Second Restaurant in State (12d2a6)]]. * Josh Thomas, a former Amazon operations leader, has found success as a Building Kidz franchisee, with two locations open in Maryland and a third in development [[2026-08-18 Building Kidz Franchisee Growth Josh Thomas' Multi-Unit Success Story (8abdce)]]. * Big Chicken, a restaurant chain founded by Shaquille O'Neal, has opened its first standalone location in Maryland, near Baltimore [[2026-08-10 Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Brings BIG Flavor to Maryland with First Standalone Location Near Baltimore (97bfef)]]. * Building Kidz School has signed new agreements in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, expanding to 11 states [[2026-08-05 Building Kidz School Signs 100th Franchise Agreement (0f4382)]]. * American Healthcare REIT is acquiring 8 Kensington Senior Living communities, including locations in Maryland, for $873 million [[2026-08-13 American Healthcare REIT to Acquire 8 Kensington Senior Living Communities for $873M (c2c52e)]]. * Scramblers, a breakfast-and-lunch chain, has locations in several states including Maryland [[2026-10-29 Scramblers (f6c3f4)]]. * District Taco operates across Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania [[2026-10-29 District Taco (0a480b)]].

Jigar Patel wins MVP award with 5 Wayback Burgers units.

Amazing Lash Studio seeks franchisees to open locations throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area and Maryland.

Burn Boot Camp opens 14 new locations in the first quarter of 2019, on track to cross 300 location milestone by year-end.

Maine governor signed a bill into law banning commercial use of Styrofoam across the state.

Rent-A-Center has made a name for itself as the premier rent-to-own player in the overall retail industry, with nearly 2,400 locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Maryland is considering legislation to ban polystyrene foam containers and cups, which would have a direct impact on restaurants across the state.

Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise identifies Maryland as a key development market, expanding its presence in the region with in-demand products and services.

Wild Birds Unlimited’s new product line benefits birds and their human observers alike.

Lightbridge Academy ranks #182 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 2019, with plans to expand in several states.

Batteries Plus Bulbs expects 25 to 30 new store openings in 2019.

Crafthouse signs a $250 million expansion deal and launches a franchising program, aiming to add 100 new locations over the next five years.

The CDC issues a warning to consumers to stay away from romaine lettuce due to an E. coli outbreak affecting 32 people in 11 states.

Nekter Juice Bar signed a 30-unit deal with 2ndHarvest LLC, expanding its presence in Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The Brass Tap continues expansion in Maryland with a new Annapolis franchise location, with Barry Lowenthal credited with Maryland's budding beer scene as a big driver for expansion.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK reaches a milestone of 7 million moves and experiences its busiest moving weekend of the year.

Lightbridge Academy, an early education and child care franchise that has over 100 locations either open, under construction or in development, is rapidly expanding throughout Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Washington D.C. residents voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 for tipped workers.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK seeks franchisees in Northern Virginia and Maryland with 100 months of growth

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

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

Squisito Pizza & Pasta opens its sixth Maryland location, with plans for two more locations in the summer of 2018.

Lightbridge Academy, a child care franchise, celebrates 20 years with 100 locations open or in development.

Lightbridge Academy identifies New York as key expansion state for franchise brand growth

Wild Birds Unlimited's Chief Development Officer sends a team on a Mistletoe Tour to connect with franchisees and thank them for their hard work.