Maryland is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 333 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)]].
Greybull Stewardship-backed ProHome, a provider of builder warranty management services, has acquired the ProHome Metro DC franchise for undisclosed terms.
When Josh Thomas first began exploring franchise ownership, he wasn't looking specifically at early childhood education.
American Healthcare REIT has entered agreements to purchase eight assisted living and memory care communities managed by Kensington Senior Living for $873 million.
Mad Fitness Group LLC has filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy protection with plans to close or sell half of its 30-plus franchised studios across several states.
The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening with the community on August 8, 2026.
Building Kidz signs 100th franchise agreement, expanding to 11 states
Australian-born boutique fitness brand Strong Pilates plans to reach 25 U.S. studios by late 2026, with additional expansion slated for Florida and the Pacific Northwest in early 2027.
Fortress Pest Brands announced the acquisition of Miche Pest Control, a provider of residential and commercial pest management services serving customers throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Express Employment Professionals is entering the second half of 2026 with franchise development accelerating across North America.
- Emerging Chains - Mergers & Acquisitions - Fast Casual - Technology - News Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQ The eight-unit fast casual joins Wonder's roster of 30 restaurant br
The in-home senior care franchise signed 14 new territories and opened four locations in the first half of 2026, expanding its footprint across North America.
Entrepreneur Saber Ammori signed a 70-unit development agreement with Club Pilates.
The convenience store chain continues its expansion in the North Carolina market with a new 24/7 location in Shallotte featuring fuel and made-to-order food.
Renew Fitness has formed a partnership with Cohere Capital to acquire and develop dozens of new Pilates studios across Michigan, Maryland, and New York.
Club Pilates announced today a deal with entrepreneur Saber Ammori, leading to the signing of a multi-unit development agreement for 70 locations in addition to Ammori’s open studios and studios in development.
Royal Farms is expanding its Pennsylvania presence with a new 24/7 location in Conshohocken, featuring a 'Get Ready to ROFO' soft opening event.
Workout Anytime is a 24/7 premium, low-cost fitness franchise specializing in compact, community-focused gyms.
Kiddie Academy of Meridiana, the new franchise location of nationally recognized Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, is now open, bringing community-centered leadership and a strong educational foundation to families in Brazoria County.
Grant Liddle, a former tech sales professional, reinvents himself after a layoff and considers a career in business ownership.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO debuts in Ellicott City on June 6.
The convenience store chain is expanding its Maryland footprint with a new 24-hour location in Harwood.
New York Butcher Shoppe plans to open 9 new locations in 2026, reaching 50 locations total.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised Maryland Gov.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs Franchise Reform Act into law.