
Atomic Wings Opens First Location in Minnesota
Atomic Wings has opened its first location in Minnesota, marking the brand’s expansion into the state with plans to open 10 locations across the US.
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)]].

Atomic Wings has opened its first location in Minnesota, marking the brand’s expansion into the state with plans to open 10 locations across the US.

Footprints Floors Franchise hosts its 2024 convention in Broomfield, Colorado, focusing on helping franchisees see their ‘best path forward’ with the theme ‘Perspective’.

Footprints Floors Franchise stands out from competitors with its unique value proposition, locally owned and operated businesses, and proven business model.

Jason Skidmore signed a five-unit deal to open Celebree School locations in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area.

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

Workout Anytime, a 24/7 fitness franchise, has signed nearly 30 new franchise units and opened nearly 20 new locations across the U.S. in 2023.

Glory Days Grill is a sports bar concept with a 39-unit presence, primarily on the U.S. East Coast, and is looking to expand with new franchised locations.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos has opened a new location in Maryland, offering promotions to the public.
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz opens its first Maryland location in Woodlawn, backed by BELFOR Franchise Group.

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the award-winning, upscale daytime-only breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant brand, hosted its biennial franchise convention this September in Nashville, Tennessee.

Precision Tune Auto Care is a leading provider of car repair and tune-up services in the U.S.
AtWork has expanded its nationwide footprint in Maryland with a new franchise location in Montgomery County.

Zoom Drain & Sewer Service has 55 locations across 22 states.

Shipley Do-Nuts is expanding into five new states, including Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio, with a new incentive program for potential franchisees.

Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened its 91st location in Elkridge, Maryland, its first in the state

Bryant Keil returns as a multi-unit operator for Potbelly, signing a deal to develop over two dozen stores in Maryland.

1851 takes an in-depth look at ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index for Maryland.
Potbelly signs a multi-unit development agreement with company founder Bryant Keil to develop 15 new shops in Maryland.

Workout Anytime franchise expands with five new franchise agreements, five unit transfers, and four new club openings, pushing the hometown model in smaller markets.
Real Housewives of Potomac star Robyn Dixon invests in GLO30, expanding the skincare studio franchise in Maryland.
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken expands into Maryland with 25 locations planned, partnering with Restaurant Management Group-Mid Atlantic for development and support.

Slim Chickens has inked an eight-unit deal in Maryland, with a new franchisee planning to bring at least eight locations to the region.
ZIPS Cleaners lands in the winner's circle with a special promotion tied to the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes in Maryland.
Steve Mount, a tech entrepreneur, has signed a multi-unit deal with PayMore to bring their retail concept to Cloud City.