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Sugar Sugar signs a three-unit area developer agreement in Maryland, with additional options in Texas, to expand its hair removal services.
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)]].
Sugar Sugar signs a three-unit area developer agreement in Maryland, with additional options in Texas, to expand its hair removal services.

Dog Training Elite is targeting the D.C. metro area for growth, with a high pet ownership rate and lots of professionals who work in the office and need their dogs to be well-behaved when left at home.
BrightStar Care franchisees expand their home care services into new territories, with some owners experiencing significant growth.

Shipley Do-Nuts has expanded into two new states in Q1 2023, opening five new locations and announcing a new deal to enable expansion in Colorado.

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), which worked tirelessly to keep the fitness industry alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now focusing on proposed legislation that would eliminate th

Toastique, a fast-casual gourmet toast franchise, strives to be the healthiest fast-food option with 14 units and counting.

ChillRx is a cryotherapy franchise offering services for autoimmune disorders, weight loss, and athletic recovery, with an aggressive franchise growth plan.
Tammy Feaster is recognized as one of the ‘Franchisee of the Year’ recipients at the International Franchise Association’s 2023 Annual Convention.

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Sylvan, a tutoring and education franchise, is positioned to take advantage of upcoming industry growth, with a focus on addressing the need for students to improve their math skills.

Shipley Do-Nuts new store pipeline grew by nearly 100 in 2022, with 14 new locations and 11 multi-unit franchise deals signed.

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 22622 MacArthur Blvd in California, Maryland.
Chem-Dry has announced three signed agreements across Maryland, strengthening its presence along the East Coast, with franchisee groups already open and operating in the area.

OHM Fitness to open 35 EMS locations in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Shipley Do-Nuts opened its first Maryland location in Odenton, offering fresh, hot do-nuts and other signature items.
OHM Fitness has signed a deal to open locations in New Jersey and Washington D.C., expanding its high-tech fitness experience to new markets.

Atomic Wings , a 14-unit brand specializing in flavorful chicken wings, had a phenomenal year for its franchising efforts and furthering development in 2022.
Cousins Maine Lobster expands into Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., with six food trucks over the next 18 months, led by an existing franchisee's multi-unit franchise deal.

IWG announced two new Maryland locations, adding to the growing demand for hybrid working and flexibility in professional spaces.

Checkers & Rally's signed three multi-unit development agreements to bring 40 restaurants to California, Tennessee, and Maryland.

Shipley Do-Nuts debuts as an exhibitor at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, actively recruiting new franchisees.

Sylvan Learning expands to meet growing demand for supplemental education