
Home Sweet Home: TaKorean Targets Its Birthplace for Further Growth
TaKorean, a Korean taco grill concept, targets further growth in its birthplace, the DC area, with plans to open new locations in North DC submarkets.
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)]].

TaKorean, a Korean taco grill concept, targets further growth in its birthplace, the DC area, with plans to open new locations in North DC submarkets.

Sylvan Learning welcomes qualified candidates to join its franchise system with a proven track record of success and commitment to learning.

Ziggi's Coffee is making its Maryland debut with a new franchise location, offering a unique branding and creative menu options.

MVP Baryalay Razi has achieved remarkable success in the U.S. with his MSR Restaurants, operating Bojangles and Aloha Poke locations in Texas and Maryland.

Youth Athletes United, a parent company of youth sports brands, doubles its revenue in three years by acquiring and rolling out franchise opportunities, offering variety and diversity to its franchise partners.

Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar has expanded the brand to 21 units in New York and Maryland, leveraging his experience as a multi-unit Dunkin' franchisee.

Jamba, previously known as Jamba Juice, is owned by Focus Brands and has over 850 locations in the U.S. and overseas, offering made-to-order smoothies, juices, and bowls.

The NOW Massage celebrates 30 boutiques opened and 100 franchise agreements signed, with plans for continued expansion and national growth.

Paris Baguette signs 72 new franchise agreements in the first half of 2022, aiming for 1,000 units worldwide.
Stretch Zone has expanded into Maryland, opening two new studios in Potomac and Severna Park, offering proprietary stretching sessions for local residents.

Two new Lawn Doctor territories in Maryland are a family-run operation, with the couple's children joining the business.

Paris Baguette aims to open 1,000 US locations in the next 10 years

Shipley Do-Nuts will celebrate National Do-Nut Day by giving away a free signature glazed do-nut with any purchase at all 330-plus locations.

Shipley Do-Nuts signs a multi-unit deal to open 25 locations throughout Maryland, led by cousins Brian Lemek Jr. and John Egan.

The NOW Massage targets the Northeast for massive growth, planning to double its footprint by the end of 2022 and expand to 175 boutiques by 2025.

Faizan and Adila Khan, successful multi-unit operators with Dog Haus, sign a new area development deal to bring 15 more locations to Maryland over the next five years.
Dog Haus signs 15-unit deal with franchisees Faizan and Adila Khan.
JDog Brands partners with Soldiers' Angels to raise money for deployed service members, promoting a 'RED' movement to honor those deployed.
V/O Med Spa expands its national presence with 11 locations, planning to open 16 additional sites in 2022 across various states, offering comprehensive medical aesthetics services.

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Shipley Do-Nuts continued its rapid growth trajectory, signing multi-unit franchise agreements to open more than 70 new locations in Texas, Georgia, and Maryland.

Atomic Wings has joined the drive-thru evolution, opening its first location in Maryland and adapting to changing consumer preferences.

Another Broken Egg Cafe earned honors as a 'Top Franchise' for 2022 after surveying its franchisees, recognizing their overall satisfaction with the franchise investment.

Big Blue Swim School announced today that it has reached its goal of 50% of locations sold within three years of beginning its franchising journey.