massachusetts

Busy Bee Jumpers chose Mainland as its franchise marketing agency

Many convenience retailers take part in their industry associations, and Sam’s Food Stores is no different.

The Brass Tap has expanded into Massachusetts with its Framingham location, marking its first location in the state.

Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Massachusetts with a new bakery inside a Walmart Supercenter.

Founded in 2021 and franchising since early 2024, Slick City has grown into a network of corporate, affiliate and franchise parks serving families across the United States and Europe.

The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.

Caring Transitions franchisees learn to manage time efficiently to grow their business

Love & Honey Fried Chicken, the premium fast-casual concept known for chef-driven fried chicken, heartfelt hospitality, and a growing footprint across the Northeast, is targeting Massachusetts for franchise expansion.

Home-based care providers use AI tools to clear operational bottlenecks

The strength training franchise built on 30-minute workouts is expanding into Massachusetts as founder Luke Carlson looks to build a 250-studio national footprint

Building on its recent entry into Rhode Island with a location in Cranston, Love & Honey is seeking experienced operators to help bring the brand to Massachusetts for the first time.

Aroma Joe’s offers free 16-ounce coffee on National Coffee Day.

While caregiver fill-rate challenges permeate the home care industry, provider Solenvia has nearly eradicated the issue through its caregiver transportation model.

“Brockton has been our home for 20 years, so we know this community well and wanted to bring something different to the city,” said Payal Patel.

A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates.

Long before Paola Horvath owned 19 Orangetheory Fitness studios, she and her husband, Jim, built a garbage collection business in upstate New York.

Late last year, the fast-casual- ish concept Pura Vida Miami won an investment from private-equity firm TSG Consumer .

NAYA, the Middle Eastern fast casual brand offering fresh, customizable meals and vibrant flavors rooted in Lebanese tradition since 2008, opens its 50th restaurant at 311 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

While the current federal SNAP program is mostly confined to grocery store purchases, there is a voluntary provision that affects restaurants: the Restaurant Meals program.

New federal legislation aims to bar SNAP recipients from using benefits at participating QSR chains, potentially affecting major brands across nine states.

Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing handcrafted beverage franchises, is celebrating a milestone first half of 2026, highlighted by national recognition as the No.

Aroma Joe's, one of the nation's fastest-growing handcrafted beverage franchises, is celebrating a milestone first half of 2026, highlighted by national recognition as the No.

The Great Greek nears 100 locations after signing 20 franchise agreements.

During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth