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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

Automated locker systems and the ApexIQ platform are helping restaurant chains reduce labor strain and streamline the off-premises pickup experience for guests and drivers.

Swig signs six-unit deal in Boston with Athena Franchise Group.

Athena Franchise Group has signed a six-unit development agreement to introduce the customizable beverage concept to the Greater Boston market starting in 2027.

Hot Head Burritos opens in Chicopee, Massachusetts on August 13.

The burrito chain marks its 88th systemwide location and second in Massachusetts with a new downtown opening featuring its signature customizable menu.

The Dog Stop is an all-inclusive pet care franchise designed as a one-stop destination for dog owners.

Pokeworks, the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand known for its fresh, customizable offerings, is strengthening its presence across Texas.

Panera Bread is moving its corporate headquarters to Massachusetts in 2027 as part of a strategic plan to enhance collaboration and brand growth.

Tide Cleaners is a premium dry cleaning and garment care franchise backed by Procter & Gamble , designed to modernize a traditionally fragmented industry.

honeygrow has 79 locations nationwide. honeygrow is growing at a pace founder and CEO Justin Rosenberg believes the company can sustain. The fast casual has added about a third mor

Ankur Sahni and Megha Arora-Sahni had built their careers in banking in Manhattan, and they understood the trade-offs that came with it.

Pokeworks has 26 locations in Texas, with 11 franchisees and 90% owning multiple locations, and is expanding its footprint in the state.

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.

New state-level Material Healthcare Transaction Review Laws are creating significant regulatory hurdles and transparency requirements for middle-market healthcare M&A deals.

Tide Laundromat is a modern, tech-enabled laundromat franchise backed by Procter & Gamble, designed to elevate the traditional laundry experience.

As demand for in-home senior care continues to grow across North America, Comfort Keepers is carrying strong momentum into the second half of 2026.

Target moves forward with its multi-unit expansion strategy, opening 11 new locations this month as part of a long-term plan to add 300 stores by 2035.

The big-box retailer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 11 new large-format stores opening this month across 10 states.

Haven Hot Chicken has signed a three-unit franchise agreement with local entrepreneurs Nate and Whitney Tupper of 1779 Hot Ventures, LLC.

Multi-unit Jersey Mike’s operators Nate and Whitney Tupper are expanding their portfolio by bringing three Haven Hot Chicken locations to the Massachusetts market.

The Boston-born boutique chain spent a year designing its reformer, trading third-party machines for onshore production as it chases nationwide expansion The Pilates boom has turne

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