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Batteries Plus reports record commercial sales in October, including 23.7% year-over-year growth in franchise sales.
massachusetts is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 246 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * The Brass Tap has expanded into Massachusetts with its first location in Framingham [[2026-10-20 The Brass Tap Expands Into Massachusetts in Framingham (a4d213)]] * Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a new location inside a Walmart Supercenter in Worcester, Massachusetts [[2026-10-16 Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Walmart Location in Massachusetts (5058ca)]] * Love & Honey Fried Chicken is targeting Massachusetts for franchise expansion, seeking experienced operators to bring the brand to the state [[2026-09-25 Love & Honey Fried Chicken Eyes Franchise Expansion in Massachusetts (03d641)]] * Discover Strength is expanding into Massachusetts with its first studio in Wellesley, as part of its goal to reach 250 US locations [[2026-09-24 Discover Strength Enters Boston, Eyes 250 US Studios (f1f161)]] * Bubbakoo's Burritos has opened its first location in Massachusetts, in the city of Brockton [[2026-09-21 Bubbakoo’s Burritos Celebrates Grand Opening of First Massachusetts Location (3e1fe0)]] * Paola Horvath, a 52-year-old multi-unit franchisee, owns 19 Orangetheory Fitness studios, including locations in Massachusetts [[2026-09-19 From Curbside to Cardio Former Waste Operator Finds Fitness Success (908c3f)]]

Batteries Plus reports record commercial sales in October, including 23.7% year-over-year growth in franchise sales.
SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® announces Scott Just has been nominated for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician of the Year Award.

While the sheer growth taking place within the system is remarkable, Paris Baguette has also dedicated their attention to other forms of development in the system, such as Paris Baguette North America’s first franchise c
Pvolve signed a franchise agreement to bring a new studio location to the Greater Boston area, introducing its methodology to Massachusetts.

Australian-born Strong Pilates is gearing up to bring its blend of Pilates and cardio across the U.S., with over 100 confirmed locations, including 77 signed franchise agreements.
To date, STRONG Pilates has confirmed multi-site franchise agreements in Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Batteries Plus reports strong growth in the third quarter of 2024, signing five new franchise owners and opening 16 new locations across the United States.

Phenix Salon Suites is building upon its already strong presence across the Northeast with a newly signed agreement and numerous openings.
Blue Kangaroo Packouts of Boston Metro N&W opened in July, and is owned and operated by Mark Stephenson.

Steve Nardi, a medical device engineer, joined the TruBlue franchise, aligning with his passion for community service and aging in place.

Aroma Joe's has 115 stores and is expanding to new markets, with a focus on franchising for growth.

Governor Healey declares July 2024 Lakes Appreciation Month to raise awareness about the importance of lakes and their ecosystems.

Washington state has the best economy among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a report by WalletHub.

Preserve Services offers a variety of essential construction services to homeowners, with 9 locations across Massachusetts, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
American Chem-Dry undergoes a transfer in ownership of one of its Massachusetts locations, with Patricia Maher taking over as owner and operator.
Riko’s Pizza of Dartmouth is a new location designed with Riko’s Rustic-urban décor and incorporates the character of the local community.
Bonchon has announced strong first-quarter results, including 20 new store deals signed in the first 90 days of 2024.

Footprints Floors has flourished into a 160-plus-territory-strong franchise, focused on providing integrity and a five-star experience to every single customer.

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.
The Covery is bringing restorative wellness to the East Coast with its first location coming to Massachusetts, owned by franchisee Adam Campana.

Smoothie King concluded 2023 with an 11.5% same-store sales increase and largest development quarter in seven years, forecasting strong growth in 2024.

Voodoo Brewing Co. is expanding rapidly, opening a new location in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of its expansion strategy.
SYNERGY HomeCare expands its presence in Massachusetts with a new location led by Michael Botelho, a purpose-driven businessman and Navy veteran.