Memphis

Erica Gambrell and Ainsley Hightower came to Neighborhood Barre as clients before either considered owning a studio.

Melting Pot, the 93-unit fondue franchise, continues to see strong momentum following record-breaking sales for Valentine’s Day and new growth in Birmingham, led by a current franchise owner.

Primrose Schools opens 10 new schools and awards 27 franchises in 2026, crediting its new growth-minded leadership team for the promising start to the year.

Primrose Schools today announced changes to its leadership and a development model intended to support its educational program and community trust that have defined the brand for more than four decades.

NEIGHBORHOOD barre franchisee Ainsley Hightower expands her business in Tennessee, taking over a struggling studio and growing the brand's presence.

The Melting Pot fondue franchise returns to the Memphis market, with franchisees Mike and Nancy Williams considering locations in Midtown and suburban areas.

The Jacksons, standout operators within The Peach Cobbler Factory system, are deepening their footprint in the Memphis market with the launch of their 4th brick and mortar local location, further solidifying their presen

Nancy and Mike Williams are developing a Melting Pot franchise in Memphis, Tennessee, with plans to launch in early 2027.

WOWorks is expanding its Frutta Bowls food and beverage franchise brand in the Memphis, Tennessee market with a new four-unit development agreement.

Primrose Schools focused on aggressive expansion, signing 19 new franchise agreements and planning over 40 new locations nationwide.

Fad Foods takes over 5 Checkers & Rally's units in Memphis.

Checkers & Rally’s welcomes new ownership for five Memphis locations.

Pay Tews LLC, a franchise group led by Jerre, Jaxon, and Connor Tews, signed a 36-unit agreement with PayMore, an electronics resale franchise.

Akash Chaudhari, Sanjay Chaudhari and Brijesh Patel signed a four-unit development agreement for Frutta Bowls in the Memphis market.

The new franchisees, Akash Chaudhari, Sanjay Chaudhari and Brijesh Patel, are long-time Memphis-area business owners with deep experience in hospitality, foodservice and retail.

Assisted Living Locators expands to Memphis with senior care guidance.

Caring Transitions is looking to expand into Memphis, Tennessee, and is seeking a dedicated owner to establish a presence in the city.

After spending years in corporate leadership roles, Brad Godwin was drawn to a franchise opportunity that allowed him to serve his community meaningfully.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is welcoming its first Memphis-based brokerage with the latest affiliation of Patterson Homes Real Estate Co., a Black-owned firm with over 70 independent sales professionals across two offices.

Pickleball Kingdom expands into Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new state-of-the-art facility.

Initial investment to open Melting Pot franchise ranges from $1.36M to $2.07M

Little Caesars signs several new multi-unit development agreements, expanding to new locations in San Diego, Memphis, Tampa, and other cities.

Nufish signs 10-store development deal to open new Captain D's locations, starting with one in Oakland, Tennessee.

Rock N Roll Sushi partners with seasoned restaurant entrepreneur Spencer Burgon to develop multiple locations in the Memphis region.