Miami

Whit’s Frozen Custard enters the Miami market with its first location in Spring 2027, led by Florida-based operator Eleven O1, L.P.

A joint venture led by Gencom has acquired the 652-room InterContinental Miami for $300 million, securing a high-performing asset in a prime waterfront location.

Skinny Louie partners with Rockstar Games for Grand Theft VI burger collaboration.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, the award-winning kids’ salon franchise, is opening a new location in Odessa.

Terry Snavely and his wife, Josephine , had spent years talking about what they wanted to do after their careers supporting the military and the Department of Defense.

Now under new leadership, the yoga giant is expanding in New York, Miami, Nashville and Southern California while entering new markets including Long Island and New Jersey

The fried chicken and bar concept shuttered several locations in 2025 and 2026 as sales results diverged across its system.

New U Women's Clinic & Aesthetics offers integrated wellness franchise

Franchisees often ignore great advice due to various reasons, including a lack of understanding of the franchise model and a desire for independence.

The new franchisees, Daniela Gonzalez and Joangel “Joey” Lopez are immigrants from Nicaragua and Cuba who grew up in Miami, where coffee was always about much more than the drink itself.

The dual drive-thru beverage brand has signed a five-unit development agreement with local entrepreneurs to bring its signature coffee and sodas to the Miami market.

Acuity Scheduling ranks Scottsdale, Arizona as the most Pilates-obsessed city.

Hat Creek Burger Company is transporting the flavors of The Magic City to Texas with the debut of its new limited-time Cuban Sandwich, available for four weeks beginning Aug.

The plant-based burger chain expands into Florida and Michigan while announcing its first franchise owners for the brand's flagship Atlanta location.

The milestones cap a turnaround. After a public restructuring, Cole Hayes reclaimed her company, focusing on rebuilding its systems, leadership and franchise model.

Another Nine marks first year of franchising with rapid growth

TAP Brazilian Cafe opens fifth location in NYC’s NoMad neighborhood.

The 1-acre assemblage includes three parcels: one along the Miami River, with more than 300 feet of water frontage, as well as two adjacent inland spots at **66 Southwest Sixth Street** and **625 Southwest First Avenue**

Skinny Louie will open its fifth New York City restaurant Aug.

Moving from the high-stakes world of Venezuelan finance to the bustling hospitality sector of Miami was both a career change and a total reinvention for Cesar Paoli.

The fast-casual Asian street food brand continues its South Florida growth with a new location in Kendall following its successful Miami Beach debut.

The Miami-founded reformer Pilates brand has surpassed 400 territories sold and plans to reach 150 open studios by the end of 2024.

The AI-powered home gym brand is expanding into physical retail with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia and a five-city wellness tour.

The Martha’s Vineyard burger institution has opened its first New York City location and plans to begin expanding through franchising.