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Savvy Sliders now operates over 50 locations across seven states with a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners.

Sheetz will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free meal and car wash on Veterans Day.

The new Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken store at 525 East Market Street, Suite A, Leesburg invites the community to attend its ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m.

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is opening a new store in Leesburg, Virginia, with a grand opening event scheduled for November 10, 2026.

West Shore Home has acquired Atlas Home Improvement, a family-owned remodeling company based in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, expanding its operations into metro Detroit and southeast Michigan.

Wing Snob has 65 units, mostly in Michigan and Chicago

Savvy Sliders is known for its freshly-made sliders, of course, but its menu also features chicken fingers, custard shakes, fish, falafel, and more.

Founded in 1989, Scramblers is likely one of the older chains on this list, but it is spry, with sales growth of more than 10% last year.

BurgerFi brings back the Conflicted Burger for $5 on Election Day.

Detroit Wing Company offers free wings with home team win.

Private equity-backed Yardmaster has acquired Twin Oaks Landscape and ProScape Lawn & Landscape Services, expanding its commercial grounds management presence in Michigan and Ohio.

Shipley Donuts has signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states and marking a significant step forward in the brand's national growth.

Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana…

Hungry Howie's Pizza added seven new locations across five states in Q3, marking the next step in the brand's national expansion.

Hungry Howie's opened seven restaurants in the third quarter of 2026, expanding its footprint across South Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Texas, the company has announced in a news release.

With 40+ studios open across 12 states and 75 more preparing to launch, the fast-growing Pilates franchise accelerates its nationwide expansion.

Pilates Addiction has surpassed 350 licenses sold, including deals in 27 states, and plans to open another 75 studios in early 2027.

Last week, the giant Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group closed 10 locations, part of a plan to shutter 41 of the 314 locations it operated when it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

Senior living operators in rural markets focus on reputation and experience

BurgerFi is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

The franchise location is opening later this month, and will be owned and operated by Bob Schannault.

Goldfish Swim School expands in Michigan with new Brighton location.

Dockerty Health Care Services expands into Wisconsin with 12 campuses.

DOGPerfect franchise offers premium pet care and retail opportunity with $190 billion valuation