
Service Brands Continue To Grow in Early October
Service brands are continuing to grow, with appeal to both existing and new franchisees across the U.S.
Milwaukee is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 389 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Cava opened its first Wisconsin restaurant on October 28 in Greenfield, a Milwaukee suburb, as part of its Midwest growth strategy [[2026-10-29 Cava makes Wisconsin debut with Greenfield restaurant opening (794c77)]]. * Go Mini's welcomes Justin and Nicolle Rose as new franchise owners in Milwaukee and Appleton [[2026-10-14 Go Mini's Welcomes New Franchise Owners in Milwaukee and Appleton (ab7c21)]]. * Summit Construction & Management, LLC won the Bronze award in the 2026 Master Design Awards for a Whole House $500,000 – $1 Million project in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward [[2026-09-18 2026 Master Design Awards Whole House $500,000 – $1 Million — Bronze (eb007b)]]. * Amy Schmidt, a Superior Fence & Rail franchisee, has successfully broken industry barriers as a woman in a male-dominated field and purchased five territories in the Milwaukee metro area [[2026-08-27 Superior Fence & Rail Helps Franchisee Break Industry Barriers (be5145)]]. * Escapology franchisee Jerry Benson is expanding the escape room concept in the Milwaukee area with a three-unit development agreement [[2026-08-17 Escapology Franchisee Plans Three-Unit Milwaukee Expansion (894218)]]. * Ford's Garage is expanding into Wisconsin through a partnership with Six Stars Hospitality, with plans to target high-growth suburban communities around Milwaukee [[2026-03-02 Ford’s Garage Announces Entrance into Wisconsin as They Continue National Growth (748620)]]. * Mountain Mike's Pizza has debuted in Greenfield, Wisconsin, marking the brand's first location in the state and the Midwest [[2025-02-28 Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Greenfield, Marking First Wisconsin Location (cf1f3a)]]. * The Buona Companies has signed a deal to expand its Buona and Rainbow Cone concepts into Milwaukee, bringing authentic Chicago-style Italian beef and ice cream to the city [[2025-01-16 Buona and Rainbow Cone Sign Deal to Expand Iconic Chicago Concepts into Milwauke (c53416)]].
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Service brands are continuing to grow, with appeal to both existing and new franchisees across the U.S.
As a result of its Catering For a Cure initiative, Cousins Subs® raised $50,000 for the Starr Children’s Fund, which raises money for pediatric cancer care and research and is part of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF).
Verlo Mattress is expanding into the Houston area with five new franchise stores, offering locally built mattresses and factory-direct prices.
Cousins Subs launched 'Catering for a Cure,' an initiative benefiting pediatric cancer care and research.

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control became the first franchisee in the U.S. for the brand, citing its passion for compassionately handling wildlife issues in populated cities.

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Big Blue Swim School signs 227 franchise agreements in 25 states
Cousins Subs expands to Indianapolis, signing leases for two new locations and planning to open five to seven locations in the city over the next few years.

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Big Blue Swim School identifies Milwaukee as a top market for new growth, with an aggressive development plan and 227 units awarded in 25 states.

The COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for Griswold Home Care’s in-home services, allowing clients to seek non-medical support in a more safe, familiar space.

Big Blue Swim School plans to open up to 70 locations in California, with the first two locations in Huntington Beach and Tustin, as part of a larger deal to open 43 schools across the country.
Cousins Subs is celebrating its 50th anniversary with double points and free cookies for loyalty members.

Big Blue Swim School, a swim lesson franchise, continues nationwide growth with 17 new deals signed from coast to coast, actively seeking qualified franchise partners.

USA Insulation is a national brand with over 35 years in business, offering home insulation services across the US.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate expands in Wisconsin with Special Properties affiliation.

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PayMore, a brick-and-mortar franchise, is expanding into the Midwest with a multi-unit deal in Wisconsin, led by franchisee Tim VenHause.

Smoothie King reports $602 million in systemwide sales in 2021.
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Expands Wisconsin Footprint with Seven-Unit Development Deal, adding locations throughout Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay.

Big Blue Swim School Reaches Goal of 50% Locations Sold Within Three Years, with Aggressive Growth Plan and Partnership with Level Five Capital Partners.
LIME Painting has opened its first location in Wisconsin, specifically in the Milwaukee area, providing painting and restoration services to luxury homes and businesses.

Taco John's relocated its Fond du Lac restaurant to a new location, less than two miles away from the previous site, with a grand opening set for March 13.
“With so many businesses offering remote work for their employees, the services NerdsToGo provides are more valuable now than ever before,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer at Propelled Brands.