ALEXIS LAUREN Targets Tennessee for Franchise Expansion
Beyond Tennessee’s continued population growth, the state’s entrepreneurial activity and expanding wellness culture make it a natural next step for ALEXIS LAUREN.
Nashville is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 357 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Melting Pot Nashville is reopening in 2027 after being closed for over five years, with franchisee Demetrius Kelley securing a new space in the former lobby of the UBS Bank building [[2026-10-28 Melting Pot Nashville Reopening Franchisee Demetrius Kelley's Journey (27d790)]] * Linh Tran and Dan White, entrepreneurs based in Nashville, TN, own Break Coffee Co., a premium workplace coffee subscription service, and were named Franchisees of the Month [[2026-10-28 FRANCHISEES OF THE MONTH Linh Tran + Dan White, Break Coffee Co., Nashville, TN (df7abb)]] * Nick the Greek has opened its first restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and third location in the state, following its Nashville debut last year [[2026-10-27 Nick the Greek Proudly Opens in Chattanooga (edb328)]] * Replay Sports Cards is opening a new location in Nashville, combining traditional card shop services with a modern retail experience and a community-first atmosphere [[2026-10-23 Replay Sports Cards ready to rip in Nashville (86dc64)]] * Children's Lighthouse, an early education franchise, is expanding into targeted markets including Nashville, Tennessee, looking for communities with growing suburban areas and demand for high-quality early childhood education [[2026-10-21 Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Expansion Where We’re Growing and Why (640c19)]] * The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement in Nashville, Tennessee, with Shreya Patel as the owner-operator, marking the brand's first location in Nashville [[2026-09-07 The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Franchise Agreement in Nashville, Tennessee (c58f3f)]] * Raising Cane's plans to open a new location in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of its expansion plans [[2026-08-26 Raising Cane’s Plans Six Restaurant Openings in September (4fdf5a)]]
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Beyond Tennessee’s continued population growth, the state’s entrepreneurial activity and expanding wellness culture make it a natural next step for ALEXIS LAUREN.

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APHIX has acquired Sunrise of Nashville, a landscaping provider based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Franchisee Guy Gonzales has acquired Boardroom Salon for Men's existing Tennessee salon locations in Brentwood and Nashville's West End.

Ohm Patel brings The Brass Tap to Tennessee at 23 years old.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, the 85-plus-unit kids' salon franchise, signed four new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026, in addition to launching major franchise support initiatives and expanding community…
Guy Gonzales acquires two Boardroom Salon for Men locations in Nashville.

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Qdoba is expanding its franchise footprint with new development agreements that will open over 100 restaurants across the Southeast and West.
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QDOBA announced plans to open 50 new locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee, with a goal of doubling its footprint to nearly 2,000 locations over the next 8 years.
QDOBA Mexican Eats, America’s rapidly growing 2 brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, has signed two new development agreements to open 50 new restaurants in Atlanta and Nashv

The 55-unit Canadian dessert franchise is making its American debut with a new location in Dallas as part of a larger international expansion strategy.

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The frozen yogurt franchisor reported traditional store AUVs reached $934,959 in 2024, supported by a development pipeline of 60 new restaurants in various stages of construction.
In addition, Yogurtland has approximately 60 restaurants in various stages of development and expects to open eight new locations by the end of summer, reflecting growing confidence among existing franchisees and new multi-unit investors.
The Nashville-based bagel concept has opened its third location in 18 months, continuing an expansion strategy rooted in community demand and local hospitality.

“We had a strong year in 2025, and that carried into the first quarter,” said Jordan Wilson, chief development officer.

Something is brewing in Nashville. In April, Starbucks announced plans to open a Southeast regional headquarters in Downtown Nashville that will house 2,000 employees. The $100 mil
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The chain joins a growing cohort of brands, including Pressed Juicery and Roti, to open inside ghost kitchen providers years after restaurants moved away from delivery-only channels.
Nashville is described as a high-potential market for MassageLuXe due to population growth, the local economy, and demand for membership-based wellness services.