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Andrew Hollander's Wild Bill's franchise succeeds with preparation and discipline

Marco’s Pizza kicks off 2026 with deliberate development plans following a year of strategic expansion and systemwide investment.

Sylvan Learning is a tutoring franchise with over 710 locations, offering programs in math, reading, writing, and test preparation.

Monis Young joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand.

The agreement includes planned development across Middlesex, Mercer, and Essex counties, with the first new location expected to open in 2027.

PBNJ, a multi-generational restaurant ownership group led by Greg Dunn and Kelly Hart, is entering the Potbelly Sandwich Works system through a 15-shop multi-unit development agreement that marks the brand's debut in New Jersey.

Döner Haus operates in New York and New Jersey markets, focusing on takeout and delivery.

As of January 2026, Zaxbys operates more than 1,000 restaurants across 22 states, with debut entries into major metro markets including Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as expansion across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, a

Escapology is an escape room entertainment brand with a mission to deliver premium, private escape adventures that transport guests into worlds of mystery and excitement.

Chicken Salad Chick awarded nearly 100 franchise deals and opened 42 new locations in 2025, setting company records.

Krystal opens first New Jersey location with 93 years of history.

Pet Wants franchisee shares guide to success in the pet industry

Celebree School expands with 16 new agreements and 15 openings in 2025.

Phenix Salon Suites, the nation’s #1 salon suite franchise, closed 2025 with continued development across the U.S.

SETS Hybrid Training expands across East Coast with 15 locations.

The Garden State could only hold Alpha Fit Club ’s unique brand of circuit-style workouts for so long.

Cassy Sullivan and Mary Wagner, owners of a Right at Home North Jersey franchise, have elevated senior and veteran care through their business.

PureGym rebrands 56 former Blink Fitness gyms in NY and NJ.

To celebrate, Osmow’s will give away free Chicken on the ROX®—the brand’s signature dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with the brand’s famous garlic sauce, tahini and sumac—to the first 200 customers.

Konala franchisee Anthony Menicola has officially secured his first New Jersey location, 11 Franklin Avenue in the Township of Belleville, marking the first of several Konala locations planned across the state.

Haven Hot Chicken, a fast-casual brand, launches a new franchise program seeking entrepreneurs and experienced restaurateurs.

Coeur d’Alene, ID - Konala has officially secured its first New Jersey location.

Chelsea Piers Fitness will be expanding into New Jersey and Queens, with plans underway to open luxury gyms in both Jersey City and Long Island City, the operator confirmed to Athletech News.

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen , the fast-casual concept built around the traditional Japanese rice ball known as onigiri, is preparing to expand into San Diego as part of its broader Southern California growth strategy .