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Baby Otter Swim School was initially designed for children with no fear of the water.

Hiring freezes and layoffs are increasing rapidly among small businesses, with 63% not hiring due to high payroll expenses and recessionary fears.

Life Time expands in NYC with One Wall Street location.

Ledo Pizza entered the New York market with its first location in Midtown Manhattan, offering square-shaped pizza and entertainment options.

Office Evolution opens a new location in Matawan, New Jersey, providing a flexible coworking space for small business professionals.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, the nation’s largest franchisor in the moving industry with over 400 franchises and 3,000 trucks in operation, closed out the first half of 2022 with impressive momentum.

Mark Mathias purchased his third Lightbridge Academy location before opening his first, citing the brand's strong foundation and Circle of Care philosophy.

Neil Hershman and Danny Duncan purchase 16 Handles ice cream brand.

16 Handles frozen yogurt shop is acquired by franchisee Neil Hershman and YouTube star Danny Duncan, who plan to grow the brand outside of the Tri-State area.

Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar has expanded the brand to 21 units in New York and Maryland, leveraging his experience as a multi-unit Dunkin' franchisee.

Junk Junk Baby! is targeting Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire for franchise growth, aiming to create a network of close, intrastate locations.

Sky Zone opens first NYC location with local entrepreneur Anwar Hossain.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park adds two new locations in New York, expanding its presence in the region and offering families a fun and entertaining experience.

Wing It On! has opened its first location in New York, offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery services.

The Consumer Marketing News, Views, and Reviews: August 2022, featured articles on the tech side, including Teens 13–17 Have Abandoned Facebook and BeReal Photo-Sharing Platform Called Gen Z’s New Favorite “Anti” Social Media App.

Rent woes for small business operators continue, with nearly half reporting that they're paying more for rent now than they did six months ago.

Taco Bell and Milk Bar have collaborated on a new treat, the Strawberry Bell Truffle, available in-stores for a limited time.

Youth Athletes United has signed 17 deals across 10 states, growing its system as it eyes the 300-unit mark, with increased sales, new territory deals, and expansion to new states.

H&H Bagels is celebrating 50 years of serving authentic New York City bagels and schmears of cream cheese.

A junk removal franchise founder shares his story of quitting his corporate job and starting a successful business, Junk Junk Baby!.

Twin sisters Jamie and Jess Dunn turn their childhood pact into a rapidly growing franchise, with a successful Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar business.

Jimmy John’s has opened the brand’s first-ever location in New York City.

Rent delinquency rates in the US have reached record levels for 2022, according to the Alignable June Rent Report.

Sweet Chick restaurant group has garnered attention from major celebrities.