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

Tierra Encantada has signed a development agreement that will bring the brand to North Carolina for the first time.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice debuts Hot Chocolate Italian Ice in holiday lineup.

Hummus Republic's sales grew 3% year over year with 44 units.

Talkin' Tacos has grown to 36 locations across the US

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

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expanded its Texas footprint and signed franchise development agreements during the third quarter while introducing new programs to support restaurant operations and growth.

I see this award as recognition of my whole team, and I’m one face representing the efforts of about 70 people.

As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expands with new openings and franchise agreements

Topsail Steamer offers take-home seafood boil experiences in North Carolina, addressing consumer demand for experiential offsite dining.

Structural Elements seeks multi-unit investors to scale its orthopedic wellness franchise

Structural Elements® is looking to bring more multi-unit operators into orthopedic wellness, betting on a franchise model that allows investors to own clinics while licensed practitioners operate their own businesses inside them.

As parents place greater emphasis on the first years of a child’s development, Building Kidz School, the 50-plus-unit early childhood education franchise, sees significant room to grow in more communities across the country.

One of the most well-known acquisitions in the c-store industry occurred in late 2025, and it wasn’t between two convenience retailers.

William Ulmer was frustrated by the stodginess of the traditional staffing industry, which limited his growth and opportunities.

Kelli Schroeder has been named chief development officer of Kilwins, a premium confectionery and ice cream franchise.

Fifteen years after opening its first café in the Bay Area, Vitality Bowls has grown a family-inspired mission into a nationwide superfood café brand serving communities across the country.

Jeff's Bagel Run opens 40th and 41st locations in Georgia and Florida

As part of the one-day event, more than 1 million CR Fitness Holdings members will have access to two complimentary 30-minute personal training sessions, totaling 2 million free sessions across the franchise group.

Before Chris and Katie Kenney ever heard the name TruBlue Home Service Ally, they were already doing the kind of work that would eventually draw them to the home services franchise.

Keyrenter franchise targets top markets for expansion, including Texas and Florida

Moroch, a leading full-service marketing and communications agency, continues to expand its representation and legacy relationship with McDonald’s, adding over 300 locations in North Carolina to its existing AOR representation in 14 other major market regions.

For nearly a decade, the most requested return product by customers, franchisees, and Flatheads, is the Cheeseburger Taco.