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

Neighborhood Barre is accelerating its expansion efforts, opening seven studios over a roughly six-month stretch, expanding its footprint across North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and Illinois.

Longtime franchisee and area developer Samuel Batt of Batt Enterprises signed a new agreement with Famous Brands International to develop 15 Mrs.

VIO Med Spa will enter South Carolina for the first time after signing a new three-unit development agreement.

Jeff's Bagel Run offers free coffee on National Coffee Day.

September 21, 2026 // Franchising.com // MAITLAND, Fla. – Some burritos are built for lunch.

A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates.

Famous Brands International signs deal with Batt Enterprises to grow across Southeast

Famous Brands International, the parent company of both Mrs. Fields and TCBY, Tuesday announced an expanded agreement with area developer and franchisee Samuel Batt that will open 15 additional dessert restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Talkin’ Tacos reaches 37 locations and $80 million in sales in six years.

Famous Brands International is expanding the footprint of TCBY and Mrs.

Sandbox VR opens in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 18.

The Spice & Tea Exchange signs five new franchise agreements.

A taste of Paris is now a short drive from downtown Cary. Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has opened its first North Carolina location at 1 Fenton Main St., Suite 190, bringing sweet and savory crêpes, French-inspired interi

A taste of Paris is now a short drive from downtown Cary. Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has opened its top North Carolina location at 1 Fenton Main St., Suite 190, bringing sweet and savory crêpes, French-inspired interior

Helpful Heroes is proud to announce the opening of its first North Carolina franchise.

Located in the Lake Norman area, Another Nine’s Cornelius location marked the brand’s first franchise opening and quickly became the foundation for a broader push into the Charlotte market.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is a made-to-order dessert franchise that uses liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze ice cream on the spot.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier is a retail chocolate brand that started in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1983.

Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings offers free personal training sessions to its million-plus members.

All American Pet Resorts is a premium pet-care franchise offering professional dog boarding, day care, grooming and related services.

The Spice & Tea Exchange has signed five new franchise agreements, strengthening its presence in the Southeast region.

In casual dining, there’s a sweet spot between value-based corporate chains and higher-end restaurants.

The sandwich chain continues its national expansion strategy through new shop openings and strategic multi-unit franchise development agreements across traditional and non-traditional segments.