north carolina is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 693 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Tierra Encantada signed a development agreement to launch its premium early‑education model in Raleigh, marking its first entry into North Carolina [[2026-10-30 Tierra Encantada Reaches New Milestone with North Carolina Entry (03c651)]]. - Becky Grovenstein, a multi‑unit Lightbridge Academy franchisee, earned the inaugural IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award for building the brand’s foundation in North Carolina [[2026-10-22 Q&A with IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award Winner Becky Grovenstein (91a022)]]. - Children’s Lighthouse is expanding into targeted markets, including Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina [[2026-10-21 Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Expansion Where We’re Growing and Why (640c19)]]. - Topsail Steamer, a North Carolina‑based take‑home seafood boil brand, reported an 11% sales increase across its 12 locations [[2026-10-19 How Topsail Steamer Is Making Waves In The Seafood Market Through Take-Home Expe (77b7bb)]]. - RaceTrac has entered new markets, adding locations in North Carolina [[2026-10-14 Established Chains to Watch RaceTrac (bbee28)]]. - Katie and Chris Kenney built a TruBlue franchise focused on community service, serving seniors and homeowners in their North Carolina area [[2026-10-01 Katie and Chris Kenney Build a TruBlue Franchise Around Community (f3b4f3)]]. - Moroch expanded its McDonald’s representation, adding over 300 locations in North Carolina
‘Wichcraft is expanding into North Carolina and Virginia, seeking franchisees to add at least eight to 10 locations in both states.
Sarah Lookingbill, a bartender-turned-franchisee, opens a new Shuckin’ Shack location in North Carolina.
Lightbridge Academy franchisees Becky and Brian Grovenstein launch the brand's first child care franchise in North Carolina.
California Tortilla enters North Carolina with 25 units in development
Cheba Hut fosters franchise owner growth through the use of multi-location franchise deals, providing room for growth within the markets they enter.
Lakefront Living Realty identifies Lake Norman in North Carolina as a prime territory for expansion, focusing on lakefront living and real estate sales.
Penn Station East Coast Subs reports strong growth in Q2, with 12 new locations planned for 2019 and 80% of growth coming from existing franchisees.
Burn Boot Camp opens 14 new locations in the first quarter of 2019, on track to cross 300 location milestone by year-end.
Famous Toastery announces plans to open five new locations in North Carolina, offering made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
Famous Toastery expands throughout North Carolina, with plans to open 5 locations across the state.
Workout Anytime achieves its highest average unit volume in the company's 20-year history, with growth in membership and services.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is hosting its seventh annual Career Move Month to hire new employees for the upcoming busy season.
Husband-and-wife duo Eric and Christiana Anthony own multiple Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa locations in North Carolina.
Mark and Beth Labuskes sign to open two Famous Toastery locations after exploring numerous franchise opportunities.
Lightbridge Academy ranks #182 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 2019, with plans to expand in several states.
Pizza Hut expands beer delivery to seven states with a mid-January rollout and a goal of 1,000 restaurants by summer 2019.
Applebee's buys back nearly 70 of its franchised locations, marking the first time the company has owned any locations since 2015.
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Crafthouse signs a $250 million expansion deal and launches a franchising program, aiming to add 100 new locations over the next five years.
Waitr has expanded into 20 additional U.S. cities, primarily targeting Southern cities.
Sylvan Learning franchisees grow to love the brand more each year, citing its culture, corporate support, and community involvement as key factors in their success.
Famous Toastery ranks on Franchise Times Top 200+ and Inc. 5000 list with 34 locations.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill raises $10,000 for Hurricane Florence relief efforts through burrito sales.
Home Clean Heroes, a residential cleaning company, seeks qualified operators to open its first location in North Carolina, with a projected $6 billion industry growth by 2022.