Vitality Bowls to Launch Charlotte’s Ultimate Superfood Café
Vitality Bowls has signed a lease to open a new location in Charlotte, NC, with local entrepreneur Karthick Natarajan planning a Summer 2022 opening.
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Vitality Bowls has signed a lease to open a new location in Charlotte, NC, with local entrepreneur Karthick Natarajan planning a Summer 2022 opening.

Slim Chickens has opened a new location in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking its entry into the state.

Pollo Campero will be exhibiting at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, showcasing its fast-casual chicken franchise and plans for nationwide growth.
Handyman Connection opened its newest franchise in North Carolina, providing home renovation and restoration services throughout the area.

Hand & Stone continues to experience a surge in franchise development, signing four new franchise development agreements and accelerating expansion in the Southeast.

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Shuckin' Shack had 9% positive comps system wide in 2021.

Richard Maddox to open 50 Fuzzy's Taco Shops in the Southeast.

Famous Toastery is on track to double its units to 50 by 2024, with a focus on growth in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida.

Romeo's Pizza has signed 37 new franchise agreements in 2021, with plans to have 75 open locations by the end of 2022.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers has opened 38 new locations and expanded its footprint in 2021, growing its unit-count and accelerating momentum for 2022.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announces a 50-store deal with Richard Maddox, expanding into new markets and introducing drive-thru service for the first time.
NuVinAir Global expanded its franchise program to North Carolina, with Brad Scott as the new franchisee and plans to open locations in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh-Durham.
Image Studios Salon Suites Sees Growth, Awarding 150th Location and Expanding into New Markets and States.

Famous Toastery plans to double in size by 2024, with a focus on saturating the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee markets.

Duo Open 9th uBreakiFix Store in North Carolina, Expanding Tech Repair Services to the Coastal Region.

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Koibito Poke signs deal for 300 stores across eight states
The landscape management company opened 18 new locations in 2021 and signed 12 new franchise agreements.

Famous Toastery appoints Michael Mabry as president, aiming to expand to 50 units by 2024.
Famous Toastery announces Michael Mabry as its new president, bringing experience from the food and beverage industry.

A survey of 5,632 small business owners found 44% are concerned about the Omicron variant affecting their economic recovery.
A real estate industry veteran invests in a new property tech franchise called YourHomeHub, aiming to bring it to the Carolinas and Ohio.

Koydol, a commercial flooring brand, targets North Carolina for early franchise growth, with a focus on partnering with qualified franchisees.