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Another Nine marks first year of franchising with rapid growth

The wine-focused casual dining concept Sixty Vines has expanded to 16 locations across multiple states, reporting over $109 million in sales for its parent company.

Keyrenter Property Management establishes 100th location with 14 new deals.

Senior living operators Northstar Senior Living and Alta Senior Living have merged, creating a company with 40 communities under management or ownership.

McVickers Helped Start the Franchise Development Company in 2017 REP’M Group , a North Carolina-based franchise development company, has promoted experienced contractor and land de

The boutique pilates franchise signed 40 new territories and 17 new owners in the first half of the year, bringing its total development pipeline to over 200 units.

The Baltimore-based convenience chain is expanding its presence in its hometown with a new 24/7 location featuring its signature fried chicken and fuel services.

The dessert franchise signed 25 new agreements in the first half of 2026, surpassing its total for all of 2025 as same-store sales climbed 30%.

16 Handles surpasses last year's franchise growth in six months.

Chipotle founder Steve Ells is launching Counter Service, a high-tech sandwich concept with expansion plans for North Carolina and Texas.

A new report highlights that quick-service chains accounted for the majority of restaurant closures in the first half of 2026 across the U.S. and Canada.

The discount retailer plans to open approximately 110 new stores this year, targeting 5% unit growth through expansion in New York, Michigan, and the Sunbelt.

The fine-dining steakhouse chain has named Daniel Duran as its new finance chief, succeeding 12-year veteran Tony Laday following years of rapid unit expansion.

- Fast Casual - Sandwich Trends - Executives - News Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City Ells and the fast-casual chain’s CEO

Express Employment Professionals is entering the second half of 2026 with franchise development accelerating across North America.

The Texas-based reformer Pilates franchise is entering New Hampshire, growing in North Carolina and adding three studios in San Antonio as it targets 30 openings this year

The Texas-founded operator has transformed three Fitness Connection locations with expanded strength areas, upgraded cardio and sought-after recovery amenities as competition to meet growing member expectations intensifi

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, is opening its newest location in Cary, NC, on Monday, July 13.

Conveniently located in Cary Park Town Center, the newest restaurant from the innovative Mexican-fusion brand is locally owned and operated by Foody LLC.

Former Wealth Management Executive Signs First Roof Scientist Territories in Charlotte, North Carolina, Area

Coca-Cola and Whataburger are giving soccer fans across North Carolina and South Carolina the chance to experience one of the sport’s biggest events this summer, the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime.

Your Pie, an Atlanta-based fast-casual pizza franchise, will expand its footprint in North Carolina, targeting Wilmington and the Cape Fear region for its next wave of growth, according to a press release.

The U.S. industrial market is on stronger footing after the first half of 2026, with stronger leasing activity, calmer development compared to the pandemic-era highs, and a new wave of manufacturing investment reshaping demand.

The customizable pizza brand is targeting Wilmington for expansion, citing North Carolina’s status as a top-growth state for franchising in 2026.