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HOODZ is opening a new franchise location that will proudly serve the Piedmont Triad area and the surrounding areas.

PIRTEK USA reaches a location milestone in Q1 with over 200 U.S. locations, fueled by expansion moves.

Always Best Care franchisee Samantha Loy expands operations in North Carolina, overseeing locations serving multiple communities.

Always Best Care expands in North Carolina with two new territories.

The acquisition spans 13 states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

KBP Brands has expanded its Sonic footprint to 164 locations across eight states with the acquisition of 78 drive-ins in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

MaidThis has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing emerging franchises of 2026, driven by its innovation and momentum in the industry.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) released its annual "Franchising Economic Outlook" showing that franchise businesses enter 2026 positioned for a year of growth after 2025 was marked by macroeconomic turbulence.

VIO Med Spa signs 3-unit agreement in North Carolina with Dr. Kajal Desai

The International Franchise Association projects franchise industry growth in 2026, with over 12,000 new franchised businesses and 8.9 million jobs created.

America's Swimming Pool Company signed 15 franchise deals, adding 32 territories in 2025 and expanding into nine new states.

The Scottsdale-based dog grooming franchise has reached 438 awarded licenses across 25 states, marking rapid expansion for its membership-driven wellness model.

Griswold achieves record growth in 2025 and sets focus on 2026

Penn Station East Coast Subs reported strong systemwide sales and new openings, with over 320 locations nationwide, and sold 15 franchise units.

Godwins to open 2 Heights Wellness Retreat units in North Carolina.

SETS Hybrid Training expands across East Coast with 15 locations.

dermani MEDSPA is a membership-based medical spa franchise founded in 2013, specializing in high-demand aesthetic services.

Aligned Fitness acquires 13 Club Pilates studios, expanding to 47 locations.

At a time when most businesses pump the brakes for the holidays, one wellness franchise is hitting the gas.

Famous Toastery has inked recent deals that will lead to expansion moves in Arizona and Virginia.

Pvolve fitness franchise expands into Las Vegas market with two new studios in Summerlin and Henderson, Nevada.

Pvolve fitness franchise reports strong growth numbers with nearly 30 locations open and expecting 40 openings by the end of the year.

Linden Creek expands into North Carolina with a new franchise location led by franchisee Tesia Lambert.

PopUp Bagels signed 300 franchise locations, reaching a company milestone and expanding its national presence.