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Saladworks reaches a 10-unit development agreement in North Carolina, with the first location expected to open in Greenville in Spring 2026.

76 Fence is expanding in multiple Southeast markets, with new locations opening in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Haven Hot Chicken, a fast-casual brand, launches a new franchise program seeking entrepreneurs and experienced restaurateurs.

MRCO is bringing 34 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill restaurants to North Carolina, West Central Georgia, and North Alabama through a new development agreement.

Jaime Pickett to open 20 Scenthound units in North Carolina and Virginia.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill announced today the signing of a 34-unit development agreement covering North Carolina, West Central Georgia and North Alabama.

Cicis Pizza expands to Sanford, North Carolina with new agreement.

Chris Pelnik, a former multi-unit Club Pilates franchisee and seasoned wellness operator, has signed a 25-unit development agreement to expand Glo30, the doctor-founded skincare studio franchise, across North Carolina.

Biscuit Belly, the fast-growing brunch franchise known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern hospitality, is seeing major momentum.

Breakfast is booming in Raleigh-Durham, and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is ready to join the table.

Donatos Pizza is ready to expand in priority development markets in cities across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Color Me Mine expands in North Carolina with two new franchises.

Celebree School powers into Q4 with significant momentum, having signed 13 new franchise agreements representing 23 schools, and opening seven new schools in 2025.

Penn Station East Coast Subs partners with UNC Tar Heels.

Excel Fitness, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees, is on the hunt for new acquisitions as it looks to expand its footprint across the U.S.

Crunch Fitness honors 9/11 first responders with stair climb event.

Pvolve opens nearly 30 studios across the U.S. and Canada.

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Riko's Pizza ("Riko's" or the "Company" or "Brand") announced today plans for a new full-service restaurant and bar coming soon to Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings will host “Training Day” on August 30, a one-day event offering members 1.6 million free personal training sessions across its 86 clubs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.

Barb Volk, an Orangetheory Franchise Owner, has chosen to invest in KidStrong, a children's fitness and education franchise.

Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, announces that a new Twin Peaks lodge will open in Fayetteville, NC, this fall, marking the brand’s continued expansion in key growth markets.

Jennifer Selden was planning to become a franchise owner. After spending 19 years at home raising her children, she wasn’t looking for a career shift.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures

Shipley Donuts expands to 14 states with 18th quarter of growth