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Atomic Wings opens eight new restaurants in Q3, growing its franchise system nearly 100% this year across five states.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Atomic Wings continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, started as a College Station classic in 1994.

Third-generation leader Ashley Englefield DeWitt is guiding the chain through store remodels, new construction and continued expansion across Ohio.

Caring Transitions franchisees learn to manage time efficiently to grow their business

Chili's plans to open 20-30 new locations annually through 2029

Gene Grant's Pet Wants franchise expects 35% growth in the first year.

Slutty Vegan, the world-famous, woman-owned plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur, author and reality-television star Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing

ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Slutty Vegan has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Cincinnati, marking the brand's third market in the state of Ohio.

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035.

My colleague Alicia Kelso wrote about Mile High Pizza Company , a former Domino's franchisee which at one point had 25 locations, and which just closed 13 shops in Ohio.

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, continues to accelerate its brand transformation by reimaging seven…

Checkers and Rally’s reimage seven locations across Ohio and Florida.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe expands to Ohio with 25 new cafes

Stephen Fusco joins Right at Home with 16 years of car sales experience.

After moving to the United States from Albania in 2008, Albano Mahilaj spent 11 years working in government real estate before becoming a business owner.

Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for fresh ingredients, in-house preparation and a warm, community-driven dining experience.

The family-owned convenience chain is modernizing its 115-store footprint through new foodservice investments, loyalty initiatives, and enhanced inventory management.

Post-pandemic shifts in consumer movement and remote work patterns are forcing QSR brands to redefine their site selection criteria and real estate strategies.

AS ENGLEFIELD INC. CELEBRATES 65 YEARS IN BUSINESS, its Duchess convenience store chain, now guided by the third generation of family leadership, is entering a new chapter.

The first center opened this summer in Powell, Ohio, with a second location in Columbus scheduled to open later this summer.

Little Greek Fresh Grill CEO Nick Vojnovic shares his experience

All American Pet Resorts is a premium pet-care franchise offering professional dog boarding, day care, grooming and related services.

Houston-based Shipley Donuts is celebrating its 90th birthday with limited-time menu items and special offers through Oct.