Orlando is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 365 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Mike's Red Tacos is expanding to Florida with a 36-unit development agreement for Tampa and Orlando, led by Kal Gullapalli, CEO of Built Different Brands [[2026-10-27 Built Different Brands Bringing Mike's Red Tacos to Florida (9085a6)]] * Bojangles announced the winners of its 2026 Franchise Awards during the company's 2026 Franchise Convention in Orlando [[2026-10-26 Bojangles Announces Winners of its 2026 Franchise Awards (7bb67c)]] * Marco's Pizza has opened its Operations Center of Excellence in downtown Orlando, providing a hands-on training hub for franchisees and supporting systemwide growth [[2026-10-22 Marco's Pizza Opens Operations Center of Excellence in Downtown Orlando (1a1e79)]] * Children's Lighthouse is expanding its footprint into targeted markets including Orlando, Florida, looking for communities with growing suburban areas and demand for high-quality early childhood education [[2026-10-21 Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Expansion Where We’re Growing and Why (640c19)]] * TGI Fridays held its Global Business Conference in Orlando, celebrating its growth momentum and hosting the 29th World Bartender Championship [[2026-10-16 TGI Fridays Unites Global Leaders From 40+ Countries to Celebrate Brand Momentum (a8b56e)]] * Hawaiian Bros has signed a 52-store franchise development agreement in Florida with Southern Rock Restaurants, planning to open 24 locations within three years [[2026-10-13 Hawaiian Bros signs 52-store Florida deal (5f5d6c)]] * Another Broken Egg, an Orlando-based chain, is preparing for growth by implementing new technology and expects to add 11 to 12 units this year [[2026-10-06 How Another Broken Egg is preparing for scale by keeping things simple (687eb9)]]
Also known as Orlando, Florida
Hoogland Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee for Marco’s Pizza, has expanded its portfolio to 120 locations with the acquisition of five additional stores.
Minnie Bird signs 20-unit deal with DiPasqua Brands to expand into Florida.
DiPasqua Brands, the largest Subway franchisee in Central Florida, signed a 20-unit franchise development agreement with Minnie Bird, a fast-casual chicken concept co-founded by Venture Kitchen and Sean Thomas.
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is officially making its Orlando debut with the opening of its first Central Florida location.
To celebrate, the Downtown Orlando MilkShake Factory will host a grand opening event on July 25 from 12 p.m.
The Melt targets Central Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with plans to open multiple locations in the region.
As Children’s Lighthouse continues to expand throughout the Southeast, Orlando has emerged as one of the brand’s most attractive growth markets.
The Melt, the fast-casual burger brand known for its “World’s Meltiest Burger,” is looking to Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with Tampa and Orlando identified as key markets.
The pizza chain is planning significant openings this year, and a new operations center will bring its training and support closer to key growth markets.
- Quick Service - Franchising - Operations - News Marco’s Pizza is opening an operations center in Orlando The hub is considered an extension of its Toledo, Ohio, headquarters, and
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the development of a new Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando – a strategic investment designed to elevate franchisee training,…
TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK opens in Orlando with Tom Schopp and Carlo Merlo leading.
The Philadelphia-based fried chicken concept has secured a major development agreement to bring 20 units to Southeast Florida and the Orlando area.
The chicken franchise is debuting a 1,850-square-foot drive-thru model designed to reduce development costs by up to 40% for new operators.
ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Huey Magoo's , the fast-casual chain known for handcrafted chicken tenders, is introducing a free-standing drive-thru prototype designed to lower build…
Life Time expands to Brooklyn and Orlando with new facilities.
April 24, 2026 // Franchising.com // WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- Signarama is celebrating its 40th anniversary following 2025 marked by continued domestic and international growth.
Children's Lighthouse attends Orlando franchise show with plans to open 6-8 schools
During Q1, Flying Biscuit entered new markets in Abilene, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee, while continuing to expand in Houston, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina.
This milestone marks the brand’s growth beyond its South Florida roots, bringing its elevated, membership-driven model to the region.
Shipley Donuts will host a grand reopening under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality for its Orlando shop on Friday, March 27, at 2255 S.
International car wash franchise Tommy’s Express has begun construction on a location in Orlando, Florida.
Julene Robinson built a nearly $1 million Filta franchise business
Escapology scales with premium experiences and strategic growth in 2026