
Lightbridge Academy Opens First of Two Pittsburgh Locations; Brings State Total to Nine Schools
Lightbridge Academy opens its first Pittsburgh location, expanding its presence in Pennsylvania with two new schools.
Pennsylvania is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 409 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has expanded to Pennsylvania, with over 350 restaurants across 27 states and more than 100 franchise units awarded in 2026 [[2026-10-29 Chicken Salad Chick spreads into 5 new states, tops 350 restaurants]]. * District Taco operates across Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania [[2026-10-29 District Taco]]. * BODYBAR Pilates is opening its second studio in Pennsylvania, located in Exton, offering exclusive grand opening promotions and community events [[2026-10-28 BODYBAR PILATES TO OPEN SECOND STUDIO IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS FALL]]. * Corner Bakery Cafe has added a new franchisee in Pennsylvania, where he will own and operate the Horsham cafe [[2026-10-20 Corner Bakery Cafe Adds New Franchisee in Pennsylvania]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has secured development agreements in Pennsylvania to expand its presence in the Northeast [[2026-10-02 Chicken Salad Chick accelerating growth in Northeast]]. * A multi-unit Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee, operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, filed for bankruptcy protection [[2026-09-28 Multi-Unit Dave's Hot Chicken Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy]]. * Voodoo Brewing Co. is a Pennsylvania-based brewpub franchise with an initial investment range of $466,500 to $1,875,000 [[2026-09-29 Voodoo Brewing Co. Franchise Costs, Fees & Profit Data for 2026]].

Lightbridge Academy opens its first Pittsburgh location, expanding its presence in Pennsylvania with two new schools.

Employers in certain jurisdictions, such as Berkeley and Los Angeles, must comply with predictive scheduling and fair workweek laws.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has exhibited flexibility and a nimbleness during the coronavirus pandemic, offering virtual discovery days.

Celebree School's CEO and President discuss the evolution of the childcare industry and the importance of early childhood education.
A survey revealed that residents from coronavirus hot spot states would consider moving to areas with lower COVID-19 cases, with a focus on safety and quality of life.

Big Blue Swim School has signed three new franchisees to open 11 swim schools in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and is continuing to pay its employees during the pandemic.
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Quaker Steak & Lube opens a new restaurant in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the company's first presence in the Philadelphia area.

Big Blue Swim School continues to expand across the country, signing four multi-unit development deals in New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

Kimberlee White remembers doing a circuit-style boxing workout at a studio several years ago.

Sylvan Learning franchisee NN Rao shares his experience opening a new location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the importance of passionate parents in the franchising industry.
Pizza Joe's has created a COVID-19 update page on its website to provide customers with information on reduced hours, closures, and service changes.
Quaker Steak & Lube closes its in-restaurant dining rooms in multiple states due to COVID-19 concerns, while continuing to offer take-out and delivery options.
Anytime Fitness plans expansion in Pennsylvania with 25 new locations

Anytime Fitness plans to open 25 new gyms in Pennsylvania over the next three years, expanding its presence in the state.
GFG Bakery-Café expanded into Pennsylvania with a new location in Kennett Square, operated by Chris and Maria Kotanidis.
Melt Shop debuts its fifth restaurant in Pennsylvania, with plans for 17 additional locations across the state, led by multi-unit franchisee Drew Smith.
BrightStar Care plans to expand in Pennsylvania with 8-10 new territories, seeking franchise partners to join the brand, which specializes in in-home care services.
Roy Rogers Restaurants is planning to expand its coverage in the East through a new strategic growth plan aimed at improving performance at existing locations and opening new restaurants.

Ziggi’s Coffee is expanding into new markets and states, with 16 new locations expected to open in 2020, as it continues its growth and expansion.

Aroma Joe’s has continued steady growth in 2019, opening five new coffee shops and signing 12 development deals, and has been recognized as a “Top Food Franchise of 2019.”

An article about five young brands poised for growth in 2020, including Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar and Big Blue Swim School.
Woofie’s, an all-inclusive pet-care franchise, expanded in 2019 with the signing and opening of its first three franchises in the US and the launch of Pet Tech, pet CPR, and First-Aid classes.