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Tropical Smoothie Cafe drove development through the first half of 2022, opening new locations and signing franchise agreements.

On The Border partners with REEF to launch a virtual restaurant, expanding delivery services in urban markets.

Stretch Zone founder Jorden Gold expands his stretching services to Graduate Pointe in Philadelphia, aiming to make a positive impact on local communities.

So far in 2022, Big Blue Swim School — one of the nation’s fastest growing swim school franchises — has already signed agreements for franchise partners to develop 13 stores down the East Coast and another 13 down the West.

Big Blue Swim School has inked deals to open 15 swim schools in Philadelphia and New Jersey, offering its best-in-class swim school experience to local families.

A regenerative medicine clinic is expanding in Philadelphia, with two additional clinics under construction and a fifth location opening in Allentown by the end of 2022.

Heyday Skincare signed three new multi-unit franchise partners for a total of 20 locations in the Boston, Houston, and Phoenix markets, and secured six leases in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.

Batteries Plus experienced exponential growth rates, signing 10 new owners and 11 new franchise agreements, adding 18 stores to its system in the first quarter.

Muscle Maker’s Pokemoto division enters Philadelphia market with a new location.

Hand & Stone, a spa and massage franchise, kicks off 2022 with new deals and expansion plans, including a new location in Myrtle Beach.

Lightbridge Academy to exhibit at The Franchise Show in Philadelphia, extending local growth plans and meeting with prospective franchisees.

Rita’s Italian Ice gives away free Italian Ice on March 20.

“We have seen incredible growth in the health and wellness space over the past couple of years, particularly as it relates to skincare,” said Sean Bock, Heyday’s president of franchising.

Arnett Hudson, the 50th franchisee to sign on with Footprints Floors, introduces the franchise to the Philadelphia market, marking the brand's 100th territory.

Goldfish Swim School franchisees add PetWellClinic to their portfolio, developing five new veterinary clinics in the Philadelphia area.

PetWellClinic signs 5-unit deal in Philadelphia metro area, providing convenient and affordable care to local pets through new veterinary clinics.

Koydol, a commercial flooring franchise, is targeting Philadelphia for continued franchise growth, with a focus on the construction industry and ROI.

The Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate, leaving employers to implement their own vaccination policies.

Footprints Floors, a 150-plus-unit flooring franchise, is looking to expand its footprint in Philadelphia, where three territories are available for potential franchisees.

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“Brooklyn Dumpling Shop grabbed our attention with its innovative concept and sleek aesthetic,” said Nick Sordoni on behalf of partners Stephen Hudacek and Alex Flack.

Motto Mortgage Expert Solutions, a mortgage brokerage franchise, opens a new office in Philadelphia, serving the Greater Philadelphia Area and offering customer-first mortgage services.

The mold treatment industry is largely controlled by the willingness of insurance companies to provide coverage, which too often leaves a major gap between the treatment clients receive and the quality service they need.

Gotcha Covered expands in Pennsylvania with a new home-based center in Philadelphia, providing window treatment services to Bucks County residents.