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The Goddard School, a franchise system, reaches a milestone with the opening of its 700th school in Winter Garden, Florida.

The Bar Method is a boutique fitness franchise specializing in barre-based workouts that combine elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training.

Raising Cane’s plans to open seven restaurants in October, including its first locations in Wausau, Wisconsin; Springfield, Oregon; and Macon, Georgia.

PVOLVE opens three new studios in California, Indiana and Maryland.

Timberlane acquired the 91-unit property for $37 million earlier this month.

Checkers & Rally's opens first ghost kitchen in San Francisco

HomePlunge is targeting the hospitality and boutique wellness sectors with cold plunge solutions designed to replace labor-intensive ice bags for luxury hotels and fitness centers.

SAJJ Mediterranean, the Bay Area-born fast-casual restaurant concept known for its fresh, customizable Mediterranean fare, is entering its next phase of growth, doubling down on its home market while laying the foundation for broader franchise expansion.

Raising Cane’s will open six restaurants across five states in September, including its first locations in Saginaw, Michigan; Gresham, Oregon; and San Francisco.

Big Blue Swim School expands to nearly 60 pools nationwide

With cyclospora and salmonella tied to fresh produce, it has been a rough summer for salad-heavy concepts like Sweetgreen and the now-defunct Salad and Go — not to mention Taco Bell.

Sheridan Capital Partners has acquired Carolina Components Group (CCG), a provider of custom-engineered bioprocessing assemblies and components used in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, for undisclosed terms.

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Ahead of potential OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, some Bay Area homeowners are asking buyers to pay with private AI shares.

The Melt targets Central Florida for its next stage of franchise growth, with plans to open multiple locations in the region.

The San Francisco-based bánh mì concept is positioning itself for fast-casual growth by leveraging a scalable playbook and proven performance in neighborhood and high-traffic settings.

While quantitative metrics drive commercial real estate decisions, qualitative data regarding property perception and hyper-local narratives is becoming increasingly accessible through AI for multi-unit site selection.

Blackstone expands its hospitality footprint with the $279 million acquisition of the 821-key Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, signaling confidence in San Francisco’s economic recovery.

Premium Pilates Franchise Celebrates Key Milestone Shortly After Reaching 350 Territories MIAMI — JETSET Pilates , the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premi

Neha Sidhu brings KidStrong to Bay Area with five-unit deal.

The Bay Club Company has reaffirmed its commitment to the California fitness and wellness market with a pair of recent investment moves in the state.

The San Francisco-based delivery giant is expanding its corporate arm with tray-style catering and a new platform to streamline group food orders for businesses.

JETSET Pilates surpasses 350 territories sold and 60 studios open.

PIRTEK USA reaches a location milestone in Q1 with over 200 U.S. locations, fueled by expansion moves.