
Business Observer: Big Blue Swim School Plans for Florida Expansion
Big Blue Swim School plans to expand into Florida, with up to 20 locations in the works.
Tampa is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 249 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * PDQ, a Tampa-based chicken chain, marks its 15th anniversary with a brand refresh, focusing on training and hospitality [[2026-10-27 PDQ marks its 15th anniversary with a brand refresh (d3ba72)]]. * Mike's Red Tacos has signed a 36-unit development agreement with Built Different Brands to expand into the Tampa and Orlando areas and Florida's East Coast [[2026-10-23 Mike’s Red Tacos heads to Tampa, Orlando with 36-unit development deal (49b2cd)]]. * Southern Rock Restaurants signed a 52-unit development agreement with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to develop locations in Florida over six years [[2026-10-21 Southern Rock Restaurants Signs 52-Unit Hawaiian Bros Deal (1cac52)]]. * Pigtails & Crewcuts, a kids' salon franchise, has opened a new location in Odessa, Florida, and is seeking community-driven partners in markets like Tampa and Miami [[2026-10-15 Pigtails & Crewcuts Opens New Franchise in Odessa, Florida (5f0a9a)]]. * Hawaiian Bros has signed a 52-store franchise development agreement in Florida with Southern Rock Restaurants, which plans to open 24 locations within three years [[2026-10-13 Hawaiian Bros signs 52-store Florida deal (5f5d6c)]]. * SOLENVIA Caregivers, a senior homecare franchise, signed its first franchise agreement with a husband-and-wife team in Tampa, Florida [[2026-08-17 SOLENVIA Caregivers signs first franchise agreement in Tampa (f438cd)]]. * Minnie Bird has signed a 20-unit franchise development agreement with DiPasqua Brands to expand into the Orlando and Tampa markets in Florida [[2026-07-23 Minnie Bird Signs 20-Unit Franchise Agreement with DiPasqua Brands to Expand into Orlando and Tampa (7c8be6)]]. * Replay Sports Cards has signed a franchise agreement with Matt Thomas to open a location in Tampa, Florida [[2026-06-03 Replay Sports Cards Signs Franchise Agreement to Expand into Tampa (3de868)]].

Big Blue Swim School plans to expand into Florida, with up to 20 locations in the works.

Eggs Up Grill in Riverview, Fl. is part of Black Restaurant Week and was spotlighted by Tampa’s Fox station.

Eggs Up Grill opened its 44th restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, marking its expansion in Florida.
Tijuana Flats CEO Brian Wright is leading the brand's return to franchising and expansion into non-traditional sites, such as university stadiums.
Surveillance Secure to expand in Florida with four new territories, targeting Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville for franchise growth.
A husband-and-wife duo has opened a new location of Tutor Doctor in Tampa, bringing their experience in education and entrepreneurship to the franchise.
Wendy's has kicked off its Back-To-School program in Tampa, providing free breakfast combos and coupons to over 5,500 educators in the area.
We are excited to continue our expansion across Florida, working closely with Mike and his team to bring the Waters Edge Wineries concept to Tampa and St.

360° Painting has adapted its business plan to focus on virtual platforms, achieving record-breaking sales and expanding to new locations across the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen remodeling company, reflects on an active first half of the year, including newly inked franchise deals and virtual consultations.
Cinnaholic, a gourmet vegan bakery, set single-day sales records and introduced new technology-based innovations during the pandemic.
Mowbot, a robotic lawn mowing franchise, is opening a new location in Tampa, Florida.
Cambria Hotels awards new franchise agreements and breaks ground on three new hotels, with a focus on growth and development in major markets.
theCoderSchool opened its first Tampa location, continuing its central Florida expansion.

Lightbridge Academy, an early education and childcare franchise, is expanding into Tampa, Florida, with plans to open five new locations and create over 200 jobs.

Checkers & Rally’s has nearly 900 units nationwide, with a proven drive-thru focused model and delivery program enabling it to fare better during the pandemic.
BlueGrace Logistics acquires Anthym Logistics, expanding its presence in Tampa and Chicago through the deal.

My Favorite Muffin targets Tampa, Florida for its next phase of franchise development, capitalizing on the city's culture of community and sharing.

My Favorite Muffin Franchise sought qualified partners for Tampa expansion, including locations in Temple Terrace, Pinellas Park, and Land O’Lakes.
Thrillz targets Tampa as its next market for indoor family entertainment, offering a high-flying experience for guests.
Dat Dog, a New Orleans-based hot dog and sausage franchise, plans to expand to Florida, seeking local franchisees to open restaurants in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, and Naples.
Natural Life Franchise Corp. expands to a franchise business model, offering CBD products and holistic plants in multiple locations.
MOOYAH has unveiled its first restaurant featuring a sleeker, updated prototype in Hoover, Alabama.
Miami-based Sushi Hotspot gears up for growth in 2020 with plans to expand nationwide through franchising.