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Craig Haley serves as CEO of Smokey Mo’s BBQ, a Texas-born fast-casual barbecue brand with more than 25 years of history serving communities across the state.

With 40+ studios open across 12 states and 75 more preparing to launch, the fast-growing Pilates franchise accelerates its nationwide expansion.

Ennoble Care has added five states to its home-based primary care footprint, extending its reach into Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi and Texas in September.

Zipline’s all electric drones are entirely autonomous and have zero-emissions, meaning fanatics can get their teriyaki fix faster while putting a little less pressure on the planet.

Two Men and a Truck franchisee Taylor Suman prioritizes employee experience

While the chain said its current attrition rate is higher than normal, many of the closed locations are likely to reopen under new ownership.

As parents place greater emphasis on the first years of a child’s development, Building Kidz School, the 50-plus-unit early childhood education franchise, sees significant room to grow in more communities across the country.

Pilates Addiction has surpassed 350 licenses sold, including deals in 27 states, and plans to open another 75 studios in early 2027.

Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Rusty Taco signs franchise agreement with Bowlski’s for two locations.

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Dillas Quesadillas has promoted restaurant industry veteran Michael Mabry to chief operating officer as the North Texas-based company strengthens its leadership team for its next phase of growth.

Jaclyn Houtman grew up around Merry Maids , the residential cleaning services franchise with more than 450 units.

Kelli Schroeder has been named chief development officer of Kilwins, a premium confectionery and ice cream franchise.

Laundry Luv expands first location, becomes largest laundromat in Texas

After selling its third-party management arm of the business in 2021, Surpass Senior Living is focusing on growth through ownership and potentially ground-up development.

Uncommon Brands grows Fuego Tortilla Grill and The Rice Box

The Texas transaction is the latest in a series of regional developer territory reacquisitions completed by The Joint in 2026.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger franchise, has doubled its footprint year over year for multiple years.

HTeaO opens nine new stores across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Sarah Joy knew the fitness industry long before she knew inLIFE Wellness.

Pepper Lunch’s Texas rollout is moving quickly from signed franchise agreements to signed leases and openings.

Skiptown, the modern, tech-enabled dog care franchise, is officially entering Texas with the signing of a new five-unit franchise agreement covering the greater Austin area.

Yesway held a vision in 2015 to build a differentiated convenience store.