The Covery Announces First Location in Utah
The Covery announced its first location in Utah, led by franchise partner Matson Magleby, who is spearheading the brand's entrance into the state.
Utah is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 354 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has expanded to Utah, opening its first restaurants in the state as part of its growth into 27 states with over 350 restaurants [[2026-10-29 Chicken Salad Chick spreads into 5 new states, tops 350 restaurants]]. * Nick Harris has expanded Tide Services to 11 locations across Nevada and Utah, with a 12th location scheduled to open in Henderson, Nevada [[2026-10-28 Great Franchisee Nick Harris of Tide Services Expands in Nevada and Utah]]. * Greenix Pest Control has acquired Utah-based Wasatch Pest Control, expanding its customer base and increasing operational density in its home market [[2026-10-27 Greenix Pest Control Acquires Utah-Based Wasatch Pest Control]]. * Juice It Up! has officially entered Utah with the opening of a new location in Herriman, marking the brand's debut in its eighth state [[2026-10-14 Juice It Up! Officially Enters Utah]]. * FACE FOUNDRIÉ is building its development pipeline, with new units planned in markets including Utah [[2026-10-05 FACE FOUNDRIÉ Founder Michele Henry on Reaching 100 Units]]. * QuikTrip is set to open a new store in Springville, Utah, in December 2026 as part of its effort to grow its footprint in the region [[2026-10-05 QuikTrip Grows Colorado Footprint]]. * Kilwins has identified Utah as a priority market for expansion, aiming to grow its nearly 200-location brand nationwide [[2026-09-28 Kilwins Targets Utah for Expansion as Priority Growth Market]].
The Covery announced its first location in Utah, led by franchise partner Matson Magleby, who is spearheading the brand's entrance into the state.
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The Melting Pot, the nearly-100 unit experiential fondue concept, has undertaken a major, system-wide remodel initiative to unify all locations with a more open, modern visual identity.

Anchored Tiny Homes executes franchise agreements with four new franchisees, awarding seven new territories in Texas, Oregon, Florida, and Utah, and proving the strength of the custom ADU builder model.

Power Plate has joined forces with EoS Fitness to bring its whole-body vibration technology to the low-cost gym chain’s locations.

Port of Subs partnered with regional developers in Utah, signing a 40-unit deal with brothers Jay and Michael Taylor.

The top 14 states in the US represent 71.5% of franchise deals, with growth accelerating in these areas.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse is a regional coffee franchise with over 60 locations in four states.

1851 examines ALEC-Laffer's 16th annual 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index for franchisors and franchisees.

The 25 worst state economies for franchising in 2023 are identified by ALEC-Laffer's 16th annual 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index.

Location, location, location. Understanding regional financial patterns and potential economic outlooks can be crucial tools for franchise operators to optimize franchise growth strategies and anticipate franchisee success.

Farmer Boys is a West Coast fast-casual burger franchise known for its farm-fresh ingredients, made-to-order meals and multi-channel restaurant model that includes dine-in, drive-thru, delivery and mobile ordering.
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse celebrates 30 years of serving the community with a focus on customer service and healthy menu options.

Su Kim signed to bring the first Paris Baguette location to the state of Utah, providing an alternative gathering place for the community.

Paris Baguette sees significant growth, signs new location in Salt Lake City

Utah’s economy is ranked 1st in the 2023 Economic Outlook Ranking and 2nd in the 2023 Economic Performance Ranking according to ALEC-Laffer’s report.

1851 is examining ALEC-Laffer's 16th annual 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints.

Utah Smashburger operator Michael Walker signs a new five-unit development deal, expanding the brand’s presence in the state.
Smashburger expanded in Utah with a multi-unit development agreement, bringing five new locations to Salt Lake City.

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The start of 2023 has proven successful for the fast-casual brands, as Capriotti’s signed agreements to develop 9 new restaurants and Wing Zone inked deals for 13 restaurants.

Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe discussed key elements for franchise growth, including hiring passionate staff and interacting with clients.
Always Best Care expands to serve more seniors in Utah County with a new office in Provo and surrounding areas.
Sky Zone opens its first Utah park in Saratoga Springs, bringing active play to the community.