Virginia

YouFit Gyms secures $10M+ investment from Skyline Investors to upgrade its 49 gyms across four states over the next few years.

Delays in commercial build-outs can cost restaurants revenue and damage their reputation, with common mistakes including starting the permit process too late.

The Nasdaq fell 5.52% after Democrats won Congress, sparking a tech sell‑off that may affect AI‑tenant office leases, with firms like SpaceX and Palantir eyeing up to 400,000 sq ft in Manhattan.

Sheetz will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free meal and car wash on Veterans Day.

The new Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken store at 525 East Market Street, Suite A, Leesburg invites the community to attend its ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m.

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is opening a new store in Leesburg, Virginia, with a grand opening event scheduled for November 10, 2026.

JETSET Pilates is expanding to Virginia with three new studios, including one in Tysons, marking the brand's entry into the state and a statewide expansion.

District Taco was founded by Mexican Immigrant Osiris Hoil after he was laid off during the 2007 economic crisis.

BurgerFi brings back the Conflicted Burger for $5 on Election Day.

Wienerschnitzel, a hot dog chain, prioritizes franchisee fit over growth

Layne's Chicken Fingers is continuing its nationwide expansion with new restaurants opening Oct.

Rutter’s has teamed up with NCR Voyix to deploy a full suite of Voyix Commerce Platform applications to connect store, foodservice and forecourt workflows on a unified platform.

Hangry Joe's new CEO Brandon Wilhelm focuses on building a better franchise system

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.

Ninety-four-store chain Rutter’s is expanding into the sports bar arena, stepping beyond traditional convenience to offer customers something truly singular.

Zoom Room reports double-digit sales gains in two consecutive quarters

Company's differentiated model based on Socialization-as-a-Service, positive reinforcement and enrichment resonates with pet parents.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, started as a College Station classic in 1994.

The Flying Biscuit Café signs a franchise agreement in Richmond, Virginia.

Cheba Hut opens first Virginia location in Midlothian on Sept 25.

PURA VIDA MIAMI, the lifestyle-driven wellness café brand known for its elevated all-day dining experience, is welcoming the fall season with six new menu items: the Pumpkin Spice Cloud, Miami Vice Smoothie, Steak & Eggs

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035.

Pal’s Sudden Service, one of America’s leading regional fast food chains, has earned the prestigious Great Places To Work Certification for 2026-2027.

While the current federal SNAP program is mostly confined to grocery store purchases, there is a voluntary provision that affects restaurants: the Restaurant Meals program.