
Industry association fires up AAFD TV
The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) has launched a new platform designed to help keep members informed.
Virginia is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 401 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - District Taco, founded by Osiris Hoil after a 2007 layoff and franchising since 2021, now operates across Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania [[0a480b]] - Layne’s Chicken Fingers is expanding in Texas and Virginia with new restaurants opening

The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) has launched a new platform designed to help keep members informed.

Famous Toastery has inked recent deals that will lead to expansion moves in Arizona and Virginia.

Slim Chickens has signed a new franchise agreement with Vigario Management Corp., planning to open 20 new locations across Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.

The new Eggs Up Grill is owned and operated by Tony Sawyer and Brigitte Bartley Sawyer, a husband-and-wife team whose experience spans decades in business leadership and people development.

Haven Hot Chicken, a fast-casual brand, launches a new franchise program seeking entrepreneurs and experienced restaurateurs.

For new TruBlue Home Service Ally owners, the journey starts with a strong foundation of training and support.

Jaime Pickett to open 20 Scenthound units in North Carolina and Virginia.

Urban Air Adventure Park expands in Virginia with new franchise agreement

With decades of experience and adjustments behind it, Layne’s business model is remarkably scalable.
ATLANTA, GA (November 3, 2025) – Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of a new restaurant in Herndon.

Franchise owners provide community support during the government shutdown, offering free meals and community care programs.

Perspire Sauna Studio is accelerating its national footprint with five new multi-unit franchise agreements that will bring 15 new studios to Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Southern California and Virginia, a

Excel Fitness, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees, is on the hunt for new acquisitions as it looks to expand its footprint across the U.S.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is recognized as one of the top 100 growth brands by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2025.

KidStrong’s area developer and franchisee Pete Campana discusses the brand’s growth in Atlanta and its purpose.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures

Donatos Pizza grows presence in DMV and Atlanta metro areas
The company is the third Virginia-based office under the leadership of Dr.

Shipley Donuts expands to 14 states with 18th quarter of growth

Drybar signs deal for four new shops in Virginia and Florida.
The franchise location opened on July 18th, and is owned and operated by Majeed Shah.
The company is owned and operated by Mike Sheblak, who has nearly 30 years of experience managing technical systems in the healthcare and financial industries, as well as a background in hospitality.
PJ’s Coffee is inviting the Alexandria community to experience its classic New Orleans charm and signature Southern hospitality when it opens the doors to its first Virginia location Tuesday, July 8.
A Place At Home adds four new locations in June.