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The Goddard School, a franchise system, reaches a milestone with the opening of its 700th school in Winter Garden, Florida.

Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the fast-casual chain's first location in Washington, D.C.

Talkin' Tacos has grown to 36 locations across the US

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

PLNT Cafe, a new fast-casual dining concept from the founders of popular plant-based restaurant brand PLNT Burger, is slated to open in November / December at 655 K St.

Slutty Vegan names Destiny Correa as its first operating franchisee

The Philadelphia-born fast-casual restaurant known for its freshly cooked-to-order stir-fry is kicking off a week-long celebration of all things Noods, with hidden gift cards, surprise Nood Drops, limited-edition merch,

Moran Family of Brands names Randy Whitworth and Chris Laverdure as 2026 Franchisees of the Year.

Talkin’ Tacos reaches 37 locations and $80 million in sales in six years.

DUCTZ opens in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore with veteran owner.

The food hall company will use the tech it acquired from Sweetgreen for $186 million to offer lower prices, extended hours and expand into new markets.

IFA names 89 individuals as 2026 Franchisees of the Year.

Another Independence Day has come and gone, and one thing stood out to me: Americans are looking backward right now, but we’re also looking ahead.

The South Korean bakery giant, which operates over 1,750 locations globally, is launching its first American storefront in Virginia as it enters the competitive cafe segment.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Jennifer Collins, owner of Kidcreate Studio in Houston (Greater Heights), as a 2026 Franchisee of the Year.

Recent transactions in the senior living sector include the sale of a 178-unit community in Texas and a five-property portfolio in Virginia.

The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit will take place September 14-16 in Washington, DC.

Amaan Bhanji didn’t spend his high school years thinking about college applications.

A Washington, D.C. entrepreneur expanded his business operations by joining the FRSTeam franchise to provide specialized textile and electronics restoration services following disasters.

Greybull Stewardship-backed ProHome, a provider of builder warranty management services, has acquired the ProHome Metro DC franchise for undisclosed terms.

As The Melt continues its measured franchise expansion beyond California and Arizona, Washington, D.C., has emerged as one of the brand's premier target markets.

Graze Craze is expanding its footprint to 150 units as the charcuterie franchise capitalizes on Gen Z's social media interest in communal and portable dining options.

The wine-focused casual dining concept Sixty Vines has expanded to 16 locations across multiple states, reporting over $109 million in sales for its parent company.

Starting in September and continuing into the first half of next year, the franchise conference and event calendar will be in full swing.