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Celebree School expands with 16 new agreements and 15 openings in 2025.

JINYA Ramen Bar opens in Georgetown, D.C. on Jan. 23

DRYmedic Restoration franchise has nearly 100 territories awarded in the $7 billion industry

Celebree School powers into Q4 with significant momentum, having signed 13 new franchise agreements representing 23 schools, and opening seven new schools in 2025.

The new restaurant will be led by Brandon Thordarson. Brandon transitioned from his longtime role as Director of Culinary and Executive Chef to owner and Franchise partner.

The 2025 International Franchisee Association Advocacy Summit will be Sept.

Real ramen culture is making waves in the nation’s capital as JINYA Ramen Bar prepares to open its newest location in The Wharf.

As Gold’s Gym celebrates its 60th anniversary, the brand isn’t just looking back on a legacy; it’s redefining what strength looks like in 2025.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC affiliates with Advance Realty in Bel Air, fortifying its brand's presence in the greater Baltimore area.

Sweat440 is reigniting its growth strategy with 62 new franchise units in development, marking a major comeback after the boutique fitness brand paused sales during the pandemic and reopened its franchise program last September.

LPHI opens Illinois' first K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel in June.

The bathroom remodeling industry is booming in 2025, and Re-Bath is capitalizing on this growth with a new three-territory agreement to bring its high-quality, convenient services to the Washington, D.C.

District Taco, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, specializes in Yucatán-inspired cuisine, offering customizable options and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

Layne’s entry into Virginia is led by Khurram Burney, a seasoned multi-unit operator and entrepreneur with extensive experience in hospitality.

Bryant Keil, former Potbelly CEO, and his son, Hampden Keil, recently opened a Potbelly shop in Frederick, Maryland.

Port of Subs enters Washington, D.C. with 70-unit development deal

Moxies is announcing a strategic partnership with DesignAgency to introduce a streamlined and customizable design process for franchise development.

PureGym, a global gym operator hailing from the U.K., has been given the green light to acquire Blink’s corporate operations and a substantial portion of the Equinox-owned gym brand’s locations in New York and New Jersey in a $121 million cash deal.

Toastique is gearing up to open its first Minnesota location in Wayzata on Saturday, November 16th beginning at 8am.

P.F. Chang's has expanded its airport locations, with new openings in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., Bengaluru, and Guadalajara.

The initial investment to open a Capital Grille franchise ranges from $1.5 million to $5 million, covering expenses like building out the restaurant and purchasing equipment.

Corner Bakery Cafe® is celebrating the grand reopening of its Capitol Hill location at 500 North Capitol St., N.W.

Running a successful group fitness studio is no small feat. Scaling it to become a thriving franchise brand is quite another.

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