washington is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 186 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Summit Management Group to bring the brand to the Pacific Northwest with an 11-unit deal in Washington [[2026-10-23 Why This 317-Unit Chain Puts Franchisee Fit Before Growth (dd5456)]] [[2026-09-29 Swig Announces 11-Unit Signed Agreement in Washington (9a6a88)]] [[2026-09-28 Swig Inks Deal with Summit Management Group to Head to Pacific Northwest (086ead)]] * Starbird Chicken is expanding into Washington through a franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group, planning 17 new locations [[2026-09-23 Starbird Chicken Expands Into Washington With 17 New Restaurant Locations Planne (fa0f79)]] [[2026-09-22 Starbird Signs 15-Unit Agreement in Washington (fc541f)]] * Slim Chickens opened its first traditional location in Washington as part of its growth with nearly 300 locations open in 32 U.S. states and internationally [[2026-08-25 Slim Chickens Opens Four Restaurants in One Week (25ff97)]] [[2026-08-25 Slim Chickens Opens Four Restaurants in One Week Across Multiple States (c43b93)]] * Evergreens, a Seattle-born fast-casual brand, has launched its franchise program to expand across 12 Western states, including Washington [[2026-09-03 Evergreens dangles reduced royalty rates to land 1st franchisees (acb06b)]] [[2026-09-02 Evergreens Launches Franchise Program to Ignite Growth (3a1e6a)]] [[2026-09-02 Evergreens Launches Franchise Program, Bringing Fresh, Craveable Salads, Wraps a (084c56)]] * Eric Cao is opening a new Paris Baguette location in Federal Way, Washington [[2026-08-06 Eric Cao Opens Paris Baguette in Federal Way, WA (90aca4)]] * Cascadia Pizza Co., a wood-fired pizza brand, operates 17 corporate restaurants and additional franchise locations across five states, including Washington [[2026-08-26 Cascadia Pizza Co. Returns to Square to Power Its Next Chapter of National Franc (d102c5)]] * Addus HomeCare Corporation has agreed to acquire AccentCare's personal care division outside of New York for approximately $275 million, expanding its footprint into six new states, but it is not specified if Washington is one of them [[2026-09-14 Updated Addus To Acquire AccentCare’s Personal Care Division For $275M (9d4b77)]]
Pet Supplies Plus reports strong mid-year development numbers, with 12 new franchise agreements and one independent pet conversion in the first half of 2020.
Oregon - Due to COVID-19 many local food banks are seeing a spike in demand for hunger relief services.
Some states have temporarily banned dining in at restaurants to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with many chains offering takeout and delivery options.
The Human Bean opens new location in College Place, Washington, with a commitment to developing the best drive-thru espresso and a 24/7 receptionist.
Cheba Hut celebrates expansion to a new coast, new shops, and a new bar program, with agreements to bring shops to five new states.
Cheba Hut opens its first Florida location in St. Augustine, offering a marijuana-themed sandwich shop experience.
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Slim Chickens plans to open over 30 restaurants in 2020, including new locations in the United States and the United Kingdom.
iTrip Vacations Seattle expands its property management program in Washington, serving rental owners and guests in the Seattle region.
Comfort hotels delivers on its plan to open more than one hotel per week in 2019, expanding its global presence.
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Capriotti's signs agreements for 40 new units to ignite major western US expansion, targeting experienced franchise partners and multi-unit operators.
Big Blue Swim School is opening a new location in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. adds 14 new offices to its footprint in Q3, bringing the total to 37 for the year.
Little Caesars is testing an Impossible Supreme Pizza with meatless sausage, catering to the growing demand for plant-based protein alternatives.
Maryland is considering legislation to ban polystyrene foam containers and cups, which would have a direct impact on restaurants across the state.
Red Robin celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new food truck, the 'Forever Yummm' truck, which will visit nine states around the country.
One couple has taken the leap and joined Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, with no experience in the health and wellness industry, and have built a thriving business of their dreams.
The Perez family operates a successful Batteries Plus franchise, demonstrating the benefits of family-owned businesses.
Popeyes has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer food delivery in select locations, including New York City, Chicago, Miami, and Washington.
Cafe Yumm signs a three-unit deal for Boise, marking its first launch in the state and its first multi-unit agreement.
There were an estimated 745,078 franchise establishments in operation in the U.S. in 2017, with an average growth rate of 1.6% across all 10 business-format lines.
18 states and 20 cities and counties in the US have raised their minimum wage, with some states increasing it to $15 an hour.
Best in Class Education Center celebrates its 50th nationwide opening, marking a significant milestone in the brand's expansion into new and existing markets.