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Batteries Plus is launching a Sweet 16 initiative to drive franchisee performance and celebrate expertise, team-building, and customer service.

Superior Fence & Rail expands into a new warehouse in southeastern Pennsylvania, citing customer service as a key factor in its success.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a moving and packing franchise, launches new locations in Blaine, Minnesota, and Grimes, Iowa, with experienced owners and management teams.

Patelmo’s Pizzeria expands its franchise program, offering authentic Sicilian cuisine to new markets.

barre3, a fitness franchise, acquires Studio Barre with locations in California, Montana, Rhode Island, and South Carolina, expanding its network to 10 owners and 11 studios.

Purchase Capital invests in fitness franchise JETSET Pilates, appoints founder to board of directors.

Law firm Saxton & Stump launches franchise law practice, focusing on franchising, licensing, and distribution.

Always Best Care has opened its latest franchise location in Parkville, Maryland, providing senior care services to the Baltimore market's aging population.

Portable storage franchise Go Mini’s accelerates expansion with new locations and growing market demand.

The franchise industry surpassed growth projections in 2024, with 2.2% growth, and is expected to see 2.4% growth in 2025, according to the International Franchise Association.

Kitchen Guard expands into Charlotte, North Carolina, offering commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services.

ServiceMaster Brands has welcomed a new president for its Merry Maids brand, who brings experience in franchised service organizations.

Twin Peaks expands to South Dakota, Montana, and North Dakota with new franchisees Arun Ramalingam and Priya Magudeswaran.

Lumber Plus has nine locations, with six franchised and three company-owned, across the US, including the Northeast and Florida.

LIME Painting outlines Northeast expansion strategy, focusing on new locations and a loyalty program.

The Red Chickz franchise is expanding nationwide, with new locations opening in New Jersey and plans for 45 new stores.

Don Allen has been named vice president of operations at Zoom Room, bringing over three decades of franchise operations experience.

Donatos Pizza plans to open three new locations in Texas, including restaurants in Houston and multiple stops in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Tapster, a self-pour bar concept, continues to grow its franchise base with new locations in Denver and Lexington.

Blinds repair and installation services provider Bloomin’ Blinds reports growth through new franchise agreements and market expansion.

Franchise Services Inc. has appointed Richard Lowe as its new chief executive officer.

PIRTEK USA closed out 2024 with record growth, adding 45 new territories and opening 25 new locations, with over 500 franchise locations worldwide.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauds the appointment of Marvin Kaplan as the new chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) expands its membership with seven new franchise groups, representing diverse brands and a commitment to fair franchising.