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Batteries Plus announces a multi-year franchise agreement for four new stores in the greater Boston metro market.

Gabby Wong of FranConnect was named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) board of directors.

Bad Ass Coffee has reached a new three-store signed agreement in South Carolina, with locations set to open in Rock Hill and the York County area.

Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger franchise, is expanding to six additional states and has sold out in eight states, with a focus on rapid growth and franchise development.

Dog care franchise Scenthound recently reached a milestone after completing over one million appointments.

Domino's reports strong third quarter financial results, driven in part by franchise sales growth and U.S. franchise advertising.

Batteries Plus reports strong growth in the third quarter of 2024, signing five new franchise owners and opening 16 new locations across the United States.

Pet Butler has announced a new owner for its franchise serving markets in Washington state, Steven Chmielewski, who brings experience in customer service and business analysis.

Dog care franchise Central Bark is touting a program it rolled out earlier this year aimed at providing puppies with key socialization and development needs.

Taco Cabana announced that it is seeking experienced franchisees for multi-unit opportunities in new markets including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Dumpster Dudez, a waste management franchise, expands to 32 locations, with further growth from franchisees on the way, driven by solid customer service and a commitment to ease of use.

Arcos Dorados, the largest global McDonald's franchisee, renews its Master Franchise Agreement with McDonald's for 20 years.

Scenthound, a dog wellness franchise, launches a dental health line of products, including Daily Dental Support, a supplement to combat periodontal disease in dogs.

Pickleball Kingdom expands to Lynnwood, Washington, with a 37,000-square-foot facility featuring 12 indoor courts, opening in early 2025.

Bad Ass Coffee expands to Florida with a three-store agreement, awarding franchise agreements for 34 locations in various stages of development.

BrightStar Care reaches 400 locations in the US, with 15 new franchisees and 24 signed agreements, and plans to surpass 400 corporate-owned and franchised locations soon.

Zoom Room reports 19% year-over-year sales growth and expects to expand to 80 locations by the end of 2024.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens its first location in Boise, Idaho, marking the franchise’s first outlet in the state.

Sparkle Grooming Corp. and Woofie’s make moves in Arizona and Colorado, with an Arizona-based dog grooming franchise awarding three franchises to partners Suzanne Julia and Brayden Gazlay.

Little Caesars has unveiled its latest growth plans, with the Detroit, Michigan-based company reaching agreements for expansion across the United States with the opening of 23 new restaurants.

Loyalty Brands acquires Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery, expanding its reach into the pet care market.