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PickleRage appoints Rich DeStasio as new CEO, aiming to implement operating systems for scalable growth and national expansion.

Red Door Brands, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based franchise operator, has named Kayla Edidin as its new vice president of franchise operations.

AtWork appoints Nancy Halverson as vice president of professional services to lead the company’s new AtWork Professional division, launched earlier this year.

Tint World expands its national footprint through new real estate and development in key markets, signing three new licenses in Portland, Oregon and Indiana.

PIRTEK USA reaches a location milestone in Q1 with over 200 U.S. locations, fueled by expansion moves.

Church’s Texas Chicken expands into China with a major franchise agreement that will bring 600 locations to the market.

Beans & Brews Coffee House reports a strong Q1, opening six new locations in three states and expanding its footprint through traditional storefronts and non-traditional venues.

Following its acquisition by Transom Capital Group, the beauty and wellness franchisor signed over 50 agreements across its portfolio, including Drybar and Elements Massage.

Always Best Care franchisee Samantha Loy expands operations in North Carolina, overseeing locations serving multiple communities.

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors appoints D’Wayne Tanner as its new vice president of franchise development, focusing on sustainable growth and franchise business owner alignment.

ohDEER, a pest prevention franchise, expands in the New England region with new locations in Maine, focusing on all-natural services.

Burger King launches national hiring initiative to bring 60,000 new team members on board in positions ranging from entry level to management.

The Melt launches national franchise program, aiming to expand through franchising after reaching $53.8 million in corporate revenue last year.

The indoor dog training franchise has appointed former PetCo CEO Ron Coughlin as chairman to help guide the brand toward its 550-unit growth goal.

Former Regis Corporation executive Michelle DeVore will oversee marketing for the 800-unit portfolio, which includes Drybar, Amazing Lash Studio, and Elements Massage.

Port of Subs plans to expand its presence in the Pacific Northwest with a 10-unit developmental deal across eastern Washington and northern Idaho.

Cousins Maine Lobster expands into South Carolina with a new food truck opening in Greenville, building on the momentum of its initial opening in Columbia.

16 Handles taps two new executives, Patti Carr and Donna Coupe, to drive record growth and expansion of the frozen yogurt and dessert franchise.

Fransmart appoints Sara Schmillen as its new chief marketing officer, bringing over two decades of marketing experience in the restaurant and franchise industries.

The turnkey salon suite franchisor has reached 135 open locations across 29 states and plans to enter new markets in New York and Virginia this year.

RPM Pizza, LLC, has made a leadership transition with Rogers Mueller succeeding his father Glenn Mueller as chief operating officer.

Hilton signed a franchise agreement with YOTEL, which will continue to independently manage and license its brand of 23 hotels in 10 countries.

Matt Weiss joins the men’s grooming franchise to oversee training, relationship management, and operational support for the brand's growing network of partners.

bb.q Chicken has revamped its rewards program, making rewards more accessible to members with new features and lower point totals.