Dan Rowe

HB Protein Smoothies signs five-unit deal with Justin and Tarrah Long.

HB Protein Smoothies signs deal with John Hanford for Gulf Coast expansion.

HB Protein Smoothies, a protein-first smoothie concept built for today’s health-conscious consumer, signed a six-unit development agreement with Bob Morris, a franchise investor with a multi-unit track record in Planet Fitness and 7 Brew Coffee.

Morris has spent more than two decades building and operating franchise businesses, including ownership stakes in Planet Fitness dating back to 2004 and 7 Brew Coffee drive-through locations he has developed in New York State over the past three years.

Richardson is an experienced business owner with a background in printing and graphics.

Closing a master franchise agreement in a new country feels like a milestone, but the signature on the contract is not the finish line.

An experienced restaurant operations group has signed a development agreement to bring six units of the smoothie concept to Texas, following recent multi-state expansion deals.

Scottsdale, Arizona — HB Protein Smoothies continues its national growth streak, announcing a new 6-unit franchise agreement to bring the brand to Houston, Texas.

A group of experienced multi-unit operators from the Papa Murphy’s and Crumbl systems has signed a development deal to bring the smoothie concept to three new states.

HB Protein Smoothies signs multi-unit deal with Papa Murphy's largest franchisees.

Entrepreneurship runs in the Richardson family: Loren’s father owned multiple businesses, and Loren had already made his own move into ownership by acquiring a printing and graphics business alongside his wife, Jennifer.

HB Protein Smoothies signs two Florida multi-unit deals in one month.

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

The Swing Bays lands multi-unit deal with Marine Corps veteran Shaun Kelley.

Glo30, a membership-based skincare studio franchise, is bringing on board seasoned franchise operator Chris Pelnik as it looks to build its presence across key North Carolina markets.

Cilantro Taco Grill expands to Chicago with 110 locations planned.

Natural Hounds launches a national expansion program with a low-overhead model focused on fresh pet food.

GLO30 inks deal with former Club Pilates franchisee Chris Pelnik.

Chris Pelnik, a former multi-unit Club Pilates franchisee and seasoned wellness operator, has signed a 25-unit development agreement to expand Glo30, the doctor-founded skincare studio franchise, across North Carolina.

The Colorado PGA selected Miller from hundreds of eligible golf professionals statewide, recognizing his teaching career focused on making golf accessible for all students.

Onus partners with Fransmart to expand health and longevity services

Florida duo signs 100-unit Cilantro Taco Grill franchise deal to bring the brand to the state.

Rapper Pitbull partners with Fransmart to support Latino-owned franchises, aiming to provide opportunities for fellow Latino entrepreneurs.

QSR brands are dominating the franchise landscape due to their commitment to speed and convenience, with the global QSR market size valued at $763.4 billion in 2022.