Einstein Bros. plots expansion with 300 new units by 2030
The bagel brand plans to add 300 domestic locations by 2030, utilizing a new 'Elevate the Morning' store prototype to reach the 1,000-unit milestone.
· Nation's Restaurant News· June 29, 2026
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Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 15 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Tiger Global Invests in PopUp Bagels, Valued at $300M
Tiger Global Management has invested in the PopUp Bagels franchise, which now claims a valuation of $300 million.
· Franchise Wire· April 14, 2026
⛫ Is PopUp Bagels Worth $300M?
Tiger Global’s investment in PopUp Bagels at a $300 million valuation signals high investor confidence in the brand's rapid territory sales and reported unit volumes.
· Empires Weekly· April 12, 2026
SweatHouz Plans New Openings in Key Cities Across US
At a time when most businesses pump the brakes for the holidays, one wellness franchise is hitting the gas.
· Athletech News· December 5, 2025
Chilly GOAT Cold Tubs Recovers the Mind & Body Alike
The topics of mental health, stress and terms like “burnout” have elevated from noteworthy subjects to top-of-mind concepts for countless fitness and medical professionals within the past five to ten years.
· Athletech News· August 12, 2025
Award winning PopUp Bagels plans for nationwide growth
PopUp Bagels launches a new franchising effort, aiming for nationwide growth under the leadership of CEO Tory Bartlett.
· Franchise Magazine USA· November 9, 2024
How Freemotion & iFIT Are Transforming the Cardio Experience for Gyms
Freemotion and iFIT transform cardio experience for gyms with 22 SERIES.
· Athletech News· September 20, 2023
Why Franchise Brands Love Pro Athlete Endorsements
Franchise brands use pro athlete endorsements to tap into the athlete's audience and build brand awareness.
· 1851 Franchise· January 26, 2023
Chris DeJong Founded Big Blue Swim School After Not Qualifying for the Olympics Behind Teammate Michael Phelps by Three-Tenths of a Second
Chris DeJong started Big Blue Swim School after not qualifying for the Olympics behind Michael Phelps, using his experience to create a successful swim school franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· March 24, 2021
Franchise Times: The Start of Big Blue Swim School
Chris DeJong, a former competitive swimmer, creates the Big Blue Swim School franchise after being inspired by his own swimming career.
· 1851 Franchise· March 10, 2021
Business Insider: Big Blue Swim School Founder Chris DeJong on How He Expanded His Business Nationwide
Big Blue Swim School founder Chris DeJong discusses his journey from Olympic training to business ownership, expanding the brand nationwide through franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· October 16, 2020
How Chris DeJong Turned Barely Losing to Michael Phelps Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Business with Big Blue Swim School
Chris DeJong, founder of Big Blue Swim School, shares his story of turning a near loss to Michael Phelps into a multi-million-dollar business.
· 1851 Franchise· December 26, 2019
CNN Business: Losing to Michael Phelps helped turn this star swimmer into a successful entrepreneur
Big Blue Swim School founder Chris DeJong shares his story of turning a near-miss Olympic experience into a successful franchise opportunity, expanding to 45 new locations by the end of 2019.
· 1851 Franchise· December 25, 2019
Big Blue Swim School’s Founder and CEO Chris DeJong Lost to Michael Phelps, But Found Franchising Gold
After narrowly missing qualifying for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Chris DeJong was determined to make it to Beijing in 2008.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2019
Adweek: 10 Ways Brands Are Capitalizing on the Olympics Without Breaking the Rules
Brands are leveraging Olympic themes without breaking intellectual property rules on social media.
· 1851 Franchise· August 9, 2016