Franchise Magazine USA — page 13

Courtney Allison joins the doggy day care franchisor to lead franchisee support and operational consistency across the brand’s national network.

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

Franchisors who invest in meaningful internal programs for their franchise owner networks benefit from increased participation levels, enhanced networking opportunities, and higher engagement levels.

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

Signarama is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of hard work, entrepreneurship, and customer satisfaction.

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

Five Star Franchising welcomes Five Star Flooring, expanding its franchise offerings with a brand that disrupts the $75 billion flooring market.

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

Building Kidz School signs 100th franchise agreement, marking a significant milestone for the growing brand in early childhood education.

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

Home Franchise Concepts marks 20 years and welcomes new leaders, including Megan Hoyt as vice president and general counsel and Josh Barker as chief development officer.

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

The spa franchise signed nine agreements and opened five locations in the first quarter, with more than half of the growth coming from existing franchisees.

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.

TourScale acquires Pedal Pub, a 19-year-old experiential tourism brand, expanding its platform franchisor services.

The junk removal industry is valued at $15 billion and growing, but faces gaps in operations and inconsistent customer experiences

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.

Scenthound names a new board of directors, bringing a wealth of leadership experience in the franchising, pet care, and consumer services industries to the table.

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.

Arthur Murray Dance Studios opened 15 new locations in Q1 2026, its most successful quarter for openings since the business was founded in 1912.

The International Franchise Expo will take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan on May 29-30, featuring over 150 franchise brands.

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

Red Light Method expands to meet demand in the $2 trillion-dollar American wellness industry, opening four new studios in Q1 2026 and projecting to grow to 25 locations.