Franchise Magazine USA — page 16

Playa Bowls reports rapid expansion moves, reaching new agreements in the West, Midwest, and Southeast, and planning to build the brand in high-traffic locations.

Eggs Up Grill appoints Kayla Money as its new CFO, bringing experience in the restaurant industry and financial planning and analysis.

Former McDonald’s franchisees Angela and Andy Harrelson are expanding their Scenthound portfolio with six additional locations across South Carolina and Georgia.

The Melt, a fast-casual brand, has named Greg Vojnovic as its new head of franchising as the brand prepares to expand through a franchising program.

The International Franchise Association projects franchise industry growth in 2026, with over 12,000 new franchised businesses and 8.9 million jobs created.

The luxury spa brand has identified a pipeline for over 100 new locations, focusing on major markets in California, Florida, and New York.

Shipley Donuts expands into several markets, including Las Vegas, with multiple agreements and new shop openings.

Pilates Addiction reaches a new company milestone, selling 250 licenses nationally and investing $5.25 million in Pilates teacher training tuition.

Franchise recruitment challenges often stem from disconnected data, leading to inconsistent and difficult-to-forecast recruitment results, despite increased marketing spend and improved digital funnels.

bb.q Chicken, a Korean fried chicken franchise, has rolled out Deliverect’s digital ordering integration and menu management platform across more than 250 US locations.

Gregorys Coffee launched a new franchise program in partnership with Craveworth Brands.

Ziv Tarsi and Kat Stupka have acquired the Portland, Oregon, territory of the pet waste removal franchise, leveraging backgrounds in software and marketing.

South Florida has transformed into a magnet for franchise systems, private equity groups, startups, and international operators, repositioning the region as a U.S. expansion hub and a Latin American launchpad.

Eggs Up Grill, a breakfast franchise, signed a five-unit development agreement in Texas, expanding its presence in the Houston market.

The Scottsdale-based dog grooming franchise has reached 438 awarded licenses across 25 states, marking rapid expansion for its membership-driven wellness model.

Franchise development has shifted focus from capital access and unit economics to the importance of time in achieving success.

Fran AI is transforming franchise coaching, KPIs, and system visibility, enabling proactive performance management and data-driven decision-making in franchise systems.

Franchising has shifted from relying on systems to building trust between franchisors and franchisees, a crucial factor in growth and success.

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness reports strong expansion efforts, opening 53 locations, entering new markets, and awarding 35 new franchise agreements.

Ryan Bowes will oversee franchise development and procurement for the 15-brand platform, which includes home service concepts like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky.

Shipley Donuts reports a 46% increase in new shop openings, reaching benchmark achievements in 2025.

FranFund promotes two leaders to executive vice president roles: Holly Bejar and Shay Kleinschmidt.

Beans & Brews Coffee House expanded to 11 new locations in 2025, including openings in Utah, Texas, and Nevada, with over 89 locations in 7 states.

PuroClean has reached a milestone of 25 years in business and 500 locations in the US and Canada.