Franchise Magazine USA is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2021. 1,598 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Home Helpers Home Care has signed 12 new franchise agreements and opened 15 new locations in Q3 2026, reaching 400 franchise territories [[2026-10-30 Home Helpers Home Care surges to 400 franchise territories (d439c6)]]. * Mrs. Fields & TCBY is offering new franchisees 50% off their franchise fee and 50% royalties for their first two years in operation [[2026-10-30 Mrs. Fields & TCBY offering limited-time franchise incentive (79e5cc)]]. * Two brothers became Tide Cleaners franchisees in 2018 and expanded to an 11-store franchise business in the laundry industry [[2026-10-30 How We Built an 11-Store Franchise Business in a Completely New Industry (cdf3ed)]]. * Potential franchisees should ask current franchise owners about their experiences to gain valuable insights before buying into a franchise system [[2026-10-30 25 Questions to Ask Current Franchise Owners Before You Buy (3e6105)]]. * The Wendy's Company has received an unsolicited buyout proposal from an investor group led by Trian Fund Management, offering $7.35 per share for all outstanding shares [[2026-10-29 Struggling Wendy’s receives unsolicited buyout offer (013a57)]]. * Port of Subs has opened its first location on a U.S. military installation at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay through a partnership with Navy Exchange Service Command [[2026-10-29 Port of Subs opens first U.S. Navy base location (b8eade)]]. * Yoga Joint, an infrared fitness franchise, is expanding to New Jersey with a four-unit franchise agreement, marking the brand's first locations in the state [[2026-10-28 Yoga Joint coming to New Jersey following four-unit deal (63afd0)]]. * Donatos Pizza is debuting in Houston, Texas, with a new location opening on November 14, marking the brand's debut in the greater Houston market [[2026-10-27 Donatos Pizza debuts in Houston, Texas (69ed36)]].
Hike Doggie added three new franchise territories in Boise, Idaho, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, expanding its dog hiking excursions and door-to-door pickup services.
Tide Services expanded into Los Angeles, acquiring and rebranding four former Flair Cleaners locations, marking its entry into Southern California.
Linden Creek expands into North Carolina with a new franchise location led by franchisee Tesia Lambert.
WOWorks is expanding its Frutta Bowls food and beverage franchise brand in the Memphis, Tennessee market with a new four-unit development agreement.
PayMore enters the Pittsburgh market with a six-unit franchise deal signed with Verrity Group.
Xponential Fitness appoints Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately, following Mark King's retirement due to health reasons.
Extraordinary Brands acquires CycleBar and Rumble from Xponential Fitness, expanding its portfolio of fitness brands and increasing its presence in the fitness industry, with a focus on delivering high-quality fitness experiences to its customers.
Smashburger promoted Jim Sullivan to CEO, who will spearhead strategy and oversee all operations of the business, including franchising and non-traditional unit expansion.
Sparkle Grooming Co. expands into Missouri with 12 new licenses, led by regional developer Scott Rich and new partner Mike Klearman.
Barry Bagels signs a new development agreement for 30 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro market, led by a former employee.
Re-Bath appoints Kurt Ullman as its new vice president of franchise development, with a focus on accelerating domestic and international expansion, and driving international franchise expansion efforts, with a focus on delivering high-quality bathroom remodeling services to its customers.
PopUp Bagels signed 300 franchise locations, reaching a company milestone and expanding its national presence.
Flamel.ai launches a new franchise social media tool to assist franchisors in scaling paid campaigns across all locations.
Jetset Pilates reports dynamic growth with 16 studio openings in the first six months of 2025, including its first international opening in Melbourne, Australia.
Shipley Do-Nuts expands into Louisiana with a new franchise agreement signed by BC Restaurant Holding LLC for five shops in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.
Noodles & Company named Joseph Christina as President and Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Drew Madsen who stepped down due to medical reasons.
Dill Dinkers signed a new deal for the Las Vegas market, aiming to develop 20 units and capitalize on the area's growing sports market.
Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick as its new CEO, effective July 28, with a focus on driving growth and innovation.
Sparkle Grooming Co. expands rapidly, signing multiple franchise deals and awarding a total of 298 licenses across 17 states, with a focus on delivering high-quality dog grooming services to its customers.
La Madeleine, a French-inspired bakery and cafe franchise, is expanding into the Houston and College Station, Texas markets with three new locations.
Stratus Building Solutions introduces 10 new master franchise territories, moving closer to its milestone of 100 territories in the US and Canada.
The Big, Beautiful Bill Act has been sent to the White House for President Trump's signature, providing tax relief for 831,000 franchised small businesses.
A major Northeastern franchise owner has signed a new franchise agreement with Dogtopia, planning to open multiple new locations in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania tri-state market.
Kitchen Guard grows to over 100 franchise territories, with new locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California.