Franchise Magazine USA — page 3

Woodhouse Spa reports that it saw growth among existing franchisees and the launch of a new service as it closed out the third quarter.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers expands into the Philippines with a five-unit agreement, its first development deal in Southeast Asia.

Chicken Salad Chick secures development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, expanding presence in the Northeast.

Batteries Plus signs 19 new franchise agreements and opens 13 new locations in the third quarter, reflecting the brand's growth and demand for power and connectivity solutions.

Main Line Mahjong launches U.S.’s first mahjong franchise with a variety of activities for enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels.

Atomic Wings opens eight new restaurants in Q3, growing its franchise system nearly 100% this year across five states.

Hammer & Nails, a luxury grooming franchise aimed at men, announced it has made a series of leadership moves.

A Florida-based luxury medspa business is ready to expand to a third location, while looking ahead to greater growth through franchising.

JunkStart appoints Bryan Cross as Vice President of Operations, bringing over a decade of growth-minded leadership in the franchise space to the brand.

Franchise systems often neglect to design for exit strategies, which can impact the overall success of the franchisee-franchisor relationship.

Franchisors are shifting their focus from selling their brand story to emphasizing unit economics and the opportunity they provide.

PickleRage announced plans for new locations in Bakersfield, California and Tampa, Florida as part of its national expansion strategy.

SOLENVIA Caregivers has appointed Justin Brady as its new Vice President of Franchise Operations, supporting its rapid growth as a franchise system.

Massage Envy, a franchise specializing in skin care and massage services, has added a new offering.

Pickleball Kingdom expands its international presence with a master franchise agreement in Australia and New Zealand, marking its fourth country with the brand.

Sandbox VR is set to debut in Spain with its first location in Barcelona, operated by local partners AVEVC VR1 SOCIEDAD LIMITADA.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii promotes Tom Wylie to president and moves its headquarters to Lexington, Kentucky, marking a new chapter for the coffee franchise.

Ziebart has been recognized with several awards and rankings, including being named the No. 1 Automotive Appearance Services brand by Entrepreneur.

TCX's Franchise Consulting Index reveals that the most active 20% of consultants account for 63% of all franchise unit placements over the last year.

Growing a franchise business from a single unit to multiple units can be challenging and requires different skill-sets and mindsets.

VIO Med Spa will enter South Carolina for the first time after signing a new three-unit development agreement.

Blue Moon Estate Sales achieves its highest monthly revenue ever in August, with a 22% year-over-year increase, reflecting demand growth in the estate sale market.

A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates.

Donatos Pizza prioritizes expansion in Texas, aiming to open over 100 locations in the DFW and Houston markets with upcoming openings in the Houston suburbs.