Franchise Magazine USA — page 30

Sam The Concrete Man partnered with Eagle Merchant Partners, aiming to double its franchise locations within the year.

Serial entrepreneur Haresh Patel signs 10-unit franchise agreement for Barberitos in Alabama.

Wonder Franchises has acquired The Decor Group, a franchisor of exterior Christmas and holiday decorating services, in a move timed for the holiday season.

Neighborly has appointed Stacy Lynn Bourgeois as its new chief marketing officer, reporting directly to CEO Mike Davis.

CareConnect USA Project distributes workplace posters listing financial resources for employees at quick serve franchise restaurants.

Batteries Plus reports record commercial sales in October, including 23.7% year-over-year growth in franchise sales.

Pickleball Kingdom expands into Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new state-of-the-art facility.

Valvoline re-franchises 38 locations in Texas to Velocity Auto Care, a new franchisee.

The Gents Place Barber and Business Club expanded in Texas with a new luxury barber location in the Midland-Odessa region.

FranchiseSoft launches a new Audit Module to assist franchisors in monitoring, auditing, and improving their business in real-time.

Clean Brands has added Joseph Hebeka as its new vice president of franchise development.

Smoothie King reaches its 1,200th store milestone with a new location in Roanoke, Texas.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café marks a milestone with its 100th location in the Dallas-Forth Worth mega market, celebrating its 10th anniversary in the market.

California Pizza Kitchen has launched an expanded domestic franchising program, partnering with select businesses to open new locations.

Tint World expanded in Connecticut with a new location in Manchester, owned and operated by Gregory Nussbaum.

First Watch Restaurant Group is acquiring 15 of its franchise-owned restaurants in North Carolina and South Carolina for $49 million.

PopUp Bagels launches a new franchising effort, aiming for nationwide growth under the leadership of CEO Tory Bartlett.

Playa Bowls reports significant franchisee growth in Q3, with 52 new commitments and 11 store openings.

PizzaForno reaches a 40-unit expansion agreement with Forno Brothers LLC, including new locations in Michigan.

Jake Paul has inked a deal to open 25 locations and join the franchise's board of directors for Dog Haus.

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel signs an agreement to open 11 locations in Los Angeles County, marking its first location near an airport.

Pet Butler, a pet care franchise, has opened a new location in Aurora, Colorado, with a focus on pet sitting, dog walking, and pet waste removal.

Batteries Plus announces a multi-year franchise agreement for four new stores in the greater Boston metro market.

Starz Program founder Sophia Wastler is recognized as one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s “50 Women of Wonder” for her dedication, vision, and impact on the lives of others in franchising.