Franchise Magazine USA — page 9

Home Helpers Home Care appoints Nick Evans as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Bill Burlingham.

GarageExperts has opened three corporate locations to strengthen its system and support franchisees better than ever.

Another Nine opens its first franchise location in Cornelius, North Carolina, owned and operated by Matt Hess.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers announces refranchising agreements, selling 86 company-owned locations for $72.5 million.

Fitstop, a global functional strength franchise, incubated its franchise offering in Australia.

Brandon and Chantel Fiaschetti, experienced franchisees, built Urban Bird Hot Chicken, a restaurant concept they founded after operating multiple Wingstop locations.

PuroClean plans to expand in West Texas, citing high demand for property restoration and remediation services in the region.

Neighborly has updated its app to provide a more straightforward, connected customer experience for home services projects.

Unleashed Brands appoints James Franks as Chief Franchise Officer, returning to the company after previous roles.

Wag N' Wash launches its first-ever mobile app for pet care services

Premium Service Brands adds Wise Coatings to its portfolio, expanding its home services platform with 22 locations in 20 states.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill expands internationally to Cairo, Egypt, Queensland, Australia, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Pepper Palace awards first franchise agreements in Ontario, Canada, for three new locations in Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Blue Mountain Village.

JETSET Pilates reaches a milestone of over 400 franchise territories sold, aiming for 500 sold territories and 150 openings by the end of the year.

Primrose Schools opens 10 new schools and awards 27 franchises in 2026, crediting its new growth-minded leadership team for the promising start to the year.

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee introduces Mini Cruiser Franchise, a mobile coffee trailer for flexible, affordable revenue opportunities.

Sportball's "Fun-First" approach to business emphasizes the importance of safety and fun for children, with a focus on teaching valuable skills and lessons.

Smalls Sliders signs a new multi-unit development agreement for the Rio Grande Valley market in South Texas.

Massage Envy, the U.S.’s leading provider of massage services, announced Thursday that its franchise locations have collectively reached a significant milestone, delivering their 2

Sport Clips Haircuts is implementing over 3,400 AI agents to automate local review management and search engine optimization across its 1,800-unit franchise system.

Aligned Fitness Holdings has acquired six Club Pilates studios in central New Jersey, expanding its portfolio of locations across multiple states.

Pilates Addiction plans to reach another 300 territories, including opening development in major metropolitan markets such as Portland, Sacramento, and Denver.

Bojangles has selected Thunderly as its franchise development partner to elevate the brand’s visibility and attract new franchise partners.

LINE-X has added Frank Petrane as Vice President of National Accounts and Steve Barletta as National Accounts Manager to target commercial fleets and upfitting opportunities.