Vitality Bowls Starts Summer Off with National Smoothie Day Celebration
Vitality Bowls is offering $5 smoothies on National Smoothie Day to celebrate the start of summer.
Franchise Times is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 888 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026, with 119 agreements awarded and 53 new locations opened year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year and opening its first restaurants in five new states [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * The Mexican category in the franchise industry saw a 5.3% increase in total sales to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell, Bubbakoo's, and Qdoba experiencing sales growth [[2026-10-30 Bubbakoo’s, Qdoba, Taco Bell Churn Out Sales Increases as Mexican Category Hits (a53c30)]]. * Home improvement brands saw $11.6 billion in sales in 2025, with Ace Handyman Services growing 13% to $118 million and Weed Man experiencing a 25.8% increase in units [[2026-10-30 Top 400 Spotlight Demand for Housing Upgrades Boosts Home Improvement Brands (f84d63)]]. * Potbelly and Cheba Hut reported strong sales growth in 2025, with $601 million and $182 million in system sales, respectively [[2026-10-30 Fresh Off Major Investments, Potbelly and Cheba Hut Thrived in 2025 (116902)]]. * Aurify Kingstar, a multi-brand franchisee, has signed a deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations across New York and Connecticut over the next five years [[2026-10-30 Multi-Brand Franchisee Aurify Kingstar Adds Tropical Smoothie as Franchisor Push (585057)]]. * Burger King's sales rose 7.6% in Q3, driven by remodels and menu improvements, contributing to Restaurant Brands International's (RBI) Q3 growth [[2026-10-30 Remodels, Menu Improvements Boost Burger King Sales as Chain Drives RBI’s Q3 Gro (586fdf)]]. * Franchise Times ranks the 25 largest fitness franchisees with 2,761 units, a 30% increase from last year [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]
Vitality Bowls is offering $5 smoothies on National Smoothie Day to celebrate the start of summer.
The Joint Corp. has been named a best buy in franchising by Franchise Times as part of its annual Zor Awards program, highlighting its commitment to franchisee success and profitability.
The Joint Corp. acquired four previously owned franchised clinics for $5.8 million, strengthening its corporate portfolio in the Scottsdale/Phoenix region.
The Joint Corp. participates in upcoming conferences for investor relations and networking opportunities.
Screenmobile achieved success in the first quarter of 2022, with systemwide sales up 16 percent from last year and nine newly signed franchise owners.

Oath Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal with Papa Murphy’s franchise veterans to expand in the Seattle market.

Smoothie King reports $602 million in systemwide sales in 2021.

Michelle Davison, a former American Red Cross first responder, starts a 360° Painting franchise in Tyler, Texas, bringing a fresh perspective and quality paint jobs to families and businesses.
The Joint Corp. is hosting a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2022 results, highlighting its growth and success in the retail healthcare industry.

Hand & Stone, a spa and massage franchise, kicks off 2022 with new deals and expansion plans, including a new location in Myrtle Beach.
Derek Detenber joins Batteries Plus as Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer to support the brand’s explosive growth and new franchise locations.
The Joint Corp. acquired the regional developer territory rights in Northern California to increase margin contribution within the franchise segment.
The Joint Chiropractic has opened a new clinic in Washington D.C., offering customized care and walk-in services.

Sports-themed franchise concepts continue to grow in popularity, catering to die-hard sports fans and casual viewers alike.
The Habit Burger Grill is named a best buy in franchising by Franchise Times and a finalist in the 'Full Speed Ahead' category.

Smoothie King reports strong franchise growth with the signing of 51 new store commitments in Q1 2022, offering single- and multi-unit development opportunities.
Batteries Plus has expanded its presence nationwide, announcing 15 new signings in January and February, and totaling 88 signings through multi-unit agreements in 2021.
The Joint Corp. revolutionized access to chiropractic care with its retail healthcare business model, and is now the nation's largest operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics through The Joint Chiropractic network.
Take 5 Oil Change® continues to gain recognition as one of the fastest- growing franchise opportunities available to.
The Joint Corp. participated in upcoming conferences, highlighting its retail healthcare business model and convenient and affordable chiropractic care.
Buddy’s Home Furnishings announces record-setting growth in 2021, signing 70 franchise agreements and opening 22 new franchised locations.
Blue Moon Estate Sales is named the 'Top Franchise to Buy' in the Affordable Entry category by Franchise Times.

Threshold Brands' growing portfolio and dominance in the home service industry are discussed in a recent article with Franchise Times.
Edible has signed 150 plus franchise agreements and seen a 7.9% increase in year-over-year sales, with the brand aiming to continue its momentum in the new year.