
"Helper's High": Altruism Serves an Important Function in Business
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Franchising.com is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 38,829 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Venture X is opening a new premium coworking space in Flower Mound with 90 private offices and modern amenities [[3b3273]] - Metal Supermarkets celebrated franchisee excellence at its annual conference, highlighting record sales and the opening of 15 new stores [[c2178d]] - Fazoli’s partnered with The Dairy Alliance to launch a new Cheesy Bread menu item featuring whole‑milk mozzarella and provolone [[a6eb7a]] - Tierra Encantada signed a development agreement to bring its premium early‑education model to Raleigh, North Carolina [[03c651]] - Famous Brands is offering a limited‑time franchise incentive for Mrs. Fields and TCBY, cutting initial fees and royalties in half for new owners [[4e5d40]]

Too often, when a customer/client decides to stop doing business with a company, things can get ugly.
Intelligent Office opens a new location in Rosslyn, VA, offering a modern, flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses.
Snap-on Incorporated declares a quarterly dividend and announces a $500 million share repurchase authorization, reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders.
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Griffin Seafoot of British Columbia is the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship.

Golden Corral is celebrating its return to the Baton Rouge community with a grand reopening celebration, featuring a giveaway for the first wave of guests and a week of special…
MilkShake Factory opens in Holladay, UT on May 2, 2026.
This month-long celebration features a rotating menu, value-forward pairings and an exclusive Rewards Member sweepstakes, where ten lucky winners will receive Free Burgers for a Year.
The initiative provides end-to-end support, including help building local commercial pipelines, connecting with general contractors and property managers, and participating in bidding opportunities.
Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first…
Rita's Italian Ice offers free small Italian Ice on May 3.
Chicken Salad Chick Foundation donates $382,604.30 to Cure Childhood Cancer

ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Huey Magoo's , the fast-casual chain known for handcrafted chicken tenders, is introducing a free-standing drive-thru prototype designed to lower build…
The company reported more than 40% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong market traction at its newest locations in Denver and Atlanta.

Membership-based businesses have long been one of the most attractive models in franchising.

Franchise owner Mike Orwig shares tips for building resilient teams.
ERA Powered announces its partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, connecting offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The boutique brokerage is led by the husband and wife duo of managing and principal broker, Lakisha Brown-White, and co-founder, Brian White.
An Army veteran helps expand the CENTURY 21 brand in Central Kentucky, providing a robust network of repeat referrals for military families.

Kona Ice, the nation’s leader in mobile shaved ice, is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation to celebrate the global smash streaming series, Gabby’s Dollhouse.

Birdcall and Little Man Ice Cream debut Salted Maple Chicken & Waffles Sandwich
The Human Bean opens in Cedar Park on April 30th.
BODYBAR Pilates opens first Oklahoma studio in Edmond this summer.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

Cicis Pizza offers Olé Pizza buffet for Cinco de Mayo.