Central Bark Posts Double-Digit Q1 Growth as 22-Year Franchise System Scales in Premium Pet Care
Central Bark reports 15% systemwide sales growth in Q1 2026.
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Central Bark reports 15% systemwide sales growth in Q1 2026.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate expands in Connecticut with Executive Real Estate Inc affiliation.
Office Evolution opens in Las Colinas, Texas, with 56 offices.

April 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // INDIANA – Broken Yolk Café, a category-leading franchise in the breakfast and brunch space, is coming to the Midwest.
The campaign debuted this week at the brand’s annual One21 Experience global conference in Las Vegas, where agents and brokers affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand were introduced to a…
The Fulshear location will be owned and operated by Norv Parsell and Emily Arnim, who bring backgrounds in data leadership and premium e-commerce marketing.
The program donates $1 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree for every qualifying 24-pack of Energizer MAX® AA and AAA batteries sold during the campaign.
The company operates locations in Dallas and in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
CRISP & GREEN opens second Omaha location on April 24.

Not just financially, but in creating opportunities for employees, serving the community, and providing for families in need.

Second-generation franchise owners face challenges in earning credibility and adapting to change.
The Swing Bays inks Denver franchise deal with Darryl Jones.
The first quarter introduced HTeaO to new communities across Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Florida, further building the brand's footprint in key markets across the country.

PuroClean, one of North America’s leading property restoration and remediation franchise brands, is maintaining strong momentum in 2026 with an active leadership presence across the restoration industry’s most prominent events.
Wetzel’s Pretzels is hosting its event on Sunday, April 26. Participating Wetzel’s locations nationwide will offer a FREE Original Pretzel from 3 p.m.
Grumpy's Restaurant reports $3.17M average unit volume and strong Q1 growth.
Launch Family Entertainment opens in Arlington, Texas on May 1.
Growth in Q1 was fueled by consistent execution across the system, underpinned by a streamlined menu, operational discipline, and a rapidly scaling off-premise business.

Justin Bester celebrates 25 years with Minuteman Press in Hamilton.
The Human Bean plants one tree per drink sold on Earth Day.
Atlanta, GA - Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has secured its entry into the Tampa market, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s national expansion strategy and signaling early momentum under Chief Operating Officer Shawna Snyder.
i9 Sports appoints Ron Shimek as President and Jeremy Oliver as VP
The Dallas metro area has characteristics such as population growth and demand for wellness services.
The move signals a deliberate evolution in the brand’s growth strategy, focusing on disciplined, performance-driven national scaling designed to attract sophisticated multi-unit operators and investors.