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We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#166, August 4, 2026).

A woman-led Denver brokerage has become the latest ERA Real Estate affiliate in Colorado’s capital, expanding its real estate offerings in the region.

Travis brings more than 18 years of finance and over a decade of restaurant industry experience to the role, with a background spanning corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, data analytic

Swig signs six-unit deal in Boston with Athena Franchise Group.

August 18, 2026 — Saladworks today launched $6.99 Tuesdays, a weekly offer letting guests build their own base salad or wrap every Tuesday at participating locations, as the brand’s way of saying thank you to guests who have supported it for four decades.

BODYBAR Pilates today announced the opening of its second Long Island studio, located in the Hauppauge Shopping Center at 381C Nesconset Hwy.

New York Butcher Shoppe expands in Atlanta with 3 new stores.

Rita's offers free Italian Ice with Frozen Custard Cone purchase

A&W Restaurants today announced the launch of its new restaurant prototype, a design that honors the brand's iconic past while creating a relevant, differentiated experience for today's guests.

Eggs Up Grill opens in Bonaire, Georgia, with owner Celia St. Louis.

Springfield, MO - Fall at Big Whiskey’s introduces a Game On limited-time menu for football season.

For decades, Mr Gatti's served as a gathering place for families in Lubbock, known for pizza, celebrations and arcade-style entertainment.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen named to 2026 Most Innovative Franchises list

Ziggi's Coffee today announced the launch of its fall menu, marking the return of pumpkin across multiple product categories with returning favorites, new beverages, seasonal bread slices and a kid-friendly option.

Payroll Vault announced today it has expanded into the Greater Atlanta region in Gwinnett County, Georgia, signing a married couple with corporate accounting and operations expertise as its newest franchisee.

The HCM Excellence Awards recognize organizations that successfully develop and deploy programs, strategies, technologies, and solutions that deliver measurable business results and advance excellence in Human Capital Management.

The market for child services franchises is projected to reach $22.7 billion by the end of 2026, and 86% of children ages 9–17 are using AI.

The new agreement reflects continued demand for Service Experts’ franchise model, which combines more than 30 years of operational experience with the support, systems and infrastructure of a residential HVAC platform.

Founder Mike Touma, who grew the brand from a San Diego food truck into two brick-and-mortar restaurants, has been announced as the company’s Chief Brand Officer.

Big Blue Swim School promotes swim lessons for back-to-school routines.

Image360 Main Line is under new ownership. Experienced professionals Lars and Jac Weborg have acquired the business and will lead its next phase of growth.

In January of 2024, Rachel and Cort Payne purchased their Minuteman Press franchise in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Big Biscuit introduces fall flavors and new menu items

Founded in 2006 by Drew and Jennifer McWilliams, Ivybrook Academy was created with a vision to provide children with a learning environment where they could explore, build confidence, and develop at their own pace.