Retail — page 116

Waters Edge Wineries has signed a franchise agreement to open a second location in Illinois, expanding its presence in the Midwest.

Buff City Soap, a lifestyle brand, opens its second location in Naples, Florida, offering plant-based alternatives and a retail store with a manufacturing Makery.

BirthdayPak of Atlanta welcomes a new owner, Howard Katz, who plans to introduce the brand to the Atlanta market.

Multi-unit franchise partners John Bailey Jr. and John Bailey III open a new uBreakiFix location in Indiana.

Metal Supermarkets announces the start of the seventh 'Metal My Way' contest, which showcases creative metal projects.

Wireless Zone franchisee Todd Bender continues to invest in the brand after over a decade, citing its legacy and growth opportunities.

My Favorite Muffin targets Houston for its next phase of franchise development, leveraging the city's culture of comradery and community to grow the brand.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. will participate in the ICR Conference 2020, where Sharon Price John and Voin Todorovic will discuss the company’s performance and future plans.

uBreakiFix has opened a new store in Midtown Omaha, bringing top-tier smartphone repair to the area and offering repair services for a wide range of electronic devices.

Franny's Farmacy opens a new dispensary in Athens, Georgia, offering hemp-based products for adults, infants, and pets.

Jennifer Houssian takes over three Wild Birds Unlimited stores with partner Richard Dunn, leveraging her experience as a general manager to become a franchisee.

Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Kathy and Lisa Massey-Williams, who started as customers, are set to open their own franchise in Odessa, Florida, citing their passion for the brand and entrepreneurial aspirations.

ONE Cannabis Group merges with Cannabis One Holdings Inc., creating a strong national force in cannabis retail and product brands, with a globally-recognized "House of Brands" and over a dozen franchises.

Former Lowe's district manager Richard Epps brings business leadership lessons to franchising as a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee.

Wireless Zone donates $25,000 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital through its philanthropic Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving, supporting the hospital's mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Wireless Zone® donates $25,000 to the Children’s Tumor Foundation through its philanthropic Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving®.

Todd and Licet have lived in the Naples area for more than 25 years and have been involved in numerous volunteer opportunities.

H&R Block's virtual tax prep service, Tax Pro Go, is now available for $99 at 3,300 Walmart stores nationwide, offering customers the ability to get their taxes prepared by a tax expert without an office visit.

Unity Rd. expands its franchise footprint to the East Coast, signing an agreement with a Massachusetts family-owned business for development in the state.

uBreakiFix brings top-tier smartphone repair to South Bend, offering repair services on anything with a power button, including drones, hoverboards, and game consoles, with over 7.3 million repairs completed at its 540 locations across North America.

Le Macaron French Pastries seeks franchisees to bring its elegant European treats to the Carolinas, offering a low-cost retail space solution.

H&R Block offered a refund advance loan of up to $3,500, allowing clients to access money interest-free, typically within minutes of filing their tax return.

Jackson Hewitt opened nearly 3,000 in-office locations for the 2020 tax season, offering refund advance options, including a 0% APR loan from MetaBank.

Aaron's teams up with former NFL stars Kurt Warner and Warrick Dunn to provide furnishings for single parents through the Homes for the Holidays program.