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Batteries Plus Bulbs expands its footprint in the Capital Region, opening a new location and planning two more openings in the spring.

The effectively legal and non-psychotropic cannabis derivative CBD is having a major moment in the world of foodservice, according to an article on CannabisNow.

Godiva opens its first café concept in Manhattan, planning to grow to 2,000 locations over the next six years.

Wild Birds Unlimited introduces its new Nesting SuperBlend recommended for use during the spring and summer months.

Wild Birds Unlimited finished Q1 strong, ranking 132 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500, with over 330 store locations across the U.S. and Canada.

My Favorite Muffin brand expands its business through franchising, introducing a simpler muffin-focused model with lower costs and a smaller footprint.

The Schmauss family shares their passion for nature and entrepreneurship through Wild Birds Unlimited.

Impact RTO Holdings, a family business, accelerates growth by expanding into multiple brands, including Rent-A-Center and Carstar.

Whole Foods is slashing prices on over 500 items, with customers expected to save an average of 20 percent on select purchases.

Rent-A-Center has made a name for itself as the premier rent-to-own player in the overall retail industry, with nearly 2,400 locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Wild Birds Unlimited's Nest Cam showcases the newest brood of Barred Owls, highlighting the brand's conservation efforts.

7-Eleven launches a test store with a taqueria in Dallas, Texas, featuring quick-service offerings and innovative amenities.

Wireless Zone, a Verizon-exclusive wireless retailer, has landed on Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises of 2019 list for the first time in five years.

The restaurant industry is constantly changing, with new tactics for grocery outposts, such as partnering with ShopRite and serving freshly prepared salads within grocery stores.

7-Eleven opened a sit-down location in Dallas, Texas, to test the brand's innovations, including a craft beer growler station and trendy taco station.

Wild Birds Unlimited's retail operations and franchise development teams collaborate to refine brand processes and identify areas for improvement.

Batteries Plus Bulbs launches its Baltimore area expansion, led by two military veteran franchisees.

Nancy Jones and Pratt and Shelley Barndollar of Showhomes offered their top tips for sellers unfamiliar with staging and who may feel unsure of where to start.

Cheba Hut opens a new location in Denver and aims to double to 50 locations by the end of 2021, targeting the green wave of marijuana legalization.

The last Blockbuster store on earth is a franchise unit in Bend, Oregon, after the closure of a Perth, Australia location.

Batteries Plus Bulbs celebrated women franchisees on International Women’s Day, highlighting their success and satisfaction as local entrepreneurs.

Family Dollar stores to be closed and renamed, with 400 stores to be closed and 200 to have their name changed.

FDA calls out corporate and franchise retailers for allegedly selling tobacco to minors, including 7-Eleven, Kroger, BP, and Walgreens.

Gap, JCPenney, and Victoria’s Secret announce store closures, potentially offering opportunities for franchisees to leverage available spaces.