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J oe DePinto, who has served as CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc.
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J oe DePinto, who has served as CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc.

Christmas Decor is a professional holiday decorating franchise that helps homeowners and businesses bring festive lighting and décor to life each season.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is a globally recognized experiential retail brand known for its interactive process where guests create and personalize their own stuffed animal companions.

BooXkeeping expands its franchise network, adding 14 locations in nine states, and upgrades its technology.

DonutNV Franchising has reached more than 140 locations in 25 states, growing the mobile mini donut and fresh squeezed lemonade franchise.

Fresh Monkee, a franchise focused on fresh protein shakes, reaches 31 locations and plans to open five more by the end of the year, with another 30 stores slated to open in the coming months.
Replay Sports Cards opens first Colorado shop at Stanley Marketplace
Since launching in 2018, iSmash has rapidly evolved from a single idea sparked by a viral video into a national entertainment powerhouse.
Total revenues were a third-quarter record $122.7 million, compared to $119.4 million, and for the first nine months, total revenues were also a record $375.3 million, compared to $346.0 million.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 4, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sanrio® today announced the national expansion of the Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop with new locations set to open at American Dream
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More opens new store in Knoxville, Tennessee
The Designery opened a new showroom in the Hudson Valley, expanding its presence in New York.
Batteries Plus ranks on Entrepreneur's 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans list

One of Europe’s major running brands will soon make its debut in the competitive United States market .

Franchise FastLane has partnered with Sourdough & Co. to support the brand’s massive franchise expansion plan, aiming to reach 700 stores by 2027.

Grasons, an estate sale and business liquidation franchise, has made a pitch to potential franchisees.

Brenda Phipps, a former flight attendant, oversees three Batteries Plus stores, exceeding $3 million in annual sales and exemplifying the franchisee's entrepreneurial spirit.

Graze Craze reaches a milestone with its 100th location in the Lake Community in Orlando, Florida, expanding rapidly during the pandemic.

Linden Creek, a luxury interior design and home staging franchise, opens new location in Atlanta, Georgia.

PayMore enters the Pittsburgh market with a six-unit franchise deal signed with Verrity Group.

Batteries Plus has recognized its top-performing franchisees.

Tacotarian, a plant-based Mexican eatery, has launched a franchise program, offering a unique opportunity to join a fastest-growing segment in food and benefit from a proven brand, innovative menu, comprehensive training, marketing support, and a scalable operational model.

Batteries Plus signs 17 new franchisee agreements and opens 8 new locations in 7 states, expanding its presence across the US.
Replay Sports Cards awards franchise to Josh Stigdon and Jason Buckel.