Arkansas’s First Self-Pour Taproom Experience Opens Today
Smokin' Oak Fayetteville opens Arkansas's first self-pour taproom experience, featuring a 40-tap draft system powered by iPourIt technology.
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Smokin' Oak Fayetteville opens Arkansas's first self-pour taproom experience, featuring a 40-tap draft system powered by iPourIt technology.
Metal Supermarkets hires a new Manager of eCommerce, Elliott Tepperman, to improve and expand the brand's online sales initiatives.
Save A Lot celebrates three outstanding women recognized for their contributions to the grocery industry.

Batteries Plus is adapting to rapid technology changes in franchise development, with AI tools generating leads and analyzing data.
Kolache Factory ranked No. 1 in the Baked Goods category as Entrepreneur recognizes the company as one of the Best of the Best Franchises in 2023.
A local body shop co-sponsored a Fourth of July community event, offering games, live music, and a firework display to the public.
Gotcha Covered opens a new location in Bradenton, Florida, offering consultation services and window treatments to homeowners.
Gotcha Covered has opened its seventh location in North Carolina, providing premium consultation services to the South Charlotte community.
Alicia Cook is recognized for her work in building private label products for Save A Lot.

TOUS les JOURS is an artisan bakery franchise with over 1,650 locations worldwide, offering French-Asian-inspired baked goods and handcrafted beverages.

Ohio couple, Michael and Megan Ren, break into the world of franchising with BIGGBY COFFEE, expanding their business and giving back to their community.
TOUS les JOURS has opened its sixth Massachusetts location in Quincy, offering freshly baked goods and unique coffee and beverage options.
Museum of Illusions will open a new location in Las Vegas, with tickets on sale now for the flagship attraction.
Metal Supermarkets expands to its third location in Denver, operated by franchisees Jason and Deirdre Frank.
Nautical Boat Club expanded into Florida with three new locations, marking the company's 22nd, 23rd, and 24th national franchises.

Good Guy Vapes has 35 locations with a $67,095 to $132,150 startup cost.

Socks & Bottoms is a retail franchise concept that specializes in novelty socks and underwear.
Orange Leaf introduces a new summer toppings lineup, featuring shark-shaped gummy candies and other sweet treats.
Graze Craze expands its nationwide presence with new locations in Arkansas and Texas, offering hand-crafted charcuterie boards.

The Vitamin Shoppe is a health-focused retailer that offers an assortment of vitamins, minerals, supplements, and sports nutrition from over 700 brands, and has introduced its franchise model in 2021.
Batteries Plus recognizes franchisees for milestone achievements, including the Perez family, who achieved $20 million in sales.

Retailers must plan now for a successful winter holiday season.

BoConcept introduces its AW23 Fall Collection, embodying the brand's core pillars of 'Live Style, Live Design, Live Simple, and Live Danish'.
Owned and operated by franchisees John Lin and Haoyan Chen, TOUS les JOURS recently opened its doors in Wayne’s Gateway Shopping Center.