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Sheryl and James Wisler grow International Minute Press franchise in Nampa, Idaho, offering high-demand products and key growth areas.
Franchise Group, which owns and operates several brands, including The Vitamin Shoppe, has received an unsolicited non-binding acquisition proposal for all outstanding shares of common stock at $30 per share in cash.
Paul Booth Jr.'s company took ownership of its first Ace Hardware store, employing strategies for finding, hiring, and retaining employees in a worker-scarce market.
Waters Edge Wineries is expanding its international wine selection through two new partnerships with family-owned wineries in Italy and Armenia.
WOWorks partners with Tractor Beverage Company to offer clean and flavorful refreshments to its guests, aligning with its brand values.
Patagonia Provisions is taking a bite out of climate change. The food and beverage division of Patagonia has announced the acquisition of Moonshot, a Planet Forward, Inc.
Affordable franchising models allowed new business owners to start a business for less than $10,000, with options in food, exercise, and cleaning concepts.
Ace Hardware breaks attendance record with 11,800 at Spring 2023 Convention
Build-A-Bear Workshop is offering exclusive product launches and customizable gifts for Easter, available in their online Easter Giftshop.
TOUS les JOURS opens a new location in Colleyville, Texas, at Town Center Colleyville.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice opens a new location in McAllen, Texas, offering customers indoor seating, patio seating, and carryout options.
TaKorean, a Korean-fusion fast-casual chain, is opening a new location in Gaithersburg, Maryland, its first in Montgomery County.
Three challenges to owning a retail franchise include adopting technology and offering online services.
PrimoHoagies opens a new location in Sewell, New Jersey, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The supplier of small-quantity metals will open its newest location in Windsor on Monday, March 20.
CapitalSpring is hosting its second annual “Feed US Today” initiative, aiming to feed and donate food to as many people as possible on a single day.
Ace Hardware honored 7 vendor partners as its 2022 Vendors of the Year.
Pinch A Penny opened its newest store in Ridglea Hills, Texas, on March 10, 2023.
After two successful flavor introductions to the Girl Scout Cookie inspired lineup in the past year, GNC and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are turning it up a notch…
Paul Pickett has worked with Wild Birds Unlimited, a 300-plus-unit backyard bird-feeding franchise, for nearly 32 years.
Island Poké opens a new location on Portobello Road, serving fresh poké bowls and other popular dishes.
Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani opened his first dessert concept, JARS by Fabio Viviani, in Chicago's West Loop.
Happy Joe's is preparing for its debut in Branson, Missouri, with a new location and family-friendly atmosphere.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. releases a Mother's Day gift guide with inspiring and thoughtful presents