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Pinch A Penny was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, ranked #176 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
7-Eleven reaches a major milestone with 77,711 stores open worldwide, continuing its commitment to sustainability.
Giant Tiger and Debbie Travis announce an exclusive partnership and home decor collection, but does not provide information on franchising or multi-unit operations.
Ace Hardware expands globally despite the Covid-19 pandemic, opening its first store in Monterrey, Mexico, and planning 13 additional stores in the country by the end of 2022.
Buddy's Home Furnishings, a rent-to-own retailer, ranks among the top franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, recognized for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength, and stability.
More than anything, Valentine's Day is about celebrating the important relationships in our lives.
Edible returns to Hillsborough, New Jersey, with a new ownership team, offering a variety of fresh fruit arrangements and desserts.
Ace Hardware is 13th fastest-growing U.S. retailer with 27.9% revenue growth.
frios gourmet pops was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s List of Top New Franchises in 2022, recognizing its innovative frozen desserts and business model.
Zabka Group's autonomous shopping experiences outpace industry with 25 live locations in partnership with AiFi.
Charlotte's Web Holdings is launching its gummies at GNC locations across 24 states, offering full-spectrum hemp CBD formulations for various health benefits.
BoConcept opens its third Southern California location in Palm Desert, offering tailored approaches for each customer’s specific living-space needs.
Blue Moon Estate Sales has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, ranking 491 for its outstanding performance and brand power.
uBreakiFix has opened its newest franchise location in Yuba City in the Yuba City Market Place at 1050 Tharp Road near Walmart and The Home Depot.
Batteries Plus closes out 2021 with a record-breaking year, including 88 new store agreements and significant fourth-quarter growth.
Kolache Factory ranked among top franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, recognized for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength, and stability, and brand power.
Analysts rank Ace Hardware as tops in 2021 for online-offline customer satisfaction, with the company's omnichannel prowess earning it a spot among the top 16 leaders.
"We are thrilled to offer our congratulations to Ken Wakabayashi on this exciting new role," said Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven, Inc.
Cinnaholic, a gourmet plant-based bakery, wraps up 2021 with several milestones, including 13 new locations and 62 signed franchise deals.
Togo's has opened a new non-traditional location in Modesto, California, operated by multi-brand and multi-unit franchisee Jivtesh Gill.
Duo Open 9th uBreakiFix Store in North Carolina, Expanding Tech Repair Services to the Coastal Region.
Metal Supermarkets moves up 94 spots on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list, ranking No. 287.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. again raises guidance for expected fiscal 2021 financial results, expecting total revenues to be in the range of $408 million to $412 million.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has acquired Alice’s Table, a lifestyle business offering fully digital and highly curated livestreaming floral, culinary, and other unique experiences.