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La Madeleine, a French bakery and cafe chain, launched its Express model in partnership with Walmart, opening its first locations in Cleburne, Garland, and Rowlett.
Aaron's delivers a life-changing surprise to a college-bound Indiana teen, partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help with college preparation.
Leisure Systems, the franchisor of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, is benefiting from the new HBO Max TV series 'Jellystone!' which features the beloved bears and is boosting visibility for the brand.
Edible, a gifts and treats franchise, partnered with Nintendo to create customized Mario Kart 8 Deluxe-inspired products, contributing to the brand's systemwide sales growth.
Rent-A-Center reported outstanding performance in the second quarter, with its omni-channel strategy positioning it as a leading provider of lease-to-own solutions.
Buddy Mac Holdings, the second-largest multi-unit franchise operator, opens eight new franchises and acquires nine locations from Show Me Rent to Own, Inc.
CPR Cell Phone Repair expanded its network with two new locations in Arkansas, bringing its total number of locations to over 400.
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos announces a 9-unit development deal for Riverside County, with the first location set to open by Q1 2022.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches in South Korea with an e-commerce site and online marketplaces, offering a range of health and wellness products to South Korean consumers.
uBreakiFix opens a new franchise location in Oakville, offering professional repair services for devices with a power button.
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To open an IKEA franchise, large ownership groups invest significant capital and agree to manage all of the stores in a specific country.
The Aaron's Company reports strong operating results, a significant return of capital to shareholders, and an increase in revenue and earnings outlook for 2021.
Buff City Soap opens its first Roanoke location, offering plant-based soap and body products.
GapKids features David Jamison, a teacher, in its Fall campaign, celebrating the joy of being individuals.
Bahama Buck's expands its partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, offering special flavors to support the organization.
7-Eleven introduced a new summertime Slurpee lineup featuring fruity flavors such as Blueberry Lemonade Bliss, Pineapple Whip, and Peach Perfect.
uBreakiFix repair experts can help with most any tech mishaps, with most basic repairs completed in two hours or less.
7-Eleven offered buy one, get one free wing deals on National Chicken Wing Day, with participating stores offering bone-in wings via 7-Eleven Delivery and boneless chicken wing skewers to 7Rewards members.
A SoBol location in Boca Raton, Florida, marked its 1-year anniversary, offering free acai bowls to customers and adhering to strict COVID-19 guidelines.
GNC strengthened its executive leadership team with new appointments, including Nate Frazier as EVP and Chief Operating Officer and Karlyn Mattson as Chief Merchandising Officer.
7-Eleven debuts a new store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, featuring Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost, its two popular restaurant concepts.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue proclaims Sunday, August 8, 2021, as ‘L&L Hawaii National SPAM Musubi Day’ to celebrate the iconic dish.
Demand for professional outdoor holiday decorating services continues to grow, with companies like Christmas Decor Franchise Network experiencing high demand for installation services.