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BoConcept predicts the top four home decor trends for 2023, including tactile materials and sustainable sources.
Ace Hardware records record numbers in online sales and traffic during the 2022 holiday season, with a 37% increase in gross sales.
Save A Lot is celebrating the start of 2023 with a national sweepstakes where one lucky winner will start the New Year with a year’s supply of groceries.
GNC launches new Total Lean Lean Shake 25 Bundle for a limited time, featuring science-backed ingredients and powerful flavors.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has hired Dara Meath as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in various technology leadership roles.
16 Handles, a frozen yogurt chain, has partnered with Aladdin the Musical to launch a limited-edition flavor, Aladdin's Three Berry Magical Wishes.
810 Billiards & Bowling opens its first Fort Smith location in Arkansas, owned and operated by Erik Covitz and his wife Deborah.
Popbar signed a new 6-unit franchising agreement with EAJ Dolci for the South Florida area.
Waters Edge Winery LB, a winery, relocated from Pine Avenue to the historic Broadlind building in Downtown Long Beach.
GNC launches new 50+ multivitamin gummies for men and women.
Graze Craze opens a new location in North San Antonio, offering unique food and excellent customer service.
Scooter's Coffee introduced a winter menu with new coffee drinks, including a sea salt caramel latte and a crème brûlée latte.
Zabka, a Polish convenience store chain, opens two stores in rest areas on the A2 motorway.
Fully Promoted appoints Andrew Titus as Brand President, leveraging his franchise sales and development experience to accelerate the brand's growth.
Unity Rd. shop owner receives approval for recreational business license in New Jersey, marking the brand's entry into the Garden State.
Item 9 Labs Corp. opens a new dispensary in New Jersey, expanding its East Coast footprint.
Wild Birds Unlimited is extending support for its multi-unit owners, gathering direct feedback on how the brand can assist their growth goals and ensuring they continue to receive support.
Save A Lot customers are baking more this holiday season, with a focus on chocolate and sweet treats.
Pieology Pizzeria opened a new location in Thousand Oaks, California, owned by Akash Management.
Pinch A Penny Store opens its first location in Austin, Texas, owned by Austin resident Joe Pruett.
Frios Gourmet Pops signs a new franchise agreement in Palm Beach County with local residents and entrepreneurs, Alyssa and Jason Lund.
Malls are adopting new technologies, such as livestreaming and loyalty programs, to better monetize their real estate and enter the digital age.
Build-A-Bear Workshop has launched a new game on Roblox, allowing fans to create their own virtual world.
With its essential business model and huge owner network, 7-Eleven is often thought of as one of the biggest power players in franchising.