Unity Rd. Inks First Agreement in South Dakota
Unity Rd., a cannabis dispensary franchise, signs its first agreement in South Dakota, partnering with local entrepreneur BJ Olson and his business partner.
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Unity Rd., a cannabis dispensary franchise, signs its first agreement in South Dakota, partnering with local entrepreneur BJ Olson and his business partner.
CPR Cell Phone Repair opens two new stores in Pennsylvania.
Zabka, a company in Poland, is the first company in the country to have scientifically approved decarbonization goals, with a focus on reducing energy consumption and encouraging consumers to make planet-friendly choices.

Paris Baguette U.S. awards franchise agreements for 15 new units in New Jersey, expanding its presence in the state and moving closer to its goal of 1,000 open cafés by 2030.
Founded in 2012 by Rob and Erin Arnold, Launch has pioneered a different kind of family entertainment experience with a wide variety of attractions and amenities for all ages including XP Arena, ninja courses, laser tag,
Caroline de Maigret is announced as the newest Global Explorer for The Luxury Collection, a part of Marriott Bonvoy, to produce a guide to her favorite places to stay, dine, and discover.
Cinnaholic was recognized as a Top 100 Game Changer Franchise of 2021 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine, citing its unique menu offering and business model.
Tide Cleaners franchisee Justin Sharbutt acquires three Impressive Cleaners stores in Denver and surrounding area, expanding his footprint to 50 locations.
uBreakiFix opened its newest franchise location in Tomball, offering professional repair services for electronic devices.
Buff City Soap, a retail franchise offering plant-based soap and body products, opened its first location in Katy, Texas, offering customizable products made in-store daily.

810 Billiards & Bowling expands franchise presence in New Jersey, offering a unique model combining high-quality food with entertainment options.

Paris Baguette has discussed its strategy for maintaining quality across its global restaurants, including controlling the main ingredients and auditing every store.
The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite featured on UNDERCOVER BOSS
Build-A-Bear Workshop has released new holiday offerings, including a Matrix-themed bear.
Aaron's has renewed its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting a new Teen Mental Health First Aid program.
Edible opened a new location in Little Rock, Arkansas, operated by Unique Brands and local entrepreneur Brieon Mitchell.
7-Eleven and Nuro team up to launch the first commercial autonomous delivery service in California, offering on-demand delivery to Mountain View residents.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is prepared for holiday shopping, mitigating supply chain disruptions to ensure a wide selection of products for its guests.
American Freight awards two new locations in Texas and Louisiana, expanding its nationwide footprint to over 300 stores.
Buff City Soap relocates its location in Naples, Florida, and offers a VIP event with free soap for a year to the first 50 customers.
7-Eleven introduces its Winter Wonderland Cocoa, a hot, rich cocoa blended with a cool candy cane flavor.
CPR Cell Phone Repair is expanding its reach in South Carolina with a new store serving the Myrtle Beach area, its first location in the region.

Ace Hardware has opened its first store in Mexico under its new turnkey franchise model, with plans to open 13 additional stores by the end of 2022.
Batteries Plus donates 114,000 batteries to Toys for Tots, powering over 100,000 toys for children in need this holiday season.