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Wild Birds Unlimited was one of 2020’s best franchise success stories, opening new stores in new markets and recording increased sales across its system.
Card My Yard achieved significant 2020 growth, with 193 new locations and 200 signed franchise agreements, and experienced a 600% increase in sales.
Nontraditional real estate locations, such as airports, college campuses, grocery stores and stadiums, have long been a staple within the franchise industry .
The Yak Shak will begin offering franchise store licenses in 2021, with plans to expand its kayak fishing stores across the country.
Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates Valentine's Day with assortment of gifts for kids and adults.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. shared its outlook for fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2020 financial results.
GNC is exploring options for a new headquarters location in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Crepe Delicious opens second location in Hong Kong, expanding its international presence and brand awareness.
Buff City Soap opens a new store in Toledo, Ohio.
uBreakiFix opens a new location in Lancaster, offering repairs on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
PrimoHoagies announced significant growth plans for 2021, signing agreements to open 21 new franchise locations and expanding beyond 100 stores.
ProSource Wholesale announces the opening of its newest showroom in Springfield, MO, featuring over 50,000 product choices for trade professionals.
The Aaron's Company donated $25,000 to Mission 22, a nonprofit organization supporting veterans with mental health and wellness issues.
Crepe Delicious announces kiosk rollout in prime locations across the USA and Canada for future investors.
A story about Warby Parker and its disruption of the eyewear industry.
CPR Cell Phone Repair announces two new franchise locations in Southern California, expanding its mobile repair network.
The Aaron's Company, Inc. partners with former NFL stars to bring first-class furnishings to single parents who are achieving first-time homeownership.
My Eyelab opened new locations in the Houston area, providing accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear to the community.
Wild Birds Unlimited offers holiday shopping options through its e-commerce platform, MyWBU.
Kisses From Italy launches a strategic franchising initiative to expand the brand throughout key regions in the United States and Canada, targeting markets such as Georgia, Alabama, and Texas.
Unity Rd. closes 2020 on a high note, adding a greater advantage for its franchise partners through an upcoming merger.
Wild Birds Unlimited has seen a 'nest generation' of children take over their family's franchises, with over 300 locations across North America.
Rent-A-Center was ranked as one of the top 50 large companies with the best company culture for 2020, according to Comparably.
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