Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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In celebration of International Pilates Day, Club Pilates studios across the globe are coming to life to unite local communities around the popular workout.
Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 cafés around the world, has identified Montreal as a key market for its next phase of Canadian expansion.
Entrepreneurship has always been one of the great appeals of franchising.
MilkShake Factory opens in Holladay, UT on May 2, 2026.
Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first…
ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Huey Magoo's , the fast-casual chain known for handcrafted chicken tenders, is introducing a free-standing drive-thru prototype designed to lower build…
Intelligent Office opens a new location in Rosslyn, VA, offering a modern, flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses.
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar opens its newest location in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a relaxed, beachy vibe and fresh seafood offerings.
The Chicago-based chicken concept co-founded by the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas has expanded to three locations in six months.
The health-focused fast-casual chain has launched a specialized menu of high-protein, customizable bowls catering to customers using weight-loss medications.
Membership-based businesses have long been one of the most attractive models in franchising.
A husband-and-wife franchisee team in Boise was recognized for top property transformations within the national real estate franchise network.
Caring Transitions opens 19 new locations in Q1 2026 with 25% surge in leads.
Greg and Laura Sulentic named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by Express Employment Professionals.
Drinks are having a moment in franchising. Swig, the Utah-based dirty soda franchise, signed a 25-unit deal to expand in South Florida.
Pigtails & Crewcuts , the children’s hair salon franchise, is targeting Miami and the rest of the Southeast Florida market for franchise development.
Dillas Primo Quesadillas is taking a close look at Austin as it plans its next phase of growth, with the suburban-heavy metro emerging as a natural fit for the brand’s drive-thru-oriented model, as highlighted in a recent Austin Business Journal article.
The fast-casual chain is scaling high-efficiency kitchen hardware across its footprint and expanding test programs for automated drone delivery to improve operational metrics.
Franchise buyers weigh single-unit and multi-unit ownership options in 2026.
How do I structure franchise multi-unit offerings? It’s a common question among franchisors looking to scale a franchise responsibly and franchisees looking to grow beyond a single territory.
The fast-casual pizza chain is rolling out a smaller footprint and streamlined kitchen design to accelerate growth across high-population corridors in the Southeast.
Joe Pedatella discusses his strategy for scaling to over 60 units and his ambitious goal of reaching 100 locations within the child development franchise.
An Army veteran helps expand the CENTURY 21 brand in Central Kentucky, providing a robust network of repeat referrals for military families.
Birdcall and Little Man Ice Cream debut Salted Maple Chicken & Waffles Sandwich