Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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The Indian-fusion pizza brand is expanding its Northern California footprint with three new openings as it prepares for a strategic push into the Arizona market.
Jorge and Kathy Cruz's Minuteman Press franchise reaches $1 million in sales.
One of the biggest steps a franchise owner can take is going from owning one location to operating multiple units.
Tony Padulo, a franchise development expert, shares insights on the comfort problem in franchise development.
Service brands draw experienced operators who want more than transactional growth.
It’s easy for franchisors to assume that once they start selling units, growth will come naturally.
Five Star Franchising brands Card My Yard, Mosquito Shield, and Gotcha Covered named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Low-Cost Franchise list.
How do I build territory maps? They’re a critical piece of the franchise growth puzzle because they define market potential while preventing cannibalization between locations, ensuring franchisees can operate in areas able to support a viable, growing business.
Ian Poole named vice president of franchise development for Taco John’s, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in restaurant and franchise brands.
Heart to Home Meals signs third U.S. franchise agreement in New Jersey.
Pickleball Kingdom announced a new multi-unit franchise agreement that will bring five premier indoor pickleball clubs across the Bay Area.
Konala will open three new locations over the next 90 days: Spokane, Washington on April 30; Provo, Utah on May 28; and Belleville, New Jersey in July.
The pizza franchise has signed a three-unit area development agreement with Hall Foods LLC to expand its footprint in Las Cruces and the surrounding Southwest region.
It was clear during one of the early General Session panels at this year’s Multi-Unit Franchising Conference that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn—they’re navigating a full-scale reset.
Service brands have long been treated as an entry point into franchising, valued for lower startup costs, leaner overhead, and faster paths to cash flow.
Major Hardee’s franchisee ARC Burger has filed for Chapter 7 liquidation following a legal dispute with the franchisor regarding marketing and technology support issues.
Alliance Franchise Brands celebrates 50 years as a leading franchisor of marketing, print, and visual communications companies in the US and Canada.
Smoothie King has unveiled an updated store design featuring refreshed interiors and greenery as it prepares to open more than 200 additional locations.
Dog Haus is launching a regional development model that grants area directors equity stakes and corporate board representation to better align franchisor and franchisee interests.
After buying his first The UPS Store in 2019, Steve Bjorkman grew his footprint in the Boise, Idaho, market at a steady clip.
Eggs Up Grill opens in Benson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Pizza Factory expands in Northern Nevada with two new local owners.
JETSET Pilates surpasses 350 territories sold and 60 studios open.
Marco’s Pizza announces its expansion in New Mexico with a new three-unit area development agreement led by entrepreneur Yiris Hallal.