Development & multi-unit — page 15

Island Fin Poké Co. opens first grocery store location in Missouri.

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is joining forces with the Fitness Technology Summit (FTS) to expand its presence in Europe, combining the organizations’ respective European conferences into a single…

Ashil Patel left his career in corporate pharmaceuticals to pursue business ownership, inspired by his father's experience as an entrepreneur.

As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

Escapology executive Steve Croughan becomes franchise owner with 5 locations

Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S.

Many convenience retailers take part in their industry associations, and Sam’s Food Stores is no different.

One of the biggest advantages of buying a franchise is not having to figure out business ownership entirely on your own.

Picture an operator with eight limited-service stores, each serving the same menu, with each manager placing the weekly food order.

The Winter Park studio marks ALEXIS LAUREN’s entry into Central Florida, extending a model built at its two corporate locations in Coral Gables and Bay Harbor Islands into new markets for the first time.

Marking the first retail partnership of its kind for Hard Rock Cafe, the new location combines two globally recognized brands known for creating memorable experiences for guests around the world.

The agreement, spearheaded by experienced operator and CEO of Built Different Brands Kal Gullapalli, is expected to bring Mike’s Red Tacos’ signature birria and famous red tacos to Florida over the next several years, with the first location planned for 2027.

PrimoHoagies has welcomed seven new franchisees in 2026, attracting experienced restaurant operators, diversified family businesses and a new generation of owners to its Italian specialty sandwich brand.

Tierra Encantada signs three-unit deal with Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel for Maryland

“Franchisees choose a platform for the support behind them,” said Justin Ghadery, CEO of EverSmith Brands.

New York City-based Harlem Shake signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India and FranIndia to develop 75 units across multiple markets in India.

Southern Rock Restaurants/Southern Rock Hawaii signed a 52-unit development agreement with Hawaiian Bros Island Grill to develop Florida locations across Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa, and Orlando over the next six years.

Restaurants offering the four new housemade drinks saw the share of beverage transactions jump nearly 25%.

Urbane Cafe is growing its Central Coast presence with its new Goleta location, bringing its take on fresh, made-from-scratch dining to the broader Santa Barbara area.

Juice It Up! opens in Temecula, California, its 130th location.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s presence in key Northeast markets.

Little Caesars has extended its multi-year agreement with restaurant technology provider Deliverect, expanding the partnership's third-party ordering deployment to Guatemala, the company announced in a news release.

Club Studio, the premium, group fitness-oriented concept from LA Fitness parent company Fitness International, is expanding its Los Angeles footprint with plans for two new locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

Vicious Biscuit signs deal with Doug Puryear and Brian Smith.