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Longtime franchisee and area developer Samuel Batt of Batt Enterprises signed a new agreement with Famous Brands International to develop 15 Mrs.

Rackson Restaurants has opened its 13 th Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Mohegan Lake, New York, expanding the multi-brand franchise operator’s portfolio to more than 100 quick-service restaurants across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 610 locations world-wide, announced the opening of its newest location in Mentor, Ohio at 7652 Mentor Avenue, offering the commu

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a renowned coffee franchise recognized for its premium Hawaiian coffees, strong community connections, and adventurous spirit, spent the first half of 2026 building the operational foundation to support its next phase of growth.

No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company, the only national restaurant brand dedicated entirely to noodles, is bringing more than 30 years of noodle expertise to New Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in the state.

Flying Biscuit Café signs franchise agreement for Huntersville, North Carolina.

Starbird Chicken is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.

Opening the business fulfills a goal the two have discussed for more than a decade: building something meaningful together that would allow them to serve their community, create a lasting family legacy and take greater control of their future.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii names Tom Wylie as president

TGI Fridays today announced a landmark development agreement with Meerab Hospitality, marking an exciting chapter for the brand in Pakistan and further accelerating its growth across South Asia.

Pretzelmaker has officially opened a new location in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Building on its recent entry into Rhode Island with a location in Cranston, Love & Honey is seeking experienced operators to help bring the brand to Massachusetts for the first time.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has been ranked #89 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top 150 Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, as a growing number of existing franchisees have expanded beyond their first PJ’s Coffee locations.

MilkShake Factory will open its newest location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10.

PIRTEK USA names Doug Smith Vice President of Franchise Development.

Bob Morris, a franchise investor with a multi-unit track record in Planet Fitness and 7 Brew Coffee, signed a six-unit development agreement to open six HB Protein Smoothies units in South Florida.

For many entrepreneurs, franchising is a path to business ownership.

Chili's plans to open 20-30 new locations annually through 2029

The landmark opening marks a pivotal milestone in Jollibee's North American expansion strategy as the brand leverages multi-unit franchising to accelerate its growth across key markets in both the U.S.

Starbird Chicken, the award-winning fast casual chicken concept known for its fresh, globally inspired flavors, is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.

WKS Restaurant Group promotes Jay Spongberg to president and COO

Parker’s Kitchen opens first Florida location, expanding to 111 stores.

Army veteran Connor O'Brien invests in Wild Bill's Craft Beverage Co.