Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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everbowl, the fast-casual superfood brand with more than 100 locations nationwide, is bringing its craft superfood bowls, smoothies and toasts to Arizona’s West Valley, celebrating its Grand Opening on September 4 in South Peoria.
A successful franchise prototype is never static. As customer expectations change, technology advances and operating costs shift, franchisors need to continually evaluate whether their model still supports franchisee success.
Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its commitment to community impact, has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
SoFresh, the fast-growing fresh-casual restaurant brand known for made-to-order bowls, wraps, salads, smoothies and other better-for-you options, announced the opening of its 28th location in Nocatee, Florida.
F45 parent company FIT House of Brands signs NIL deals with University of Miami football players to promote group workouts via social media content.
The franchise location is opening later this month, and will be owned and operated by husband and wife team Aaron and Tricia Novak.
Caring Senior Service today announced it has opened a new office at 901 Farmington Ave.
September 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // TORONTO, – Firehouse Subs has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada.
The new location brings Potbelly to the Stonebridge Ranch community of McKinney, a large suburb in the Metroplex.
everbowl opens new location in South Peoria, Arizona, serving superfood bowls
Office Evolution will celebrate the grand opening of its new Newtown Square location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event on Thursday, September 10, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise owner walks 450 miles for charity
Flying Biscuit Cafe franchisee Frank Emmer continues his expansion in the Raleigh market with the signing of his fourth location at the Midtown East shopping center.
Former corporate professionals find success in franchising with right strategies
Building a great franchise brand identity means making sure every location feels like part of the same family.
Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands, got into franchising by accident.
Express Employment Professionals finds success in Missouri with 25 years of operation.
Lola Beans signs six-unit franchise deal to expand into Delaware
sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, will open its first Utah restaurant on September 8 at 2188 Highland Drive, Suite #103, in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood.
Economic downturns are inevitable , but the strongest franchise systems aren't defined by whether they experience difficult periods.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in Georgetow
Pancheros Mexican Grill, the Iowa-born, fresh-Mex concept known for its fresh-pressed tortillas and delicious queso, will continue planting its Iowa roots with a new location coming to Waukee next week.
The fast-casual giant has opened its first Asian location in Seoul, South Korea, through a partnership with Sangmidang Holdings as part of its global expansion strategy.
Local fans of the freshly made cuisine of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will now have two choices in Bakersfield where they can indulge.