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The global brand has launched its first franchised site in the state under a 24-unit development agreement covering Northern California, Nevada, and Texas.

Payroll Vault announced today it has expanded into the Greater Atlanta region in Gwinnett County, Georgia, signing a married couple with corporate accounting and operations expertise as its newest franchisee.

The Texas-based burger franchise has signed a master franchise agreement with Great Foods USA to develop locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

As The Melt continues its measured franchise expansion beyond California and Arizona, Washington, D.C., has emerged as one of the brand's premier target markets.

USA Ninja Challenge, the youth fitness franchise specializing in obstacle course training for children, celebrated the grand opening of its new Bonita Springs location on Aug.

Escapology franchisee Jerry Benson is expanding the escape room concept across the Milwaukee area as part of a three-unit development agreement, according to Milwaukee Business Journal.

In franchising, sustainable expansion is less about ambition than preparation.

Athena Franchise Group has signed a six-unit development agreement to introduce the customizable beverage concept to the Greater Boston market starting in 2027.

Experienced multi-unit operator Anis Akram has opened his second Checkers & Rally’s location in Virginia, bringing his two decades of industry experience to the Louisa market.

Veteran franchise operator BD Patel and his family have signed a 10-unit development agreement to bring Potbelly sandwich shops to Northeast Orlando and Gainesville.

The Philippines-based chicken brand marks a strategic shift toward multi-unit franchising with its first franchised U.S. location opening in Roseville, California.

The Mediterranean restaurant brand is expanding its California footprint with new locations in Aliso Viejo and Hollywood Park ahead of a 2026 Las Vegas debut.

SOLENVIA Caregivers, a senior homecare franchise, signed its first franchise agreement with a husband-and-wife team in Tampa, Florida.

The sandwich chain continues its national expansion strategy through new shop openings and strategic multi-unit franchise development agreements across traditional and non-traditional segments.

Broken Yolk Cafe encourages multi-unit ownership with flexible development agreements.

“Awarding our first franchise territories is a huge milestone for SOLENVIA Caregivers,” said Bryan Dylewski, founder of SOLENVIA Caregivers.

Celebree School, a top early childhood education franchise brand, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th franchise location.

The new Jollibee Roseville store marks the first location delivered under a 24-unit franchise-development agreement that spans Northern California, Nevada, and Texas.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Midas today announced the next phase of its year-long "Midas is the Best" national brand campaign, once again starring William Zabka of "The Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai".

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the opening of a restaurant in Louisa,…

Slim Chickens is putting additional investments behind the operators driving its next stage of growth.

Headquartered in Studio City and serving families across Metro Los Angeles, the locally owned, women-led agency is led by longtime friends Asha Kumar and Rosalyn Vasquez.

Potbelly signs 10-shop deal with BD Patel for Central Florida.

Potbelly will enter the Georgia market this September with a new location in Chamblee, marking the brand's first expansion since its acquisition by RaceTrac.