
Jeff’s Bagel Run taps Hungry Howie’s franchisees for South Carolina expansion
Orlando-based Jeff’s Bagel Run is expanding into South Carolina through a three-unit agreement with experienced multi-unit operators from the Hungry Howie’s Pizza system.
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Orlando-based Jeff’s Bagel Run is expanding into South Carolina through a three-unit agreement with experienced multi-unit operators from the Hungry Howie’s Pizza system.

Here is something no one wants to talk about. CMOs throughout the franchise world are paying the tax on marketing programs that were never built to scale.

Bakers Acres & Cattle Co. has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 50 bubble tea franchises across major Texas markets over the next seven years.

The early childhood education franchise has introduced a program allowing entrepreneurs to acquire centers already in various stages of development to speed up the ownership process.
HTeaO , the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Bixby on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of the brand’s first restaurant in the greater Cleveland market, located in the Westgate Shopping Center at 3038 Westgate Mall Drive in Fairview Park.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Jeffries Investments, LLC to bring new locations to eastern Wyoming.
Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food continues to introduce Hawaiian flavors and traditional plates to North Texas with the opening of its newest restaurant in Argyle on Aug 14.

Inspire Brands wins Global Restaurant Leader of the Year award

Choice Hotels International's Cambria Hotels brand is opening new locations in the DFW Airport and Central Oregon markets.

Chamber of commerce representatives do not often travel to franchise expos to meet franchisors face-to-face and make the case for investing in their markets.
After months of community anticipation, Dog Haus is returning to Azusa with a refreshed restaurant experience, an expanded chef-driven menu and an opening celebration that invites guests to support a local charity while

Tommy’s Express, the nation’s fastest-growing car wash brand, invites the Fremont community to experience its newest location at 1409 W.
Beyond Tennessee’s continued population growth, the state’s entrepreneurial activity and expanding wellness culture make it a natural next step for ALEXIS LAUREN.

Big Blue Swim School, the family-first swim school brand that helps children make meaningful progress in the water while building confidence every step of the way, announced the August 8…

Property restoration franchise PuroClean is targeting Central North Carolina for growth, identifying six available territories across the Greensboro and Durham markets.

Colorado-based medspa concept Glosshouz has signed its first franchise agreement for a new Denver location, marking the brand's transition from a single flagship to a franchise system.
The senior living sector sees significant transaction volume with a $455 million multi-community sale and portfolio expansions by 12 Oaks Senior Living and Epoch Senior Living.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of a brand-new restaurant located at 1016 Burkemont Avenue in Morganton.
Clarksville is about to get a little more toasted. Cheba Hut, the counterculture sandwich shop known for its chill atmosphere, cottonmouth cures and legendary munchie fixes, is rolling into town with its newest shop at 419 N.

Pepper Lunch opens new location at Rodeo 39 Public Market

A service-based franchise allowed us to combine our passion for serving others with the support, proven systems, and brand recognition of an established organization.

Bain Capital acquires Gong cha Global, a global bubble tea franchisor with over 2,200 locations across 33 markets.
Pokeworks, the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand known for its fresh, customizable offerings, is strengthening its presence across Texas.