Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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How do I help franchisees open faster? Often, that means acting as a temporary back office or mentor during the earliest phases of a new business, assisting with initial hiring, setup and other foundational tasks.
To create a professional painting business for everyone, Fresh Coat built a low-cost, high-margin business model that educates franchisees on how to find and unite all painters, hire them as employees and provide custome
BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, today announced it will open its first studio in The Granite State, located at 71 Portsmouth Avenue in Exeter.
Gold Star Chili expands partnership with PAR Technology to unified platform.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios opens 26 studios in 2026's first half.
Cruise Planners partners with Women On Course for 60,000 members.
Taylor Thomas, a seasoned veteran in the Texas fast-food scene, has opened his fourth Lanyne's Chicken Fingers location.
Philadelphia-based City Fitness is launching its first expansion outside its home market with two new club locations set to open in Hoboken, New Jersey.
The 55-unit Canadian dessert franchise is making its American debut with a new location in Dallas as part of a larger international expansion strategy.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is on pace to open 60 restaurants by the end of 2026, with a large number of new openings credited to expansions with existing franchisees.
The Nashville hot chicken brand is expanding its Southern California footprint with its 37th state location and 42nd restaurant overall.
The convenience store chain has opened its fourth Aurora site and currently has 14 additional locations under construction across the Denver metropolitan area.
The iced tea franchise is expanding its Arkansas footprint with a new location in Lowell operated by general manager JD McDowell.
The chicken franchise has hired industry veteran Maureen DiStefano, who brings over 20 years of experience from brands like Starbucks and Dunkin’, to lead its expansion efforts.
The 'Dirty Soda' brand has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Derek and Michelle Hincks to bring 13 locations to the southwest Chicago suburbs.
The fast-casual steakburger brand is leveraging new in-line and endcap prototypes to fuel its expansion toward 600 total locations by 2026.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza chooses markets based on brand standards.
The coffee brand is entering the New Jersey market with its first Jersey Shore outpost as part of a larger multi-unit expansion strategy in the state.
The iced tea franchise continues its Texas expansion with a new store in Katy, owned and operated by franchisee Ryan Marcum of RAM Hospitality.
Slim Chickens appoints Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development, helping the brand expand across the US with over 20 years of experience.
Big Blue Swim School has announced the grand opening of its new location in Wayne on July 6.
HTeaO opens new store in Katy, TX on July 11, 2026
The new Bedford clinic marks another milestone in DermaEnvy Skincare’s continued growth as the brand celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.
With existing locations in Lumberton and Wilmington, Your Pie operates in North Carolina.