Closets by Design Strengthens Colorado Footprint with Expansion into Colorado Springs
Closets by Design expands into Colorado Springs with new location.
Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Closets by Design expands into Colorado Springs with new location.
Opening July 15th, owners Hugh and Michelle Rowden are bringing operational excellence to the storage industry.
Leslie David Baker opens new HoneyBaked location in Sherman Oaks.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has acquired WrenchWay, bringing the workforce development platform and its team into the ASE organization as part of a broader effort to strengthen industry connections and support future technicians.

Fast-casual chicken brand Birdcall is leveraging its proprietary tech platform and flexible real estate strategy to fuel a major expansion across six Midwestern states.

The personalized strength training franchise added seven new units across Georgia, Florida, and Texas, with several locations managed by multi-unit franchisees.

Stretch Zone's field team drives franchise performance with coaching and data

Moving from the high-stakes world of Venezuelan finance to the bustling hospitality sector of Miami was both a career change and a total reinvention for Cesar Paoli.

The convenience store chain expands its footprint in Virginia with a new 24/7 location featuring its signature foodservice and fuel offerings.

Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion has appointed Ron Alterio as Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations as the group targets a 30-club footprint.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opens its first location in Gwinnett County, Georgia, expanding the brand's presence in the US with 178 total locations.
The fast-casual Asian street food brand continues its South Florida growth with a new location in Kendall following its successful Miami Beach debut.

The fast-casual brand leveraged a massive social media following to secure nearly 400 locations under contract, demonstrating how digital engagement drives franchise development.
The chicken finger chain is opening five new locations and reopening three remodeled sites this July as it targets new markets in Georgia and North Carolina.

Harsh Ghai discusses scaling a portfolio to over 250 units across major brands like Burger King and Taco Bell.

The international fast-food giant is rolling out its new chicken nugget menu item across all locations in the Philippines following a successful regional pilot.
Shoot 360 expands to new markets with innovative growth strategies.
Corpus Christi is about to get a whole lot saucier. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is opening its first-ever location in the city, in Moore Plaza Shopping Center on Friday, July 10, bringing its famous Seattle-style teriyaki bo

Franchisees often need brokers to sell businesses for higher prices

Making the transition from a multi-unit to a multi-brand portfolio requires a fundamental shift in how franchisees think about their business.

The athletic country club operator is bringing its LT Games fitness competition to North Texas, featuring a $25,000 prize purse and the debut of a new training studio.

Busy Bee Jumpers franchise offers a recession-resistant business model with high margins and a low investment requirement for operators.

The low-price gym operator is launching its U.S. expansion strategy with plans to open franchised and corporate clubs by the end of 2024 following a $50 million investment.

Mellow Mushroom , the psychedelic pizza franchise known for its imaginative pizzas, hand-tossed stone-baked dough and unique atmosphere, is continuing its growth across Georgia.