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This recognition followed a series of workplace awards recognizing excellence in employee engagement.

Canadian exterior maintenance brand Gorilla Property Services is launching its U.S. expansion strategy led by President Andrew Edwards, a former multi-unit home restoration franchisee.

The distribution partnership will expand access to functional animal protein ingredients for pet food manufacturers through Anchor's extensive sourcing and logistics network.

The bagel brand plans to add 300 domestic locations by 2030, utilizing a new 'Elevate the Morning' store prototype to reach the 1,000-unit milestone.

The chicken finger franchise continues its national expansion with its third Nevada location, offering free meals for a year to the first 100 customers.

The frozen treat franchise is launching the first of four planned drive-thru locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of a regional expansion strategy.

Large-scale franchisee Southpaw has increased its Taco Bell portfolio to over 185 units following the acquisition of 43 locations in the Columbus, Ohio market.

The acquisition of 43 Columbus locations brings Southpaw’s Taco Bell portfolio to over 185 units as the operator eyes further Midwest expansion.

Steven Ortiz expands Wild Bill's into DFW with 40 events

HARLINGEN, Texas, June 29, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Take 5 Oil Change today announced the opening of its Harlingen shop, bringing “pit stop fast” routine car maintenance to local drivers.

Rita’s Italian Ice opens July 1 in North Richland Hills, first of four DFW locations.

What : Twin Peaks will officially open its new Kissimmee sports lodge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 29.

June 29, 2026 // Franchising.com // ILLINOIS – Phenix Salon Suites, the nation's leading salon suite franchise, continues its expansion across the Midwest with a newly signed two-unit development agreement that will bring new locations to Central Illinois.

Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch debuts in Oregon with 1 location.

How do you ensure the brand promise communicated in marketing matches the in-store experience across all locations?

Local entrepreneurs Krishna and Parth Kikani have opened a new Celebree School franchise in Fulshear, Texas, serving children from six weeks to 12 years old.

Errol and Amber Stump win Franchisee of the Year with Screenmobile

As experienced restaurant operators evaluate where to place their next growth bets, many are looking for more than another familiar QSR concept.

The health restoration brand is rapidly scaling its footprint through franchising and strategic acquisitions, targeting 26 open locations by the end of the year.

The major convenience and pizza retailer aims to reach 18 states by adding up to 400 new locations by fiscal year 2026.

For many experienced quick-service operators, growth isn’t limited by ambition.

Joining a franchise means gaining access to a proven business model, but the depth of that support can vary significantly from one franchisor to another.

The Thai ramen concept is expanding its footprint in Manhattan with a new 10-year lease near Union Square at a historically significant restaurant site.

Large franchisee Southpaw has expanded its portfolio to over 200 units following the acquisition of 43 Taco Bell locations in Ohio from Mas Restaurant Group.