Development & multi-unit across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Batteries Plus is a specialty retail and commercial service brand offering batteries, lighting solutions, and device repair, operating with a dual-channel model and over 700 locations.
Yum China reports record revenue and operating profit for the third quarter, driven by restaurant expansion across China and growth in a competitive consumer environment.
Choice Hotels applies AI across the hotel customer journey to generate demand and improve franchisee economics.
Prospective franchisees should consider financial and personal factors before opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise, as shared by three franchise owners.
The Brass Tap in Palm Coast, Florida, has earned the Training Champion Award for its employees’ dedication to ongoing training.
The Melt targets Orlando and Tampa for its next major markets for franchise expansion, with a focus on MeltBurgers and handspun milkshakes.
Jollibee opened its 113th North American restaurant in Oxnard, California, at 2340 North Rose Ave, Ste 103, marking a new milestone in the brand’s California expansion.
Detroit, MI – Savvy Sliders continues its nationwide expansion with its first location in Oregon, marking a significant milestone in the brand's growth strategy.
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to its second restaurant in Utah, with plans for four more locations across the state.
UFC GYM opened a new location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, marking the brand's second location in the state.
Red Robin introduces Spiked Dirty Sodas and limited-time festive drinks for the holiday season, with seven adult-friendly flavor options available nationwide.
Donatos Pizza expands in Florida with a new location in Panama City, marking the brand's third location in the state, owned by a husband-and-wife team.
Donatos Pizza is opening its first Houston store in Humble, with owner Tyler Wheatley, a University of Houston graduate, leading a three-store development plan in Northeast Houston.
We are thrilled to open our Academy doors to a thriving, family-centered community.
Potbelly opened a new shop in Waldorf, Maryland, as part of its expansion across Southern Maryland.
Central Bark achieved record revenue in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly records and AUV surpassing $938,000.
Ceterus Software expands its Insights Pro platform with Direct Connect, simplifying franchise financial reporting and performance comparison.
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is opening a new store in Leesburg, Virginia, with a grand opening event scheduled for November 10, 2026.
HB Protein Smoothies has signed a five-unit development agreement with a couple to open restaurants in Nevada and Utah.
Franchise development experts provide tips on how to maintain momentum from prospect to new franchisee, navigating site selection, financing, construction, and training.
Utah couple Justin and Tarrah Long will open five HB Protein Smoothie stores—four in Las Vegas and one in St. George—after signing a development deal.
Wahlburgers will continue to grow in 2027 despite shrinking in its home market of Massachusetts, with the brand evolving to bring in new and higher-volume sites.
Fresh off the recent acquisition of Sunshine Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living is once again growing larger.
Caring Transitions reports Q3 2026 growth with 468 active locations, strong revenue and systemwide sales increases.