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The Coffeys are transitioning into entrepreneurship after extensive careers in client services, sales, account management, and healthcare.

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime dining brand known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experience and “craveable” dishes, has opened its newest location in Fairfax, Virginia.
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – UFC GYM® will transform a former YMCA space into a facility for fitness, MMA-inspired fitness, Group Studio Fitness classes, youth programming, HIIT classes, recovery, and community connection.
The April openings bring Jeremiah’s total footprint to 177 locations nationwide, including 159 franchise-owned locations and 18 corporate-owned locations.

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, has announced the reopening of a restaurant in Kenner,…

American Family Care, the nation’s leading urgent care provider with more than 400 walk-in clinics across the United States, announced the appointment of Rhett Lankford as President.
Alliance Franchise Brands appoints Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer.
OMAHA, Neb., May 26, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PrideStaff is pleased to announce the launch of its PrideStaff Omaha (West) office.
The Era Brand expands its footprint in Southeastern Pennsylvania with a new affiliation in Reading, offering real estate services to the local community.
PrideStaff relocated its Visalia office to a new location with improved accessibility and a modern environment.

Before signing the next development agreement, owners should ask a direct question: Can the leadership structure carry the next layer of growth, or will the next deal push more decisions back to the owner?

Mount Pleasant, TX — Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the…

Express Employment Professionals is targeting Kentucky for franchise development, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring staffing solutions to their local market.
HB Protein Smoothies, now expanding internationally, is deepening its roots in Arizona with franchisees who believed in the brand before they ever signed a deal.

Lone Star Funds sells Legacy Place mall for over $114 million.

Multi-unit gastropub Stout NYC is expanding its Manhattan footprint with a new 14,000-square-foot location at the former Dos Caminos site.

GoodSpark advises franchisors to focus on average franchisee performance for better growth

The fried chicken chain is expanding its CPG footprint by launching two new biscuit mix varieties at major national retailers like Walmart and Kroger.
The New Orleans-born coffee franchise is entering the Northwest Arkansas market with a new location operated by local franchisees Bo and Ricci Grimes.

As Paris Baguette accelerates their growth across North America, Quebec stands out as a key strategic market for growth.

Franchise development costs brands significant cash and budget, with legal fees ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.
Cleveland, OH – Metal Supermarkets has opened a new location in Mentor, Ohio.
BURNABY, British Columbia, May 26, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- MR MIKES Restaurants Corp., franchisor of the MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual brand, announced today the signing of a six-store multi-unit franchise agreement.
Springfield, MO – Huddle House recently signed a 10-unit development deal to expand its footprint across the Midwest.