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Dave's Hot Chicken expands in Tennessee with Nashville-style hot chicken.

HOUSTON, May 8, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Layne's Chicken Fingers is bringing the crunch to Downtown Houston with a grand opening celebration on Monday, May 11th at Houston, TX 77002.

With global travel projected to reach 85 million travelers in the U.S.

Multi-unit partners Rong Cong and Lelin Kandel are expanding their Greater Boston presence with a seven-unit development deal including new sites in Cambridge and Somerville.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

The pizza franchise has secured a development agreement to open its first two Georgia locations in the Alpharetta and Cumming areas, with plans for additional expansion throughout Atlanta.

The superfruit bowl concept reached a major growth milestone with its 400th location opening in Virginia Beach, operated by a multi-generational family franchise team.

Chris Monroe, formerly of Texas Roadhouse and Southwest Airlines, joins the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese to oversee financial operations and real estate development.

David Chang’s fried chicken concept continues its Florida expansion with a new location slated to open in West Palm Beach in summer 2026.

Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 cafés around the world, has named Winnipeg as a market of focus for their next phase of expansion in Canada.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are vital tools for franchisors aiming to measure, manage and improve the performance of a given franchise system.

The pizza concept has signed a franchise development deal for two units in the Atlanta market as it pursues regional expansion.

Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is building on incredible momentum across North America with plans to accelerate growth in Canada beyond their…

RNR Tire Express (RNR) continues to expand its New England presence with a new signed franchise agreement that will bring the brand to Massachusetts for the first time.

Washington, D.C. – Timber Pizza Co. has signed a new franchise development deal to bring its signature pies to the Atlanta metro area.

Inspired by nostalgic summer drinks and bold, color-driven aesthetics, Slushie Plushies are a Make-Your-Own collection that turns slushie flavors into customizable furry friends, including the electric Blue Raspberry Cow

The new shop sits steps from Atlantic Park Surf, North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon, and The Dome by Rutter Mills, setting the stage for a high-energy opening weekend.

Multi-unit operator Dion Firooznia discusses his transition from an hourly employee to an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee managing a portfolio of five locations.

Proforma ranked third largest franchisor by Tampa Bay Business Journal

Wellness brand SweatHouz is leveraging a low-labor operational model to reduce the staffing and turnover challenges typically found in boutique fitness concepts.

The major B2B automotive aftermarket tradeshow opens registration for its 2026 event in Las Vegas, targeting multi-unit repair shops, manufacturers, and global industry distributors.

Industry veterens discuss the strategic and practical challenges of geographic expansion for high-end residential remodeling firms transitioning to a multi-location business model.

Toya Evans and daughters own 3 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas and one VIO Med Spa.

Balancing motherhood with multi‑unit franchise ownership isn’t about achieving perfect harmony.