Development & multi-unit — page 13

ServiceMaster Restore raises $1,000,000 for Hire Heroes USA to support veteran hiring.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, a kids' salon franchise, opens a new location in Snellville, Georgia, its 26th state with a presence.

McDonald's is inviting fans behind the counter for a closer look at the ingredients and preparation methods behind its iconic menu items through a new chef's table experience led by "Top Chef" Season 22 winner Tristen Ep

“With three decades of experience in the construction and building industries, I know how important it is for customers to have confidence in the people and businesses they hire,” said Patrick Schmitt, franchise owner of 76 FENCE Pinellas.

Potbelly announced today the Oct. 27 opening of a new Southeast Florida location.

Conveniently located at 4360 W. Craig Road, the restaurant is expected to officially open on October 27, marking the fourth location developed under a multi-unit agreement with LV Foodservice Concepts, a leading convenience store and travel plaza operator.

Vitality Bowls announced the debut of its newest café in San Jose on November 20.

Potbelly appoints Robert Bhagwandat and Andie Smirl to franchise team.

WEST COVINA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Global restaurant sensation Jollibee will open its very first location in Oxnard, California on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Heart to Home Meals debuts at No. 236 on Franchise Times 400 with $784.6 billion sales

Shipley Donuts grew its national footprint in the third quarter, signing franchise agreements for new locations in the Midwest, Southeast and Texas while celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Siblings sign 14-unit deal to bring Swig to New Mexico.

Celebree School, an early education brand, opens in Charlotte area

PuroClean, a leading international property restoration and remediation franchise, has been named to two of Entrepreneur’s 2026 franchise rankings.

Stretch Zone, the nation’s premier assisted stretching brand with a patented strapping system on proprietary tables, announces the grand opening of Stretch Zone Cypress Cole’s Crossing in Cypress, Texas.

For many multi-unit and franchise operators, building a business is about more than just restaurants, stores, or EBITDA.

Paris Baguette Canada awarded four new franchise agreements, signed three leases, and advanced several cafés toward opening in Q3 2026.

Dollar Tree opens 9,500th store and announces $40 million investment

Layne's Chicken Fingers is continuing its nationwide expansion with new restaurants opening Oct.

Eggs Up Grill Bonaire opens with three days of events.

The franchise location will open on October 26, and will be owned and operated by John Encisco.

From Monday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 31, guests can visit participating Ziggi’s Coffee locations and ask to have their favorite 32oz cold drink served in the collectible Halloween Bucket, while supplies last.

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Dirty soda brand Swig has signed a 14-unit franchise agreement with multi-unit franchisees Heather Berry and Brock Stokes, marking its expansion into the Southwest.