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Sparkle Grooming Signs 29-Unit South Florida Deal
A membership-based dog grooming brand hands three South Florida counties to two operators with multi-unit chiropractic and grooming pedigrees.
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Multi-Unit Operators Turn Real-Time Data Into Daily Decisions
Large franchisees like Kumar McDonald's and Team Bailey now run labor, pricing, and marketing off live dashboards instead of last month's reports.
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Puget Collision Buys Six Fix Auto Shops in California
The acquisition of Richard Fish's Southern California shops pushes Puget Collision to 72 stores and shows the franchisee exit playbook at work.
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Tommy's ExpressNews
Tommy's Express Builds Toward 30 Wisconsin Washes
Four operators, six new builds, and a wave of conversions put the express car wash brand on track for 30 state locations by 2028.
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Slim ChickensNews
Slim Chickens Expands Drive-Thru-Only Format in Kentucky
The chicken chain's third Fly-Thru opening signals a format built to put franchisees into trade areas a full-size restaurant cannot justify.
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Aligned Fitness Buys Six Club Pilates Studios in New Jersey
The Eagle Merchant Partners-backed operator lifts its Club Pilates count to 61 studios and enters New Jersey through two seller acquisitions.
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Esperto Buys Daddy's Chicken Shack, Plans Smaller Stores
A New Jersey multi-concept operator acquires the stalled chicken brand and plans a smaller footprint and simpler menu to restart franchising.
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Choice Hotels InternationalNews
Choice Hotels CEO Pacious Steps Down
Patrick Pacious exits after 21 years as the lodging franchisor names insider Dominic Dragisich interim chief and reaffirms its 2026 outlook.
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EOS Ventures Opens Third Another Broken Egg
A Virginia multi-unit operator adds a Fairfax breakfast cafe, betting the daytime daypart can anchor a profitable three-unit franchise portfolio.
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Wendy's Names Bob Wright President and CEO
The burger giant brought back a former operations chief from Potbelly to lead a turnaround focused on store economics and the franchisee model.
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Swig Signs Six-Unit Deal for South Texas
A father-son operating team will build six drive-thru Swig drink shops across South Texas, the brand's latest bet on low-overhead expansion.
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Smokey Mo's Opens Third Unit With Veteran Operators
Longtime franchisees Kim and Roger Harris open a Schertz restaurant, extending the Texas barbecue brand's strategy of growing through experienced operators.
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4Ever Young Enters Nevada With Las Vegas Deal
A former Ulta and Louis Vuitton retail executive will open the wellness brand's first Nevada locations in Summerlin and Henderson.
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Primrose SchoolsNews
Primrose Schools Names New CEO, Adds 27 Commitments
A new executive team led by CEO David Berg takes over as the preschool franchisor secures 27 commitments and enters Utah.
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Bad Ass Coffee of HawaiiNews
Bad Ass Coffee Bets on Non-Traditional Formats
The Hawaiian coffee brand now runs six non-traditional units, giving operators more ways to fill a territory than a standalone cafe allows.
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WienerschnitzelNews
Wienerschnitzel Pushes Deeper Into Walmart Stores
The hot dog chain opened its fourth in-store Walmart unit and is chasing airports and travel plazas as it leans on non-traditional sites.
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KrystalNews
Krystal Enters the Northeast With First New Jersey Unit
The Southern slider chain opens in Union, its first restaurant above the South, and leans on a local partner to anchor a regional push.
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Ghai Acquires 44 Houston Taco Bell Restaurants
The California franchisee buys 44 units from Mas Restaurant Group, more than doubling its Taco Bell count and entering Texas to chase higher margins.
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Dog Haus Signs 50-Unit Deal, Names Operator Leaders
Two veteran multi-brand operators take 50 units and the brand's top two jobs, tying franchise growth directly to people who run restaurants.
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Monster Mini GolfNews
Monster Mini Golf Bets on Screen-Free Experiences
An operator-owned entertainment brand pitches low food complexity and several revenue streams as a recession-resistant alternative to restaurants.
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Gregorys CoffeeNews
Gregorys Coffee Signs Its First Franchisee
A district manager who helped scale the chain from five to 36 shops becomes the brand's first franchisee as Gregorys opens franchising.
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ERA Real Estate Adds Chicago Multi-Office Affiliate
A 19-year-old independent brokerage with 140 agents joins ERA's network, trading independence for a national technology and recruiting stack.
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Donatos PizzaNews
Donatos Targets Up to 25 Florida Locations
The premium pizza brand leans on Midwest transplants and a new Panama City opening to build scalable franchise growth across the state.
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Orangetheory Enters Italy With Smaller Studio Format
Purpose Brands signs a four-studio Rome deal built on a compact footprint that cuts franchisee buildout costs and opens tighter real estate.
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