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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Deals & Growth
Franchise deals, development agreements, M&A, and the moves reshaping unit counts.
Tommy's Express
Celebree SchoolNews
Celebree School Drops Early Royalties to Zero
The early-education franchisor is waiving opening-period royalties to ease the cash crunch new owners face before enrollment ramps.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchising.comNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
ROI-NJNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchising.comNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchising.comNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
WOWorksNews
WOWorks Names New Growth and Operations Chiefs
The six-brand parent of Saladworks and Garbanzo hired James Walker to drive franchise recruitment and promoted Nolan Woods to run operations.
Priya Shah4 min read
Franchising.comNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Smalls SlidersNews
Smalls Sliders Lands Four-Unit Rio Grande Valley Deal
A veteran entrepreneur and his family partners will open four Cans across Brownsville, Harlingen, and McAllen, taking the burger brand into South Texas.
Priya Shah4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Nation's Restaurant NewsNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
MR MIKES SteakhouseCasualNews
MR MIKES Signs Six-Store Deal in Atlantic Canada
The Western Canadian steakhouse chain enters Atlantic Canada for the first time, its second multi-unit signing in weeks as it pushes toward 100 units.
Priya Shah4 min read
FranchiseWireNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
HousingWireNews
Century 21 Americana Expands Into Montana
A Southwest brokerage absorbs a longtime Billings firm, turning a 25-year independent operator into its first Montana branch.
Priya Shah4 min read
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Huddle HouseNews
Huddle House Signs 10-Unit Midwest Development Deal
The full-service chain adds 10 units across Arkansas and Missouri, with the first restaurant set to open in Branson West later this year.
Priya Shah4 min read
Orangetheory FitnessNews
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Bach to RockNews
Spark Harbor Acquires Bach to Rock Music Schools
The youth-activities platform adds a 57-unit music school franchise, its third children's brand in three years, and plans to accelerate national growth.
Priya Shah4 min read
Little Greek Fresh GrillNews
Little Greek Signs 30-Unit Deal for South Florida
A longtime franchisee commits to up to 30 restaurants across Miami and Fort Lauderdale, moving the Mediterranean chain closer to 100 Florida units.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
RestaurantNews.comNews
Great Greek Signs Caribbean Master Franchise Deal
The Mediterranean grill brand hands Guyana and seven Caribbean markets to an 80-year-old conglomerate, betting local capital can scale a US concept abroad.
Jordan Reyes4 min read