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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Tommy's Express
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.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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
Franchise TimesNews
Lee's Operator Turns 15 Years Into a Six-Unit Deal
After 15 years running one Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken store near Charlotte, Harris Mullis signs a six-unit deal anchoring the brand's Southeast push.
Priya Shah4 min read
American Family CareNews
American Family Care Names Rhett Lankford President
The largest U.S. urgent care franchisor adds an MSO veteran as president to build the support systems its 400-plus clinics need to scale.
Priya Shah4 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
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.
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
Franchising.comNews
Church's Texas Chicken Names New Commercial Chief
The chicken chain hired Popeyes digital veteran Kevin Nemeth to unify brand, loyalty, and menu strategy and drive more traffic to franchisees' stores.
Priya Shah4 min read
Smokey Mo's BBQNews
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.
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
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.
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
Gong chaNews
Gong cha Courts Multi-Unit Operators With a Lean Model
The bubble tea brand pitches small footprints, automated drinks, and no kitchen hood as a way for operators to scale faster.
Priya Shah4 min read