Florida continues to attract franchise expansion. Now, a major Crunch Fitness franchisee is adding another location to its growing footprint in the state. CR Fitness Holdings LLC is preparing to open Crunch Maitland...
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Pet Butler’s Smyrna, Georgia Franchise Gets a New Owner
Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways...
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Dunkin’ Is Headed Back to Canada!
Dunkin’ is heading back to Canada. And it’s big news. Foodtastic, just signed a Dunkin’ deal in Canada with Inspire Brands. The Master Franchise deal gives Foodtastic exclusive rights to develop the...
The Florida SBDC at UCF Just Won the Biggest Honor in Small Business Development
The U.S. Small Business Administration just named the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) its National SBDC of the Year. That’s one winner out of nearly...
Florida to Get Swig® Franchises. 25 of Them.
The dirty soda beverage franchise category just got bigger in Florida. Swig, the brand that invented the “dirty soda” concept, has signed a 25-unit franchise deal covering Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and...
Goldfish Swim School Franchisee Wins Big at Multi-Unit Conference
A Goldfish Swim School franchisee just received a major industry honor. And the story behind the award is worth knowing. BHB Group, led by partners Katie Lee, Brian Bayer, and Hope Bayer, was named the 2026 Most...
PVOLVE Franchise Opens 6 More Locations
The functional fitness space is heating up. PVOLVE franchise headquarters just announced the opening of 6 new locations across the United States. The fitness franchise brand now has 38 total locations nationwide. And...
PostNet Awarded 32 Franchises in 2025. Here’s What the Numbers Actually Show.
PostNet had a strong year in 2025. The printing and shipping franchise brand awarded 32 franchises across its network — and opened 14 new locations. Those are real numbers worth looking at. Breaking Down the 32...
Monkey DOOZ® Kids Salon is Now Franchising
Monkey DOOZ® Kids Salon, a children’s salon brand with more than two decades of real-world operating history is now franchising. And it’s looking for franchisees, nationwide. From a Press Release: Monkey...
Mike’s Red Tacos Franchise is Going National
A San Diego birria brand is making a big move. In this case, it’s Mike’s Red Tacos that just announced a national franchise initiative, an expansion, and they already have over 200 locations in development...
The Problem Solvers Caucus Backs the American Franchise Act
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus just endorsed the American Franchise Act (H.R.5267). This matters for franchise owners across America. The Numbers Tell the Story Franchise businesses employ 8.8 million workers...
24HR Sliding Door Repair to Expand via Franchising
Dmitry Ponomariov started 24HR Sliding Door Repair with zero industry experience. Just hard work. Persistence. A commitment to customer service. Now he’s taking that business nationwide. 24HR Sliding Door Repair...
Noubalm Enters UK Franchise Market with Organic Skincare Concept
Noubalm Franchise News Update The Noubalm Franchise Brand Noubalm combines medical-grade organic skincare with therapeutic aromatherapy. Its products are plant-based and chemical-free. The brand focuses on holistic...
USA Ninja Challenge Goes Coast-to-Coast After Historic Year
Franchise News Update USA Ninja Challenge has grown their franchise system to 46 open locations nationwide. According to President Dale Grant, 2025 served as a “breakthrough year” that established a strong...
