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...
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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...
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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...
Mellow Mushroom’s Tech-Forward Approach Sets Stage for 2026 Franchise Growth
Mellow Mushroom wrapped up 2025 with impressive operational upgrades and a clear expansion roadmap. The psychedelic pizza franchise focused on kitchen technology, back-office efficiency, and guest engagement, laying the...
Playa Bowls Showing Strong Franchise Growth with 200 New Franchise Agreements Signed
The Playa Bowls franchise is having a big year. The superfruit bowl franchise opened 85 new locations in 2025. They also signed agreements for more than 200 future shops. Growth-wise, the numbers tell an interesting...
Tierra Encantada Franchise Expands Nationwide as Spanish Immersion Childcare Demand Grows
Tierra Encantada, and unique franchise business I didn’t even know existed, is accelerating its national expansion. The Spanish immersion early education franchise is opening new centers across multiple states as...
JunkStart Disrupts Junk Hauling Franchising with Pay-By-Weight Pricing Model
The franchise junk removal industry is about to get shaken up. JunkStart, a San Antonio-based franchisor, just announced an aggressive expansion plan targeting 100-125 franchisees. Their angle? They’re the only...
Dutch Bros Coffee Cranks Up Holiday Sales with Strategic Seasonal Menu Launch
From a Press Release: Dutch Bros Coffee® is making a calculated seasonal play. The drive-thru coffee franchise rolled out its 2025 holiday menu on November 1 across all 1,050+ locations. This is seasonal franchise...
Jungle Driving Taps Tech Leader Cody Kindschuh to Power Scalable, Data-Driven Franchise Growth
Jungle Driving is accelerating its technology roadmap under Director of Technology Cody Kindschuh, aligning tools and systems to streamline franchise operations and enhance student safety outcomes. The teen driver’s...
Cruise Planners Boosts it’s Travel Franchise Technology
Cruise Planners unveiled a slate of travel franchise technology upgrades at its annual convention aboard Wonder of the Seas. These tools are free for its network. They aim to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and...
This Pizza Franchise Chain Just Beat Papa John’s and Domino’s on Yelp
Curious what makes a pizza brand truly stand out in 2025? If that’s the case, check out Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise. This franchisor just earned a spot most franchise veterans would kill for. The Ranking...
Sola Salons Opens Massive 29,903-Square-Foot Facility in Minneapolis
What does the future of beauty entrepreneurship look like? If Sola Salons‘ latest move is any indication, it’s bigger, bolder, and more comprehensive than ever before. The world’s largest studio suite...
Hawaiian Bros Franchise Opens in Las Vegas
Thinking about getting involved in a restaurant franchising opportunity? Hawaiian Bros Franchise Las Vegas launch offers insights into how successful chains approach strategic expansion. Market Entry Strategy in Action:...
The American Franchise Act Aims to End The Joint-Employer Confusion in Franchising
Imagine you’re playing a game, but the rules keep changing every few minutes. It would be confusing and frustrating, right? Well, for years, that’s what it has felt like for the more than 800,000 franchisees in America...
