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Greensleeves Lawn Care
Two New Franchisees Launch Greensleeves Lawn Care Businesses
Two new Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees have commenced operations after completing their initial training, transitioning into business ownership following previous careers in IT and telecoms.
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Creams Cafe
Creams Cafe Launches Kiosk Franchise Model with Cineworld
Creams Cafe has introduced a compact kiosk franchise format through a partnership with cinema chain Cineworld, designed to operate in smaller spaces with reduced staffing needs and quicker setup times.
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Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness Reports Network Growth and Outlines Expansion Targets for 2027
Snap Fitness has reported strong membership intake across newly opened sites, alongside plans to launch a minimum of 15 additional gym locations by 2027 as demand for its revised club model continues.
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Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros and Franchise Partners Raise Over $1.3 Million for Youth Causes
Coffee chain Dutch Bros and its franchisees have generated more than $1.3 million to aid local youth organisations across 26 states as part of the brand's twentieth annual Buck for Kids charitable event.
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Rosati's Pizza
Rosati’s Pizza Plans Record Expansion Driven by Long-Standing Franchisees
Rosati’s Pizza is preparing for a record year of growth across its network of over 200 locations, with plans to launch 11 new restaurants in a 90-day period supported by established franchisees.
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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs Signs Franchise Agreement for Texas Expansion
Firehouse Subs has agreed a franchise development deal with Serendipity Management Group to open new restaurant sites across Denton County in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Juice It Up!
Juice It Up! Adds New California Site via Franchise Group True Blend Holdings
Juice It Up! has launched a new branch in Santa Fe Springs, California. The site is operated by franchisee True Blend Holdings LLC, adding to the smoothie and juice brand's footprint in Southern California.
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Hardee's
Hardee's Appoints Alisa Gmelich as Brand President
CKE Restaurants Holdings has appointed Alisa Gmelich as President of Hardee's to oversee more than 1,400 locations, drive network expansion and strengthen relations with franchisees.
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Dunn Brothers Coffee
Dunn Brothers Coffee Agrees Multi-Unit Franchise Expansion in Illinois and Iowa
Dunn Brothers Coffee has announced a new franchise development agreement with Beans & Rice, LLC, expanding the coffee brand's presence across Iowa and launching operations in Illinois.
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Boots
Weston Family Agrees £6.7bn Acquisition of Boots Including Franchised Operations
The Canadian arm of the Weston family has agreed to purchase Boots in a £6.7bn deal, taking ownership of its UK and Irish retail network, Boots Opticians, and its franchised businesses.
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Glass & Trim Repair
Glass & Trim Repair Introduces UK Smart Repair Franchise Opportunity
Glass & Trim Repair has announced the rollout of a new smart repair franchise opportunity across the United Kingdom, expanding options for prospective business owners in the automotive repair market.
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Rebecca Newenham
Shifting From Networking to Genuine Connections to Drive Franchise Growth
Business mentor and franchise consultant Rebecca Newenham has outlined how prioritising meaningful connection over conventional networking can create fresh opportunities for franchise growth.
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Stagecoach Performing Arts
Stagecoach Performing Arts Highlights Role of Delegation in Franchise Growth
Lisa Stead of Stagecoach Performing Arts has highlighted how effective delegation enables franchisees to move beyond operational limits and create capacity for business expansion.
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Rusty Taco
Rusty Taco to Launch Full-Service Airport Outlet at Washington Dulles
US brand Rusty Taco is scheduled to open its first full-service airport site at Washington Dulles International Airport this November, trading in Concourse E alongside franchise partner Aero Taco LLC.
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Zaxbys
Zaxbys Secures Multi-Unit Deal to Open Outlets in Florida Travel Plazas
Quick-service chicken franchise Zaxbys has entered the travel hospitality sector through a multi-unit agreement with Areas USA to launch five restaurants across Florida motorway service plazas.
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Hangry Joe's
Hangry Joe's Appoints Brandon Wilhelm as Chief Executive Officer
Hot chicken brand Hangry Joe's has named Brandon Wilhelm as Chief Executive Officer to oversee network expansion and enhance franchisee support across its portfolio of over 90 sites.
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Franchise News
Evaluating UK Franchises Using Existing Franchisee Experiences
When assessing prospective franchise investments in the UK, feedback from current network operators can offer clearer insight into operations than promotional brochures and awards.
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Pitman Training
Pitman Training Highlights Staff Management Shift for Growing Franchisees
Pitman Training has highlighted the transition franchisees face when taking on staff, noting that the skills required to launch an operation differ from those needed to manage workforce growth.
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Franchise News
Examining Why Prospective Franchisees Wait Years Before Buying
Industry research highlights a 16-year average gap between individuals first discovering franchising and ultimately investing, prompting analysis into prospective franchisee hesitation.
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Franchise News
Understanding Personal and Emotional Factors in Franchise Transactions
Buying or selling a franchise extends beyond finances, with transactions requiring trust, personal identity, and challenging decisions from both parties involved.
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Checkers & Rally's
Checkers & Rally's Modifies Compact Restaurant Format Following Operational Testing
Checkers & Rally's has revised its compact restaurant design, expanding the format to around 700 square feet after finding an earlier 570-square-foot prototype tested last spring was slightly too small for operations.
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Franchise News
Corporate Restaurant Insolvencies Highlight Challenges Across Franchise Networks
Recent corporate bankruptcies involving groups such as Red Lobster and Rubio’s Coastal Grill highlight how financial distress at parent companies can impact franchisees, suppliers, and landlords.
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HTeaO
HTeaO Expands Network with Nine Store Openings and Leadership Change
Iced tea franchise HTeaO launched nine new locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas during the third quarter of 2026, whilst also confirming the appointment of Brian Wise.
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Mathnasium UK
Mathnasium UK Unveils Major Television Campaign to Support Franchise Network
Mathnasium UK has launched its largest integrated television marketing drive to date, aimed at supporting its expanding education franchise network and tutoring services across the country.
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