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Sbarro
Sbarro to Deploy New Commerce Platform Across US Franchise Network
Pizza chain Sbarro has agreed a multi-year deal with NCR Voyix to introduce updated point-of-sale systems and payment services across nearly 300 company and franchise sites.
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McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli Franchisee Distributes Educational Grants Across Three US States
TSG Restaurants, a franchisee operating 79 McAlister's Deli sites, has provided nearly $20,000 in educational grants to classrooms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through its teacher support campaign.
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Juice It Up!
Juice It Up! Expands into Eighth US State with Utah Opening
Smoothie and juice franchise Juice It Up! has launched its first outlet in Utah, opening in Herriman under local franchisees to mark the brand's presence in eight US states.
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Puddle Ducks
Puddle Ducks Regains Five-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status
Puddle Ducks has regained its five-star franchisee satisfaction status from WorkBuzz following an independent survey, having previously secured the benchmark on 12 occasions.
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Puddle Ducks
Bristol and Bath Puddle Ducks Franchisee Named National Award Finalist
Sarah Austin, the franchisee behind Puddle Ducks Bristol and Bath, has reached the finals of the Star Performer category at the 2026 national franchise awards.
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Slice House
Slice House Expands Californian Presence with Brentwood Franchise Site
Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani has announced plans to launch a new branch in Brentwood, California, marking its debut site in Contra Costa County.
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Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders and Franchisees Donate Over $60,000 to Community Causes
Slider brand Smalls Sliders and its franchisees have provided more than $60,000 to local initiatives and individuals across their territories through the brand's community recognition scheme launched in 2026.
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Cicis Pizza
Cicis Pizza Appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development
Buffet restaurant chain Cicis Pizza has selected Kimberly Thompson as executive vice president of development, tasking her with overseeing nationwide franchise growth and expansion.
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Dillas Quesadillas
Dillas Quesadillas Names Michael Mabry as Chief Operating Officer
Restaurant chain Dillas Quesadillas has appointed industry veteran Michael Mabry to the newly established position of chief operating officer, leading day-to-day operations, marketing and franchise sales.
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Agrees Five-Unit Franchise Deal for Canadian Expansion
Hawai'i-based chain L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has signed a five-unit franchise agreement with Edmonton Ice District Ltd to launch its restaurant concept in Alberta, Canada, in 2027.
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Petpals
Petpals Marks 25 Years in UK Pet Care Franchising With Charity Campaign
Pet care franchise network Petpals is marking 25 years in business with an anniversary fundraising initiative, uniting franchisees and local communities to support animal welfare causes across the UK.
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YO!
YO! Franchisee Expands Multi-Unit Portfolio to Five Sushi Sites Across the UK
YO! franchisee Clebson has expanded his operation to five sushi locations, crediting brand recognition, supply chain infrastructure and team investment for the portfolio's growth.
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Activ Marketing
Activ Marketing Network Rates Annual Franchise Forum 9.5 Out of 10
Activ Marketing has held its annual conference for franchisees, covering business strategy, training, and network awards, receiving an overall satisfaction score of 9.5 out of 10 from attendees.
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Atlas Mapping
Atlas Mapping Shares Guidance on Using Data for Franchise Territory Planning
Atlas Mapping has outlined advice to help franchisors manage complex data, highlighting methods to extract practical insights for informed territory planning and network growth.
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Franchise News
Why Franchise Recruitment Shortfalls Stem From Brand Awareness Rather Than Lead Generation
Franchisors experiencing low enquiry numbers may be facing brand visibility challenges rather than lead generation failures, suggesting that increased advertising spend alone cannot resolve recruitment issues.
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Green Shoot Brands
Fresh Dining Concepts Changes Name to Green Shoot Brands Following Multi-Unit Expansion
Multi-brand operator Fresh Dining Concepts has rebranded as Green Shoot Brands, marking its growth from 40 Auntie Anne's outlets in 2026 to 388 locations across eight food and drink brands.
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries highlights role of digital infrastructure in franchisee support
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries has highlighted how connected technology, digital data and automation can assist franchisees and help reinforce collaborative relationships across a franchise network.
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Greensleeves
Greensleeves Franchisees Introduce Exterior Cleaning Services Across Network
Greensleeves franchisees are introducing exterior cleaning alongside their existing lawn care provision this autumn, aiming to secure year-round income and reach new clients.
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YO!
YO! Franchisee Clebson Expands Sushi Operations Across Five Locations
YO! franchisee Clebson has built a five-site sushi business, crediting the brand's established reputation, supply chain infrastructure and ongoing investment in staff for supporting multi-unit expansion.
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Aroma Joe's
Aroma Joe's Multi-Unit Operator Aaron Wiswell Secures IFA Franchisee Award
Aroma Joe’s multi-unit franchisee Aaron Wiswell has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association during an industry summit in Washington, D.C.
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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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