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HOTWORX Enters Alaska With First Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement, Four Studios Planned
13/07/2026The US fitness franchise sector is extending its geographic reach into some of the country's most remote markets. In July 2026, HOTWORX, the 24-hour infrared sauna franchise fitness brand, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to enter Alaska for the first…
Angry Chickz Opens First Palmdale Location, Its 42nd Restaurant in the US
10/07/2026Nashville hot chicken continues to drive fast-casual expansion across California. The franchise brand Angry Chickz, the East Hollywood-born chain built around bold spice levels and a high-energy dining format, opened its 42nd US location in Palmdale on July 10, marking…
Freeway Insurance Opens Five New Franchise Locations in California and Alabama
10/07/2026The US auto insurance franchise sector is showing accelerating growth. Freeway Insurance, a division of Confie and one of the largest personal lines brokers in the country, added five new franchise locations in California and Alabama on July 9, bringing…
Crunch Fitness Brings $5 Million Crunch 3.0 Gym to McKinney, Texas
09/07/2026Crunch Fitness is planting its largest format yet in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, further demonstrating how franchise entrepreneurs can open a fitness gym under an established national fitness franchise brand. On July 8, 2026, the franchise brand announced the upcoming…
QDOBA Plans Over 100 New Franchise Restaurants Across the Southeast and Western U.S.
09/07/2026The #2 Mexican fast-casual franchise brand in the United States just made two major moves in one day. On July 8, 2026, QDOBA Mexican Eats announced a pair of new franchise development agreements covering 50 restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville,…
Sola Salons Reports 300%+ New-Client Growth From mySOLA Powered by Vagaro
08/07/2026Three months after launching mySOLA powered by Vagaro, franchise brand Sola Salons has released initial performance data for the platform serving its 21,000+ independent beauty and wellness professionals. Operators using Vagaro's discovery and promotional tools are reporting new-client growth exceeding…
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Track for 60 Openings and 600 Units in 2026
08/07/2026With more than 580 locations already open across the United States, franchise brand Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is closing in on a significant network milestone. The Wichita-based QSR brand confirmed on July 7, 2026 that it remains on pace…
Woof Gang Bakery Lands New Investor as It Targets 40+ Openings in 2026
07/07/2026Pet care franchising continues to attract private equity attention. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a pet grooming and retail franchise brand with 330 units across 36 states, has closed a minority investment from Boston-based firm Great Hill Partners, adding a…
Jollibee Launches Chicken Nuggets Nationwide as US Expansion Accelerates
06/07/2026Jollibee, the Filipino-founded fast-food franchise concept twice ranked "best fast-food fried chicken in America" by USA Today, added a new product its US lineup on July 2, 2026: Chicken Nuggets, available at all domestic locations from day one. The launch…
Dog Haus Gives Area Directors Equity Stakes in Push Toward 300 Locations
06/07/2026Dog Haus, the fast-casual franchise brand built around gourmet hot dogs, burgers, and sausages, is overhauling how it structures franchisee relationships. The brand has launched a network of 15 area directors across dedicated territories, each receiving equity stakes and board…
