News From Emerging Franchise Brands

Big Chicken announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local restaurant owner Damon Kreizenbeck to open 6 new Big Chicken locations across northwest Nevada.

Ultra Pool Care Squad has announced the signing of its first two franchise agreements.

Upgrade Labs partners with JD Hamilton, Niki Hamilton, Deb Hamilton, Thomas Jaeckel and Rachael Jaeckel to bring the concept to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the picturesque Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives.

QC Kinetix recently opened two clinics in Exton and Jenkintown in the Philadelphia area.

QC Kinetix today announced the addition of three new executives and the promotion of Scott Hoots to Chief Executive Officer.

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with Michael McGuire to open six locations around the Twin Cities area.

Big Chicken, NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal’s craft-casual chicken restaurant, is set open a seasonal pop-up location during Jeddah Season.

WOWorks is acquiring Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup! Eatery and fast-casual restaurant brands.

The Dolly Llama has announced its expansion into Texas with its first location in Dallas.

The Red Chickz is thrilled to announce that within the first 100 days of 2022, they have signed 18 units and have more than a dozen deals in the pipeline in Houston, Texas.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of avid hotel Chicago O’Hare - Des Plaines.

Unleashed Brands is expanding its leadership team by hiring Chris Andrews and appointing him to the company’s newly-created position of Chief Information Officer.

Xponential Fitness, Inc. announced today that it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Mexico for three of its brands: StretchLab, Rumble and AKT.

Big Chicken announced that the accomplished Arizona-based duo and business partners, Steve Christensen and Reid Richards, have inked another agreement with Big Chicken to debut the brand in both Utah and Idaho.

The Dolly Llama has announced the recent signing of several multi-unit franchise deals for California, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is announcing six signed leases that will open new locations across the Southwest United States.

WOWorks announced that Jean Boland has been appointed as the company's Chief People and Culture Officer, effective April 11, 2022.

Island Fin Poké is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Panama City Beach.

IHG Hotels & Resorts today opened its first new-build voco property in Australia, voco Melbourne Central

Big Chicken announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with accomplished restaurateur Vincent Alba (Vinnie) to open eight new Big Chicken locations in the Vegas city limits..

Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) today announced that its Pokemoto Division is expanding into the  Northeast Philadelphia market.

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey

V/O Med Spa is preparing to share its trusted health and beauty transformations with guests. 

Unleashed Brands today announced the acquisition of the first-to-market youth esports franchise XP League.

Big Chicken announced that current Big Chicken franchisees Steve Christensen and Reid Richards have partnered with their longtime friend Ohio restauranteur Mike Craddick, signing an agreement to bring three Big Chicken locations to the Dayton area.

Ohm Fitness, a new fitness franchise concept that offers a high-tech fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low intensity, 25-minute session, announced today its first location opening in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Austin is about to satisfy the raging appetites of hyped concertgoers and fervent sports fans with the opening of Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken in Austin’s new home for premier events and entertainment - the Moody Center.

Unleashed Brands announced today impressive Q1 franchise growth numbers that show significant momentum across several of the brands.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz provides cleaning and restoration of contents inside homes or businesses that experience water or fire damage or another type of loss.

QC Kinetix recently opened in Toledo and more clinics are planned. The first QC Kinetix clinic opened in March near Sylvania.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise, has opened its doors in the Atlanta area.

It’s migration season and Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken is soaring simultaneously into a pair of U.S. markets that it will soon call home.

P.Pole Pizza in April has opened doors at 701 Washington Avenue just steps away from the ocean and sand.

Island Fin Poké - a fast-casual restaurant famous for its Hawaiian-style build-your-own poké bowls - is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Connecticut location.

Island Fin Poké was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises in 2022 in the April/May issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands now.

This Tax Day, WOWorks family of restaurant brands Saladworks,Frutta Bowls, The Simple Greek, and Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, are coming together to offer special menu items for just $6 all day to their guests on Tax Day.

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with brothers Rocco and Anthony Armocida to open 15 locations across the Northwest Chicagoland area.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos announces eight new development deals that will bring 30 new locations across the Southwest United States.

Chick N Max is continuing to grow in its home state of Kansas.The deal has been signed with Leghorn Development, LLC, a restaurant development group led by restaurant franchise industry veteran Rusty Rathbun.

Unleashed Brands, a franchise growth-focused platform company that includes Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym and Premier Martial Arts, announces the hiring of Joe Luongo, who joins the company as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice...

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with William, Debra, Kris and Alex Humphries to open 10 locations.

Big Chicken announced that the brand will enter the four largest Texas markets in a BIG way.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise that offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to pain relief, recently opened a new location in Shreveport.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise that offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to joint and pain relief, recently celebrated its 100th clinic opening

Cyberbacker is elated to announce that they have hired Robbie Gallegos, Josh Ramos, and Bianca Reyes to their newly developed Launch Team.

In celebration of Earth Day FlannelJax’s is taking its partnership with One Tree Planted a step further, pledging to double their ongoing donations to One Tree Planted.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise, and offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to pain relief, is now open in Bowling Green.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Sunview Companies officially opened the world’s first Atwell Suites property with the 90-room Atwell Suites Miami Brickell.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise and offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to joint and pain relief, recently opened in Wilmington.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in the suburbs of Dallas.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Culver City.