Retail Franchise News

The convincing findings of a recent independent customer assessment study confirms Metal Supermarkets has endeared itself to customers in the markets it serves.
March 3rd, 2021
Buff City Soap is continuing its rapid growth throughout the South.
March 2nd, 2021
Jabz, a full-body circuit style workout that utilizes boxing-inspired exercises, has announced its partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer.
March 2nd, 2021
March 2nd, 2021
BoConcept has unveiled its new spring product line, and after a year that changed how people live - and work - in their homes, the brand’s new offerings are designed to maximize form, function and personal style in every room.
March 1st, 2021
Metal Supermarkets announced today it has signed franchise and development agreements to bring five new stores to the Bay Area with an initial store in San Jose.
March 1st, 2021
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
February 26th, 2021
Fleet Feet today announced significant growth and success in 2020, with its 182 locally owned and operated locations serving nearly 1.2 million customers amid the pandemic.
February 26th, 2021
Buff City Soap - a rapidly expanding handmade retail franchise known for its plant-based soap products made in-store daily by local artisans - is opening its first Missouri location in Springfield in early March.
February 26th, 2021
Wild Birds Unlimited is again being honored as one of the world’s top franchises. The Indiana-based bird feeding and nature specialty supply franchise earned its latest recognition on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list.
February 25th, 2021
Jabz announced today the new ownership of its Gilbert location with local entrepreneur Teresa Robinson.
February 24th, 2021
Petland is thrilled to reach the $1 million mark in total dollars raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
February 22nd, 2021
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This Spring, Gap continues to champion modern American optimism by amplifying the voices of GENERATION GOOD – a collective of unique individuals taking action as forces for good.
February 22nd, 2021
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ: RCII) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Acima Holdings.
February 18th, 2021
New franchise organization, The Open Dør, is mitigating risk by providing a full suite of support services across real estate, zoning, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
February 17th, 2021
Throughout 2020, Batteries Plus signed 20 franchise agreements which will add 30 new locations to the system’s 700+ network of specialty retail stores
February 16th, 2021
Unity Rd., the country’s first national cannabis dispensary franchise model, is rolling out a new monthly educational webinar series that covers several topics surrounding successful and compliant cannabis dispensary operations.
February 16th, 2021
Iconic Danish furniture franchise BoConcept is adding a new location to its roster of thriving functional-furniture stores around the world, but this one is different from all the others in the U.S.
February 11th, 2021
Buff City Soap is opening its first Austin, Texas location as it continues its statewide expansion
February 10th, 2021
Bricks & Minifigs - the one-stop-shop for all things LEGO® has entered 2021 with momentum the brand has gained over the last several months of 2020.
February 10th, 2021
Franchise Gator has chosen IMAGE Studios® as a Fastest Growing Franchise in 2021.
February 8th, 2021
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Company") and its global brand, Circle K, make it official: "Yes, Will Ferrell - Circle K loves Norway and we're ready!"
February 8th, 2021
Buff City Soap - a rapidly expanding experiential retail franchise known for its handmade, plant-based soap and body products - is opening its first Cincinnati location.
February 5th, 2021
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced 2020 operating results for the fourth quarter and full year.
February 4th, 2021
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Edible®, the world’s leader in gifts and treats, announced today it has signed an agreement for its second location in Montana with an esteemed franchise restaurant operator team at the helm.
February 3rd, 2021
Rent-A-Center, Inc. announced that, effective January 29, 2021, Mr. B.C. Silver has been elected to the Rent-A-Center Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.
February 2nd, 2021
hen the pandemic started, Clothes Mentor was experiencing record growth- until its 130 stores across the country were forced to shut down. Business was dead. Franchisees were panicked.
February 1st, 2021
Image Studios® has ranked at #160 for its first ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
January 29th, 2021
Build-A-Bear Radio, a top family-focused radio station on the iHeart platform, announced the premiere of two new shows to its weekly lineup – Now Playing with The Sharpe Family Singers.
January 28th, 2021
Petland recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
January 27th, 2021
1-800-Flowers.com® has announced innovative new products, services, and complimentary resources to help customers express their love this Valentine's Day.
January 27th, 2021
Buff City Soap is gearing up to open its first east Texas location. The new location is slated to open on February 6 and will be located at 217 Main Street.
January 26th, 2021
America’s Swimming Pool Company, a national swimming pool service franchise, recently ranked No. 150 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.
January 26th, 2021
Snip-its® announced its upcoming multi-channel entertainment marketing promotion supporting the January 5, 2021 release of the Netflix original series Gabby’s Dollhouse from DreamWorks Animation.
January 26th, 2021
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Pearle Vision has again been ranked the nation’s top Eye Care franchise on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list.
January 21st, 2021
Buff City Soap is gearing up to open its first Jackson location. The new location is slated to open in late January and will be located at 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road, Suite 160 in Jackson.
January 19th, 2021
Fleet Feet announced today a change in ownership at its Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA locations.
January 14th, 2021
The Yak Shak announced today that they will begin offering franchise store licenses this year.
January 13th, 2021
Build-A-Bear Workshop® brings the love this Valentine's Day with a wide assortment of gifts for kids and adults alike!
January 12th, 2021
IMAGE Studios® Franchise is excited to announce that Sean Knapp will be joining the company’s nationwide team as he opens 10 new locations in New Jersey!
January 11th, 2021
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today shared its financial expectations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, in advance of its planned presentation at the 23rd Annual ICR Conference.
January 11th, 2021
On January 16th, 2021, Buff City Soap will celebrate the grand opening of its new Toledo store located at 3444 Secor Road in Secor Square near Whole Foods.
January 8th, 2021
Annex Brands is pleased to announce several staff changes at the company’s San Diego headquarters.
January 7th, 2021
Edible Brands®, the parent company of Edible® has named Carey Malloy as chief financial officer.
January 6th, 2021
Edible® is celebrating the brand’s return to Morristown, New Jersey, with a grand opening event on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.
January 5th, 2021
Parent company of the trailblazing franchise concept, ONE Cannabis Group (OCG Inc.), finalized a merger agreement with Item 9 Labs Corp.
December 18th, 2020
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. has been ranked as one of the top 50 large companies across North America with the Best Company Culture for 2020, according to Comparably.
December 17th, 2020
Metal Supermarkets announced today that it is riding this wave of progress to move ahead with a strategic franchise growth initiative that will expand its presence to 150 locations by 2024.
December 16th, 2020
Buff City Soap - a rapidly growing, handmade bath, body, & home products retailer continues to expand its Tennessee presence by opening its first east Tennessee soap makeries.
December 14th, 2020
Just Cuts New Plymouth Owner, Laurie Broomhall, holding her Franchisee of the Year Award and Best Practice Award outside her Centre City salon.
December 9th, 2020
The U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Campaign and Batteries Plus have teamed up to power tens of thousands of children's toys this holiday season.
December 7th, 2020
Buff City Soap - a rapidly growing, handmade bath and body products retailer is entering Nebraska for the first time.
December 4th, 2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) today reported results for the third quarter and 39 weeks ended October 31, 2020.
December 3rd, 2020
Buff City Soap is set to unveil its plant-based, handmade bath and body products to scent lovers across Iowa’s capital as it opens three new soap makeries in the state.
December 1st, 2020
Zabka demonstrated what the future of the use of pro-ecological solutions in trade may look like. The store crammed with multiple innovations is already open for customers.
November 25th, 2020
Fleet Feet announces today the planned reopening of its Gaithersburg, Maryland, location effective mid-December.
November 23rd, 2020
Rent-A-Center, Inc. has begun an exciting new chapter for its virtual business with the launch of a new platform to unlock shopping power and choice for underserved consumers.
November 20th, 2020
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