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Pvolve signing of four new franchise agreements.

Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) is bringing more to the table, leveling up with two new permanent menu items that feature bold flavor and craveable comfort at a great value.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time.

On Thursday, May 1, Culver’s is inviting guests to make a difference—one scoop at a time—during the 11th annual Scoops of Thanks Day.

Sola Salons continues its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of five new locations across the country within rapidly growing markets, including Orlando, Bonita Springs, and Lakeland, FL, Charleston, SC, and Summerlin, NV.

Potbelly today announced the opening of its newest location in Westerville, Ohio.

Dave’s Hot Chicken three newly signed leases in Western Washington.

Today, Spavia announces its latest Colorado expansion into Louisville spearheaded by local husband and wife duo, Matt and Beth Kroupa.

Buddy’s bar-b-q is seeing success through their emerging partnership

Toppers Pizza wrapped its 2025 National Convention last month, welcoming a passionate crowd of franchise owners, general managers, store employees and executives to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, from June 9–11.

The Hot Dads of Habit x UFC GYM Calendar is officially available to order, with delivery by August 1.

Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of three new Franchise Builders in the first half of 2025.

The use and implementation of new technology is key differentiator for businesses.

Buona [bone’ah], the family-owned company behind Chicago’s leading Italian beef brand, announced today that it will be the first to bring Italian beef retail products to the great state of Texas this October.

The Camden Huddle House is now open and welcoming guests back to the beloved gathering place for home-style meals and their signature breakfast all-day offerings.

HTeaO is bringing its ultra-premium beverages to Arizona with the opening of its first location in Glendale.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is launching a second food truck in the market

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its restaurant in Florida.

Pure Green is set to open its first Tampa Bay location on July 26th at 1041 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg’s Edge District.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in St. Clair Shores.

Tommy's Express welcomes the community to the opening of its newest location in Jonesboro, Arkansas, located at 3528 Southern Creek Lane.

Marie Callender’s, the Southern California-based restaurant chain known for its menu of classic American foods and expansive selection of freshly-prepared pies, has announced the return of its bi-annual Pie Sale.

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a new bakery at one of the top tourist destinations in the country, The Mall of America, bringing even more of its signature twisty treats to Minnesota.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding its Midwest footprint with the launch of the brand’s first food truck in Minneapolis.

The Patch Boys is opening a new franchise location in Woodstock, Georgia.

MilkShake Factory is expanding its signature chocolate lineup with a decadent new addition: the Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar.

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a new bakery in Oxnard, inside the lifestyle center, The Collection at RiverPark.

Yogurtland announced today it has signed agreements with four ownership groups to open 15 new locations across California and Texas.

SYNERGY® HomeCare has announced its newest location along Florida’s southwest coast, SYNERGY HomeCare of South Cape Coral.

Pool Scouts is expanding into South Jersey.

Marble Slab Creamery is making Sundaes in July even sweeter for National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Day.

Stratus Building Solutions’ Michele Nichols was honored by franchise research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2025’s Franchise Rock Stars.

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop is making its debut in Sandy, Utah.

Roy Rogers Restaurants® proudly announces the official lease signing for its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is making National Chicken Wing Day doubly rewarding for Wings Rewards members, offering double points on every order of Wings Etc.’s award-winning jumbo or boneless wings on July 29.

Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone announced today the grand opening of their newest location in Gurnee.

Duck Donuts is cranking up the fun this summer with the launch of two exciting new programs that are sure to make waves and satisfy sweet cravings.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded its Reno, Nevada location the 2025 Dream Award for Residential Bath $70,001–$100,000 during the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.

Fatburger is ringing in National French Fry Day with a week-long golden, crispy and perfectly salted deal!

Fazoli’s is kicking off the start of fall with three new limited-time entrees, Creamy Tortellini Bake, Three Meat Tortellini and the Spaghetti and Tortellini Pasta Duo.

Temperatures are rising and Newk’s Eatery is keeping things fresh with its new Pick 3 — a customizable trio of fan-favorites.

HTeaO is bringing its ultra-premium beverages to Arizona with the opening of its first location in Glendale.