Slice House Franchise Partners Plan Tracy Pizza Opening
Established Slice House franchisees plan a Tracy, California opening in November, with around 25 jobs and a patio-led seating layout.
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The latest franchise news from United States: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
US Franchise Openings Bring New Services to Local Markets
PostalAnnex opens in Idaho as education, mobility and fitness brands announce new locations and milestones across the US.
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Lola Beans Signs First Texas Lease in 120-Unit Franchise Plan
Lola Beans has secured a Waxahachie site under its 120-unit Texas agreement, with four to five shop openings targeted for 2027.
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Denny’s Seeks Operator Transfers After EYM Bankruptcy
Denny’s is working to transfer affected restaurants to experienced franchisees after 30-unit operator EYM Diner filed for Chapter 11.
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Hello Sugar Reaches 305 US Locations With Suite-First Model
Hello Sugar has reached 305 US locations, using single-room salon suites as a starting point before franchisees expand into larger premises.
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Wendy’s Makes Breakfast Optional for US Franchisees
Wendy’s is making breakfast optional across its US restaurants as it shifts towards location-specific decisions and franchisee financial support.
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Outback Franchisee Bankruptcy Puts 61 US Restaurants Up for Sale
Bloomin’ Brands has proposed a $26.3 million purchase of 61 Outback restaurants after franchisee Out West filed for Chapter 11.
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Kung Fu Kids Opens US Franchise Recruitment as Bay Area Grows
Kung Fu Kids is recruiting franchisees nationwide as two former students launch Bay Area schools under its executive ownership model.
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US Franchise Incentives Cut Entry Fees and Early Royalties
Mrs. Fields, TCBY and two FSC brands are offering time-limited franchise incentives, with fee and royalty reductions available through year-end.
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Keke’s Sales Rise 22.5% as Breakfast Franchise Reaches 82 Cafés
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe reports more than $135 million in systemwide sales, with 82 locations across seven states and a higher franchise ranking.
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Paris Baguette Opens New Mexico Café as Franchise Pipeline Grows
Paris Baguette has opened its first New Mexico café and signed a Maine agreement, alongside 15 third-quarter openings across North America.
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Little Greek Targets Growth With Smaller Express Restaurants
Little Greek Fresh Grill has opened three Express locations in 2026 as the franchise brand works towards more than 100 restaurants by 2031.
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Four US Franchise Brands Set Out New Expansion Plans
Area 2 Farms, Gregorys Coffee, Juice It Up! and Poolwerx outline growth through new franchise programmes and local expansion.
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Potbelly and Cheba Hut Grow as Sandwich Franchise Sales Dip
Potbelly and Cheba Hut increased sales in 2025, while the Franchise Times sandwich category fell 0.8% to $26.6 billion.
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Mobility City Franchisees Expand Across Arkansas and Missouri
Joe and Jennifer Stewart have acquired Mobility City’s Springfield franchise, with a third location planned to open in Fayetteville in November.
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Four Home Services Franchises Set Out Growth and Entry Costs
Four home services brands report franchise growth, with investment figures highlighting different routes into the US franchise community.
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Broken Yolk Cafe Targets Five Markets for Franchise Growth
Broken Yolk Cafe names a franchise development director as it targets five US markets and prepares for its first Midwest openings.
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Pokeworks Franchisees Plan Seventh Austin-Area Restaurant
Carol and Marcos Blanco plan a seventh Pokeworks in Round Rock, using flexible kitchen requirements and former restaurant spaces to support growth.
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Swig Adds New Mexico Deal to 103-Shop US Development Pipeline
Swig’s 14-shop New Mexico agreement takes seven announced US franchise deals to 103 planned locations, with the first opening targeted for summer 2027.
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Coverall Makes Entrepreneur’s Under-$50,000 Franchise List
Coverall ranks No. 74 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 low-cost franchise list, with a stated starting purchase price of $15,570.
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The Glass Guru Names Rob Lopez Brand President
The Glass Guru promotes Rob Lopez to Brand President, with founder Dan Frey moving to a role focused on long-term strategy and innovation.
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Mike’s Red Tacos Signs 36-Unit Florida Franchise Deal
Built Different Brands plans 36 Mike’s Red Tacos restaurants across Florida, with the first opening expected in 2027.
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HomeWell and Coverall Feature in 2026 Franchise Times Rankings
HomeWell outlines its US opening pipeline as Coverall rises to No. 124 in the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400.
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PIRTEK USA Adds 12 Territories and Opens Five Locations
PIRTEK USA awarded 12 territories and opened five locations in Q3 2026, with new owners joining and existing franchisees expanding.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Signs 40-Unit NY and Connecticut Deal
Aurify Kingstar has committed to 40 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in New York and Connecticut, with the first expected in early 2027.
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Crumbl Launches $1.99 Combo as Franchise Locations Close
Crumbl’s new cookie-and-drink bundle arrives as reported sales declines and store closures put franchisee economics in focus.
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Perkins Griddle & Go Makes US Debut in New Jersey
Perkins Griddle & Go has opened in Flemington, New Jersey, with 46 franchise locations committed across the state.
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Hungry Howie’s Opens Seven US Restaurants Across Five States
Hungry Howie’s reports seven third-quarter openings, with existing franchisees and operators from other brands joining its US expansion.
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Freddy’s Opens 600th Restaurant with Flexible Store Format
Freddy’s has opened its 600th restaurant in Beaufort, South Carolina, using an endcap format without a drive-through.
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US Restaurant Franchise Deals Target New Markets
February announcements outline Nevada debuts, a Texas coffee expansion and a national franchising push for Mike’s Red Tacos.
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US Franchise Searches Ease as Recruitment Ad Response Rises
A new report finds US franchise ownership searches cooling while recruitment adverts generate stronger engagement and lower inquiry costs.
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US Real Estate Franchises Lift Sales as Outlet Numbers Fall
Franchise Times data show real estate franchise sales rose 6.6% to $27.8 billion, despite a decline in the number of outlets.
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Premier Martial Arts Firms Settle FTC Claims for $1.85m
Proposed FTC settlements total $1.85m and would give certain Premier Martial Arts franchisees a penalty-free exit from their agreements.
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Princeton Equity Raises $1.3bn for Multi-Location Investment
Princeton Equity Group’s $1.3bn Fund III exceeds its target, backing a strategy focused on franchisors and other multi-location businesses.
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Gold’s Gym Signs 15-Gym Southern California Franchise Deal
Gold’s Gym plans a Southern California return through a 15-location franchise agreement covering greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Georgia Home Helpers Franchisees Win 2026 IFA Award
Beth and Phillip Dow earn a second IFA award as their Georgia home care business expands into Canton and approaches its 20th anniversary.
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El Pollo Loco Plans 15 New York-Area Restaurants
El Pollo Loco has signed three deals for 15 New York-area restaurants, with its first Queens opening targeted for mid-2027.
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Musicologie Reaches 100 Franchise Licences in US Growth Push
Musicologie has sold its 100th franchise licence, just over two years after its first deal, with studios set to launch across 19 states.
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TGI Fridays Signs First US Development Deal in a Decade
Bliss Bites LLC plans five new TGI Fridays restaurants in New York State as the brand seeks to rebuild its US presence.
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Freddy’s Signs 10-Unit Georgia and South Carolina Deal
Freddy’s has signed a 10-unit agreement with ELJ Investments, with six restaurant acquisitions also forming part of its regional growth plans.
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Red Robin Completes $89.4m Refranchising of 108 Restaurants
Three franchise operator groups take over 108 Red Robin restaurants, with eight further sales awaiting liquor licence transfers.
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Barrio Burrito Bar Signs 32-Restaurant Nevada Franchise Deal
Barrio Burrito Bar has awarded Nevada master franchise rights, with plans for 32 restaurants over two decades, alongside four US openings.
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McDonald’s US Remodel Costs Put Franchise Investment in Focus
Reported upgrade costs of at least $1.2 million per average US location sharpen the focus on franchise investment and restaurant productivity.
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Roto-Rooter Buys Largest Independent Franchise for $60.6m
Roto-Rooter has acquired its largest independent franchise for $60.6 million, taking over California territories serving about 11 million people.
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Wendy’s Challenges Meritage’s Right to Run 314 Restaurants
Wendy’s says Meritage cannot continue operating under terminated agreements, putting franchise rights at the centre of a bankruptcy dispute.
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Kentucky Servpro Team Wins Multi-Market Franchise Award
Servpro Team Phillips/Smith has been named 2025 Franchise of the Year in the multi-market owner category.
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Little Caesars Signs New Jersey Development Deal with Sagacity
Sagacity Ventures has signed a deal to develop Little Caesars restaurants across New Jersey, extending its multi-brand franchise portfolio.
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US Multi-Unit Franchise Bankruptcies Highlight Cost Pressures
At least 10 significant multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcy filings in 2026 highlight pressure from costs and weaker customer traffic.
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McDonald’s Sets Out $8.5 Billion US Franchisee Support Plan
McDonald’s outlines support through 2036, combining rent relief, capital and restaurant upgrades with technology and training.
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Wendy’s Franchisee Meritage Files for Chapter 11
Meritage, operator of 314 Wendy’s restaurants across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 amid a dispute over fees and franchise rights.
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White House Backs American Franchise Act at IFA Summit
White House support puts the American Franchise Act in focus, but its proposed joint employer standard is not yet law.
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