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76 FENCE Continues Ohio Expansion with Addition of Physician-Turned-Entrepreneur and Regional Developer Dominic Rizzo MD
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (264+ words) June 01, 2026 // Franchising. com // COLUMBUS, Ohio " 76 FENCE, one of the nation's fastest-growing fencing installation franchise brands, has expanded its Ohio footprint with the addition of new multi-territory franchise owner and Regional Developer Dominic Rizzo MD in the greater Columbus market. Rizzo…...
Sandbox VR Continues to Expand with its First Permanent Arizona Location in Gilbert, Opening June 5th
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (156+ words) PHOENIX, May 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Sandbox VR is opening its first permanent Arizona location in Gilbert, AZ, at San Tan Village. The new location will open on Friday, June 5. Sandbox VR operates locations globally through a mix of corporate-owned and franchised venues,…...
Smalls Sliders" Signs Multi-Unit Deal for Rio Grande Valley
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (255+ words) Saldivar brings more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience to this deal with Smalls Sliders, with a background spanning finance, insurance and franchising. His experience is complemented by Carlos's background in engineering, manufacturing and business ownership, creating a partnership rooted in…...
Celebree School Launches 0% Royalty Incentive for New Franchise Owners*
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (211+ words) June 01, 2026 // Franchising. com // BALTIMORE" Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education offering infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, announces the launch of a new Franchise Development Incentive Program designed to reduce upfront operational…...
Eggs Up Grill Now Open in Stroudsburg, Marking Metz Group's First Restaurant with the Brand
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (285+ words) June 01, 2026 // Franchising. com // STROUDSBURG, Pa. " Eggs Up Grill is now open in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The new restaurant marks the first Eggs Up Grill location opened by Metz Group, a family-owned hospitality organization with decades of restaurant and foodservice experience. The…...
Captain D's Launches Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (243+ words) June 01, 2026 // Franchising. com // NASHVILLE, Tennessee " Captain D's, the nation's leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is excited to announce the rollout of its Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska. Launching today across the country, the initiative reflects Captain D's commitment to…...
The Economist: Franchising Makes Americans Rich
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (176+ words) A recent essay in'The Economist confirms what the International Franchising Association (IFA) has been saying for years: Franchising is the "purest distillation of the American dream." Headlined "Franchising has quietly made countless Americans rich," the story traces the rise of…...
Handel's Ice Cream Opens in the Heart of San Diego's Little Italy
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (171+ words) The Little Italy location is operated by local residents, with a local group involved in management. This is one of several Handel's locations in the San Diego region. Josh and Dianna Barton are San Diego residents with experience in franchising…...
Cut Through the Noise: It's Time to Rethink Generational Marketing in Franchising
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (722+ words) On this year's Social Geek New Year's Day podcast, I asked 26 franchise professionals about their goals for '26. Many franchisors on this mega-panel shared goals that included being more intentional with their actions, being more focused on specific outcomes, and filtering…...
First Kentucky Paris Baguette to Open in Louisville With Focus on Community and Culinary Mentorship
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (420+ words) Franchising. com First Kentucky Paris Baguette to Open in Louisville With Focus on Community and Culinary Mentorship Franchisees Arif Nazir, Ayesha Nazir, Mahwish Ijaz, and Nawaz Ahmed are opening their French-inspired bakery caf" at 4957 Brownsboro Rd. on May 20, 2026. May 29, 2026 // Franchising....