Oviedo, Fla. — South Florida’s original home of fresh-grilled steak, chicken and other premium subs blazed a new trail in the restaurant industry when new franchise owners, Troy and Tina Ather, opened their first Jon Smith Subs franchise on September 25, 2017 in Oviedo, Fla.
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San Antonio — As part of its aggressive nationwide expansion, Massage Heights, a leader of professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services, has signed three franchise agreements during the first half of 2017 to expand the brand in Houston and Boerne, Texas, as well as in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles’, Inc. has signed three new multi-unit development agreements that will grow the Bojangles’ brand across the Florida panhandle and down Florida’s east coast through the Daytona Beach area. Daytona Beach is a new market for the brand.
Dallas — The Gents Place, a lifestyle club bringing men’s grooming to the next level, has signed a new franchise development agreement, further expanding its presence throughout the state of Texas, to now include the brand’s corporate flagship of San Antonio.
Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has signed franchise development agreements that will expand its presence in four states. This growth will bring five new restaurants to San Antonio; one to Jackson, Tenn.; and four to the Mobile, Ala./Pensacola, Fla., market over the next several years.
Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has partnered with leading development firm American Development Partners (ADP) to propel the company’s ongoing aggressive franchise development plans. Captain D’s has enlisted ADP to aid franchisees in the development of new locations by facilitating the acquisition of land and overseeing construction.
Toronto — Pizza Hut Canada, a division of YUM! Brands, Inc. and the world’s largest pizza franchise, has entered into a development arrangement with Franchise Management Inc. (FMI). Under this agreement, FMI will purchase 38 existing Pizza Hut restaurants in Quebec and the Greater Ottawa/Kingston region, as well as add new DelCo (delivery/carry out) model stores in Eastern Canada over the next 5 years.