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Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Opens 125th Franchise Location

by Katie Lee June 13, 2022

Mesa, Ariz. — Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has expanded with the opening of its 125th worldwide franchise location in Falls Church, Va. The new location neighbors Staples in the newly remodeled Broad and Birch shopping center. It officially opened its doors on May 25, 2022. The 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art swim facility is the first location for franchise owner Mike Steele and 12th location for his business partners, Andrew George, Jesse Rhodenbaugh and Tommy Fisher, who also own schools in North Carolina and Georgia. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools serves over 120 communities worldwide, offering …

June 13, 2022

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Fransmart Expands Leadership Team to Prepare for Investment in New Brands

by Katie Lee June 10, 2022

Scottsdale, Ariz. — Fransmart plans for a multibillion-dollar portfolio of category-leading franchise brands by the end of 2030. To reach this goal, Fransmart will continue to identify and invest in concepts ripe for national and international expansion, while accelerating growth of its legacy brands. Additionally, the company is expanding its best-in-class leadership team to support each of its brands with operational expertise and highly-effective sales and marketing strategies. “To succeed in the world of franchising requires continual improvements to the brand’s business model, growth strategy, systems and processes,” says Dan …

June 10, 2022

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Batteries Plus Rolls Out Rebrand to Spotlight Brand Evolution

by Katie Lee June 8, 2022

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, is evolving its customer experience across multiple touchpoints. The rebranding — called “Project VOLT” — was a result of comprehensive merchandising testing which brought to light the opportunity to update and transform stores. The enhancements revolutionize the concept’s online and in-store customer experience and more accurately represent consumers’ preferences when it comes to a retail shopping experience. Now, when customers walk through the doors, a modernized, refreshed look will help them …

June 8, 2022

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High Tide Reaches 125-Store Milestone

by Katie Lee June 7, 2022

Calgary, AB (Canada) — High Tide Inc., a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, has opened its 125th branded retail location across Canada, and 65th in Ontario. (High Tide marked its 100-store milestone on September 30, 2021.) The 125th store is located in Blackfalds, Alberta, in a retail plaza anchored by national discount and grocery retailers. “I am pleased to announce that High Tide has reached the milestone of 125 retail cannabis stores with this expansion into another new community. As a fast-growing and …

June 7, 2022

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Tim Hortons® U.S. Unveils a New Generation of Its Restaurants

by Katie Lee June 6, 2022

New York City — Tim Hortons® is launching two new next generation restaurant designs in the U.S.: a 900-square-foot drive-thru only model and a 1,600-square-foot restaurant with a 24-seat dining room. The first drive-thru only model will open this summer in Cross Lanes, W.Va., with at least 8 more opening throughout 2022 across Ohio, Michigan and New York. The new restaurant model offers guests an improved customer experience, while maintaining Tim Hortons’® warm and welcoming feel of your neighborhood coffeeshop. Modern and timeless, the new restaurants are designed for an …

June 6, 2022

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Rush Bowls Continues U.S. Expansion with Several New Openings

by Katie Lee June 1, 2022

Denver — Rush Bowls, a fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is continuing its rapid national expansion with several new locations expected to open in 2022. These new additions will be located in Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Texas, Minnesota and Colorado. Some of these new Rush Bowls locations will be making their debut: Just opened in late May in Southlake, Texas. Opening in mid-June in Birmingham, Ala. Opening in late June in Naples, Fla. Opening in mid-July in Boise, Idaho. Opening in August in Gainesville, Fla. Opening …

June 1, 2022

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop to Open 12 Locations in Miami

by Katie Lee May 26, 2022

North Beach, Fla. — Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will debut a new location in North Beach (Miami), Fla., on May 30. It is expected to be the first of 12 new locations to open in the area. The North Beach location is owned by the local Roca family of entrepreneurs. During the pandemic, the Rocas had all five nuclear family members together in Miami from different corners of the country. It was during this unexpected time that they decided to band together to bring their favorite food brand from Las Vegas …

May 26, 2022

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FAT Brands Inc. to Acquire Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip®

by Katie Lee May 26, 2022

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® from Crest Foods, Inc. and rebrand the stores as Great American Cookies. The acquisition is expected to increase FAT Brands’ foothold as a leader in the dessert category within the cookie and ice cream spaces, joining its existing Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery brands. Crest Foods currently franchises approximately 85 Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® cafés across the U.S. This acquisition …

May 26, 2022

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Zaxby’s Hires CDO and Elevates Interim Chief Digital & Technology Officer

by Katie Lee May 24, 2022

Athens, Ga. — Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant brand founded in Athens, Ga., has hired industry franchising veteran Mike Mettler as its new chief development officer, while Mike Nettles, interim chief digital & technology officer, has been elevated to the position long term. “Franchising growth requires four things. A strong business model, a solid culture, passionate franchise owners and strategic areas to develop — Zaxby’s has them all,” says Mettler. Adds Nettles: “Zaxby’s has had a great ride thus far, but digital accessibility will be our ‘secret sauce’ for the …

May 24, 2022

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Clean Juice Marks 200-Store Milestone

by Katie Lee May 10, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, the first and only national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise and quick-service restaurant, has signed the brand’s 200th unit in less than 7 years of franchising. The brand’s 200th store was awarded to the Shango family who will open three locations in Michigan beginning with the first in Grand Blanc. This record-setting milestone was achieved after a dynamic first quarter where the brand signed 14 new stores while expanding its national footprint into its 30th and 31st states in Utah and New Hampshire, respectively. “This …

May 10, 2022

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