Founder Stories

Service Franchising

The Glass Guru has opened a new East Charlotte location under local owner James Vandenbulcke, adding a service-franchise story with a clear operator-category fit.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Amber and Bryan Ward's Kwench Juice Cafe in Ocala, Florida is giving the franchise market a useful founder-and-franchisee story built on first-time ownership, a gut renovation and realistic founder guidance.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 6 min

Service Franchising

Grasons has opened a Georgetown, Texas location serving North Austin, Sun City and Williamson County, adding estate sale, downsizing and liquidation services to a region with steady demand.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Slutty Vegan is moving into Detroit through a new franchise agreement, marking the plant-based burger brand's first Midwest market and another test of Pinky Cole Hayes's founder-led model.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

HTeaO has opened another Midland tea bar on Garden City Highway, returning the fast-growing iced tea franchise to the West Texas city where it began in 2009.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min

Service Franchising

PuroClean's Annual International Convention spotlighted two very different growth stories: a rural Alabama operator scaling past $5 million and a first-year Des Moines team clearing $775,000.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·27 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

After four decades running their Northeast Minneapolis Minuteman Press, Dave and Sandy Forster have sold the business to long-time employee Samuel Sandon in a clean internal succession.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·27 June 2026· 5 min

International Franchising

Playa Bowls has opened its first international shop at The Well in downtown Toronto under a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada targeting more than 160 locations.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·25 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is celebrating its first coast-to-coast grand opening weekend, with existing operators launching new shops in New Jersey and California on consecutive days.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·25 June 2026· 5 min

Service Franchising

Granite Garage Floors has awarded three Salt Lake City franchise territories to Greg and Angie Layton, bringing construction and franchise experience to the brand's Utah entry.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·24 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Burn Boot Camp has named global artist Marshmello as an equity partner, franchise partner and executive partner for creative and music, with a planned location of his own.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·23 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Hammer & Nails is leaning on its operator-side franchise experience to attract multi-unit buyers as the men's grooming brand passes 150 shops open or in development.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·23 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Jeremiah's Italian Ice has opened a Buford, Georgia shop owned by first-time franchisees Kristina McCarthney and Laura Wenzel, bringing the brand to 178 locations nationwide.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·22 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

The Dog Stop is deepening its Dallas growth plan with two new franchise agreements, adding Central Dallas and North Dallas locations through local operators Mike Asquini and Michael Troutt.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·22 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Krystal's first Northeast restaurant opens in Union, New Jersey, with former NY Giants star Victor Cruz developing up to five regional locations.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·5 June 2026· 5 min

Founder Stories

Angry Chickz is opening Santa Clarita on June 16 and Riverside on June 26, taking the founder-led hot chicken concept to 36 California restaurants and 41 systemwide.

Franchise Brief Newsroom·4 June 2026· 5 min