Switch to Franchising Express Daily Report.   Go Daily

Travelin' Tom&'s Coffee Truck

Weekly Report

AUG 08, 2025


Franchising Express


Article Art

What Franchises Need to Consider Before Expanding to Puerto Rico

By combining consistent brand identity with a strong local culture and operations, franchises have an opportunity for sustained success in Puerto Rico

Sponsored By: Travelin' Tom&'s Coffee Truck

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck

Own A Coffee Truck Franchise with Travelin' Tom's by Kona Ice. Apply Now!

Join the mobile coffee revolution with Travelin' Tom's Coffee by Kona Ice. Low investment, quick-startup, and top-notch support. Serve premium beverages from a state-of-the-art truck and build a thriving business with a proven franchise model!

Additional Stories

Article Art

Franchising Across Borders: The Five Essentials for International Expansion

Franchises must establish a proven foundation with a strategic plan to achieve sustainable foreign growth


Article Art

International Franchise News, Deals, & Opportunities for August

Our August roundup of international franchise news travels to Canada, India, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom


Article Art

Q&A with Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Franchisee Mike Orwig

Mike Orwig goes from member to manager to multi-unit franchisee of Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs 


Article Art

Scaling Impact: How Multi-Unit Franchisees Can Forge Partnerships to Drive Community Goodwill and Franchise Growth

Multi-unit franchisees can work with local organizations to build relationships, create goodwill, and grow their business 


Article Art

Calling on Capitol Hill: Why the IFA Advocacy Summit Matters

The IFA Advocacy Summit is the most important event for anyone invested in the future of franchising


Featured Sponsored Content

Bruster's Real Ice Cream Operators Find Ice Cream Gold in California

Bruster's Real Ice Cream Operators Find Ice Cream Gold in California
Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Rapidly Rising Huey Magoo's Heats Up for More Growth

Rapidly Rising Huey Magoo's Heats Up for More Growth
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

How a Proven Franchise Model Helped This Owner Build a Top-Performing Goddard School

How a Proven Franchise Model Helped This Owner Build a Top-Performing Goddard School
The Goddard School

Newly Added Opportunities

Feng Cha

The Future of Beverage Franchising Begins with Feng Cha. Feng Cha is transforming the beverage industry with premium drinks designed for all ages, colliding at the intersection of where boba meets beverage.

Rita’s Italian Ice

Join a nearly 600-location legacy built on fresh-made treats, simple operations, and community joy—Rita’s is the #1 frozen dessert franchise for good reason.

HomeWell Care Services

Pursue an opportunity like none other with HomeWell Care Services. Give back to your community by joining the booming home care industry.

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders

We offer a comprehensive franchising system for you to bring The Filet Mignon of Chicken® to your market.

Drybar

No Cuts, No Color - Just Blowouts, Peace, Love and Blowouts

This Week's Top Franchise News

 
Smalls Sliders® Inks First Deal in Tennessee

Smalls Sliders® Inks First Deal in Tennessee
Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand rapidly growing across the country, has signed its first-ever development agreement...

Smalls Sliders® Slides Thru to Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky

Smalls Sliders® Slides Thru to Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky
Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand rapidly growing across the country, has inked its first-ever development agreement...

The Human Bean To Open Second Locally-Owned Location in Cheyenne, WY

The Human Bean To Open Second Locally-Owned Location in Cheyenne, WY
Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 5215 Yellowstone Rd. beginning in the fall of 2025.

Papa Johns Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Drybar Set to Open New Flagship Shop at Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip
Cicis Pizza® Celebrates 40 Years of the Best Pizza Value Anywhere with Birthday Party Project Partnership
Dunkin’® Crowns Gavin Casalegno ‘king of Summer’ With the Launch of New Golden Hour Dunkin’ Refresher
Penn Station East Coast Subs Announces New Location in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Papa Johns Declares Quarterly Dividend
iSmash Introduces High-Energy Entertainment to The East Bay Area
MassageLuXe Celebrates 100th Spa Opening with Fresno Grand Opening and VIP Event
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Expands with New St. Augustine Location
Turning Greens into Good: Salata Joins the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Top 10 Daily Franchise News Stories

FRIDAY

| August 8th, 2025

Doner Shack

Doner Shack Signs six-store deal in Mississippi, surpasses 65 U.S. locations signed
Following the recent announcement of a multi-unit agreement in Tennessee, Doner Shack is thrilled to announce that Mississippi has now been...

Donatos Pizza Signals Key Growth in Virgina, Maryland and Georgia
PuroClean Names Los Angeles Restoration Franchise Owner as Rookie of the Year
We Dunkin’® Did It: Kahlúa® and Dunkin’ Stir Up First-ever Dunkin’ Cream Liqueur
Thryv Announces Flagship Small Business Conference: Grow 2025
Sonny's BBQ Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires
Growing People Big and Small: Celebree School Debuts in Plano
Dill Dinkers® Coming Soon to Edgewater
The Red Chickz Brings the Heat to Connecticut with New Franchise Deal
Vitality Bowls Revitalizes Healthy Eating in Lincoln with Grand Opening of New Café

THURSDAY

| August 7th, 2025

Smoothie King

If Tomatoes Are a Fruit, Is Ketchup a Smoothie? HEINZ and Smoothie King Weigh In with First-Ever Tomato Ketchup Smoothie
While everyone knows the age-old question “is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?” recently, thousands have started asking, “if tomatoes are a...

Growing People Big and Small: Celebree School Debuts in Branchburg-Somerville
Tierra Encantada New Franchisee in Indianapolis
Pizza Guys Celebrates Grand Opening of Largest Location in Reno
Round Table Pizza Twists Up a Classic with New Bacon Cheddar Twists
Assisted Living Locators Opens San Antonio North Office to Help Families Navigate Senior Care Options
Chicken Salad Chick Brings Back Fan-favorite Southwest Señorita Starting August 4
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens First Utah Restaurant in Orem
House Doctors Brightens Homes with Addition of Infinity Holiday Lights Services
Maid Brigade Named to Entrepreneur’s 2025 List

WEDNESDAY

| August 6th, 2025

Minuteman Press

The Brown Family Celebrates Nearly 30 Years & Sets New Sales Milestones for Minuteman Press Franchise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Kevin and Maribel Brown first opened the doors of their Minuteman Press franchise in Rancho Cucamonga, CA in November of 1996.

87% of Millennial Homeowners Have Unfinished Repair Projects, 84% are Putting Them Off, Ace Hardware Home Services Reveals
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Opens Fairfield-Stockton, CA Location
Happy Joe’s Reopens in New Ulm with Community-Focused Franchisees
Dill Dinkers® Expands in Las Vegas
PayMore Signs Franchise Deal in Pittsburgh
MiniLuxe Announces Best of Boston Award for Manicure and Pedicure Services
Assisted Living Locators Opens Lowcountry Office to Guide Families Through Senior Care Decisions
Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken Opens First Illinois Location

TUESDAY

| August 5th, 2025

Pretzelmaker and Hot Dog on a Stick Open at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, Calif.
Pretzelmaker and sister brand, Hot Dog on a Stick, today announced the opening of its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, CA.

Dill Dinkers® Announces New Development Agreement
Killer Burger Expands Presence in Texas With Second San Antonio Opening
Aqua-Tots Swim School Opens in Thailand
Pizza Factory Appoints Lisa Roscoe as CEO
SYNERGY HomeCare Opens Its First Location in West Virginia
Sola Salons Announces Port Orange, Florida; Lakeland, Florida; Greenville, South Carolina
Velox Valuations New Franchise Launches
Barrio Burrito Bar Signing of a New Master Franchise Agreement for the State of South Carolina
3natives Acai Cafe Announces Two New Additions to Its Corporate Team

MONDAY

| August 4th, 2025

The Human Bean

The Human Bean Turns Drink Purchases into Community Meals on August 8
The Human Bean is hosting its 12th Annual Food Drive at locations across the U.S. on Friday, August 8.

Cousins Subs® and Green Bay Packers Celebrate 10 Seasons of ‘Best Seats in the House’ Sweepstakes
Teriyaki in Wichita? You Better Bowl-leave It. Teriyaki Madness is Opening in Wichita on 8/8/2025
Birdcall Is Headed to Boise, Idaho After Signing First Franchise Agreement
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Expands in Connecticut with Meriden Location
Scenthound Celebrates Reopening of its Flagship “Scenter” in Jupiter; Offers Upgraded Experience for Dogs and Their Parents
Cool Off This August with Root Beer Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery®
Build-A-Bear Workshop Names Yevgeny Fundler Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Read Online

Article Art

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
2025 MVP Winners

Read Online

Article Art

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine
2025 Buyer's Guide

Read Online

Article Art

Franchise Update Magazine
A Team Approach

Read Online

Upcoming Events

Multi-Unit Franchising Conference

March 24-27th, 2026

Multi-Unit Franchising Conference

This is the only event in the franchise industry that focuses on issues that are important to franchisees. Join our powerhouse roster of franchisees to gain new ideas on how to drive profitability and grow your brand(s).

Learn More

Sponsored By

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck