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Captain D's, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest store in Jackson, Tennessee, on Memorial Day -May 26, 2025. The new Captain D’s is located at 73 Chloe Place Dr. in Park Place West. This is the 24th store opening for experienced multi-unit franchisee Joe Springer. He is the second largest operator in Captain D’s system, with 23 other stores located in the Memphis area. This is the second store in Jackson and expands Captain D’s footprint in Tennessee to 74 stores.

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Cindie and Andre Nel are the owners of Minuteman Press in Costa Mesa, CA since January of 2020. Celebrating 5 years in business, Cindie and Andre are thrilled to be recognized as two of the newest members of the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024. They credit a key acquisition as well as customer referrals/reviews, the Minuteman Press Internet Marketing Program, and increased networking for their growth and success leading to President’s Club status.

Matt Bloom is the owner of Minuteman Press in Norwich, CT since September of 2023. He purchased the center from retiring owners Gail and Steve Weber, who ran the business for 31 years. Thanks to a smooth transition with help from a strong core team, Matt has continued the tradition of excellence in Norwich by joining the Minuteman Press International President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024.

BODYBAR Pilates, a leader in modern Pilates studios, is celebrating a successful first quarter: signing over 20 new franchise agreements, opening eight new studios, and generating nearly $10 million in systemwide revenue in Q1 alone. In a move to further fuel its nationwide expansion, BODYBAR has partnered with Prestige Franchise Partners (PFP), a franchise growth organization, to strengthen its development team and accelerate strategic growth.