Franchise News

Fully Promoted®, a leading full-service promotional products franchise, is reporting impressive results for the first half of 2024, where it achieved strong unit growth as well as sales increases both systemwide and at a unit level. The brand opened eight new locations nationwide in the first two quarters in markets including Scottsdale, Ariz.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Wyckoff, N.J.; Calabasas, Calif.; Lawrence, Kan.; and three in its home state of Florida in Winter Park, Palmetto Bay, and Pembroke Pines. Fully Promoted is continuing to propel its domestic expansion, with 12 additional locations in the pipeline slated to open before the end of the year.

Minuteman Press International, the world’s largest and #1 rated printing franchise, is proud to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of its franchise owners. Over the past few years, some of our new Minuteman Press International President’s Club members have been featured for their various accomplishments. We caught up with a few of these owners to congratulate them on joining the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2023. They shared what this milestone means to them, how they grew their business, and what advice they have for other business owners.

Kinderdance International is proud to announce that Kirthana Ramarapu, the Kinderdance Franchisee and Director of Kinderdance India and Learning Parachute, has been recognized by Women Entrepreneurs as one of the Top 10 Indian Women Education Leaders from Asia 2024. This prestigious accolade honors women leaders who have demonstrated deep industry expertise, stellar professional achievements, and significant impact on Asia’s education landscape.

Frank and Melissa Hiti purchased the long-time Minuteman Press franchise location in Lebanon, Ohio from retiring owners Mike and Karen Geygan in November of 2022. Since buying the business, Frank and Melissa have carried on the proud legacy established with Minuteman Press in Lebanon, OH and are now building one of their own. Frank and Melissa were recently welcomed into the Minuteman Press International President’s Club as new members for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2023. They also purchased their second location in Dayton in December of 2023.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today its newest opening in Euless, Texas, marking a significant milestone as the brand debuts its closest location yet to the heart of metro Dallas. The new Captain D’s is at 121 Airport Freeway, in JAMS Shopping Center. As the 12th location for the brand in the Greater Dallas Area and 21st in Texas, Captain D’s in Euless is owned and operated by local businessman Jewel Chowdhury, who also owns the adjacent retail center.

Kinderdance International is thrilled to announce the expansion of its franchise network with the addition of Kristie Spielhagen as a new Kindermotion franchisee in Colorado. Kristie’s diverse background and deep passion for early childhood development make her a perfect fit for this exciting role.

Action Printers, which operated for over 30 years in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has been sold to new business owners Ryan and Jana Johnson. Following the sale, Action Printers is operating as International Minute Press, which is part of the Minuteman Press International franchise family.

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today its newest opening in McDonough, Georgia. The new Captain D’s is located at 3056 Jodeco Rd., on the site of a former Hardee’s restaurant. As the 62nd restaurant for the brand in the Atlanta area and 113th in Georgia, the new McDonough location is owned and operated by experienced multi-unit franchisee Farid Khan.