Franchise News

Something big is coming to the Thousand Oaks/Agoura Hills neighborhoods of California, and it’s all thanks to Le Macaron’s newest Franchise Owner, Liz Carpenter. With Le Macaron’s help, Liz has embarked on a sweet journey and will open the doors to her own Le Macaron café later this year. After nearly three decades of customer service experience at one of the nation’s largest retailers, Liz is ready to put her skills and experience to the test and introduce her neighborhood to the authentically delicious macarons and French pastries that continue to delight fans across the country. Here’s how Liz decided to take the leap from employee to entrepreneur with the Le Macaron franchise opportunity.

Portland residents, get ready to say “Bonjour” to a new Le Macaron café! Our newest Franchise Owners Jing Zhou and Leo Liu are slated to open their very own Le Macaron French Pastries franchise in the metropolitan area later this year. This dynamic duo, who share a deep appreciation for the exquisite and often whimsical world of French pastries, embarked on their entrepreneurial journey with a vision to sprinkle a little sweetness into the lives of their community members.

Mathnasium Learning Centers, a globally recognized franchise with over 1,200 locations across 12 countries, reaches a pivotal milestone: opening its 100th international center. The landmark location is in the vibrant Hammersmith neighborhood of West London, United Kingdom, cementing Britain as Mathnasium’s largest international market outside of North America. The timing couldn't be more critical, with the new center launching just ahead of the 2025-26 academic year as parents seek intensive support to close achievement gaps that continue to impact student performance.

Southern Chicks Café & Daiquiris marked a major milestone this May with the grand opening of its newest location – and the first under the brand’s franchise banner – in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The highly anticipated launch drew a large crowd of loyal fans, newcomers, and local media.

Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first Canadian location in Toronto.

BODYBAR Pilates, the modern Pilates-powered fitness franchise redefining boutique wellness, has officially reached 150 signed franchise agreements, marking a key milestone as the brand continues to scale across the U.S. With more than 50 locations open and another 24 studios on track to open by year’s end, BODYBAR is growing quickly as demand for inclusive fitness experiences for everybody increases nationwide.

Mike and Julie Arndt are the owners of Minuteman Press in Plant City, FL since November of 2004. Just after celebrating their 20th year in business in Plant City, Mike and Julie hit another huge milestone for their business – joining the President’s Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024. Mike shares, “The President’s Club is a tremendous honor and accomplishment for us. From starting with zero customers to hitting over $1 million in sales in a small market, this achievement is a testament to hard work, persistence, and following the Minuteman Press franchise system.”

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a popular restaurant known for its made-to-order authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now open and serving the Tracy community at 2620 S. Tracy Blvd., suite 110B. The restaurant is owned and operated by Raja Ramu and Preethi Indirajith, a husband-and-wife team eager to share their love for delicious and nutritious food with locals.