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Mountain Mike's Is Betting Your Next Pizza Order Will Be a Calzone

Mountain Mike's Is Betting Your Next Pizza Order Will Be a Calzone

Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding its menu with customizable Build-Your-Own Calzones, giving customers another convenient, personalized dining option. As brands introduce limited-time menu innovations, Gorilla Dash helps franchise operators coordinate promotional rollouts through Competitions and Promotions, keeping campaigns consistent across multiple locations.

Brooklyn Water Bagel Dives into College Life at Nova Southeastern

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Brooklyn Water Bagel Dives into College Life at Nova Southeastern

Brooklyn Water Bagel has entered the higher education market with its first campus location, marking a new phase in the brand's expansion strategy. As franchise concepts move into institutional settings, platforms like Gorilla Dash help operators maintain consistency through a centralized Knowledge Base that supports training and operational best practices.

Evergreens Thinks the West Is Ready for More Than Burgers. It’s Betting on Salad Instead

Evergreens Thinks the West Is Ready for More Than Burgers. It’s Betting on Salad Instead

Evergreens is expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest with a franchise program designed around operational efficiency, flexible restaurant formats and growing consumer demand for healthy meals. As franchise systems scale, platforms like Gorilla Dash help maintain consistency through a centralized Knowledge Base that supports training and operational excellence.

Pokeworks Wants You Back This September. Free Protein Is Just the Beginning

Pokeworks Wants You Back This September. Free Protein Is Just the Beginning

Pokeworks is using a month-long promotional campaign to encourage repeat visits through tiered rewards, bonus points and limited-time menu incentives. As franchise brands coordinate nationwide campaigns, platforms like Gorilla Dash support execution through Competitions and Promotions, helping operators deliver consistent promotional experiences.

fit20 UK Struts Its Stuff: Opens 20th Studio Amid Franchise Frenzy

fit20 UK Struts Its Stuff: Opens 20th Studio Amid Franchise Frenzy

fit20 UK has reached 20 studios with the opening of its Wellington location, while another five sites are already secured and a 30-location target is in sight. Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base that can help growing franchise networks centralize training, operational guidance and best practices.

MOOYAH Is Doubling Down on Utah With Six New Units

MOOYAH Is Doubling Down on Utah With Six New Units

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is expanding its Utah presence through a six-unit development agreement with established franchisees Art and Nick Depole. As operators scale across multiple markets, Gorilla Dash includes Benchmarking tools that can help franchise teams compare location performance and make more informed operational decisions.

Potbelly Is Betting Nostalgia Tastes Better With English Toffee

Potbelly Is Betting Nostalgia Tastes Better With English Toffee

Potbelly is expanding its seasonal menu with the limited-time English Toffee Shake, combining nostalgic flavors with exclusive rewards through its Perks loyalty program. For franchise brands running similar campaigns, Gorilla Dash supports coordinated promotional efforts through its Competitions and Promotions feature, helping operators deliver consistent guest experiences across multiple locations.

Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Executive Home Care with Compassionate Spark

Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Executive Home Care with Compassionate Spark

Executive Home Care has expanded into Fort Lauderdale with a new franchise led by registered nurse Youseline Cadet, whose clinical background and entrepreneurial mindset position the business to serve the region's growing demand for personalized home care. As service-based franchises expand, Gorilla Dash helps operators maintain consistency through its Knowledge Base, providing centralized access to operational guidance and training resources.

Color Me Mine: A Kaleidoscope of Franchising Success and Innovation

Color Me Mine: A Kaleidoscope of Franchising Success and Innovation

Color Me Mine has reached 150 studios while accelerating technology adoption, franchise development and financial benchmarking across its system. Gorilla Dash includes Benchmarking tools that can help franchise teams compare location performance and identify areas for greater operational efficiency.

WOWorks Isn't Just Opening Restaurants. It's Rewriting Healthy Franchising's Growth Playbook

WOWorks Isn't Just Opening Restaurants. It's Rewriting Healthy Franchising's Growth Playbook

WOWorks continues its rapid expansion with 23 newly opened restaurants and plans for 15 additional locations, reinforcing growing demand for customizable, health-focused dining across the United States and Canada. As franchise systems scale across multiple brands and territories, Financial Reporting helps operators monitor performance and make informed decisions that support sustainable growth.

The Youth Sports Franchise That Quietly Reached 300 Locations

The Youth Sports Franchise That Quietly Reached 300 Locations

i9 Sports has reached a significant milestone with the signing of its 300th franchise, extending its youth sports model into Greater York, Pennsylvania. As franchise systems scale, coordinating recurring programs becomes increasingly important. Event Calendar, supported by Gorilla Dash, helps operators manage schedules across multiple locations while maintaining operational consistency.

Freddy’s Just Signed an 8-Unit Deal in Two States

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Freddy’s Just Signed an 8-Unit Deal in Two States

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is adding eight locations across Arkansas and Texas as it continues expanding its franchise network. For growing franchise systems, Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base that can help teams organize training materials, best practices and operational information across locations.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Is Serving Up Its Version of Fall

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Another Broken Egg Cafe Is Serving Up Its Version of Fall

Another Broken Egg Cafe is leaning into fall with a seasonal menu featuring new brunch dishes, pumpkin-inspired beverages and a zero-proof mocktail across more than 100 locations. For franchise teams managing seasonal rollouts, Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base that can help organize operational guidance and training resources across locations.

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