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Use Knowledge Assistant to Find Answers Faster
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yesterday

Use Knowledge Assistant to Find Answers Faster

Finding information across a growing franchise network can become a time-consuming task when resources are spread across guides, newsletters, videos, and training materials. Gorilla Dash Knowledge Assistant uses AI to search the franchise Knowledge Base through natural-language questions, helping teams find relevant answers without searching the open internet.

Pokeworks Wants You Back This September. Free Protein Is Just the Beginning
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
yesterday

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.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care Teams Up with Local Hero
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
5 days ago

Frenchies Modern Nail Care Teams Up with Local Hero

Frenchies Modern Nail Care has expanded its Texas footprint with a new Pearland location led by veteran entrepreneur Trent Perez and his wife, Tally. The Resource Library feature in Gorilla Dash gives franchise organizations a centralized place to organize operational documents, training resources and brand materials that support consistent growth across new locations.

Smarter AI-Powered Work is Already Built into Gorilla Dash
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last week

Smarter AI-Powered Work is Already Built into Gorilla Dash

AI is becoming useful in franchise operations when it removes repetitive work without taking people out of the decision-making process. Gorilla Dash applies AI across sales preparation, information retrieval, content drafting, Knowledge Base searches, and call analysis to help franchise teams work with greater speed and context.

Smoothie King Revolutionizes Fall with New Pumpkin Delight
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Smoothie King Revolutionizes Fall with New Pumpkin Delight

Smoothie King has expanded its GLP-1 Support Menu with a seasonal pumpkin smoothie designed to meet rising demand for nutritious, protein-rich meal options. As franchise brands introduce limited-time products, Gorilla Dash supports systemwide marketing with Competitions and Promotions that help deliver consistent campaigns and customer engagement.

Prime IV's Hydrating Ascent: Climbing the Inc. 5000
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 weeks ago

Prime IV's Hydrating Ascent: Climbing the Inc. 5000

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness has earned a place on the 2026 Inc. 5000, reflecting strong growth in the wellness franchise sector. The milestone illustrates how expanding franchise systems increasingly rely on centralized training and operational knowledge, areas where a robust Knowledge Base can support consistency and scale.

Poolwerx Dives into Lake Murray: Locals, Brace Yourself
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 weeks ago

Poolwerx Dives into Lake Murray: Locals, Brace Yourself

Poolwerx is expanding into the Lake Murray market with a new franchise territory operated by Kelley and Tommy Roberts. The move reflects continued demand for professional pool services in fast-growing Sun Belt communities, where efficient customer management and operational coordination are increasingly important.

Velocity Auto Care Hits High Gear with 50th Valvoline Center
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
3 weeks ago

Velocity Auto Care Hits High Gear with 50th Valvoline Center

Velocity Auto Care has reached 50 Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations and is preparing for another major expansion across Texas. The milestone highlights the growing importance of operational consistency and performance measurement, where Benchmarking tools can help franchise networks scale more effectively.

Red Robin Decided Dinner Shouldn’t Make You Pick Just One Thing
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Red Robin Decided Dinner Shouldn’t Make You Pick Just One Thing

Red Robin is expanding its value strategy with a bundled dinner offering that gives customers greater choice at a fixed price point. The launch highlights how restaurant brands are using variety and perceived value to drive traffic, while digital tools such as Websites can help franchise operators present promotions more effectively.

Pet Butler’s Franchise Conference Looked More Like a Startup Summit Than a Training Event
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Pet Butler’s Franchise Conference Looked More Like a Startup Summit Than a Training Event

Pet Butler’s 2026 National Training Conference brought franchise owners together to focus on growth, customer retention, and operational improvement while reinforcing the brand’s community-oriented culture. The event illustrates how franchise systems increasingly rely on shared learning and tools such as Knowledge Base platforms to support network-wide consistency.

Zaxbys Unleashes Alabama Magic With New BBQ Sauce
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last month

Zaxbys Unleashes Alabama Magic With New BBQ Sauce

Zaxbys has introduced its first limited-edition Alabama White BBQ Sauce, bringing a regional Southern barbecue flavor to participating restaurants nationwide. The launch highlights the continued appeal of limited-time menu innovation, while tools such as Gorilla Dash can help support Competitions and Promotions management across franchise networks.

Plan Burrito Is Turning Crawley Into Its Next Tex-Mex Test Market
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

Plan Burrito Is Turning Crawley Into Its Next Tex-Mex Test Market

Plan Burrito has expanded to Crawley with a new town-center restaurant focused on fresh, customizable Tex-Mex food and community engagement. The opening reflects growing consumer demand for higher-quality fast-casual dining in regional UK markets. As restaurant brands scale through franchising, Resource Library tools available within Gorilla Dash can help support operational consistency and franchisee onboarding.

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last month

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push

Birdcall is bringing its technology-driven fast-casual concept to Indianapolis through a five-unit franchise agreement, establishing its first presence in Indiana. The expansion reflects the brand's ambitious Midwest growth strategy. As franchise networks grow, CRM Integrations within Gorilla Dash help operators manage customer relationships and support consistent engagement across multiple locations.

K9 Resorts Hits Detroit: Where Luxury Isn't Just for Humans Anymore
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last month

K9 Resorts Hits Detroit: Where Luxury Isn't Just for Humans Anymore

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is expanding into Metro Detroit with a new state-of-the-art facility in Troy, representing a multimillion-dollar investment and the creation of 23 local jobs. The development reflects continued growth in the premium pet care sector as demand for upscale boarding and daycare services increases. Gorilla Dash includes a Memberships and Subscriptions feature designed to help franchisors manage recurring memberships, subscription plans, and customer renewals across expanding franchise networks.

Hounds Town USA Just Hired a Fashion Marketing Veteran to Fuel Its Next 100 Franchises
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

Hounds Town USA Just Hired a Fashion Marketing Veteran to Fuel Its Next 100 Franchises

Hounds Town USA is reinforcing its growth strategy by appointing Breken Randall as Vice President of Marketing following the company's 100-store milestone. As franchise networks scale across multiple markets, Gorilla Dash supports stronger franchise marketing through CRM Integrations and Email Marketing, helping operators deliver more consistent customer engagement.

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