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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Achieves Franchise Glory, But Wait, There's More!
Franchise Industry News
8 hours ago

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Achieves Franchise Glory, But Wait, There's More!

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf secured the No. 111 position on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranked primarily by global systemwide sales. Its international footprint and mix of cafés, drive-thrus and kiosks illustrate a flexible approach to franchise development, while the Benchmarking feature available through Gorilla Dash can help other operators evaluate location performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Ziebart's Slick New App: Making Franchise Visits Faster
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8 hours ago

Ziebart's Slick New App: Making Franchise Visits Faster

Ziebart has introduced a digital check-in app that uses vehicle information and cloud-based walkaround records to streamline service intake across its automotive franchise network. The company estimates the process could save about 15 minutes per customer, while an Appointments feature such as the one offered by Gorilla Dash can support scheduling and coordination in franchise operations.

Paris Baguette's Sweet Expansion: Max Cangelosi's Second Reinvention
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yesterday

Paris Baguette's Sweet Expansion: Max Cangelosi's Second Reinvention

Paris Baguette has expanded its Illinois presence with a second café operated by franchisee Max Cangelosi, reinforcing its neighborhood bakery model as it pursues further North American growth. For multi-location businesses building local awareness, Gorilla Dash offers a Social Media feature to support coordinated brand communication across locations.

Exton’s New Fitness Haven: BODYBAR Pilates Arrives With Flair
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yesterday

Exton’s New Fitness Haven: BODYBAR Pilates Arrives With Flair

BODYBAR Pilates is preparing to enter Exton, Pennsylvania, with a 2,300-square-foot studio led by first-time franchise owner Preeti Gandhi. Alongside introductory membership offers and neighborhood events, the opening highlights the community-building side of boutique fitness, where an Event Calendar feature such as the one offered by Gorilla Dash can help businesses coordinate activities and keep audiences informed.

Wendy's Serves Up a Square Deal on Fresh Beef Combos
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yesterday

Wendy's Serves Up a Square Deal on Fresh Beef Combos

Wendy’s introduced a $7.99 Dave’s Single combo on October 19, pairing its quarter-pound fresh beef burger with small fries and a soft drink for a limited time. The deal underscores the role of value pricing in quick-service competition, while a Competitions and Promotions feature such as the one available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise operators coordinate their own promotional campaigns.

Cheba Hut's New Valley Joint: Because Sometimes a Sandwich Is More Than Just a Meal
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yesterday

Cheba Hut's New Valley Joint: Because Sometimes a Sandwich Is More Than Just a Meal

Cheba Hut is preparing to open its newest South Scottsdale restaurant, adding a 13th location to the Phoenix area and extending franchisees Justin and Michelle Lemos' rapid expansion. The restaurant pairs the chain's signature toasted subs with locally inspired artwork, while a Social Media feature such as the one offered by Gorilla Dash can help businesses communicate neighborhood news and showcase their community connections.

Venture X Expansion: Riches to Ridges of Stafford
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yesterday

Venture X Expansion: Riches to Ridges of Stafford

Venture X is preparing to bring premium flexible workspace to Stafford, Virginia, with more than 90 private offices and facilities for meetings, training and networking. The expansion also highlights the importance of managing member plans and recurring services, an operational consideration addressed by Gorilla Dash’s Memberships and Subscriptions feature.

UK's Caprinos Takes On Riyadh: How to Make 30 Pizzas into 30 Empires
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

UK's Caprinos Takes On Riyadh: How to Make 30 Pizzas into 30 Empires

Caprinos Pizza has signed a five-year development agreement for at least 30 restaurants in Riyadh Province, marking its first move into the Middle East. As the brand enters new markets, a Knowledge Base feature such as the one offered by Gorilla Dash can help franchise operators organize procedures and reference materials across locations.

Shoney’s Is Betting That Buffets Still Have a Place in America
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

Shoney’s Is Betting That Buffets Still Have a Place in America

Shoney’s is reinforcing its value-focused identity through its All You Care to Eat Fresh Food Bar, familiar American dishes and plans to modernize restaurant operations. As the chain seeks franchise growth, Gorilla Dash’s Benchmarking feature offers a relevant example of how multi-location businesses can compare performance indicators and evaluate opportunities to improve.

Perkins Griddle & Go Brings Sizzle to New Jersey
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

Perkins Griddle & Go Brings Sizzle to New Jersey

Perkins is bringing its established restaurant heritage into the fast-casual market with a Flemington café built around familiar menu favorites and convenient ordering. Its New Jersey development plan highlights the role of a clear digital presence in supporting new locations, which aligns with the Websites feature offered by Gorilla Dash.

Wetzel’s Pretzels Brings Dough Delight to Walmart: Massachusetts Expansion Unleashed
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

Wetzel’s Pretzels Brings Dough Delight to Walmart: Massachusetts Expansion Unleashed

Wetzel’s Pretzels is expanding its East Coast presence with a new bakery inside a Walmart Supercenter in Worcester, Massachusetts. The opening highlights the appeal of flexible, store-within-a-store formats, while a centralized Knowledge Base can help franchise teams maintain consistent procedures as their footprint grows.

Captain D's: From Fish Fingers to European Expansion
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

Captain D's: From Fish Fingers to European Expansion

Captain D’s is pursuing international growth as it explores franchise opportunities in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and other European markets. As the seafood chain evolves its restaurant experience, Gorilla Dash includes Website Inquiries to help franchise businesses manage incoming interest from prospective partners.

Structural Elements®: America’s Answer to Orthopedic Wellness, Without the Hocus Pocus
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 days ago

Structural Elements®: America’s Answer to Orthopedic Wellness, Without the Hocus Pocus

Structural Elements is pursuing experienced multi-unit investors for a clinic model that separates facility management from the licensed practitioners operating independent practices within each location. With recovery memberships among its revenue streams, the brand’s expansion also highlights the importance of recurring program administration, an area addressed by Gorilla Dash’s Memberships and Subscriptions feature.

B.O.L.D. New World: Engineering For Kids Reinvents STEM
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 days ago

B.O.L.D. New World: Engineering For Kids Reinvents STEM

Engineering For Kids has introduced B.O.L.D., a framework designed to help children break down challenges, recognize patterns, identify what matters and design solutions. As the approach rolls out across camps, workshops and other programs, the Knowledge Base feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise organizations centralize internal guidance and resources.

Jeremiah's Delight: Icy Ambitions Coolly Nab Spot on Franchise List
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3 days ago

Jeremiah's Delight: Icy Ambitions Coolly Nab Spot on Franchise List

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice climbed four places to No. 375 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, reflecting its position among the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The Benchmarking feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise organizations evaluate performance indicators as they assess expansion and operational progress.

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