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CR Fitness Flexes Its Muscles with Yoga Joint Expansion
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
6 hours ago

CR Fitness Flexes Its Muscles with Yoga Joint Expansion

CR Fitness Holdings, one of Crunch Fitness's largest franchisees, has signed a multi-unit agreement to open 25 Yoga Joint studios across Florida and Dallas, marking its first franchise investment outside the Crunch system. The deal follows a $350 million strategic investment in CR Fitness and reflects Yoga Joint's proven unit economics, with mature studios surpassing $2.4 million in annual volume. Brands using unit-level financial data to guide expansion decisions like this one can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Financial Reporting feature designed to give clear visibility into revenue performance across locations.

Manna Burgers Unleashes Burger Magic on Marylebone
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last week

Manna Burgers Unleashes Burger Magic on Marylebone

Manna Burgers, the smash burger concept from Feroz Gajia and Arcade London, has opened its first standalone UK restaurant at 54 James Street in Marylebone. The walk-in-only site introduces two exclusive desserts, The Trifle and the Cola Float, alongside the brand's full burger menu. Restaurant groups showcasing new locations and dishes like these can lean on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Media Library feature designed to organize photos and video across a growing footprint.

Woofie's Paws into Portland, Unleashes Pet Magic
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last week

Woofie's Paws into Portland, Unleashes Pet Magic

Woofie's of SE Portland-Clackamas, owned by Mark and Heidi Caniparoli, is marking six months of operations with a welcome party at Oregon Dog Rescue's Fur Baby Love Fest on September 13. The mobile pet care franchise, now the brand's second Portland-area location, has built its early growth on community partnerships and recurring local appearances. Franchises coordinating that kind of ongoing event schedule can lean on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers an Event Calendar feature designed to keep community appearances organized and easy to track.

Presidio's Brew-tiful Surprise! HTeaO Drops Tea-mendous Expansion
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 weeks ago

Presidio's Brew-tiful Surprise! HTeaO Drops Tea-mendous Expansion

HTeaO is bringing its iced tea concept to Presidio, Texas, with a new Lara family-owned location opening on September 12 and promotional offers continuing throughout the week. Gorilla Dash includes Competitions and Promotions tools that can help franchise teams coordinate offers and customer engagement across locations.

Why This Houston Art Studio Owner is the Toast of the Franchise World
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 weeks ago

Why This Houston Art Studio Owner is the Toast of the Franchise World

Jennifer Collins, owner of Kidcreate Studio in Houston's Greater Heights, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. The honor recognizes her community outreach and leadership of the brand's Franchise Advisory Council. Franchisors looking to share achievements like this across their network can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a News, Articles and Blog Posts feature built to help brands publish updates and keep franchisees informed as their businesses grow.

Sessions Devours Little Bao Boy in a Saucy Acquisition
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 weeks ago

Sessions Devours Little Bao Boy in a Saucy Acquisition

Sessions has acquired Little Bao Boy after helping the Leeds-founded Asian street food brand expand nationally through its delivery kitchen network. As the brand moves toward QSR franchising and international markets, Gorilla Dash includes a Knowledge Base that can help franchise teams organize brand guidance and operational information across locations.

IRO Sushi's Bold Scottish Invasion: The Raw Ambition of Expansion
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

IRO Sushi's Bold Scottish Invasion: The Raw Ambition of Expansion

IRO Sushi has entered the Scottish market with a new Glasgow restaurant while outlining plans for significant regional expansion. As franchise networks grow across multiple territories, Gorilla Dash supports informed decision-making through Benchmarking, helping brands evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.

Chopstix's Noodle Mania Hits Gateshead with Irresistible Deals
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

Chopstix's Noodle Mania Hits Gateshead with Irresistible Deals

Chopstix has expanded its North East footprint with a new restaurant at Gateshead’s Trinity Square, following its Newcastle city-centre opening. The launch demonstrates how localized promotions can support restaurant openings, while Gorilla Dash’s Competitions and Promotions feature gives franchise operators a structured way to coordinate similar customer engagement campaigns.

Juices4Life Squeezes Big Dreams: Seeds Consulting Joins the Blend!
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

Juices4Life Squeezes Big Dreams: Seeds Consulting Joins the Blend!

Juices4Life is accelerating its UK expansion through a new partnership with Seeds Consulting and a growing franchise territory network. The move highlights the operational demands of multi-unit growth, where centralized CRM Integrations can support customer engagement and network coordination.

Tommy’s Express Opens in Fremont With Free Washes and App-Powered Convenience
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

Tommy’s Express Opens in Fremont With Free Washes and App-Powered Convenience

Tommy’s Express is expanding in Fremont with a technology-focused car wash and a 10-day free wash promotion. The opening illustrates how franchise brands combine convenience, memberships, and promotional campaigns, including tools such as Competitions and Promotions, to attract and retain local customers.

CRISP & GREEN Is Betting Big on Papillion’s Healthy-Eating Boom
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

CRISP & GREEN Is Betting Big on Papillion’s Healthy-Eating Boom

CRISP & GREEN has added a new Papillion location, strengthening its presence in the Omaha metropolitan area through franchise-led expansion. As wellness-focused restaurant systems grow across multiple markets, tools such as Gorilla Dash can help operators support Branded Stores operations and maintain a consistent customer experience across locations.

Dirt Coffee Pours its First Cup in London: Is the UK Ready for 99 More?
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Dirt Coffee Pours its First Cup in London: Is the UK Ready for 99 More?

Dirt Coffee is challenging conventional coffee franchising with a lower-cost business model designed to support a 100-store rollout across the United Kingdom. As franchise networks expand, Gorilla Dash helps operators maintain consistency through a centralized Knowledge Base, giving new franchisees easy access to operational procedures and brand resources.

Dubai's Chicking Hatches Fresh Beginnings in Hamilton
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Dubai's Chicking Hatches Fresh Beginnings in Hamilton

Chicking has strengthened its UK expansion strategy with a new restaurant in Hamilton, Scotland, while outlining plans for further growth across the country. As franchise brands expand into new territories, Gorilla Dash supports growing franchise systems through its Branded Stores functionality, helping maintain consistent brand standards across every location.

Nick the Greek Keeps Betting on Southern California, and Santa Ana Is Next to Win
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 months ago

Nick the Greek Keeps Betting on Southern California, and Santa Ana Is Next to Win

Nick the Greek has strengthened its Southern California footprint with a new Santa Ana restaurant, continuing its disciplined approach to regional franchise development. As brands expand across multiple markets, Gorilla Dash supports operational consistency through its Resource Library, while Financial Reporting helps franchisees monitor business performance with confidence.

Super Kyuramen Wants You: Ramen, Sake and All Things Bold
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
3 months ago

Super Kyuramen Wants You: Ramen, Sake and All Things Bold

Super Kyuramen is expanding the Kyuramen brand with a new concept that blends traditional ramen with an elevated izakaya-style dining experience. The format introduces a broader menu, curated beverages, and immersive design elements intended to strengthen guest engagement. Gorilla Dash includes News, Articles and Blog Posts capabilities designed to help franchisors share updates, showcase brand developments, and keep stakeholders informed.

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