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

MOOYAH Is Doubling Down on Utah With Six New Units
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2 days ago

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.

British Swim School Dives into Orem-Provo: A Splash of Safety
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2 weeks ago

British Swim School Dives into Orem-Provo: A Splash of Safety

British Swim School has expanded into Orem-Provo, Utah, where franchise owners Heidi and Arthur Allen are bringing survival-first swimming instruction to families across Utah Valley. As the location develops, a centralized Knowledge Base can help franchise teams maintain access to training and operational information.

Swig Is Bringing Its Dirty Soda Craze to Boston With Six New Franchises
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2 weeks ago

Swig Is Bringing Its Dirty Soda Craze to Boston With Six New Franchises

Swig is preparing to enter Massachusetts with a six-unit franchise agreement covering the Greater Boston area, adding another market to its national expansion. For franchise networks managing rapid growth, Gorilla Dash can support a more organized Knowledge Base that keeps training, procedures and operational resources accessible across locations.

Keyrenter Just Crossed 100 Locations and It’s Still Handing Out Territories
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4 weeks ago

Keyrenter Just Crossed 100 Locations and It’s Still Handing Out Territories

Keyrenter Property Management has surpassed 100 franchise locations and awarded 14 new territories across multiple states, marking a significant phase of national growth. The expansion underscores the importance of onboarding and operational support, areas where a centralized Knowledge Base can help franchise networks maintain consistency as they scale.

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

Woof Gang's Canine Coup Expands to New Markets
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3 months ago

Woof Gang's Canine Coup Expands to New Markets

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming continues its national expansion with new locations in three states, reinforcing its position in the growing pet services industry. The development underscores the importance of scalable franchise operations, where tools such as Gorilla Dash’s CRM Integrations and Knowledge Base can help support consistency and growth across expanding markets.

Swig's Texan Adventure: A Frothy New Chapter or a Storm in a Teacup?
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3 months ago

Swig's Texan Adventure: A Frothy New Chapter or a Storm in a Teacup?

Swig has signed a six-unit franchise agreement that will introduce its customizable beverage concept to South Texas beginning in 2027. The partnership with Najib and Walid Haidar reflects the brand's strategy of expanding through experienced multi-unit operators. For franchise systems assessing regional growth opportunities, Gorilla Dash offers Benchmarking capabilities that help provide visibility into operational performance and development progress.

Konala Gets 25 New Locations with Ambitious Franchise Deal
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8 months ago

Konala Gets 25 New Locations with Ambitious Franchise Deal

Speedy Foods LLC has agreed to develop 25 Konala franchise locations spanning Northern Utah and the Boise, Idaho region in a sign of growing demand for health-oriented quick service. Konala’s efficient, protein-centric drive-thru model aligns with shifting consumer preferences and operational simplicity desired by franchise owners. The deal highlights strategic expansion in emerging fast-casual concepts within the broader restaurant franchising sector.

Utah's First HOODZ Franchise: Cleaning the Competition
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9 months ago

Utah's First HOODZ Franchise: Cleaning the Competition

HOODZ has expanded into Utah with the opening of a new franchise in Riverton, marking the brand’s first presence in the state. Owned by local partners, the location will provide essential commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance services, reflecting the franchise’s ongoing national growth.

Salad Spot Plants Roots in St. George with Three-Location Expansion
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9 months ago

Salad Spot Plants Roots in St. George with Three-Location Expansion

Salad Spot, the fast-casual restaurant known for fresh salads and quick service, has unveiled plans to open three new locations in Washington County, Utah, including a flagship restaurant in St. George targeted for Summer 2026. The expansion is led by local partners Whitaker and Peter Morgan and reflects growing demand for healthier dining options in fast-growing regional markets. The move further positions Salad Spot as a scalable franchise concept in the health-oriented quick-service sector.

Property Sellwise is Buying Up the Real Estate Franchises
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10 months ago

Property Sellwise is Buying Up the Real Estate Franchises

Property Sellwise is entering the franchise arena by partnering with Franchise FastLane to scale its ethical investment model nationwide. The franchise offers a home-based, technology-enabled system that addresses distressed-property markets while delivering potential returns for investors.

Air Force Veteran Takes the Plunge into Wellness Franchising
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10 months ago

Air Force Veteran Takes the Plunge into Wellness Franchising

Veteran Mike Terry is entering the wellness-franchise space with Degree Wellness in St. George, Utah, seeking a semi-absentee model that complements his existing business. He chose this direction amid a global wellness market projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028. His story underscores veteran entrepreneurship and the growing appeal of wellness franchising.

Houston TX Hot Chicken Adds New Director to Franchise Team
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10 months ago

Houston TX Hot Chicken Adds New Director to Franchise Team

Houston TX Hot Chicken, founded in 2021 and backed by private-equity partner Savory Fund, has named Andie Smirl as its new Director of Franchise Sales. Smirl brings nearly a decade of multi-brand franchise experience to a team committed to driving nationwide expansion. Her appointment signals the brand’s intent to scale quickly and consolidate its position in the fast-casual hot-chicken segment.

Franchise Veterans Bickmore Brothers Ink Three-Unit Deal with Konala
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10 months ago

Franchise Veterans Bickmore Brothers Ink Three-Unit Deal with Konala

Jay and McKay Bickmore have agreed to a three-unit franchise development deal with Konala, leveraging their previous experience with Subway and Crumbl to bring the healthy fast-casual concept to Utah. The move underscores the appeal of differentiated QSR brands in franchise growth.

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