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Slick City Slides Into Global Domination: World-Famous Action Parks Hit 50 Milestone
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5 days ago

Slick City Slides Into Global Domination: World-Famous Action Parks Hit 50 Milestone

Slick City Action Park has reached 50 open parks, with 25 openings in 2026 and 173 locations signed or open globally as of September. As the company prepares for further expansion, the Knowledge Base feature available through Gorilla Dash offers franchise organizations a way to organize operational information and support consistency across growing networks.

Rusty Tacos Land at Dulles: Full-Service and Ready to Sizzle
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Rusty Tacos Land at Dulles: Full-Service and Ready to Sizzle

Rusty Taco is adding a second location at Washington Dulles International Airport, expanding from its existing Concourse D restaurant into the newly built Concourse E. As multi-location brands expand into new markets and venues, Gorilla Dash offers a Websites feature that supports brand-controlled websites across franchise locations.

Spherion’s Charleston Duo Turns Three Decades of Growth Into IFA Honors
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3 weeks ago

Spherion’s Charleston Duo Turns Three Decades of Growth Into IFA Honors

Mary Barrineau and Pam Thompson have turned more than three decades of operating Spherion Charleston into national recognition from the International Franchise Association. Their growth, workforce focus and support for fellow franchisees illustrate the local role of staffing businesses, while Gorilla Dash offers a Recruitment feature for organizing candidate activity across growing franchise networks.

Swig's Sizzling Expansion with 11 New Washington Outposts
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3 weeks ago

Swig's Sizzling Expansion with 11 New Washington Outposts

Swig is taking its customized beverage concept into Washington through an 11-unit agreement with Summit Management Group, extending its signed franchise footprint to the Pacific Northwest. As multi-unit development accelerates, Gorilla Dash offers Financial Reporting to help franchise organizations monitor financial performance across an expanding network.

PVOLVE's Unstoppable Quest to Stretch and Flex Its Way Across America
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3 weeks ago

PVOLVE's Unstoppable Quest to Stretch and Flex Its Way Across America

PVOLVE is extending its studio network into Tacoma, Washington, and Brookfield, Wisconsin, through franchise agreements with Runeet Aulakh and Anna Strnad. With membership at the center of boutique fitness, Gorilla Dash provides a Memberships and Subscriptions feature that can help growing franchise networks organize recurring customer programs.

Jignesh Patel’s Potbelly Expansion Lands Him a 2026 IFA Honor
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Jignesh Patel’s Potbelly Expansion Lands Him a 2026 IFA Honor

Jignesh Patel has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association, recognizing his development, community involvement and focus on workforce growth with Potbelly. His expansion also illustrates the importance of building strong teams as multi-unit operations scale, an area where Gorilla Dash offers a Recruitment feature for franchise organizations.

She Discovered Capriotti's on a Trip to New York. Now She's a National Franchisee of the Year
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last month

She Discovered Capriotti's on a Trip to New York. Now She's a National Franchisee of the Year

Jennifer Ashcraft, owner of 37 Enterprises and Alabama's first Capriotti's franchisee, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. Ashcraft's first location in Madison surpassed 1 million dollars in revenue within seven months of opening, and she has since grown into a multi-unit operator recognized by Capriotti's itself earlier this year. Franchisees leaning on brand guidelines and support during a fast ramp-up like hers can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Resource Library feature designed to keep operational materials organized and accessible.

Franchise Mavericks Gulati Duo Sweep Esteemed IFA Honors
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last month

Franchise Mavericks Gulati Duo Sweep Esteemed IFA Honors

Preeti and Vic Gulati, owners of three Kiddie Academy locations in the Chicago area, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association, one of 89 individuals honored this year. The couple opened their first Academy in Arlington Heights in 2015 before expanding to Vernon Hills and Mount Prospect. Multi-location childcare franchises managing relationships with families across several centers can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a CRM Integrations feature designed to help keep communication consistent from center to center.

Stephen Lutfi Takes Franchising Crown—Is There a Battery for That?
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last month

Stephen Lutfi Takes Franchising Crown—Is There a Battery for That?

Stephen Lutfi, owner of 17 Batteries Plus stores across Phoenix, Arizona, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. Lutfi operates under his family's MarLu Investment Group, a multi-brand franchise investment company with decades of experience across several restaurant and retail concepts. Multi-unit operators focused on building genuine relationships across every location can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers an Internal Emails feature designed to keep teams connected as an operation grows.

The Eggs Up Grill Owner Who Just Became a Franchisee of the Year
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last month

The Eggs Up Grill Owner Who Just Became a Franchisee of the Year

Ken Bates, a multi-unit Eggs Up Grill franchisee based in Johnson City, Tennessee, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. Bates, a 36-year restaurant industry veteran, opened the brand's milestone 100th restaurant in 2025 and has since committed to five more locations. Franchise systems supporting operators managing multiple locations can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Benchmarking feature designed to help track and compare performance data across a growing portfolio.

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

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.

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

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
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months 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.

Shaquille O’Neal's Chicken Empire Expands, Bringing Bold Flavor to Maryland
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Shaquille O’Neal's Chicken Empire Expands, Bringing Bold Flavor to Maryland

Big Chicken has entered the Maryland market with a standalone restaurant in Gambrills and a grand-opening promotion aimed at building immediate local buzz. The launch illustrates how restaurant franchises use celebrity branding, limited-time offers, and Competitions and Promotions to strengthen customer engagement during expansion.

Bach to Rock Is Bringing More Than Music Lessons to Washington
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 months ago

Bach to Rock Is Bringing More Than Music Lessons to Washington

Bach to Rock is growing its Washington footprint through two new franchise agreements that will bring its music education model to more families. The expansion reflects rising demand for community-centered enrichment programs backed by passionate local owners. As franchise systems scale, a Resource Library available within Gorilla Dash can help operators organize training materials and operational resources across multiple locations.

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