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📝 Share Your Experience60-Second Anonymous Survey Take Survey → WHO: Eggs Up Grill along with local franchise owner Conley McIntyre, a multi-unit entrepreneur opening his 10th restaurant and the community’s first Eggs Up Grill location. WHAT: Eggs Up Grill invites the Cherrydale community and local media to a grand opening event, April 24.

WHO: Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the fast-growing pizza and family entertainment brand, along with local franchise owners Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, opening the community’s first Mr Gatti’s location. WHAT: Mr Gatti’s Pizza will host a Grand Opening Celebration to officially welcome the Portland community to its newest family dining and entertainment destination.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // NEW YORK – After decades of entrepreneurial experience spanning franchise ownership and the insurance industry, Jay Jones is returning to business ownership with a new venture—signing a three-unit franchise agreement with PayMore, an electronics resale retailer. Jones’ path to PayMore began early. Raised in San Diego, he grew up working in his father’s janitorial business, eventually becoming general manager at just 19 years old.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // DALLAS — Golden Chick is bringing a fresh twist to its beverage lineup with the introduction of its new Black Cherry Limeade, a signature drink that pairs bold flavor with elevated ingredients and everyday appeal. Set to become a permanent menu item, the new beverage reflects the brand’s continued focus on quality, new flavors and guest-driven menu additions, arriving just as guests begin craving more refreshing options for the warmer spring and summer months.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Beyond Juicery + Eatery is bringing fresh energy to menus this spring with the addition of a nutrient-packed wrap and three vibrant lemonade-based refreshers featuring blue coconut, mango and dragon fruit flavors, available from April 13 through Aug. 2. Leading the lineup is the Broccoli Chicken Caesar Wrap, a twist on Beyond’s best-selling Chicken Caesar wrap that delivers added fiber and nutrients without sacrificing flavor.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is officially open in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The new location debuts on April 18 at 260 Schuylkill Road, Suite 2, in the Shoppes at Valley Forge, bringing the brand’s immersive entertainment concept to Chester County and the greater Philadelphia area.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta is about to find out what happens when massive portions, fresh ingredients and zero patience for boring food all collide in one place. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is opening its newest shop on Saturday, April 25. The Marietta shop marks a top Teriyaki Madness location for Keyur Patel, who already has locations in Nashville and Franklin, TN.

April 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // MINNEAPOLIS – CRISP & GREEN® is continuing its momentum in its home state with the opening of a new restaurant in Savage, Minnesota. The Savage location marks the brand’s top location in Minnesota, its largest and most established market.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Puptqe today announced its expansion into Texas with its first location planned for The Woodlands/Spring area, serving the greater Houston community. Founded in 2023, Puptqe was created to celebrate the bond between dogs and their owners. Since opening its first store in Southern California, the brand has built a membership base across multiple states.

MIAMI, April 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, today announced the appointment of Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer. DeStasio brings more than 25 years of experience across fitness, wellness, and franchising, with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-unit businesses across corporate, boutique, digital, and franchise models. His appointment aligns with the brand's ongoing growth in the indoor pickleball industry.