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KidStrong began franchising in 2019 and now has 184 centers with more than 85,000 members across the U.S. and Canada. The company has another 320+ franchise locations in development across 33 states, making it one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in the country.
Frisco-Based KidStrong Gets Strategic Investment From Princeton Equity Group
by Sandra Engelland | Mar 25, 2026
KidStrong began franchising in 2019 and now has 184 centers with more than 85,000 members across the U.S. and Canada. The company has another 320+ franchise locations in development across 33 states, making it one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in the country.
by Lance Murray |
May 25, 2025
Gavin Felder will now serve as both president and chief financial officer as the brand continues its growth and innovation strategy.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 16, 2025
John Dillon will be responsible for creating a dynamic strategy to drive sales, increase the number of franchise partners, expand the brand's market presence, and further enhance plans around store-level profitability, operational efficiency, restaurant design, guest experience, marketing, and menu innovation.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 3, 2025
Coppell-based Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. has made its debut in India with a flagship location in the city of Bengaluru, marking the brand’s first-ever franchise store.
India, with a rapidly growing middle class and increasing urbanization, is the world’s fifth-largest economy and is projected to become the third largest by 2030, Dave & Buster’s said, making it “the perfect market” for its brand....
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Experts See Dallas-Fort Worth’s Expanding Clout in the Global Franchise Sector
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | Aug 21, 2024
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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![Cynthia Nevels (third from left) with the winners of the last Start.Pivot.Grow. Pitch Competition. The winners pitched their businesses to the UPS Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation and Dallas College Foundation for cash prizes, as a result of their participation in the Accelerator program. [Photo: Start.Pivot.Grow.]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Start-Pivot-Grow-Nevels-Round-6-Pitch-Group-360x203.jpg)
by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 23, 2024
Now welcoming its ninth cohort, Start.Pivot.Grow. is a 10-week accelerator to help retail, e-commerce, and franchise businesses "reach their maximum potential." The deadline to apply is July 26.
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by Lance Murray |
May 9, 2024
Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015....
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Donatos Expands to Texas, As 4 Franchise Groups Bring Its ‘Edge-to-Edge’ Pizzas to Dallas‑Fort Worth
by David Seeley |
Mar 15, 2024
Serving its signature "edge-to-edge" pies since launching in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963, Donatos Pizza is entering the Texas market for the first time. Four different franchise groups throughout Dallas-Fort Worth plan to initially open "up to 20" new Donatos Pizza restaurants, the company said.
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Fort Worth’s HTeaO Taps Retail Industry Veteran as President
by Lance Murray | May 9, 2023
Fort Worth-based HTeaO said that Heath Nielsen will enhance its already positive, industry-leading unit level economics to help its franchisees find even greater success, and he will drive exponential franchise growth by attracting aspiring and existing entrepreneurs throughout the country. The new president has previously held executive positions at several notable companies including Black Rifle Coffee Co., Just Food for Dogs, Nestle Coffee Partners' Starbucks division, and Sony Corp.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 9, 2023
Dorvin Lively has been named chief executive officer of Dallas-headquartered Buff City Soap, a plant-based home and personal care brand franchise.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Dorvin as our new CEO of Buff City Soap....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 1, 2023
Called The Agency, the brokerage has been featured on TV shows including "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills." Its new office at 8117 Preston Road is part of a growing network of more than 70 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Dallas office will be led by managing partners Damon and Megan Williamson.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2022
Johnson launched the ‘Mayor’s Franchise Initiative’ to foster economic growth earlier this week. Carlos White’s goal will be to make Dallas “a global hub for franchising” by forming partnerships that can help teach city residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
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[Photo: Courtesy of Urban Air]
Urban Air Fuels Expansion With $700K in Incentives for ‘3-Pack’ Franchise Deals
by Quincy Preston | Sep 16, 2020
The indoor entertainment park pioneer opened more than 50 locations last year. Despite COVID-19, Bedford-based Urban Air's rapid growth continues—with some flexibility and innovation along the way.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 9, 2020
For the third annual 7-Eleven Brands with Heart event (this year held virtually), emerging brands will pitch to 7-Eleven leaders, attend workshops, and network. The application to participate is due Oct. 1.
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by Riley Farrell |
Sep 9, 2020
Ninja Nation's new Murphy arena marks the beginning of its franchising program.
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by Natalie Le |
Jul 11, 2019
The story of "Doom"—one of the most influential video games of all time—was developed out of Dallas in 1991, and may make its way to TV screens.
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