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a coFFeehouse made For more than Just coFFee drinkers

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, the brand that has mastered their delicious HighAltitude roasting® coffee, knew they wanted to create a coffeehouse that was truly made for everyone. They have lived up to their goal by cultivating a mouthwatering menu that truly has something for everyone; even the non-coffee drinkers.

Utilizing plant-based energy, derived from organic cascara coffee fruit, they offer everything from their thirst-quenching refreshers in flavors like strawberry, Mango and Pom-Berry to their signature desert twilight drink(pictured) which combines a shot of their plant-based energy (that naturally has 80mg of caffeine) with a blueberry pomegranate smoothie and hints of lavender and vanilla. But that’s just the start with so many more options including their teas, sodas, frozen drinks and lemonades, all that can be pumped up with an energy shot for that morning or mid-day boost. the Utah-based coffee franchise didn’t stop at creating an outstanding drink menu, they have put together a food menu filled with savory options that are a big upgrade from a typical coffee shop. With offerings from their B MeatFree plant-based breakfast sandwich and turkey, swiss and Pesto panini, the brand is committed to offering delicious options made with the best ingredients to help keep us fueled throughout the day. Founded in 1993 and franchising since 2004, Beans & Brews currently has 67 locations open across 4 states and has 20 locations in development. the brand is actively seeking single and multi-unit franchise partners who have a passion for a quality cup of coffee, guest satisfaction and engagement with their community. Franchise partners must have a positive, upbeat attitude and a strong ability to create a team-focused atmosphere. the brand is looking for franchise partners across the U.s. with a goal of awarding 30 licenses by the end of 2022.

For more information about Beans and Brews franchise opportunity, visit www.beansandbrewsfranchising.com.

salad station Opens New Gonzales Location in Lagniappe Center

Local Family Continues Expanding Salad Franchise Within Ascension Parish

salad station – the gourmet-your-way salad concept, is bringing a little lagniappe to Ascension Parish with the opening of their second Gonzales location and 28th overall location for the brand.

the newest salad station location in the Lagniappe center will conveniently serve the gonzales, Prairieville, dutchtown and st. amant areas. this will be the third salad station location for Megan and daniel Womack, who also own and operate the original gonzales location on cabela Parkway, as well as the Mobile, aL location. the Womacks are passionate about their community and bringing healthier meal options and jobs to another area of ascension Parish.

after the successful launch of their first salad station location in 2019, the Womack family has continued to expand healthier eating through the salad station’s unique pay-by-the-pound concept, where you only pay for what you create. With over 100 options for creating and customizing the salad of your choice, the salad station allows you to dine gourmet, your way. “We’re immensely proud of the Womack family and are confident that more local residents in gonzales will fall in love with what salad station has to offer through the opening of their new Lagniappe location,” said scott henderson, cEo and co-Founder of salad station. “it’s not every day that you encounter franchise partners that perfectly match the values we embody as a company and the Womack family will always have the full support of the salad station brand behind their businesses.”

whY nashville hot chicken is here to staY

When looking to open a restaurant of my own, I noticed food trends in my home community of Los Angeles were shifting. equipped with experience in growing major national brands such as starbucks, Wolfgang Puck, and Chili’s, I saw potential in the increasingly popular Nashville Hot Chicken craze. Wanting to bring only the very best to the West coast, i took a trip to nashville in order to fully immerse myself in the hot chicken culture. it was then that we developed an authentic yet unique recipe for our perfectly seasoned and crispy nashville hot chicken to be served at our first location in downtown Los angeles. as the nashville hot chicken concept appeals to more communities, more restaurants are introducing their own take on the classic dish. this is an indicator that the trend has now grown into a timeless concept and its own segment in the restaurant industry. thanks to our team’s creativity, the red chickz is securing a position as an innovator in the industry. our unique menu offers a West coast spin on the concept, serving up creations such as the original chickz sandwich, chickz n’ Waffle, and chickz tacos. We have also introduced new menu items like nashville hot cauliflower so that every hungry guest can taste the red chickz’s delicious creations. in addition, halal chicken is now our standard. With our spin on nashville hot chicken and continuous innovation, our dream of major national growth is becoming a reality.

snaPoloGY Debuts New Discovery Center 2.0 Model in Amarillo, TX

snapology, the No. 1 children’s sTeAM (science, Technology, engineering, Art, and Math) franchise and part of the world’s first Youth enrichment franchise platform company Unleashed Brands, celebrated the grand opening of its first discovery Center 2.0 in Amarillo, TX on August 20. The new center is owned by Bobby and Kenna Payne, firsttime franchise owners.

Elevating the brand’s hands-on stEaM experience for children, the new 2,500-square feet, retail-style concept features expanded curriculum and brand offerings. there are two separate classrooms and 17 creative play stations engaging children through stEaM activities involving LEgo® bricks, Minecraft, Virtual reality, and more. “the discovery center 2.0 marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the snapology brand,” said Laura coe, Brand President & cEo for snapology. “We want to keep pushing the envelope in stEaM education to help kids learn, play and grow. the upgraded features and programming of our new centers being opened by franchise partners are a reminder of why snapology is a leading franchise in the youth enrichment space.” the new discovery center also offers a “Passport” membership program that will gamify the snapology classes, creating incentives for children to learn fundamental stEaM skills, develop critical social skills and create recurring revenue for franchisees. Kids take classes to earn stamps on their Passport, which can be filled up to win swag and other prizes.

ent M e UPPL veterans s Jason anderson Appointed President of oFFice evolution

Coworking veteran will launch major expansion to make the brand one of the largest shared-workspace companies in the world

United Franchise Group™ (UFG) announced that Jason Anderson has been named President of office evolution. The flexible workspace franchise joined UFG’s Coworks™ division in May of this year. anderson also serves as President of coworks and chief strategy officer of United Franchise group. Under his leadership, office Evolution will launch a major brand expansion targeting new regions, as well as a refresh of its marketing and branding materials. “i’d like to see the brand take center stage as the go-to provider of flexible office space, focusing on providing amazing spaces where people can work near where they live,” anderson said. “Joining the UFg family with its vast resources puts office Evolution within reach of being one of the largest coworking brands in the world.” “Jason has a proven record of successfully building brands, and i’m excited to see where he and the rest of his team will take office Evolution next,” said ray titus, Founder and cEo of United Franchise group after serving in the Us air Force for five years, anderson became very familiar with the benefts of flexible workspaces as an entrepreneur, when he began operating a real estate brokerage from a coworking space in 2007. he joined UFg over 10 years ago and since then, his experience has expanded to include executive leadership roles in franchise development, brand operations, technology and sales.

alPhaGraPhics celebrates franchisees at 52nd annual conference

AlphaGraphics, founded in 1970, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recognized top franchisees and discussed plans for the future recently during its 52nd annual conference at the Hyatt regency in denver.

“alphagraphics wouldn’t be the brand that it is today without a combined effort from both our franchise owners and leadership team,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “our annual conference gives us an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our franchisees while also discussing ways we can continue to thrive.”

several awards were given out at this year’s conference, including: • Franny: Lou Malooley, georgia • Rising Star: clayton authement, texas For information about franchise opportunities visit www.officeevolution.com/development

• Most Improved: todd Bone, texas

• Project of the Year: gregg Mcdonough,

Utah

• Community Impact: Ken and Barbara adams, texas

• Community Advocacy: natalie Knight,

Utah

• Top Overall Sales: Lynn nelson, idaho. in addition to the awards ceremony, there were several networking events held throughout the conference, including technology expos on aug. 4-5. “We love recognizing our franchisees for the tremendous job they’ve done all year, but the annual conference also gives them a space to network and learn from other franchise owners under the alphagraphics flag,” McPherson said. “they have the chance to discuss different strategies and develop new goals that could help them build their business once they returned home. it’s a tremendous event all around, and we love hosting it every year.” For more information, visit www/alphagraphics.com.

YoGi Bear’s JellYstone

Park Adds Two More New York Franchises

Locations Open in Binghamton and Chautauqua County new parks are the eighth and ninth to join brand nationwide this year

Families in the Northeast may now enjoy two more Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-resorts with the recent opening of locations near Binghamton and in Chautauqua County, New York. They are the eighth and ninth properties in the United states to begin operating under the Jellystone Park brand this year. Jellystone Park locations are famous for providing families with great attractions and activities such as pools, water slides, splashgrounds, jumping pillows, wagon rides, foam parties and interactions with Yogi Bear costumed characters. guests can choose from a variety of camping and glamping accommodations, including cabins and rV sites. Located near Binghamton, the new Jellystone Park franchise, which consists of 140 sites, is owned and operated by Burke campgrounds of new York, LLc. Previously known as the Binghamton Bear campground, a significant number of upgrades were made in advance of the Jellystone Park opening. recent improvements include the addition of a floating obstacle course on the park’s six-acre lake, a new snowless tubing course, two jumping pillows, a pedal cart track, two gaga ball pits and sports fields. the company has also installed a new recreation building with a craft room and an arcade. rental accommodations have been expanded to include four furnished glamping tents, four yurts and four conestoga wagons.

For more information visit: www.binghamtonjellystonepark.com

world GYm leGacY – strenGthFocused, with a kick

World Gym International introduced “World Gym Legacy,” an innovative, new strength-only gym designed to meet the needs of today’s consumer, while also providing new and existing franchisees with an attractive, smaller sized footprint and strong unit economics. “the world is changing, and so are the needs and demands of our consumers,” says Jarrod saracco, coo of World gym international. “Many have shifted to some sort of hybrid workout routine and invested in home fitness products, or have taken up running, pickleball and other outdoor activities, leading to a shift in what they are looking for in a gym membership. this new strength-focused gym model is a game changer with a lasting competitive advantage.”

optimized as a smaller footprint and designed to fit into markets where larger real estate and/or population demographics wouldn’t support a more traditional World gym, this model provides a serious training floor with free weights, racks and platforms, plate loaded machines, cables and selectorized machine

“this new model also allows for greater operational efficiency and drives profitability faster, allowing new franchisees to enter the fitness industry at a lower level of financial commitment, and giving existing franchisees an additional opportunity to expand into different markets,” saracco added.