People Featured Hardee's names Alisa Gmelich as president Staff Reports Updated Oct 12, 2026 Sprouts CMO first appointed to head fast food chain since 2024 departure of leadership
People Of Note: Dolly event set for Nashville, London Staff Reports Updated Sep 2, 2026 Also: Ex-Meta exec acquires Texas VIO Med Spa franchises; Lipscomb tops 5,000 student enrollment for first time
Of Note: YWCA announces board Staff Reports Updated Jul 15, 2026 Also: NFIB reports show inflation concerns; Barrel Proof bolsters board;Â VIO Med Spa lands Atlanta franchisee
Tourism Pinnacle Hospitality Partners names new hotel manager William Williams Updated Jun 11, 2026 Company enlists Maryland-based PM Hotel Group to oversee 12-property portfolio in deal for undisclosed terms
M&A Local sauna therapy provider acquires peer William Williams Updated Oct 15, 2024 Urban Sweat adds 10 locations in deal for undisclosed sum with Nashville’s CYL
Development Fitness franchise brand set for future Gulch tower William Williams Updated Feb 10, 2023 New York-based P.volve taps mixed-use Modera for first Tennessee location
Retail Four area communities land Chicago restaurant chains Staff Reports Updated Nov 17, 2022 Nolensville, Franklin, Spring Hill, Smyrna set for dual concept Buona/The Original Rainbow Cone
Retail Chem-Dry seeks 75 new franchises for 2022 Staff Reports Updated Jan 21, 2022 Local carpet, upholstery cleaning business eyes building on 2021 momentum
Retail New Jersey café chain eyes Nashville Staff Reports Updated Nov 12, 2021 Paris Baguette seeks five area stores as part of plan to add 1,000 U.S. locations
Entrepreneurs Fully prepared Geert De Lombaerde Updated Jul 17, 2021 Franchising pros expect a big rebound from 2020’s shock
