Stand Up Guys targets $20M as commercial mix expands
A Tampa sales hub and satellite offices aim to lift commercial work to 50%.
Franchising
Franchising continues to expand across Tampa Bay as brands grow, new owners enter the market and investors seek proven business models. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, concepts and trends shaping franchise growth throughout the region.
Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year
Erica Spector Wishnow came up with Greenlane during long car rides in Covid, when she spent hours driving her children and faced the same frustration at nearly every drive-thru window. Her kids wanted burgers and fries, and she wanted something filling that aligned with her vegetarian diet and left her satisfied. “I wasn’t just going … Read more
Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026
The Dunedin franchisor is using AI to speed production without losing the human touch.
Wing It On! to open first Tampa location amid Florida push
Wing It On! will open its first Tampa location in 2026 as Florida franchise growth accelerates.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.