Client milestones and industry insights from Katalyst and the franchise community.
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Shoutout to Jeff’s Bagel Run as they bring their scratch-made bagels to Utah! Katalyst has supported Jeff’s new restaurant opening program since their fifth location in 2024, and we love seeing the brand expand into new markets. Axios reports a Midvale opening is planned by year-end, with 15 locations targeted across northern Utah. We’re looking forward to supporting Jeff’s as the Utah openings take shape.
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FranchiseWire features Katalyst Head of Marketing Carl Udler on what makes a franchise system strong. He emphasizes supporting franchisees from signing through opening and beyond, a perspective that reflects Katalyst’s work to make location rollouts more consistent and help brands support franchisee success.
Read articleClementine’s is stepping into an exciting next chapter, with a new franchise opportunity and two Kansas City area parlors on the way. Katalyst is proud to support the team as the brand grows, and we’re looking forward to seeing Clementine’s bring its signature ice cream experience to new communities.
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Hawaiian Bros CEO Scott Ford discusses the operational improvements and marketing strategy the brand believes can grow average unit volume. Katalyst has supported Hawaiian Bros through years of expansion, helping open locations across the system. It’s great to see the work of making each restaurant stronger in the spotlight.
The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit brought nearly 600 members of the franchise community to Washington, D.C., with more than 500 heading to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers. Katalyst joined franchise leaders in showing up for the industry and the local businesses it supports.
Read articleTint World CEO Charles Bonfiglio shares the story behind building the company, from buying a six-location business to growing it into a franchise system with more than 150 stores and about 40 in development. We’re proud to work with Tint World and love seeing its growth story featured by Business Insider.
Read articleChildren’s Mercy is planning a major expansion at its Adele Hall campus, including a new tower with expanded capacity for some of the region’s most complex pediatric care. Katalyst helped bring the vision to life with an interactive model, giving donors a way to see what the project could make possible and supporting Children’s Mercy’s fundraising efforts. We’re proud to contribute to a project that will help care for children and families across Kansas City and the region.
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A big milestone for PayMore: the brand surpassed 100 franchise deals signed and opened 19 locations in the first quarter. Katalyst has supported PayMore store launches with fixture installation, and we love seeing the network continue to grow.
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Tate Fisher joins The Intangible Brand to discuss how service experiences can work for customers, support employees, and make sense for the business. Drawing on Katalyst’s experience with multi-location and franchise brands, he talks about building repeatable systems while keeping the human side of service.
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