Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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Grease Monkey International, Inc. is pleased to announce that it’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development, Ralph Yarusso, has been recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise...
Dippin' Dots, the maker and franchisor of iconic flash frozen ice cream and other frozen treats, touts 2014 as a year that saw strong growth, giving Dippin' Dots and its ownership a spoon full of smiles going into 2015.
United® Real Estate, a fast-growing real estate and franchise operation company, announces its support of World Autism Awareness Day.
Menchie’s, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, has opened its newest store in North Myrtle Beach, SC at 1516 Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
Yum! Brands announced the release of its online 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. Yum! Brands is listed on the 2014 Newsweek Green Rankings and participates annually in the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the grand opening dates of its first three restaurants in the Puget Sound area, as well as several food sourcing partnerships with Washington farmers, growers and bakers.
In a fearless effort to capture the hearts and stomachs of the country's most discerning pizza connoisseurs, Pie Five Pizza Co. bursts onto the Chicago pizza scene with the first of 15 Chicagoland restaurants opening today.
Beginning this April, Pita Pit locations across the country will be introducing Canadians to a European dessert sensation guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth without the guilt.
Archadeck is excited to announce that Christopher and Aurora Purvis have opened a new Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise location servicing Wilmington, North Carolina and the Cape Fear region.
U-Swirl, Inc. today announced a further expansion of its Canadian franchising activities with the signing of a Master Licensing Agreement for its CherryBerry frozen yogurt brand in the Province of Ontario.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that it will release the company’s first quarter financial results prior to market open on Wednesday, April 29, followed by a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight...
The Reef Resort located in the Cayman Islands has recently joined the highly respected and extremely popular North American Wyndham brand, becoming the Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman.
RE/MAX (NYSE:RMAX) now counts over 100,000 agents in its network. Ending 2014 with 98,010 agents worldwide, RE/MAX attracted more than 2,000 agents in just the first few months of 2015 to reach this significant milestone.

Dunkin’ Donuts has announced that beginning today, Dunkin’ K-Cup® pods will be available for sale online for the first time.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, has been named the exclusive “Official Sub Sandwich Shop of the New York Yankees.”
The results are in and all eight of The Dwyer Group brands have been selected in the Top 100 Franchises for 2015 by the World Franchising Network.
Marilyn Monroe™ Spas, a Florida-based national company that transforms traditional spa and salon concepts under the iconic Marilyn Monroe brand, has opened its newest Marilyn Monroe™ Nail Lounge in Jacksonville at 150 Riverside Avenue #303.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced that it will release first quarter 2015 financial results on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:30 a.m....
At Fresh Coat Painters, we know that putting a new coat of paint on the walls can make a huge impact on a home and the lives of those who live there.
Archadeck is excited to announce that Adam Vobora has opened a new Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise location servicing the Salt Lake City area.

Jamba, Inc. announced the Board of Directors of the Company approved, and the Company entered into, an amendment to the Company’s stockholders rights agreement that accelerates the expiration date of the preferred stock purchase rights.
Xtend Barre® announces the expansion of the company to include new franchises in London and Los Angeles, and a corporate flagship studio in Boca Raton, Florida.
Bruegger’s Bagels is once again giving guests its annual Tax Day break on its Big Bagel Bundles. April 11-15.
Amid an exciting growth phase in which it will double its café count, la Madeleine Country French Café announced a pair of executive team moves that further reinforces the brand’s commitment to strategic expansion.
BURGERFI, one of the most rapidly-growing, fast-casual restaurant chains in America, today announced the recipients of its inaugural “BURGERFI Awards,” recognizing seven deserving franchise groups at BURGERFI’s annual Franchise Summit.
Romacorp Inc., the parent company of Tony Roma’s and TR Fire Grill, announces they have signed a new development agreement for the Tony Roma’s brand to bring an additional five restaurants to Mexico.
Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class) is proud to announce its continued expansion in the Lone Star State with the opening of its second center in Katy, Texas led by seasoned Best in Class franchisee Ira Giri.

Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Inc. (Checkers®), an iconic restaurant chain, continues to expand its footprint by attracting business-savvy entrepreneurs seeking to join one of the fastest growing QSR brands.
Drafthouse Films has acquired North American distribution rights to director Tetsuya Nakashima's (Kamikaze Girls, Confessions) latest thriller, festival sensation and provocative Japanese box office hitThe World Of Kanako.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced today the signing of 51 franchise agreements in the first quarter of 2015.
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