The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Mani Brothers Real Estate Group.

Kinderdance® International Inc. continues to grow and expand their brand by awarding a Bronze level franchise to Christine Dick. Christine will be instructing Kinderdance programs to children in Southeast Texas.

The beloved award-winning diner concept has now signed for its first two franchisees, the most recent deal being for their upcoming restaurant opening in St. Johns, FL.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results1 for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended July 31, 2020.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced its latest franchisee agreement which will bring the rapidly expanding brand into the New Mexico market.

Celebrity-favorite boutique bakery The Whimsy Cookie Company is about to sweeten up Knoxville with the opening of its first storefront in the area.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened a new location in the state of Pennsylvania.

Wendy's® is thrilled to introduce the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. This brand-new, mouthwatering cheeseburger combines unforgettable ingredients that'll make you wonder what you ate before it came into your life.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. today announced that John D. Cappasola, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steven L. Brake, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at CL King & Associates’ 18th Annual Best Ideas...

HomeSmart International has achieved yet another growth milestone by recruiting more than 19,000 agents to its nationwide network.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. today announced the acquisition of wemlo(SM), an innovative fintech company that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services.

Nektér Juice Bar is doing right by fall’s favorite fruit with four new delicious offerings that preserve the powerhouse nutrients to help boost immunity, energy and overall wellness.

Entrepreneur Magazine recently released their list of top home improvement franchises, and The Glass Guru has been included in the 2020 list.

Duck Donuts begins its fourth annual franchise-wide Quack Gives Back Campaign supporting Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program, which helps alleviate fear and anxiety in children undergoing cancer treatment.

Pancheros Mexican Grill announced its partnership with RAYGUN to raise money for non-profit partner SMASH, an educational program built to support high school and college students of color to work in the tech industry.

ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Realogy Corporation family of companies, continues to fuel additional growth for its network of affiliated brokers and agents with tailored marketing solutions.

LEORON Institute is excited to announce its new franchise in Egypt in partnership with Bankers Learning Hub - BLH.

Farmer Boys®, the fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, is reintroducing its ‘No Brainer Deals’ expanded menu offerings at all eight of its restaurants in Nevada.

Susan Martin today announced that Susan Martin & Co., REALTORS® has chosen to affiliate with the Century 21® System and will now do business as Century 21 Martin & Associates Real Estate.

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Etown, Elizabethtown’s highly anticipated new urban winery and neighborhood eatery, today announced it will officially open its doors this month.

Compeat has been named the preferred accounting, workforce and back office technology partner for Jon Taffer, LLC and his innovative new restaurant concept, Taffer’s Tavern, touted as being the restaurant of the future.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Tennessee with its newest location in Bristol.

Farmer Boys, the farm fresh fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, has launched its new Bourbon Bacon Cheddarburger at all California restaurants.

Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its 16th Colorado and first Fort Collins restaurant this past weekend on the heels of launching its second location in Colorado Springs in July.

Due to popular demand and success from its Bay Area launch, Curry Up Now, has launched its Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich at all locations nationwide.

Edible® was named a winner this year for “Most Innovative Product Introduction” in the Product & Services category of Franchise Update Media’s 2020 Innovation Awards.

Waters Edge Wineries® announced Art DeCaro has been hired as training specialist and Julia Flaherty has joined as administrative assistant.

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, announced today it is offering free virtual dementia care consultations to support World Alzheimer’s Month.

Chris Bidmead, an Air Force veteran and career safety professional, has launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of The Villages-Leesburg, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Blink Fitness today announced that the Union, Irvington, East Orange, Perth Amboy, Willingboro, Passaic, South Orange, Clifton, Parsippany, Journal Square, Lodi, Paramus, Plainfield, Ironbound, Nutley and Linden gyms will be reopening.

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is a popular BBQ and hot dog chain is one of the most popular BBQ and Hot Dog franchises in today's market founded by Husband and Wife team, Samantha and Salvatore Rincione.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for the second quarter and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

7-Eleven, Inc. continues to expand its presence globally, with a planned entry into Laos.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 1101 Southwest Regional Airport Boulevard in Bentonville.

WaveMAX Laundry, the leading laundromat franchise, recently revealed details for its 2020 expansion plans slated for the state of Arizona.

Fall is quickly approaching, and there is arguably no better way to enjoy the upcoming drop in temperature than with a warm, perfectly balanced bowl at JINYA Ramen Bar.

As restaurants across the country grapple with the new normal, New Jersey-based The Salad House has set its sights on the growing area of Bergen County for expansion, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.

Now operating 72 restaurants as one of the largest franchisees across Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Georgia, Wade became interested in expanding his business to another Inspire Brands organization: Rusty Taco.

When you dine with Saladworks this season, you can help give hungry kids the meals they need.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, recognized as the real estate industry’s lifestyle brand, has already affiliated 13 new firms in 2020 including seven since the start of the pandemic’s impact in mid-March.

Mamoun’s Falafel, New York City’s oldest falafel restaurant and the fastest growing Middle Eastern restaurant chain in North America, has opened a new location in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

We, at Chili's® Grill & Bar, can barely keep up; however, we did remember that Labor Day is quickly approaching and that means one thing … a lonnnggg weekend is ahead.

Cruise Planners recently launched a new “All-Inclusive Resort System” to help its travel advisor network sell more land-based travel

GSR Brands, the parent company overseeing the Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee restaurant brands, struck a new partnership with 919 Marketing, an award-winning national franchise marketing and public relations agency.

Grandy’s, a fast casual restaurant serving homestyle comfort food that’s cooked slow and served fast, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of its third, co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in NEWest Singapore.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning is proud to announce the start of a new Tucson carpet cleaning location in the Arizona market.

For the second year in a row, 919 Marketing is recognized as North Carolina’s highest ranked and fastest growing PR firm.

DermaEnvy Skincare, A growing Canadian Laser, Skincare and Medical Aesthetics franchise, is continuing it’s national expansion with the opening of their seventh clinic, in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced that Julius Lai and Les Whiting have joined the company as chief product and experience officer and chief financial services officer, respectively.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced it is leveraging its new fundraising technology to help support under-resourced students returning to school.

As the high-street reawakens to a new ‘normal’ the nation’s favourite coffee shop*, Costa Coffee, has re-imagined the conceptual design and digital customer journey of one of its flagship stores following the impact of COVID 19.

Inc. magazine has revealed that College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving earned nine spots on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

The Glass Guru is pleased to announce that franchise owners Tom Rowland and Tom Rowland, Sr. from The Glass Guru of Gurnee, IL have been named as Franchise Rockstars in the Family-Owned category by FBR.

Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation entered 2020 in hopes to celebrate its 30th year anniversary with a mass amount of celebration.

Cousins Subs® today announced the addition of the Chicken Muenster, Steak Muenster and Turkey Muenster subs to its menu for a limited time only.

Marriott International is delighted to unveil a collection of one-of-a-kind adventures curated in partnership with Quintessentially.

Muscle Maker, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to open two more ghost kitchens in Philadelphia, PA.

Safe From Spread - a commercial sanitizing and disinfecting company that is helping protect businesses from the spread of viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19 - has signed a deal with NBCUniversal.

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) will issue financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020 before the market opens on August 31, 2020.