The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

The Rusty Taco team is excited to take the taco nationwide with its latest limited-time offering, available at participating locations.

While Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is expanding to communities across the nation, the Florida staple is also making exciting developments in its home state, including Naples.

Barberitos, a fast-casual Southwestern Grille and Cantina with 50 locations across the Southeast, is bringing its mango salsa back to its menu on July due to popular demand.

Virtual Health Partners (VHP) and wellness solutions, and Gold's Gym announce the launch of their highly comprehensive live virtual fitness and nutrition programming.

Alex J. Cisneros has joined Red Roof as Senior Vice President, Revenue Generation.

Barberitos has launched several initiatives to ‘Celebrate the Colors of Summer’ by serving its guests healthy, colorful food.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in Fairbanks, AK.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share for the third quarter of 2020.

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Port St. John, along the Space Coast of Florida.

Local Gold’s Gym franchise group Gold’s Gym Tennessee recently acquired Jackson Sport and Fitness, a 30,000-square-foot gym space located at 1068 Vann Drive in Jackson, Tennessee.

Real estate agents and teams affiliated with HomeSmart International’s franchise brands, earned coveted spots on both the 2020 REAL Trends + Tom Perry The Thousand and America’s Best Real Estate Professionals rankings.

Engel & Völkers today announced its latest franchise expansion into North Central Florida with Engel & Völkers Gainesville.

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended March 29, 2020.

Mathnasium Learning Centers is launching the Mathnasium Kickstart Program to address the loss of math skills and comprehension that resulted when schools were closed for the final 10-12 weeks of the academic year.

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, named Omaha resident Stephanie King its 2020 National Caregiver of the Year.

This week marked 100 days since COVID-19 turned business in our home markets upside down.

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramsay Rankoussi as the new head of development for Africa and Daniel Trappler, Senior Director, Development for Sub-Sahara.

For the sixth consecutive year, RE/MAX has more qualifying agents than any other real estate brand in the annual ranking of "America's Best Real Estate Professionals" by REAL Trends + Tom Ferry.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today that it is partnering with Grubhub.

Premier Inn announces its rigorous new Premier Inn CleanProtect enhanced hotel hygiene promise to help guests stay with confidence.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. is offering customers of the brand yet another way to carry out their favorite pizza: via Domino's Carside Delivery™.

With many local governments now requiring face coverings in public, Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs will sweeten the deal by treating all dine-in and pick up customers who wear a mask to a free cookie.

Clean Juice®, the first and original USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, today announced the opening of its 100th location in New Jersey.

Del Taco, one of the nation’s largest Mexican quick-service concepts, announced its most recent Georgia-based restaurant opening with esteemed multi-unit, local operating group Jetz Foods LLC.

The six-page spread includes interviews with franchise industry veterans and Unity Rd. executives Mike Weinberger and Justin Livingston on their experience developing a cannabis franchise.

Health and wellness brand Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (“Freshii” or the “Company”), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2020 (“Q1 2020”).

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the expansion of its Ramada® by Wyndham brand in Spain with the upcoming openings of Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Tres Cantos and Ramada by Wyndham Valencia Almussafes.

Collins Harlan, the branch manager of the St. Louis Labor Finders branch office is now, more than ever saying thank you to his temporary associates because he is truly appreciative and proud of them.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s greenest carpet-cleaning franchises, is opening its newest carpet cleaning location in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Red Roof®, the leader in upscale economy lodging, has launched the Redi to Road Trip™ summer program.

To help you fuel your car with the most value, 7-Eleven, Inc. is now piloting Fuel Loyalty in participating 7-Eleven® stores in North and South Orlando Florida, North Texas and Woodbridge Virginia.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Lindsey Lanzisero joined the company as Vice President of Total Rewards, to lead the company’s compensation and benefits team.

National car wash brand Tommy’s Express has announced changes to its leadership team.

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center® announced that its newest franchised clinic will be opening in La Jolla, CA, making this the company's 17th location nationwide.

Slim Chickens will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor, bringing its first location to Florida on June 25 at 300 West 23rd Street in Panama City.

Restoration 1 is proud to announce the opening of their new Rhode Island branch in New England.

Entrepreneur Spring 2020 edition has recognized Kinderdance® International as a Top Hot Start up Franchise to own.

Pizza innovator Pieology is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location at West County Center shopping mall in Des Peres, MO, just outside of St. Louis.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location in Dodge City at 904 West Wyatt Earp Boulevard.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been working with children for the last twenty years and has almost 50 schools across the UK, providing work for hundreds of teachers.

To continue its commitment to provide continuous support and an enhanced experience for its franchisees, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit just launched an all-new franchise website.

A giant in executive coaching who has unlocked greatness around the world is now guiding an inspiring movement aimed at growing leaders, building cultures and driving results.

Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open at 1330 Niagara Falls Blvd., across from the Boulevard Mall.

Kinderdance® International Inc. continues to prove that dance and movement programs standout as a highly popular children’s franchise.

Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America, accepted 12 new franchise agreements and one independent pet conversion in the first half of 2020.

Great Clips is enhancing its industry-leading Online Check-In with the launch of new ReadyNext text alerts.

Craters & Freighters, an international provider of specialty freight solutions, is marking the 30th anniversary of its founding.

To recognize National Mosquito Awareness Week (June 21-27), Terminix is sharing expert knowledge to help homeowners ward off mosquitoes and the serious diseases they can potentially transmit.

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is an All-American brand.

theCoderSchool is unveiling an affordable subscription service giving parents another option to help keep kids engaged and learning during the pandemic.

While many businesses are halting growth efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one local fitness brand is taking strides in expansion to better the lives of individuals across North America.

Firehouse Subs® announces the grand opening of its first location in Rockingham, North Carolina, at 1355 E. Broad Ave., Unit A.

Travel agents with Dream Vacations will take to the high seas November 7, 2020, aboard Celebrity Cruises second Edge-class ship Celebrity Apex for their annual award-winning National Conference.

Whitbread is maintaining momentum in its expansion drive with the practical completion of a new 274-bedroom Premier Inn in Southwark and Milton Keynes city centre.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced a partnership with ChargeAfter.

Farmer Boys, the Riverside-based fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, will open its seventh location in the city of Riverside.

A majority of Canadian hiring decision-makers (90%) prefer sick workers to stay home and take the day off in what many see as a shift in company culture regarding sick employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Original Hot Dog Factory is proud to announce that they are now opening 15 new locations all over the United States within the next 90 days.

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made To Order!® donuts, announced today the grand opening of its first Puerto Rico franchise location is set for Wednesday, June 24, at 9 a.m.

World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has reorganized its senior leadership and appointed two new executives to its team.

Effective immediately, dining rooms and restrooms at all corporate-owned Kolache Factory restaurants will be closed.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Gaetano Marra has opened a new Connecticut brokerage and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate.

Rouses Markets and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, two iconic Louisiana brands, have come together to create a special coffee blend to celebrate a milestone anniversary for the grocery retailer.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Lexington-Georgetown has been purchased by Office Pride multi-unit owner David Burks of Louisville.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that Tim Sheldon is retiring from his role as President, Caribbean and Latin America in early 2021, following a 35-year career with the company.

While dine-in restaurants across the nation were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the takeout and pizza industries have flourished.

Mosquito Joe, a Neighborly company, and one of the nation’s leading mosquito control companies, has launched its annual philanthropic campaign.

Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain as the Waco-based companies recapped several milestones for the first six months of 2020.