The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

As stay-at-home orders continue to lift across the country, Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand, is set to open 21 new locations in the month of June.

With over 75% of Oregon experiencing drought and the state experiencing its earliest start to wildfire season in over 50 years.

The Glass Guru franchise recently welcomed it’s newest franchise owners into their network of 75+ franchise locations in North America.

National car wash brand Tommy’s Express has been named one of The 20 Hottest Franchises in 2020 by Aspioneer Magazine in its June, 2020 issue.

Amid the national pandemic that has halted many business operations across various industries, Screenmobile, “America’s Neighborhood Screen Stores,” has remained as strong as ever.

In early April, The LaRosa Family and LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias launched the LaRosa’s Team Member Relief Fund with $100,000 in seed-funding.

Christian Brothers Automotive announced today a signed agreement that will bring a new location to Falcon.

Last year's public safety power shut-offs left more than 2.6 million California residents without power for varying amounts of time.

The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES) announces it will be moving into a new main office, also referred to as the Performance Enhancement Center, this month.

Office Evolution, the largest and fastest-growing coworking franchisor in the U.S., is further expanding its Colorado footprint by opening its 15th Colorado location, in Northglenn.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is giving dad a chance to win a custom outdoor grill from Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. today reported results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 29, 2020.

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs® announced today it awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships to four Wisconsin high school senior athletes through its eighth annual Wisconsin Sports Awards Scholarship Contest.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location on 145th & Pennsylvania (2100 NW 145th St.) in Oklahoma City.

Engel & Völkers Jacksonville today announced Cyanne Goodwin, Eric Miller and Debbie Tufts have joined its shop as real estate advisors.

Blink Fitness today announced that, in accordance with local and state reopening guidelines in Florida, the Miramar club will be reopening.

Aaron's, Inc. and Rooms To Go (RTG) announced the donation of more than 10,000 masks to the City of New York for use in its COVID-19 relief efforts.

The plumbing and water cleanup experts at Roto-Rooter warn of hidden dangers inside pipes and plumbing fixtures that could put returning customers and employees at risk.

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Virginia with its newest restaurant in Mechanicsville.

Interim HealthCare Inc. launched a free Dementia Caregiver's Guide to provide valuable insight, resources and advice to those caring for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC is expanding its presence in Texas by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to Carrollton.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit recently partnered with Arkansas-based grocery chain, Harps to extend their barbecue beans for Dickey’s fans to enjoy at home.

Classic Southern BBQ chain - Woody’s Bar-B-Q - has great news for its fans in Nassau County, Florida… Woody’s Bar-B-Q of Fernandina is back and under new ownership.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced it has signed a new franchise agreement with Mita Patel to open two new locations, one in Columbia, South Carolina and Atlanta, GA.

iCRYO, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today the Grand Opening of its Fort Wayne location.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC is continuing its effort to grow its presence in Texas by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to Lewisville and Flower Mound.

LYNX Franchising, a multi-brand franchise platform with a complementary collection of B2B essential services, announced today it has acquired the FRSTeam brand and franchise system.

Office Evolution, the largest and fastest-growing coworking franchisor in the U.S., continues its expansion in Florida by opening its second Jacksonville business center in the Bartram area.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location in Northern Iowa with the company’s new store at 312 S Hwy 71 in Arnolds Park.

Curry Up Now is entering the fried chicken game with the soft launch of its newest menu item - the Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich.

Scenthound, a wellness-based grooming concept, has been able to continue expansion and sell 11 new units during the pandemic, including its first out-of-state deal.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of avid™ hotel Fresnillo.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) is stepping up to help raise funds and show its support for fellow restaurant industry employees.

Haircuts are no longer a chore for families in the Ahwatukee area thanks to the recent opening of Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids.

Dream Vacations is encouraging entrepreneurs who have always wanted to open a travel agency to not give up on their dreams and start a home-based business now, despite the current pandemic.

Gold’s Gym, the world’s trusted fitness authority, has expanded its franchise opportunities to now include a scalable footprint model.

For nearly 50 years, Strawberry Fest has been a part of Big Boy restaurants and new this year is a fundraiser to support Midland Area Community Foundation Flood Disaster Relief.

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV) provided an outlook for the second quarter of 2020.

HomeSmart in Colorado celebrates a historic growth milestone as it recently surpassed the 2500 broker mark across their 12 offices in the state.

Jack in the Box Inc. reported an update on financial performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop's passion is to be extraordinary – and now Capriotti’s is taking this passion to the next level by introducing American Wagyu beef from Snake River Farms to its shops.

Green Home Solutions is pleased to announce it now has three disinfection services that treat surfaces for active viruses and bacteria, including the latest threat, coronavirus (COVID-19).

ComForCare of Austin, TX, a premier provider of in-home care, announces its recertification as a DementiaWise® certified agency.

A&W Restaurants posted double-digit, year-over-year sales in May, with some franchise locations doubling their sales.

StretchLab, the national boutique stretching franchise, announced today the launch of its ‘Stretch Into Summer’ campaign to get bodies moving and ready for summer after months of quarantine.

Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled a holistic recovery plan for its hotels and resorts in China.

Blink Fitness today announced that, in accordance with local and state reopening guidelines in Virginia, the Virginia Beach club will be reopening.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today it will be debuting in Indiana with its newest restaurant in the Louisville suburb of Jeffersonville.

9Round Franchising, LLC, confirmed plans for continued growth across Asia with the recent completion of two new master franchise agreements: one for Indonesia and one for Vietnam.

Labor Finders International is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Kelly as its new Risk Management Administrator.

Comfort Keepers® announced that it will celebrate its second annual National Day of Joy on June 24, 2020.

Farmer Boys, the award-winning burger chain and farm fresh fast casual concept, will open its second location in Fullerton at 663 S. Placentia Avenue.

Whitbread is re-starting construction of its flagship Oxford Greyfriars Premier Inn this week as the UK’s largest hospitality business focuses on safely continuing to build its pipeline of new hotels.

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach Marina.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in the Fort Myers Metro area.

In recent months, Teriyaki Madness has been one of the few foodservice businesses to not only survive, but thrive during the COVID-19 crisis.

If there is any husband-and-wife duo who understand how to unlock a home’s sale potential, it’s Showhomes franchisees Chris and Lisa Gulliver.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended April 19, 2020.

Times are changing, and the long time stale industry is finally experiencing some much needed innovation and modernization thanks to WaveMAX Laundry.

Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of seven new Franchise Builders so far this year.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is continuing its central Florida takeover.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in the Phoenix Metro Goodyear area.

Farmer Boys® has announced that David Wetzel, the current senior vice president of operations and a quick-service industry veteran, has been promoted to president and chief operating officer.

Goldfish Swim School - the leading premier learn-to-swim franchise concept - is on a mission to safely reopen the doors of its 100-plus schools to provide children the lifesaving skill.