The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is supporting the LGBTQ community this month with a special Pride Shake promotion.

The new Franchise Owners will bring the concept to New York City; Chesterfield, Virginia and the cities of Upland, Ontario and Claremont in California.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLH), today announced John J. Russell, Jr., has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

BurgerFi and the Marcum Foundation have successfully completed their initiative to deliver nearly 20,000 meals to hospital workers and first responders on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Petland and Petland Charities are pleased to announce the results of its May fundraising campaign, which raised more than $7,500 for Heartland Canines for Veterans.

FranConnect, the leading provider of franchise management software, today announced the release of its FranConnect Franchise Sales Index Report for 2020.

1-800-Flowers.com®, one of the world's leading floral providers, announced it has collaborated with global design talent, Jason Wu, to release an exclusive assortment of modern and elegant bouquets.

Brinker International, Inc. announced business results as Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® restaurants continue the process of reopening dining rooms per state and local guidelines.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced today an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business.

Taffer's Tavern announced a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions.

School of Rock has launched a new Songwriting Program this month teaching the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory to help students compose original works.

BrightStar Care has announced targeted development plans throughout the state of Oklahoma.

Fazoli’s continues to uphold its reputation as a leader in the industry with the addition of five new prestigious accolades.

Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad franchise, is helping its guests to do so in a fun, fresh and original way with its Super Summer Celebration.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, a Florida-based franchise, is rolling out a co-branded concept in its effort to bring its tasty frozen treats to the Southern U.S.

While many businesses are delaying opening back up and are struggling through the pandemic, a Grovetown resident and U.S. Army veteran is bringing a Columbus, Ohio founded franchise concept to the community.

Restoration 1 today announced Sherry Rose as Chief Operating Officer. Bringing over 15-years of industry experience to the position, Rose will play a key role in expanding the brand’s presence on a national level.

Realogy Holdings Corp. is proposing to issue, subject to market and other conditions, $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured second lien notes due 2025 (the "Notes").

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Premier Region Real Estate, based in Crown Point, Ind., has affiliated with the BHGRE® brand.

Global Franchise Group® has named a new Chief Financial Officer, restaurant finance veteran and acquisitions integration specialist, Sam Patterson.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its soft-branded Trademark Collection by Wyndham®, the fastest-growing brand in the Company’s portfolio, with new hotels across the U.S., Canada and Germany.

United® Real Estate | Richmond announces the launch of Robinson-Harris Title & Escrow.

Valvoline has signed a multi-year global partnership agreement with Sevilla FC, which includes Valvoline appearing on the sleeve of the Men's First Team.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today provided a business update in connection with the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.announced that CEO, Adam Contos, and CFO, Karri Callahan, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 2020 William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference.

TITLE Boxing Club announced it has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand in Colorado.

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Serial Entrepreneur, Alex Minicucci has launched his latest project “The Restaurant Heroes”.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading franchisors of handcrafted smoothies, raw juices, and superfruit bowls, is excited to announce its return to College Station, Texas.

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is celebrating the first day of summer by giving away free shakes.

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest store at 1890 Technology Drive in Appleton, Wisconsin on Monday, June 8.

iCode announced a strategic franchise growth initiative that is set to grow the brand’s footprint across the United States.

In celebration of Father’s Day on June 21, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a nationwide search for the best dad joke ever said or heard.

Office Evolution, the nation’s largest and fastest growing coworking franchisor today announced it is expanding its footprint with a new Houston location slated to open on June 15th.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, ending May 2.

Valvoline Inc. provided a business update to give continued visibility into its performance during the COVID-19 crisis, including topline financial results through May 2020.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding in Nevada.

Even through a global pandemic, the reputation of Razzamataz Theatre Schools has meant that new franchisees have come on board despite COVID-19 and the uncertainty that surrounds it.

Dream Vacations the home-based travel agency franchise launched a series of two-day live Virtual Regional Trainings.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Real Estate Central, LLC, based in Cross Lanes, W. Va.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. announced that the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will now be a virtual meeting instead of an in-person meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the global pandemic, Coolgreens amplified its business development strategy to cater to those who are more comfortable staying at home.

Restoration 1 of St. Augustine has you covered for fire and flood, and even mold or burst pipes.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., for a captivating property in the heart of Rome.

Childrens Lighthouse Franchise Company announced today that Dr. Kristi Martin-Smith, Director of Education and Training, has been appointed an Exchange Leader by Exchange Leadership Initiative (ELI).

CMIT Solutions will be hosting its eighth webinar in its webinar series that launched in March.

Owner Thomas Mouton and Broker/Owner Indra Mouton announced that Re/Max Exclusive has chosen to affiliate with the Century 21® System and will now do business as Century 21 Exclusive Properties.

The Canadian Franchise Association has awarded MaidPro Franchise the Grand Prize and the Gold Award for Top Traditional Franchises of 2020.

IHG’s colourful voco™ brand continues to make a splash in Australasia with the seventh hotel, voco South Melbourne, added to the pipeline.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. announced the election of Laura G. Kelly to its Board of Directors.

HomeSmart International, one of the fastest-growing real estate franchisors in the nation, was once again well represented on the 2020 REAL Trends Market Leaders Report.

Nudge Rewards announced that Dippin' Dots has deployed its mobile communication platform across franchise locations, equipping frontline employees to keep up with the intense demands of COVID-19 training.

Guided by its purpose to care for people so they can be their best, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced an extension to its cancellation policy that will provide further flexibility as guests start making travel decisions again.

Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) ("Luby's") today announced unaudited financial results for its twelve-week second quarter fiscal 2020 ended March 11, 2020, referred to as "second quarter."

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced executive leadership changes to further position the Company for long-term success.

Greek From Greece (GFG) Café Cuisine, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, has signed the lease for a new location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye, New York.

Expected to open later this year in South Lafayette, the new studio will be RockBox’s first in Louisiana and will be owned and operated by Richie and Leslie Zimmerman.

Philly’s Best, home of Southern California’s most authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, is excited to announce that it will open its very first Northern California location in Oakland this summer!

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with 130 locations across the U.S., has awarded top honors to the company’s exceptional franchises, based on the previous year’s sales figures.

G6 Hospitality, owner, operator and franchisor of the Motel 6 and extended-stay Studio 6 brands, today announced the opening of a new construction Studio 6 in Katy, Texas.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has been named one of the Top 50 Recession-Proof Franchises in a new special report from Franchise Business Review.

SIXT has appointed Samara Rent a Car as its franchise partner in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Prairieville, Louisiana, at 17357 Airline Highway, Suite G.