The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen curated beer flights and rotating taps, pioneered the epic Six Flight Apart Beer Flight, the first-ever Socially Distanced Flight of Beer.

A local postal service, copy center and mail box business is working to meet the needs of veterans regionally with a goal of serving 40,000 homeless veterans.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is proud to announce it ranked #187 of the nation’s highest grossing restaurant chains in Restaurant Business’ coveted 2020 Top 500 Chains Report, up 16 spots from the 2019 report.

s stay-at-home orders persist, businesses are continuing to struggle which means layoffs, reduced hours, and furlough for many employees.

Increased reliance on technology was one of the most visible changes companies were forced to make as states enacted shelter-in-place orders.

Nékter Juice Bar announced it has appointed SOCi, Inc. as its new global platform of record for localized marketing.

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

HomeSmart International is celebrating the recognition of five agents who were awarded a spot on the 2020 NAHREP® Top 250 Latino Agents Report.

In a continued partnership with Netflix that has already introduced two fan-favorite flavors this year, Ben & Jerry's unveils "Boots on the Moooo'n."

Domino's Pizza, Inc. announced preliminary information from the first eight weeks of the second quarter in advance of its second quarter earnings release on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2020 results on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 after the New York Stock Exchange market close.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), announced that the Company will report results for its first quarter fiscal year 2020 ended May 2, 2020, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Mark your calendars for May 28, as Wayback Burgers has two can’t-miss deals to celebrate National Hamburger Day.

The Italian Place is sharing lessons learned during COVID-19, including its strategy to leverage self-serve kiosks to streamline its ordering process.

Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, recently unveiled its “Keep It Clean” program.

The NOW Massage announced that health and fitness veteran Don Michael has joined the company as president to head franchising efforts as the brand grows across the country.

Baytown area natives Carly Dooley and her father, Keith Dooley, have launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Baytown-Mont Belvieu, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Farmer Boys® is a presenting sponsor of The Great American Takeout’s Burger Bash event on National Hamburger Day, May 28.

The nation’s only cannabis franchise, Unity Rd. is bringing its team directly to prospective entrepreneurs with a virtual expo booth and live presentations May 28-30 at the International Franchise Expo’s (IFE) Online Event.

Taco Cabana is offering kids a free lunch - including a bean and cheese taco, chips and queso and a drink - at all Texas locations through the end of summer.

RockBox Fitness, the fight club-in-a-nightclub fitness concept that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts, is excited to announce its first east Texas development agreement.

During a time of crisis, many large corporations have been stepping up to make a difference and thank the individuals who are on the front lines of COVID-19.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Arkansas with its newest restaurant in Benton.

MaidPro Franchise has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2020.

Naf Naf, the award-winning fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant concept, announced today it has named Greg Willman as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective June 15.

Cousins Subs® today announced the addition of the Italian Caprese and Turkey Caprese subs to its menu for a limited time only.

Accor, a global hospitality leader, and AXA, a global leader in insurance, announce an innovative strategic partnership to provide medical support to guests across the 5,000 Accor hotels worldwide.

Sir Grout Houston has the privilege of being one of the few hard surface restoration companies to receive Angie's List's coveted 2019 Super Service Award.

HomeSmart International is proud to partner with the online eCheck system ValidCheck to ensure that its expanding national real estate network of more than 18,000 real estate agents get paid quickly with virtually zero chance of fraud.

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

14 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arizona Owner/Operators joined forces to serve over 1,000 free meals to the servicemen and women living on the Luke Air Force Base located outside of Phoenix.

LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias have begun reopening dining rooms in accordance with state and local COVID-19 health safety guidelines in Ohio, Ky. and Ind.

Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the Southeast.

Local resident Sukhpal “Paula” Kaur is pleased to announce the launch of her new senior-focused relocation and estate-clearing company, Caring Transitions of Mesa North.

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) recently announced its first-ever virtual conference.

Blink Fitness today announced that in accordance with local and state reopening guidelines in Texas, the following clubs will be reopening in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston areas.

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, recently opened an office in Lansing, Michigan.

Window World®, America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, is proud to announce it recently sold its 18 millionth window.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, the “better burger” fast-casual franchise, is celebrating National Hamburger Day by giving back to those who need it most during this unprecedented time and all year long.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that their tremendously successful Fresno office was recently named winner of The Fresno Bee’s 2020 People’s Choice Award in the Employment Agency category for the sixth consecutive year.

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken announced an area development agreement for the state of Virginia that extensively increases franchise expansion opportunities.

The new, national survey of 1,000 Americans reveals a large percentage of residents living in the ten states with the most Covid-19 cases would consider moving.

Golden Chick is proud to announce it has added a chicken breast sandwich to its lineup of premium, chef-inspired menu items launching Monday, May 25.

RE/MAX, LLC, today announced its annual Broker Owner Conference (BOC) will be held virtually August 17-18, 2020.

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, announced today that it would expand its footprint via a three-unit expansion with existing South Florida franchisee, John Stetson.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise that is on track for another record-breaking year of growth, is growing its presence in Colorado to bring its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to Colorado Springs.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announces a series of enhancements to expand the benefits of its Choice Privileges loyalty program for its more than 45 million members.

Taco Bell announced today that it, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 team members this summer.*

As the world adjusts to new travel norms and expectations, IHG® Hotels & Resorts is enhancing the experience for its hotel guests around the world, by redefining cleanliness and supporting guests’ personal wellbeing throughout their...

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise that is on track for another record-breaking year of growth, is starting to grow its presence in North Carolina by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to...

Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-founded pizza restaurant that specializes in fresh, high quality food, is planning to expand beyond their 69 locations and bring their menu to Southern California.

With COVID-19 changing the way we interact, gather and celebrate many holidays look different this year - including Memorial Day. But that doesn’t mean service members, veterans and families don’t need support any less.

HomeSmart International continues to support real estate agents and their communities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic through its non-profit organization, HomeSmart Helps.

Experienced business professionals Steve and Kim Beckerman are pleased to announce the launch of their new business - Caring Transitions of St. Charles and West St. Louis.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its Graduation Gift Card Give Back program that will honor 2020 graduates and support future educational pursuits.

Dave Hiatt, who started as a Sandler franchisee almost 27 years ago, has been named the new Director of Franchise Development for Sandler.

A moving story was recently told far and wide in Suzhou City, Anhui Province.

On Monday, May 25 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering a full lineup of slow-smoked specials for families to enjoy together this Memorial Day.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, one of the most in-demand franchise concepts, has surpassed yet another milestone in its fruitful first year of franchising.

ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Realogy family of companies, today announced that four long-time franchisees have signed long-term renewals with the brand.

Taco Cabana is offering many of its fresh Tex-Mex ingredients for purchase from the newly created Taco Cabana Pantry for guests looking for convenient and affordable ways to add some sizzle and spice to their Memorial Day celebrations.

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

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, the nation’s largest and fastest growing New York-style pizza concept, is expanding its West Coast footprint into Arizona with a restaurant opening at 1120 E Baseline Road in South Tempe.

As the state of Arkansas is reopening and getting back on its feet, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar in Siloam Springs has set its sights on a grand opening in July.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Katy Cinco Ranch.