The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced today the addition of seven new territories.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the second class of ventures for the Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0.

Panera announced it aims to transform the curbside experience with the launch of Panera Curbside, a geofence-enabled service that allows guests to safely and easily get their favorite Panera meals served straight to their car.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) continues forging ahead with new-construction growth, opening 11 newly built hotels across the U.S. in the first quarter and breaking ground on a number of hotels in its new-construction pipeline.

Venture X, the premier, flexible workspace provider, is excited to announce the opening of its first location in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Engel & Völkers Florida, Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand, announced its first quarter of 2020 report.

Freshii Inc announced that, after careful consideration and in accordance with applicable corporate and securities laws and stock exchange rules, the Company has determined to hold its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders after June 30, 2020.

Crunch Franchise today announced the May 20, 2020 opening of a $5 million, 46,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in West Melbourne, Florida.

Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad concept, announced today it has launched a partnership with REEF Technology.

Edible®, the world's largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, is creating a new path to franchise ownership with the launch of a “Manage-To-Own” program.

While this specific pandemic is new to every business owner, leading and finding success during a hard time is familiar ground for Amy Freeman and Penny Rehling, the CEO and COO of The Spice & Tea Exchange, respectively.

RockBox Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness franchise concepts that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts, has announced plans to expand its presence in the Arizona market.

Huntington Learning Center, the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider, was recently named #10 on Entrepreneur’s 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises List.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: HTZ) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Paul Stone President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

ActionCOACH Texas has recently added seven more firm locations around the state of Texas.

To celebrate National Burger Day, Smashburger will offer a single day promotion on Thursday, May 28, giving foodies who purchase a Smoked Bacon Brisket Burger a second one for only $1.

Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the promotion of Ryan Schaffer to Vice President and Managing Counsel.

Massage Envy, the nation’s no. 1 provider of massage and skin care services in the U.S. across its franchise network, today announced updated brand standards designed to promote wellbeing in the Brand’s 1,150 franchise locations.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced that its Complete Customization Chipotle app feature allows users to make any ingredient light, standard or extra.

Labor Finders International is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Harlow as its newest Technical Support Specialist.

Club Hub was delighted to announce 15 award winners for 2020 at an online event on Saturday 16 May.

What started as a fun toast between two franchise industry veterans has evolved into a viral Happy Hour phenomenon as hundreds of businesses coast-to-coast raise a glass each week to toast to “#WhiskeyWednesday.”

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) will report its first quarter 2020 earnings results by press release on June 4, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the grand opening of four new franchise locations in the month of May, 2020.

Wow Bao teamed up with Dog Haus to serve its renowned fast-casual Asian food in the Pasadena community through delivery.

SERVPRO and its network of more than 1,800 franchises across the U.S. launched Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, a robust cleaning program designed to help the country safely get back to work, back to school, and back to life's daily activities.

To keep the celebration of mom going this month, Einstein Bros. Bagels is launching a new sweet and savory egg sandwich, the French Toast Chicken, available for pickup or delivery beginning Thursday, May 21, 2020.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Franchise Owner Martin Arguello is transitioning from the corporate world to become his own boss and realize his dream of becoming a restaurant owner by opening in Brentwood, Tenn.

ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader, announced its Circle of Success Award recipients, recognizing outstanding brokerages and affiliated agents for their exceptional performance and achievements.

All across America, there are young people making big differences in their communities, proving that you don’t have to be grown-up to step up.

Walk-On's, a leading full-service family sports bar that provides gourmet takes on game day favorites, has announced a new multi-unit signed franchise agreement in Mississippi.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is proud to announce that 32 of its affiliated relentless sales professionals earned their way onto the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) 2020 "Top 250 Latino Agents Report".

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a global health and wellness brand that helps people live well, announced today that it has reached an agreement with required lender groups to extend the springing maturity dates for certain loans.

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is getting ready for summer by offering two promotions in late May.

BoConcept, the Danish retail furniture franchise and global leader in bold and stylish interior design, recently helped outfit the Washington D.C. home of Rui Hachimura, professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards.

Regis Corporation announced today that it successfully amended its $295 million revolving credit facility that expires in March 2023.

Despite the closure of schools across the UK, a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise wanted to continue offering incredible opportunities to young people with a passion for the performing arts.

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made to Order!® donuts, is inviting its guests to join its mission of donating 25,000 donuts to hometown heroes across the communities it serves.

As Governor Ivey announced the expansion of reopening plans for Alabama, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar in Hoover set its sights on a grand opening in July.

Firehouse Subs® announces the grand opening of its first location in Reno, Nevada at 199 Damonte Ranch Parkway in Unit K.

Edible®, the world's largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, today launched a special sweepstakes opportunity and discounts in celebration of all 2020 graduates.

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies is introducing three new, limited-time superfood smoothies to get consumers ready for a healthy Summer, with delivery through Door Dash.

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of comprehensive IT management services for businesses, has received the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark+™.

Air Force Veteran and Experienced Business Leader Ryan Kaiser is pleased to announce the launch of his new business, Caring Transitions of Northeast Denver.

MaidPro franchise announces new discounts to help frontline workers and those recently unemployed become business owners.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM) today provided an update in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2020.

For the past four weeks, Teriyaki Madness sales have been on an upward trajectory, on some days even beating same-store sales numbers from last year, long before the coronavirus crisis was keeping customers out of restaurants across the country.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLH), announced today that its current Chief Financial Officer Nate Troup is leaving the Company to join Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) as its Vice President, Global Controller.

7-Eleven, Inc. is offering its most popular hot food items ready to bake at home. Options include cheese or pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, buffalo and spicy bone-in wings, breaded boneless wings and Monterrey Jack chicken taquitos.

Brightway Insurance, one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in the U.S., this week made Entrepreneur Magazine's list of 10 Low-Cost Franchises You Can Start From Home Right Now.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that management is scheduled to participate in the virtual 17th Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better chicken” segment, announced today that its first location in Cleveland will open in Q1 of 2021.

To ensure the safety of BrightStar Care clients and franchise employees to continue providing the highest quality of in-home care during the pandemic, CEO and founder Shelly Sun and her team leveraged resources across the globe and quickly secured...

AKT, the revolutionary dance-cardio fitness concept, will open their second Denver location in mid-June.

As Pizza Inn continues to reopen its dining rooms nationwide, America’s Hometown Pizza Place launched its New Right-Way Buffet to ensure a safe experience for team members and guests dining inside its restaurants.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) reported results for its first quarter ended March 25, 2020 and provided a business update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations.

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with Obelysk Foods Ltd., led by John Bitove, founder of the NBA Toronto Raptors, to open up 30 locations in Canada, focused initially on Ontario and British Columbia.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, an international barbecue franchise, has invested heavily in technology amid the pandemic and their efforts are paying off.

The impact has of the Covid-19 crisis has hit many small businesses hard. As the owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Yuma, located at 2595 S. 4th Ave Yuma, Melody Dunn is one those small businesses.

Brightway offers four tips to everyone living in hurricane-prone areas.

It's a sweet dream come true! Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery® are introducing a new cohesive brand vision and co-brand experience filled with imagination and wonder.

The mantra “We Care More” can be found painted on the walls of the worldwide headquarters of Dream Vacations.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today officially launched its first flagship store on Chinese leading OTA (Online Travel Agent) platform.

As Canadian employers and employees prepare for the post COVID-19 new normal, some industries are poised for early success, while others may take longer to adapt.

Batteries Plus, the leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services, is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Malmuth as Director of Franchise Development.

Kim and Paul Burckhardt have launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Westminster-Eldersburg.