The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Fleet Feet announces today the planned reopening of its Gaithersburg, Maryland, location effective mid-December.

Snack on this: The menu at Los Angeles and San Diego 7-Eleven® stores is getting even hotter with the launch of cheeseburger and buffalo chicken sliders!

Just in time for the holidays, Scooter’s Coffee lovers can now purchase their favorite coffee at all 124 Fareway stores across Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and South Dakota.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is giving guests one less thing to stress about this Thanksgiving with their versatile lineup of holiday offerings available for free, contactless delivery this week and throughout the winter season.

CARSTAR celebrates CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Pleasanton earning its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certification from BMW.

The Glass Guru franchise was identified by Franchise Business Review, as being one of just 80 franchise brands to be named as an award-winning franchise in the publication’s 2020 report on the Top Franchises for Veterans.

Surveillance Secure has shifted its franchise expansion efforts to focus on developing the Lone Star State, specifically Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) popular upscale brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection and Cambria Hotels, achieved impressive year-over-year room count growth.

nterim HealthCare Inc. announced that its CEO and President, Jennifer Sheets, was recognized as one of Next Avenue's 2020 Influencers in Aging.

Jimmy's Egg® LLC, introduced its new winter seasonal menu featuring a variety of indulgent and savory new flavors.

During October, Valvoline Instant Oil Change SM (VIOC) locations raised over $54,300 by offering customers the opportunity to help raise needed dollars to support American Cancer Society (ACS) and its Road To Recovery program.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. has begun an exciting new chapter for its virtual business with the launch of a new platform to unlock shopping power and choice for underserved consumers.

The creators of All County® Property Management are proud to announce they are expanding service to the West Houston area.

Anita Klopfenstein, Chief Information Officer at Little Caesars, has been named to Industry Era's Top Chief Information Officers of 2020.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is bringing the Taste of Louisiana to Midland on Monday, Nov. 23.

Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) is launching a new virtual franchise with Dirk W. van der Vaart.

Denny Rochford, owner of Clean Air Lawn Care Seattle, is making plans for the continued growth of his Clean Air Lawn Care franchise location.

Newk’s Eatery is greeting the season’s shorter, cooler days with the return of a fan-favorite comfort food classic, as well as three new wholesome takes on the Newcomb Family Recipe Chili that are perfect for this time of year.

The leadership team at East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G) has continued to keep its franchise owners profitable throughout the pandemic thanks to its renowned focus on monitoring for and staying ahead of industry trends.

Fazoli’s is continuing to ramp up expansion and is set to bring its acclaimed Italian dishes to Panama City!

After struggling to find the right care services for their own family, Nancy and Rick James are pleased to announce the launch of their new professional home maintenance business – TruBlue Total House Care of Hendersonville.

Fleet Clean, a Florida-based mobile, commercial vehicle washing franchise announced it has opened in Washington DC, and Philadelphia.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that Co-CEO Tammi Heaton was named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) “Global Power 150 - Women in Staffing” list for the sixth year in a row.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Banyan Cay Development (BCD) to develop Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, a Destination Hotel.

aco 'bout delicious! 7-Eleven, Inc. is expanding its love for tacos with its opening of its very first Laredo Taco Company® restaurant in Florida - the first of more than 15 planned for the state.

Jabz members across the nation punched, squatted and lunged their way through classes as they joined Bright Pink in the ring to fight for ovarian and breast cancer prevention.

FranConnect announced it has opened a new office in New Delhi, India, dedicated to expanding the company’s SaaS research and development in the franchising sector.

Motto Mortgage, an innovative mortgage brokerage franchise focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Massachusetts.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) customers helped fight cancer this fall by contributing $1 or more to the Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids & Families® program.

The Flying Biscuit Café, announces it has signed numerous development deals throughout the southern United States, including, Columbia, SC, Chapel Hill, NC, East Cobb, GA, Castleberry Hill, GA and Athens, GA.

The Hummus & Pita Co., one of the country’s leading and fastest growing Mediterranean fast casual concepts, has announced the Grand Opening of its first location in Atlanta.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has announced three new leaders to advance the company's corporate priorities and drive growth.

Petland in Chillicothe has been matching the right pet with the right customer for more than 53 years.

Roto-Rooter, North America’s largest provider of plumbing and drain repair services, is pleased to announce their recent Thought Leader Survey results for Atlanta.

Cousins Subs company- and franchised-owned restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin are collectively hiring more than 250 employees at various levels.

The Hummus & Pita Co. is adding another location to their New York City footprint with a new restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

QDOBA announced that seasoned finance and investment management executive Michael A. Jackson has been added to its Board of Directors.

Now a Rhode Island-based franchise is looking to bring such intravenous vitamin therapies to the San Antonio metro area.

Noodles & Company announced that it will be hosting more than 150 fundraisers on National Day of Giving, which falls on December 1, 2020, to benefit schools in its locations’ communities.

Now, the chain is expanding out of state for the first time with the opening of a franchise location in Houston.

Wayback Burgers is ready to celebrate the holidays with a new Peppermint Bark Shake – a limited-time beverage offer to usher in the holiday season.

Fazoli’s is set to bring its acclaimed Italian dishes and famous signature breadsticks to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - the premier concept in the frozen dessert category - is continuing to showcase why it is one of the strongest concepts in all of franchising.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened a new location in the state of New York.

John Peyton, President and CEO at Realogy Franchise Group, takes new role as CEO of Dine Brands effective January 4, 2021.

Duck Donuts Franchising Company announced today two corporate promotions in an effort to strengthen its leadership roles.

Let’s face it - we could all use some extra comfort right about now, and with winter quickly approaching, you don’t want to be left out in the cold.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow) has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring three gourmet lemonade stands to Tucson and the surrounding communities.

NuSpine Chiropractic, a national franchisor of Chiropractic Clinics, recently announced that it has sold 73 area representative licenses (future franchises) in seven states over the past four months.

Saladworks has been delivering a variety of salad options across the country for years to encourage originality, and the brand is laser-focused on expanding in the California market.

For nearly two decades, Home Instead's® Be a Santa to a Senior® program has been a seasonal staple in local communities across the country, delivering presents and essential items to seniors.

Access Garage Doors, an industry leader with more than 15 years of experience in residential and commercial garage door repair and installation, is growing its presence in the Midwest.

PayMore, the industry leader in the buy, sell, and trade market for electronics has partnered with Fransmart.

Leading fitness franchise concept TruFusion announced today the recent opening of its newest studio in Denver, marking the brand’s first location in the state of Colorado.

Juice It Up! proudly announced it has experienced exceptionally strong growth in Same Store Sales (SSS) and Average Unit Volumes (AUVs) in 2020.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is saying “Happy Tamaledays” with a new slate of seasoned, shredded pork tamales.

YogaSix, the nation’s leading boutique yoga brand, announced today the launch of its propriety 300-Hour Virtual Yoga Teacher Training, the first of which will be held from January to June 2021.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery announced today that its whole-pie Holiday Bake Shop and Pot Roast Potluck are ready to order for any seasonal celebration online.