The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

For the duration of Veterans Month, European Wax Center Las Vegas - Rainbow is honored to offer our troops an exclusive deal for 20% off body waxing.

Delicious healthy recipes? Exclusive exercise routines? Free workouts across America? The 4,500 calories in your typical Thanksgiving Day meal have just been put on notice.

O'Charley's is introducing a new way for guests to enjoy its award-winning pies this holiday season.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced the opening of its newest location in Brookfield at The Brownstones Shopping Center.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eugene will open on Thursday, November 21 with a three-day celebration. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

Denny's, Inc. (Nasdaq:DENN) today announced that the first non-traditional military base restaurant has been opened at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Randy S. Burdette, broker and auctioneer with of Riverbend USA, LLC, is set to sell the Highlawn Baptist Church at a live and online auction Thursday, Dec. 12.

Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc.(OTC: VEND), the nation’s largest healthy vending machine company, is in the process of employing $700,000 that has been earmarked for its corporate operations division.

Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Philadelphia area.

On Saturday, November 9, 2013, the Down Syndrome Association of Houston (DSAH) held its 13th Annual Buddy Walk to support its largest Down Syndrome Awareness event.

Mr. Electric ranked No. 335 on the Franchise Time® Next 300 global franchise chains listed by worldwide sales in 2013.

Orlando-based hotel management company Foundations Hospitality announced today that the Hampton Brand has approved them to manage Hampton Inns and Hampton Inn and Suites through the United States.

Glass Doctor, an affiliate company of The Dwyer Group®, was ranked No. 281 on the Next 300 list of global franchises determined by world-wide sales by the Franchise Times®.

Owner/broker Larry Miller of CENTURY 21 Larry Miller Realty recently announced that his company, in conjunction with Easter Seals East Georgia, has launched this year’s unique "Ornament of Hope" fundraising event.

European Wax Center Las Vegas - Boca Park Fashion Village is now offering any past or present member of the military and their spouse can receive 20% off professional body waxing in Vegas.

On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Rock Island will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a gift card fully loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s...

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 on Monday, December 2, 2013, shortly after the market closes.

Bin There Dump That is proud to announce it is celebrating its second anniversary.

Menchie’s, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, will be opening its new location in Crossroads Towne Center at 3757 S. Gilbert Rd. Shops C Suite #108 Gilbert, Ariz. on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Slapfish is expanding with a new franchise program focused on North America development and select international markets, starting with a 75-unit deal for the entire Middle East.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, an international gourmet coffee and fruit smoothie franchise, makes its second appearance as a vendor at the 2013 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

United Country Real Estate has once again been listed as one of the best franchises for veterans by Franchise Business Review.

What began as a pioneering journey just two years ago for Woody’s Bar-B-Q® has quickly become a beautiful reality that continues to unfold across the border in Canada.

Romacorp, Inc. and Bloomington Ribs, LLC together announce the opening of a new Tony Roma’s location in Bloomington, Illinois scheduled for mid-February of 2014.

United Country Real Estate recently announced the appointment of Jimmie Dean Coffey to the position of director of business development for United Country Auction Services and area vice presiden, Indiana for United Country Real Estate.

Good Earth Coffeehouse will have two new locations in Edmonton in the new year.

Get In Shape For Women, a women's fitness franchise that offers small group personal training, has announced a partnership with Fonkoze, Haiti's largest microfinance institution and a global leader in financial inclusion innovation.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has marked its presence in Punjab with the opening of Holiday Inn Amritsar Ranjit Avenue. The hotel is the newest addition to IHG’s growing portfolio in India and is the seventh Holiday Inn hotel in the...

Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their spouses received complimentary one-hour massage or facial sessions valued near $500,000 as part of local Massage Envy Spa's Massages for the Military initiative on Monday, November 11th.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced today the brand new franchise location serving the Wilmington, North Carolina area is officially open for business!

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced today that it is directing $1.5 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by the recent typhoon in the Philippines.

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2014 second quarter results after the New York Stock Exchange market close on Tuesday, December 10.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. today announced results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 29, 2013.

Roetzel is pleased to announce that Michael J. Sharvin has joined the firm’s Columbus office as an associate attorney.

In honor of Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season, Granite Transformations will launch its first-ever national charitable initiative, "Mission: Lend A Hand" today.

On November 14, 2013, Texas Roadhouse, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: TXRH) Board of Directors authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock.

The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in North Charleston will be open for business on Thursday, November 21. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

IFM Investments Limited (NYSE: CTC) ("Century 21 China Real Estate" or the "Company"), exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Bernard Trade Group has announced that Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt, Latin America is now accepting applications of interest for Master Franchises and Individual Franchises.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the company that invented Mobile Fryer Management, is celebrating the recent expansion of its Hattiesburg, Mississippi Franchise location.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. today announced the pricing of a public offering of 2,700,000 shares of common stock at a price of $46.00 per share (the "Public Offering").

The Tint World® corporate and franchisee team attended the SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV during November 5-8.

European Wax Center Rockwall is thrilled to announce their exclusive offer in observance of Veterans Month.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today reported results for its fiscal third quarter which ended October 6, 2013.

Each year, more than 11% of American shoppers head to factory outlet malls looking for savings on quality brand name gifts.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) ("Hertz" together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "we") announced that Philippe P. Laffont has been elected by the Board of Directors of Hertz and The Hertz Corporation as director.

Aaron's, Inc. provided the home furnishings for a house that was presented to Elizabeth "Yaya" Castillo and her two grandsons this week in a surprise unveiling in the Newark, NJ as part of Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC) Homes for the Holidays program.

Leading greeting card publisher, Card Connection has given away a Unicycle as a prize at a recent Blakemore Trade Show held at the NEC in Birmingham recently.

Chandler Carroll from Yorktown High School in Yorktown, IN, and Rebekah Ehresman from El Paso-Gridley High School in El Paso, IL, were chosen as two of twelve National Finalists for the 2013 Wendy's® High School Heisman® Award.

Woody’s bestowed its highest honor on Jacksonville native and Ponte Vedra franchise owner – Brent Morris – by naming him Woody’s Bar-B-Q Franchisee of the Year.

American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (OTCBB: ANPZ / ANPZD), operator and franchisor of the award-winning Dick's Wings & Grill® restaurants, announced financial results for its third quarter of the 2013 fiscal year.

Crunch Fitness announces the opening of its newest franchise location in Huntington Beach, CA.

Speedemissions, Inc. (OTCQB: SPMI)announced its financial results for their third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "RE/MAX") (NYSE: RMAX), one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, today announced strong operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

As Bonanza Steakhouse celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and with sister-concept Ponderosa Steakhouse nearing its Golden Anniversary in 2015, parent company Homestyle Dining LLC has unveiled plans for a brand refresh and culinary...

An industry leader in watches and fashion accessories, WATCH IT! is delighted to announce the opening of it’s first retail store in Markham, located in the Markville Shopping Centre.

The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of the 35th Annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through December 13.

On Saturday, November 16, 2013, Giant Tiger will celebrate the official opening of its new store in New Glasgow, NS.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services, announced the winning entries from the Realogy Innovation Summit – Powered by Retsly .

Roetzel is pleased to announce that Lawrence Gonzalez II has joined the firm’s Orlando office as an associate attorney.

In an effort to give back above and beyond this coming holiday season, the Fit Body Boot Camp in Redlands and Calimesa announces the launch of several fundraising boot camp events.

David Coba, President of European Wax Center (EWC), the leader in the beauty and waxing industry, announced today the record breaking signing of over 530 franchises nationwide.

he United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has partnered with TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA) to introduce TGA’s business ownership opportunity and school-based activation model to USPTA members.

Rainbow International ranked No. 204 on the Franchise Times’ List of top global franchises.

The executive search firm and affiliate of MRINetwork®, recently conducted its 2013 Human Resources & Candidate Survey, focused on gaining greater insight about recruitment and retention practices in the German-speaking region of...

When Alan and Betsy Carleton decided they wanted to become small business owners, they knew they wanted to open a company that was committed to quality products and great customer service, which is why they launched Fresh Coat Painters of Buford.

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, November 16, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 378 Queen Street South, Bolton, Ontario.

Dick’s Wings & Grill® is excited to announce they are partnering with Upside Group Franchise Consulting.