The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Home Care Assistance of Omaha is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Omaha to meet the growing demand for professionally managed in-home alternatives to facility based senior living in Omaha and surrounding areas.

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, continues their special "Learn Korean" segment for practitioners in their newsletter, Dahn Yoga Life.

BizCard Xpress gives its condolences to those mourning the loss of Claire Davis, demonstrating their support for Burger King’s initiative to raise funds for the girl’s family by donating signs to the fast food chain for the cause.

South Beach Tanning Company has continued its rapid growth in the franchise space by signing an agreement with local Orlando residents, Matt Betsinger and James Alvey.

Pinot’s Palette, a national Paint and Sip franchise known for providing guests with an entertaining evening of art and wine, announced today it will open a studio in St. Petersburg next month.

American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (OTCBB: ANPZ), operator and franchisor of the award-winning Dick's Wings & Grill® restaurants, announced that it is issuing the following letter to its stockholders from CEO Richard Akam.

Entrepreneur Magazine recognized the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® franchise at #23 in its annual Franchise 500™ list of the top franchises in the world.

European Wax Center Houston - Copperfield gave the final gift of the year to Texans for body hair removal in Houston.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Sioux Falls.

Smiling Moose Deli would like to extend a moose-sized thank you to all who participated, guests, franchise owners and the news media, in two recent fundraising campaigns sponsored by the Colorado based fast-casual deli franchise.

Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers, a leading education-based child care provider, was recently recognized by Buffalo Business First in their 2014 Most Admired Companies List.

Excitement over river cruising is adding to Europe’s overall allure for those taking cruise vacations in 2014.

Floor Coverings International, Cincinnati, has been recognized by Angie's List for providing excellent customer service in 2013.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, officially announced today the addition of 12 future franchises in the Atlanta and Athens areas, with the first opening projected for July 2014.

Frozen Yogurt franchise Menchie's took on an adventurous challenge this fall when CEO Amit Kleinberger participated in the CBS television series Undercover Boss.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (www.villaenterprises.com), a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announces the grand opening of its Green Leaf's concept at Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico this month.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced today that Entrepreneur magazine has named the Zippy Shell brand to the 2014 Franchise 500.

And with fewer days between Thanksgiving and gift giving this year, RadioShack is doing its part by serving up great deals to those that still need to "Tech the Halls."

Bill.com today announced a new Bill.com Developer Program that offers developers a simple way to integrate applications with the Bill.com Business Payments Network.

Charter Fitness collected over 3,500 toys during its 7th Annual Toy Drive that ran from December 1 through 20, 2013.

Attendees of the recent Maytag University Factory Commercial Laundry Sales School received in-depth, hands-on training of the company's multi-segment product portfolio and an intensive session on the coin-store market.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop debuts its 100th restaurant in Laughlin, Nevada at the Edgewater Casino.

Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the appointment of David Berg as chief operating officer for Carlson. He will report directly to Trudy Rautio, president and chief executive officer, Carlson.

Consumers are saying more spice is nice and Wendy’s® hears them loud and clear.

With just one week till Christmas, Portland residents have an amazing way to save on body waxing in Washington County, Oregon this year.

Calling all Detroit wing fans! To commemorate the grand opening of its newest location at 1331 W. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit-area Wingstop restaurants are celebrating with a one-time only "Take 5" event Saturday, Dec. 28.

Teriyaki Experience donated $9,427 to the Red Cross Haiyan Relief Fund to help those affected by the recent devastating typhoon in the Philippines.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced plans to introduce its trailblazing, eco-wise Element brand to Fargo, North Dakota.

Now open and operating in 11 US states as well as Canada, Costa Vida has just opened four new restaurants in four different states, in the last 30 days, reaching 57 locations operating.

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cook, this complete guide to cooking the Weight Watchers® way provides all the information and tools you need to put amazing meals on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

n December 23, 2013 ONLY, Giant Tiger will make a $5 donation to the charity of your choice, making giving as easy as clicking a mouse.

HoneyBaked* is sharing in the season of giving by continuing its partnership with Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization.

For the fourth quarter, Fort Worth and Dallas lead the list of the top 10 housing markets in the country for investing in single family homes. Houston was in fifth place and Oklahoma City in seventh place.

European Wax Center Chandler - Ahwatukee gave the final gift of the year to Ahwatukee residents for bikini waxing in Phoenix.

Chester's International opened seven new locations in November, partnering with local retailers in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an investor conference.

Huntsville Afterschool Labs will launch in Huntsville City Schools February 3, 2014. The District, along with Appleton Learning, will introduce students to a new extended learning experience.

BizCard Xpresshas recently announced Bryan Smith as the new Vice President of Franchise Operations and Development of their rapidly growing print and sign business.

On January 13, 2014, Mona introduces an entirely new and unique memorable experience to residents of the Detroit suburbs with the opening of Michigan’s first Woody’s Bar-B-Q®.

SuperSlow Zone is a premier personal wellness and exercise studio, and will be opening its doors this Friday on December 20, 2013.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of National Capital Region's Top 10 employers.

This month we're proud to introduce the Alamo 100, a screening series that spotlights some of our all time favorite movies.

Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation's leading men's and boys' hair care provider, ranked as a top 40 franchise in the 2014 Entrepreneur "Franchise 500."

Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE) is pleased to introduce its new, supervised weight loss and wellness program with a free, informational meeting at its company headquarters.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a unique Hawaiian coffee and smoothie company, has opened their newest East Coast location in Towson, located in Baltimore County, Maryland.

PRO Martial Arts, the North America's fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Patrick Geng to develop a PMA dojo in the Toronto, Canada market.

Surpassing sales goals and operating high-performing restaurants are only a portion of the criteria required of restaurant operators for the highest honor at Brinker International, Inc.

EXIT Realty Destinations announces the addition of brokers Dee Dee Jones (Dianne L. Jones) and Bart Jones (Seaborn Bartow Jones III) to the brokerage.

Ron Bandyk, owner of the Grout Medic of West/Southwest Chicagoland, was asked to join Paula Peterson and Darren Marlar on the pre-holiday edition of the ChicagoRadioDeals.com Radio Mall show.

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that it plans to report its preliminary fourth-quarter 2013 results at approximately 7 a.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.

United Country – Land Pros of Memphis, Mo., is offering these properties by way of live and online auction Saturday, Jan. 18.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® encourages all Americans to set a health baseline for the new year, utilizing lab tests to determine the state of their health and use that information to make their resolutions.

The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Patrick Pacious to chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2014.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica’s most anticipated new property and the second Andaz resort to open this year following Andaz Maui at Wailea in early September.

The first casino-located Johnny Rockets restaurant opened its doors on May 18, 1995 on the casino-level 2nd floor of Reno, Nevada's Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, formerly known as the Reno Hilton.

ALOHA Mind Math unveiled new 2014 initiatives at their third quarter franchise meeting. One new student program being instituted is a language arts competition for elementary school children, a national vocabulary bee.

On November 26th members at the iLoveKickboxing.com Medford location in Boston held a Thanksgiving luncheon for the residents at the Transition House.

Better Life Maids has earned the service industry's coveted Angie's List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leader in mosquito and tick control franchising, has named Brad Maher as the Vice President of Operations. Maher has been with the company since August of 2013.

Families, students and staff of Primrose Schools, The Leader In Educational Child Care™, raised more than a quarter million dollars for the Primrose Children's Foundation®, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of all...

Employees at Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) have spoken loudly. According to Glassdoor, a popular career search website, Texas Roadhouse employees voted the company as one of the nation's Top 50 Best Places to Work.