The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Arby's restaurants across the country raised a record-breaking $3 million in just six weeks to end childhood hunger in America, a 14% increase over 2012.

Mr. Appliance announces the opening of 10 new franchise locations during the third quarter of 2013.

The Alamo Drafthouse and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls are pleased to announce special screenings of the classic film To Kill A Mockingbird at Alamo locations across the country this November.

Residents in Merrillville, Indiana will soon have more options when it comes to fitness. Charter Fitness will be opening a state-of-the-art facility in January 2014 at 6055 N. Broadway.

This September's National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month marked the 10-year anniversary of the partnership between Chili's® Grill & Bar and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.

In honor of their 1-year anniversary in Rockville, Bar Louie at Rockville Town Center is hosting a two-day blowout bash this Thursday and Friday.

MAACO®, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, today announced "America's Body Shop" appears on season two of CNBC's popular original reality series "The Car Chasers."

Mama Fu’s Asian House trademarked the flex-casual restaurant style, tailoring services to meet consumer needs and their busy, active lifestyles.

16 Handles™, today’s most innovative frozen yogurt brand, is raising a pint to fall with a new craft beer-inspired frozen yogurt: Oktoberfest Stout.

Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2013.

Long John Silver’s, the world’s largest quick service seafood company, has named Brian Scantland, Vice President Planning and Performance Improvement. Scantland will report to Chief Executive Officer, Mike Kern.

United Country – Kozma Auction and Realty, Inc., of Hemet, Calif., will offer these properties to the highest bidders during two auctions to be conducted live Saturday, Nov. 16.

On Saturday, October 12th at 10 am, the Goderich fitness centre known as Fit Body Boot Camp celebrated Thanksgiving by hosting a charity boot camp workout to benefit local food banks.

How Do You Roll? will celebrate 5 years of serving up freedom of choice and individual expression this month by offering all menu items at $5 or less. The celebration runs nationwide October 14 through 31.

Good Earth Cafes Ltd, parent company of Good Earth Coffeehouse, announces Gerry Docherty has been appointed President. Docherty assumes his role as President, in addition to continuing responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer.

On Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s in Plainfield will kick off the opening party. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card loaded with up to $50.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is scheduled to open its new franchise location in Columbia, SC today (Tuesday), October 22, 2013.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has signed an exclusive 25-year master franchise agreement with Prime Realty Ltd to develop the Sotheby's International Realty® brand throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the world’s leading restaurant company, announced the opening of its 40,000th restaurant, a flagship KFC store in Goa, India, to spotlight the Company’s emerging market leadership and growth.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., today announced plans to develop one restaurant in Pompano Beach, Fla., and one in Tempe, Ariz.

The third quarter Zillow Real Estate Market Report shows the U.S. Zillow Home Value Index standing at $163,000 as of the end of the third quarter.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (Nasdaq:RRGB) today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended October 6, 2013, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) will hold a conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers on Thursday, November 7, 2013.

Snow, sleet, ice or just a seasonal climate change – it's that time of year again and Meineke Car Care Centers, is helping its customers Drive a Little Smarter with some simple tips for fall and winter car care.

Sir Grout, leading hard surface restoration company, has announced the recent launch of a new franchise and innovative web resource for residents of Central New Jersey.

Dr. Raymond Huntington, chairman and founder of Huntington Learning Center, stated that there is a quandary facing American students.

n honor of their 11-year anniversary in Columbus, Bar Louie at Easton Town Center and Bar Louie Arena District are going big by hosting a two-day blowout bash this Thursday and Friday.

Menchie's (www.menchies.com) CEO, Amit Kleinberger, will be featured on the hit CBS series "Undercover Boss" on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m./7 c.

Keller Williams Realty announced today that it has hired Bill Soteroff to serve as vice president of its global division.

The Board of Directors of GNC Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") authorized and declared the quarterly cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2013 of $0.15 per share of the Company's common stock.

As Thanksgiving Day quickly approaches, Wee Man’s Chronic Tacos in Redondo Beach will be offering a chance for locals to give thanks to their favorite local charities with a free Chronic Tacos catered event.

101 Mobility, a national franchisor leading the accessibility equipment market, received Special Employer Recognition at the 2013 Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BAGR) ("DRH" or the "Company") opened its newest Bagger Dave's in Terre Haute, Indiana on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation will introduce its innovative mosquito and tick control franchise opportunity to prospective franchisees at the two-day Minneapolis Franchise Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Toys"R"Us® today unwrapped its 2013 holiday marketing plans, including a new TV campaign that will allow parents and gift-givers to experience the magic of Toys"R"Us through children’s eyes.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. celebrates the grand opening of five quick-service restaurants at the Arizona Mills Outlet Shopping Center in Tempe, AZ, the state’s largest indoor, climate-controlled shopping center.

This year the Germany Foundation for Integration is awarding the "Golden Victoria for Integration" to Regine Sixt. The jury, which is made up of the foundation’s board, is honoring the board chairperson of the Regine Sixt Children’s...

Romacorp, Inc., parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, announces a new Tony Roma’s restaurant in the Ravaudage in Winter Park, Florida.

Paciugo will thank our nation’s veterans and troops on Veterans Day in a way only they can: with a FREE Gelatte®.

Wingstop is continuing to heat things up from Memphis to Southaven! The award-winning chicken chain recently opened a new restaurant on the state lines for Memphis and Southaven fans at 182 Goodman Road West in the Southaven area.

With an eye toward investing in the future of our firm, Nixon Peabody LLP announces Seth Levy will serve as managing partner of the Los Angeles office.

Sarah Jenkins, a business litigation associate at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, received the Indiana State Bar Association's (ISBA) 2013 Outstanding Young Lawyer award on Oct. 17.

Assisting Hands Tampa Bay opened in September 2013 by Oneida Westhoff and Russell Corvin, business partners who realized the demand for caregiving services.

Rainbow International, an internationally recognized brand within the restoration industry, welcomes seven new franchisees during the third quarter of 2013.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:FRGI) today announced that it will host a conference call to review third quarter 2013 results on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM ET.

With the brand already established with 130 locations in 20 countries, Kono Pizza is introducing America to a healthier and portable alternative to traditional pizza – the pizza cone.

CertaPro Painters National Account Services is pleased to announce its official sponsorship of the Boston Bruins for the 2013 – 2014 ice hockey season.

Philadelphia-based Philly Pretzel Factory and Rita's Italian Ice announced today their first co-branded outlet at Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Pennsylvania, will celebrate its grand opening at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast-casual, "better burger" chain, is redefining the way that brands talk to fans by engaging with them directly through a digital game sweepstakes.

The Renters Warehouse team of Professional Landlords returns home this week upon receiving top honors for the fourth consecutive year on the prestigious Inc.

Nectir Inc., an emerging national network of staffing firms, announces the opening of its newest branch location in Boston, Massachusetts.

European Wax Center Cincinnati Clifton recently unveiled their latest sale, the Beauty Bag Makeover. The current sale discounts a generous 50% off any product when guests purchase any full priced product.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, is scheduled to open its new franchise location in Mobile on November 19, 2013.

Jack in the Box® restaurants are getting into the holiday spirit a little early this year, thanks to a trio of seasonal beverages featuring a flavorful Fall favorite: Pumpkin Spice.

As it did last year, this year's 1-800-Flowers National Franchise Convention again attracted more attendees than it ever has before, continuing the event's reign as the floral industry's largest franchise meeting.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) today congratulated Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, Chairman of the GNC Medical Advisory Board, on successfully finishing his 5th Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Toppers Pizza (Toppers) continues to demonstrate its leadership in the fast-casual pizza category with its strong sales performance in Q3.

Mr. Rooter, the industry leader for full-service plumbing and drain cleaning, introduces four new franchise owners during the third quarter of 2013.

ANY LAB TEST NOW®, the leading provider of direct to consumer lab testing, will participate in Red Ribbon Week by promoting their Trust But Verify program to help keep teens off of drugs.

The Fit Body Boot Camp in Brea has just announced their plans to launch a "Burpees for Boobies Burpee-a-thon" fundraiser.

Mr. Appliance of Suburban Milwaukee West was awarded the "Best of the Best" designation for excellence in Appliance Repair Milwaukee, WI and Refrigerator Repair Milwaukee, WI by Follow Media Consulting, Inc.

With the fall sales not starting for another few weeks, European Wax Center Middletown is giving Jersey residents unmissable savings with its fall sale promotion – the Beauty Bag Makeover.

United Country – Redfield Group Auctions, Inc., in conjunction with United Country – West Coast Realty, will sell this rare piece of real estate to the highest bidder during a live auction event on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The largest franchise event on the West Coast is heading back to Anaheim for the 2nd consecutive year as the West Coast Franchise Expo gears up for its show beginning on Thursday, October 24th and running through Saturday the 26th.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced that it will treat awesome mothers-in-law to a free meal at Hooters in honor of National Mother-In-Law Day—or, as Hooters likes to call it—Mother-in-Lawesome Day.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, celebrating 20 years of honouring entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada hosted the Regional Finals for the Prairies in Calgary, Alberta last night.

RE/MAX of Georgia is proud to announce the opening of RE/MAX Town & Country in Blairsville, Georgia.

With the fast-approaching party season, European Wax Center Staten Island - Tottenville has raised the bar for all New York City waxing salons with the Beauty Bag Makeover.