The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Prospera Hospitality today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Charlotte/Downtown, a refreshing choice for business and leisure travelers alike.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced its annual breast cancer research fundraising campaign to raise money in support of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research funding organizations.

A 29 Foot Long Amramp Wheelchair Ramp will be used to insure accessibility for the Superfest International Disability Film Festival October 12 at 7 PM.

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE: RT) today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 3, 2013.

The Natick Lapels marks the fifth Lapels Dry Cleaning location to open in Massachusetts in 2013 (Lapels Dry Cleaning opened locations in Cohasset, Cambridge, Franklin and Quincy earlier this year).

The Growth Coach Franchise System has been selected for the 2013 Ohio Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC).

Firemans Contractors, Inc. (OTCQB: FRCN) is pleased to provide a shareholder update and announce that it has received clearance from the DTC (Depository Trust Company) as its "Plan for Growth" through franchising strategy sees bright future ahead.

ERA Real Estate recently tapped HGTV enthusiasts for their attitudes toward relocation and found 1 in 3 Americans would consider moving to another state in the next one to two years.

LaVida Massage, a unique franchise concept specializing in health and wellness through therapeutic massage services for the family, opens its seventh location in the greater Atlanta area, and the first in Forsyth County with its Cumming, Georgia...

Choice Hotels Europe, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced five more properties, located in The Midlands and Hampshire in England and in Dublin, Ireland, have been added to its portfolio.

U-Swirl, Inc. (OTCQB: SWRL), parent to U-SWIRL International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt® cafes, announced today that U-Swirl has added Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores to two existing locations in Las Vegas.

Home Care Assistance of Greater Hartford, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Newington, Connecticut.

Crunch Fitness today announces the launch of Crunch Live; an online fitness portal bringing the best of Crunch's fitness classes to the web.

Kinderdance International Inc. based in Melbourne, FL announced today the signing of seven new franchise agreements in Q3 for territories, including Malaysia, Ohio, Texas, Oklahoma (2), North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

The first Handyman Matters arrived in the city of Boise earlier this year. Handyman Matters leads the industry in interior and exterior home repairs and remodeling.

Cottage Inn is taking strides to satisfy customers with gluten allergies and intolerance with the launch of its new gluten-free blog.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Lacoste & Cie S.A. for a new Hyatt hotel in Senegal’s capital city, Dakar.

Local expert fitness trainer Dexter Tenison has been successfully training clients for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

MAACO®, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, today celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Collision Repair & Auto Painting center in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:KEG.UN) today announced that its October 2013 distribution of $0.08 cents per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at October 21, 2013.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced the appointment of Martyn R. Redgrave to its Board of Directors.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) program today announced the debut of SPG Hot Escapes.

Mama Fu’s, one of the hottest Asian concepts in the fast casual restaurant industry, announces today the addition of John Hester to the corporate team as the Chief Financial Officer.

Here we grow again! Giant Tiger is excited to announce the opening of our new store in Lakefield, Ontario.

Value Place announced today it plans to invest $131 million to purchase land and develop 15 new corporate extended-stay properties in the greater Miami region over the next two years.

Sir Grout, leading hard surface restoration provider in America and abroad, launches a new website to support its West NJ client base.

European Wax Center’s Beauty Bag Makeover Promotion is going on now through October 31st. Buy any full-priced beauty or skincare item, get a second item 50% off.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) will report results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 28, 2013, on October 24, 2013 prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is dedicated to partnering with other community members in an effort to increase awareness around healthy longevity and aging.

Rainbow International of Newport News earned the Rainbow International Franchisee of the Year Award at The Dwyer Group® International Conference Sept. 29th-Oct. 3rd in San Antonio.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with ASB Holdings Limited for two Hyatt-branded hotels in Tanzania – Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Hyatt Regency Arusha.

Cafe2U's Australasian Franchise Recruitment Manager, John Stanton has witnessed this trend first-hand "We see a lot of mature age workers who have found their positions have been made redundant enquiring about franchising with us.

RNR Custom Wheels and Tire Express, based in Tampa, Florida but with 67 stores (including 13 franchisees) in 22 states, is asking their customers to support breast cancer research.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest fast-casual restaurant concept, announced today the development of a franchise location in Chattanooga. The new restaurant will be located in the Miller Brothers Building at 629 Market Street,...

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Dan Drahushuk to develop in the Atlanta, GA market.

LaMar’s Donuts today announced that it will donate $2,100 to the Salvation Army to aid in relief efforts for the Oklahoma tornadoes in May and this summer’s Colorado wildfires.

Award-winning SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, plans to open two more Orange County, Calif. locations in Los Alamitos in December 2013 and in Huntington Beach at the Bella Terra mall in Spring 2014.

PNC Bank announced today that laptop, tablet and desktop users of Windows 8 now have access to PNC's Virtual Wallet® through a new Microsoft Windows app.

Pinot's Palette, a national Paint and Sip franchise known for providing guests with an entertaining evening of art and wine, has recently expanded its presence in the Western U.S. with seven new studios.

BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB) announced its financial results for its third quarter ended August 31, 2013.

If you’re in love AND love burgers – listen up! Smashburger is giving one lucky couple the opportunity to get married in Las Vegas on the auspicious date of 11/12/13.

On October 1, 160 Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies in 14 states throughout the nation teamed up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to kick off a very special campaign to help "Light the Night®" for blood cancer victims.

For the second time in the 2013-14 school year, Wingstop is recognizing the High School Scholar Athlete of the Month sponsored by Wingstop and KTVT CBS.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2013 financial results on Monday, October 28, 2013 after the market close.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 7, 2013, including EPS of $0.85, excluding Special Items.

Liberty Tax Service is offering a 25% discount off of tax preparation fees to those furloughed federal workers who have yet to file their federal tax return.

Just in time for National Pasta Month this October, Maggiano's Little Italy® is bringing the authentic, Italian-American menu, generous family style portions and distinct ambiance the brand is known for to Annapolis, Md.

Geese Chasers has opened a new Geese Chasers franchise in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area.

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, has been named a Franchise Times Top 200 company for the 14th time since 1999.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced the opening of an Aloft hotel in Beachwood, Ohio, a fast-growing, up-scale suburb of Cleveland.

For the fifth consecutive year, RE/MAX, LLC ranked as the leading real estate franchise organization in the Franchise TimesTop 200. The survey is based upon annual worldwide sales.

Craft beer enthusiasts in Downtown St. Petersburg have a new reason to celebrate.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the company that invented Mobile Fryer Management, is celebrating the recent expansion of its Oakland County Michigan Franchise.

Window Genie's newest location in Jacksonville, FL opens for business on Monday October 14.

int World has become the leading window tinting and auto styling franchise and was recently named one of Inc's 500 | 5000 fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year.

Baltimore diners will be the first to experience Venti-Tre, the new Italian fast-casual restaurant from Fazoli’s, the nation’s largest Italian quick-service restaurant chain.

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls owners, Justin and Jennifer Eimers, earned the Glass Doctor Franchisee of the Year Award at The Dwyer Group® International Conference, Sept. 29th-Oct. 3rd in San Antonio.

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing, the nation's largest bathtub, tile and countertop surface refinishing network, will be a featured exhibitor at this year’s Midwest Franchise Expo in Chicago at the Schaumburg Convention Center on October 19...