The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

AARP members receive exclusive room savings at all Motel 6 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Giant Tiger is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The store will be located at 2441 King George Highway and will offer approximately 17,300 square feet of selling space.

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced plans to expand its Florida footprint with more than 20 new restaurants projected over the next several years throughout Florida.

As the most convenient and comprehensive weather prep resource for thousands of neighborhoods nationwide, RadioShack recommends the following five tips to minimize the impact of bad weather.

Balihoo (www.balihoo.com) announced today the company has secured $5 million in new funding from OpenView Venture Partners.

Radisson, one of the world’s best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the signing of the Radisson Hotel JFK Airport, located at 135-30 140th Street, Jamaica/Queens with an expected opening of Oct. 10, 2013.

Stevi B’s Pizza, the industry's only national premium pizza buffet restaurant, has announced that it will once again be bringing back a popular seasonal dessert pizza this fall the Pumpkin Pie Pizza for a limited time only this September.

The Gymboree Corporation (the "Company") today reported consolidated financial results for its quarter ended August 3, 2013.

Fit Body Boot Camp on the west side of the Portland metropolis area, Angel Martin and Alison Pedersen, will throw a charity boot camp fundraiser in order to support the MS Society and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

European Wax Center South Texas Ave.– College Station announces Premiere Week, an exclusive opportunity for unlimited free body waxing for pre-registered guests.

Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain was awarded the "Best of the Best" designation for excellence by Follow Media Consulting, Inc. in the category of Appliance Repair Birmingham AL and Refrigerator Repair Birmingham AL.

CarePatrol, the nation’s largest franchised assisted living placement firm, has instituted a readmission reduction program of their own that has proven to lower Medicare readmission rates by 45% .

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

Play N Trade is excited to announce Tyler Brown from Tampa, Florida as the International Call of Duty: Black Ops II tournament champion.

Customers and passer-bys of the newly opened Roosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC) at 610 Washington Street in Hoboken are discovering that the new store is humming with activities including singing by a barbershop quartet.

Window Genie is a nationally ranked franchise of home services known to, "Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!"

Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced it is offering its customers a number of compelling reasons to shop early this holiday season with a comprehensive package of valuable incentives designed to alleviate the stress of the last-minute hunt for gifts.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed a development agreement with Bill and Tracy Taylor to develop in the Washington DC market.

Computer Troubleshooters is pleased to announce the grand opening of Computer Troubleshooters of Naperville, owned by Susan Gorup.

Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCE), today officially marked its entrance in the Twin Cities market, celebrating the opening of nine new Popeyes locations .

This fall, European Wax Center Phoenix – Paradise Valley is thrilled to announce their first ever Guest Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 22nd from 10:30am-6:30pm.

Acclaimed fast casual brand, Fuddruckers, is expanding its footprint in Southern California through a new franchise development partnership with Keilah LLC.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Antonia Mitroussia has joined the firm's Cincinnati office as an associate in the Labor & Employment Group. Her practice focuses primarily on immigration law.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is proud to announce their newest opening in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Monday, September 16th at 601 R Street, Suite 110 in the West Haymarket Entertainment District.

Those attending the 19th Annual Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., next week won’t have to spend that extra time looking for rides around town thanks to Wingate by Wyndham®,

Prevention Includes Environmental Modifications and Recognizing Triggers. Pacing, Repetitive Movements and Difficulty Locating Familiar Rooms Are Warning Signals, says Steve Barlam of LivHOME

Baskin-Robbins today announced the launch of "The Big Thaw" online voting contest, which gives fans the chance to bring back one of their favorite flavors from a selection of 31 retired Baskin-Robbins ice cream creations from the brand's famous...

European Wax Center Lawrence recently introduced a convenient way for college students to save – the Student Wax Pass.

The BATTLEGROUNDS™ Mud Run and Gold's Gym have teamed up to offer a free class to help runners prepare for The BATTLEGROUNDS Mud Run Exclusive race on October 5.

Granite Transformations recently named Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn. franchise owners Buddy and Patti Baker as the 2012 Franchisees of the Year during Granite Transformations’ Annual Convention in Long Beach, CA.

Vitek’s BBQ announced today that it will "turn the world on to the decadence of the Gut Pak and glorious BBQ from the gods" by offering a limited number of franchises to overtake the world, but first, it will expand in Texas.

Dry roasted edamame, organic trail mix, veggie chips and premium nut blends … 7-Eleven, Inc. has upped its packaged snacks game with the introduction of a new selection of gourmet, organic and better-for-you snacks.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the leading fast-casual built-to-order artisanal pizza brand, today announced that it will open eight new restaurants in Southern California in the coming months.

ActiveRx celebrated the opening of its first South Carolina Active Aging Center at 999 Lake Hunter Circle, Suite B in Mount Pleasant on Monday, Sept. 9.

Wingstop is spreading its wings into the United Arab Emirates thanks to an exclusive multi-unit deal with AWGAL Investments. The first Wingstop restaurants will open in mid-2014.

WOW Café American Grill & Wingery (WOW) continues its aggressive nationwide growth with the opening of eight new campus locations.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today launched "The Scarecrow," an arcade-style adventure game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, along with a companion animated short film of the same name.

Ram Jack is excited to announce that our franchisee, Ram Jack South Carolina, has expanded its territory to cover areas in Louisiana.

Westin Hotels & Resorts announced that Christopher Heuisler, a veteran runner who has competed in 25 marathons in 20 states, was chosen as the winner of its nationwide search for the first-ever RunWESTIN Concierge.

American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (OTCBB: ANPZ), operator and franchisor of the award-winning Dick's Wings & Grill® restaurants, announced today that it will hold a special meeting of stockholders on October 21, 2013

European Wax Center Redondo Beach is now offering guests the opportunity to save on favorite waxing services just by referring a friend. With each referral that comes in, receive $5 off the next waxing service.

In an event that culminated in a pedal-powered “spin” on traditional ribbon-cuttings, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) celebrated the grand opening yesterday of the Element Vaughan Southwest.

Texas MLB pitcher Derek Holland will serve up milkshakes and sign autographs at three Fort Worth-area Red Robin restaurants today, National Chocolate Milkshake Day.

The Second Cup Ltd. ("Second Cup" or the "Company") today announced that it has appointed Steve Boyack, CPA, CA as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

How Do You Roll? literally will be making the world better, one stomach at a time this September when it raises funds for Share Our Strength’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign.

Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced it is turning 60 years young as America's Drive-In.

SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy-efficient needs, announces a new store at 4095 Oceanside Blvd., Suite A, under the ownership of local resident Mark Sudak.

Rhythm Time has announced that its summer music sessions attracted significantly high numbers of children and their parents during August 2013.

The grand opening of the Renew Crew franchise in Nashville, gives Tennessee residents an alternative to traditional power or pressure washing which focuses on removing surface dirt quickly.

In coordination with 12 Mexican Consulates across the country and in partnership with H&R Block, ClearPoint will deliver these workshops as part of their “Oportunidades Tour 2013.”

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.

According to results of the fifth annual Metra Communities Study by RE/MAX, the median sales price of homes in towns that Metra commuter trains serve rose twice as fast as the median price in suburban communities without Metra service.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced that Steven Johnson and Reuven Har-Even have been nominated by the Board of Directors of the Company.

European Wax Center Draper now features a brand new way for Salt Lake guests to save–Refer A Friend. Now, all guests who use the Refer A Friend program will receive $5 off hair removal in Draper, Utah.

Play N Trade-Saskatoon welcomed their community to its grand opening on September 7 with promotional offers, giveaways, and Mario 3 tournament with a chance to win an Xbox 360, Wii or Playstation 3.

Massage Envy Spa locations throughout Long Island, NY will donate $10 for every one-hour massage and facial session as part of a National one day Healing Hands for Arthritis event.

Sky Zone, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, indoor playing court announced Rodney Brown as Vice President of Marketing.

Learning Express Toys locations around the country now host daily Rainbow Loom classes that cater to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level loomers.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest real estate sales organization, today announced that it is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF).

Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise, hosted its Annual Leadership Conference in Uluru over the weekend to honour the Franchise Partners who had achieved outstanding results throughout the year.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s newest franchisee plans to “do big things” in the Arizona area. The island themed Hawaiian coffee and smoothie concept has recently granted an empire agreement to Duke Wellington in Chandler, Arizona.

Steve Larsen, who opened his Growth Coach franchise about five years ago, is being recognized for his give-back attitude, which also includes his efforts to bring Bob Burg to Sioux Falls.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc., a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced the opening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location at the grand opening of the St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield, MO.

Realty ONE Group recently celebrated its two year anniversary of acquiring John Hall & Associates and based on the unprecedented growth, it's clear it should be called the "Terrific Twos."

Christian Brothers Automotive, a national automotive repair franchise, has launched an online contest to reward teachers who have made a difference in their communities.