The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

To kick off its four year anniversary, Fit Body Boot Camp in Vancouver celebrated by hosting a Charity Boot Camp Family Fun Day on August 17.

European Wax Center Chesterfield now showcases a brand new way for St. Louis guests to save –Refer A Friend! All guests who Refer A Friend will receive $5 off hair removal in Chesterfield, MO.

Manhattan Bagel®, everyone's local stop for fresh-baked bagels and fresh brewed coffee, is pleased to announce the anticipated return of everyone's favorite pumpkin flavored menu offerings.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a wholly owned Hyatt subsidiary plans to purchase the 1,641-room Peabody Orlando hotel for $717 million from UST Hotel Joint Venture, Ltd.

Home Care Assistance is proud to announce that Dr. Leslie Martin, co-author of the award-winning book, The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study.

European Wax Center Redwood City is offering the option to save big on any type of hair removal, from eyebrow to bikini waxing in Redwood City, CA, with the Unlimited Wax Pass.

On Monday, September 9, RE/MAX Regional Services will officially unveil the RE/MAX of Georgia Gate at the Georgia Dome during an exclusive private reception on the Club Level.

Krispy Kreme® is combining the best of two seasonal flavors, cheesecake and pumpkin, for the ultimate fall treats.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the St. Petersburg, Fla. restaurant.

In response to consumers' pleas, Wendy's® is bringing back its Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches for a limited time.

Togo's Eateries, Inc. announced today that Sacramento magazine readers voted Togo's the Best Sandwich Shop in the magazine's annual 2013 Restaurant Awards.

Planet Beach has chosen over 140 women to compete in hopes of becoming a Planet Beach Cover Model.

Creative Learning Corporation (OTCBB:CLCN) is pleased to announce that Bricks 4 Kidz® has been ranked 2nd (out of 99) in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Personal Services Franchise List, as featured in their September issue.

Taco Bell Corp., together with the Taco Bell® Foundation for Teens™; Get Schooled and Viacom's umbrella for social responsibility, Viacommunity, today recognized students in Bethel, Alaska.

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced that it will exhibit at the Scottish Franchise Show for the first time this year.

This September, Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina, is joining thousands of restaurants nationwide to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign by raising funds in their restaurants.

Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA and over 25 sauce varieties, will be launching its third limited time offer on August 27 across its system.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opens its latest location in Southern Utah at the Outlets at Zion in St. George.

At 12:00am,the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2013, residents of Roswell, Georgia and surrounding communities are invited to a grand opening celebration of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory.

Just in time for football season, Glory Days Grill, home of the famous Glory Wings™, announces the launch of their bottled Glory Days Grilling Sauce™.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, ranked No. 180 on the annual Inc. 500|5000 listing.

On Thursday, August 29th, the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Northwest Austin.

The Growth Coach and Synergy Golf Solutions have partnered to provide business and sales coaching services to the golf course industry in Canada.

Huntington Learning Center suggests that parents put key dates on the calendar as their teens get closer to heading off to college.

On Thursday, August 29 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Sheboygan will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

What intrigued Milton about owning a Miracle Method franchise was how his, “understanding of the residential and commercial building industry made Miracle Method a great fit.”

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) awarded four dedicated supplier partners with the company's highest honor, the Supplier Partner of the Year Award.

Minneapolis-based Miracle-Ear, the nation's #1 hearing aid brand, announced that its national website launched with a new design.

Long John Silver’s announced today that the seafood chain has begun switching all U.S. restaurants to trans fat free cooking oil.

In response to consumers’ pleas, Wendy’s® is bringing back its Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches for a limited time.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today that Chad Strickland, Vice President of Associate Resources, has joined the Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC) Board of Directors.

With dog owners looking for alternatives to kenneling and the demand for such services on the rise in northeast Ohio, FlipFlop Dogs is now recruiting franchise owners on the west side of Cleveland.

Beginning September 2nd - October 13th, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Coca-ColaTM and the Atlanta FalconsTM are partnering for a player series bobble head promotion.

Einstein Bros.® Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels® are pleased to announce the much anticipated return of its favorite pumpkin flavored menu offerings.

Hilton Worldwide today announced the recent groundbreaking with an Oklahoma City-based partnership to bring its full service, all-suites Embassy Suites Hotels brand to Oklahoma City.

On August 27, 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.

Home Care Assistance of Seattle is dedicated to collaborating with industry leaders on community education initiatives around health, wellness and quality of life.

Top That! Pizza is doing what many restaurants have struggled to achieve for years – attract and grow a strong customer base made up of the hard-to-win millennial population.

Wingstop served up one of its busiest growth months in company history. The concept opened 10 stores in August alone, which comes on the heels of a 10.3 percent increase in same-store sales in the 2nd quarter.

LED Source ranked as one of the top 5000 private, employee-based firms in America, according to the September 2013 issue of Inc. magazine.

Chronic Tacos has teamed up with the Robert Rodriguez film Machete Kills, the long awaited sequel to the acclaimed cult classic Machete, for a month-long sweepstakes.

With their first Pittsburgh location open and operating successfully, Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers is proud to announce they are currently searching for sites in the Cranberry area for the next Doodle Bugs! center.

The press is invited to attend the Grand Opening of the newest location of Pieology and indulge in the best tasting “kustom” pizza in the world!

The ServiceMaster Company announced today that Alan Haughie will join the company as senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 16.

Massage Envy Spa is pleased to announce that CG Funk, vice president of industry relations and product development, has been inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.

Flip Flop Shops will exclusively debut a new footwear collection from ultra-premium lifestyle brand, OluKai, on August 30, 2013 in locations across the United States, Caribbean and Guam.

Men In Kilts started out as a small, independent business, run by Founder, Nicholas Brand.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced today that it continues its record setting month of new franchise sales with the addition of Zippy Shell of North Denver.

ChemDry cleans 10,000 homes a day, enough to know that the last question isn't entirely a joke, and has mastered the art of restoring a beat-up carpet to its previous glory, using green-certified solutions to lift away years of grime.

Embassy Suites Hotels and Hampton Inn & Suites recently broke ground on a new dual-branded property in Hillsboro, OR.

Now thanks to new measuring technology from HomeStory, interior doors can also be quickly and easily updated for about half the cost of a normal door installation.

For the fifth consecutive year, Snap Fitness has been ranked on the annual Inc. 500|5000 list, which presents an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Authority, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the Monroeville, Pa. restaurant located at The District at Monroeville Mall.

Burger 21® announced today its first Atlanta location, which opened three weeks ago, experienced record sales in its first two weeks of operation.

Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection franchise, added five new franchises during the month of August.

Hotel Edison NYC, a historic Art Deco hotel built in 1931 and located just steps from Times Square, recently installed two Fresh Healthy Vending machines for the convenience of its guests.

Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today plans to open its first-ever clinic in New York City early next year.

In an effort to further support its growing small business audience, The UPS Store ® introduced today seven new business services available through the Small Business Solutions portal.

Kinderdance® International is recognizing Ms. Kuan Fei Yin as Franchisee of the Month for August, 2013.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be making its way to the Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo September 7-8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

As owner of the newly opened Fresh Coat Painters of Greensboro franchise, Fogleman can put this expertise to good use.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) today announced the appointment of Raul Alvarez to its board of directors.

European Wax Center North Miami Beach is proud to remind guests that its summer offer is still on - the Beach Bod Special for waxing in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Tint World, the leading automotive styling franchise, is pleased to announce the addition of RimPro-Tec® North America as its newest vendor and partner.

The interior decorators with Decor&You, one of America's leading, full-service interior decorating franchises, understand how difficult moving can be and share four key tips on how to handle one of life's toughest transitions.

On Thursday, August 29 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Lehi will open its doors for all local barbecue fans.