The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Transworld Business Advisors, LLC recently released the premiere issue of Launch Magazine in partnership with Pelican Publications.

Juice It Up! the nations largest raw juice bar and hand crafted smoothie franchise have once again added a powerful player to their healthy lifestyle options and offerings.

Caring Senior Service, a national company offering in-home care for the elderly, announced today that the Raleigh, NC office is under the new ownership of Danny and Leslie Epstein.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with Mase Co LLC to open a new-build Sheraton hotel in Dohuk, in the Kurdistan Autonomous Region in northern Iraq.

Maytag® Commercial Laundry is pleased to announce Nick Ubago has joined its international sales team. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ubago is responsible for U.S.-based export accounts, as well as the company’s Caribbean and Central...

Continuing with an aggressive plan to spread wings outside of their North Carolina-hub, East Coast Wings & Grill is bringing their 75 flavors of award-winning buffalo-style wings to the state of Georgia.

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise is excited to announce the Grand Opening of a new store in Springfield, Missouri on Friday, September 6.

First Watch’s debut in Lexington continued its expansion in the area today with the opening of a second restaurant located in the Simpson Center near the University of Kentucky.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announces a special offer to Dallas and Fort Worth sandwich lovers to commemorate the Ross Ave location’s first anniversary.

Hurricane Grill & Wings® continues its New York expansion with the opening of a restaurant in Manorville.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Tanriverdi Mensucat Sanayii A.S. to open a new-build Sheraton hotel in Samsun, Turkey.

Terminix®, the world's largest pest control provider, has reported a year-over-year increase in the prevalence of bedbugs in nearly every area of the country.

Nectir Inc., an emerging national network of staffing firms, announces that it will be opening a branch location in Jackson, Mississippi.

Massage Envy Spa announced today that the company has performed its two millionth facial, which took place at the Wellington, Fla. location.

European Wax Center Livermore recently unveiled a brand new way for guests to save – Refer A Friend! Now, all guests who Refer A Friend will receive $5 off body waxing in Livermore, CA.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) are giving AAA members a chance to recapture the magic of the road trip with an exciting new offer.

Bob Wright, the owner of ServiceMaster By Wright got started in the business of carpet cleaning and water extraction about 33 years ago.

As more than 70 million Americans will reach age 65 in the next two decades, the need for in-home senior care continues to soar.

Home Care Assistance of Palo Alto, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is dedicated to collaborating with industry leaders on community education initiatives around health, wellness and quality of life.

Nectir Inc., an emerging national network of staffing firms, announces that it will be opening a branch location in Boston, Massachusetts.

European Wax Center Toms River is offering the exclusive Beach Bod Special for Summer, saving guests 25% on everything from leg to eyebrow waxing in Toms River, NJ.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the first two Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resorts, currently THE ROYAL Cancún and Barceló Los Cabos, will be rebranded as Hyatt Zilara Cancún and Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos in Q4 2013.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian rolls into the finish line at the USA Pro Challenge cycling event in Denver, Colorado, Sunday, August 25.

After 5 years, Drew Boyles is finally seeing the same revenue numbers in his 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchises as he had seen pre-recession.

FranNet, North America’s most well respected network of franchise consultants helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve franchise ownership, released a detailed survey of the success and failure rates of franchise businesses.

In a move sure to be music to audiophiles' ears, RadioShack today announced the expansion of its exclusive AUVIO® line of music accessories. The expansion includes a dozen new speakers, headphones and a wireless receiver.

he Award-Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube® known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties will bring a new restaurant to Janesville, WI.

"SERVPRO® professionals know a lot about disaster cleanup," said Rick Isaacson, Executive Vice President of Servpro Industries, Inc.

RE/MAX has selected The Leo Burnett Group to create its 2014 national advertising campaign.

Balihoo (www.balihoo.com), the premier provider of Local Marketing Automation (LMA) technology and services to national brands with local marketing needs, today was named to Outside Magazine’s sixth annual "Best Places to Work" list.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA, has rolled out a new value menu at participating locations for the Back to School season August 5 through September 30.

Carlis Faler's new Fresh Coat Painters of Jackson franchise affords an opportunity to balance a successful business with a flexible schedule.

Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest growing indoor fitness boot camp franchise, has today announced the opening of a new Colorado location in city of Littleton.

ActiveRx will celebrate the opening of its first New England Active Aging Center at 24 Lyman St., Suite 140 in Westborough on Monday, Aug. 26.

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that second quarter diluted earnings per share increased to $0.64, compared with $0.49 last year.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that Ann Hollins has been named Chief Human Resources Officer. Hollins will report to President and CEO Jim Chambers and will serve as a member of the Weight Watchers Executive...

leveland's metro area is the latest region to be the focus of Value Place's continuing rapid expansion across the U.S.

H&R Block, Inc. has changed the date on which it will report its fiscal 2014 first quarter results to Tuesday, September 3, 2013 after the New York Stock Exchange market close from the previously-announced date of September 4, 2013.

Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay was awarded the "Best of the Best" designation for excellence in Appliance Repair Tampa FL by Follow Media Consulting, Inc.

EXIT Realty features a new realtor, Jerri Lynn Matoza.

Home Care Assistance of Bergen/Middlesex/Mercer, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is dedicated to collaborating with industry leaders on community education initiatives around health, wellness and quality of life.

HUMAN Healthy Vending (http://www.healthyvending.com), the nation’s leading socially-responsible healthy vending franchisor, has been ranked as the No. 1 vending and automated retail company.

The Westin Snowmass and Wildwood Snowmass recently set the bar for internet speed after expanding its bandwidth with a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi network.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Packard Hospitality Group, a California-based company, today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi.

The Modern Intelligence Series is a distinctive collection of single-family homes with many "green" amenities that is having a major impact in the up-and-coming "West Bucktown" section of Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Roman Dziedzic & Jaroslaw Kaszuba is pleased to announce the opening of their second real estate brokerage-EXIT All Seasons Realty, now located in Maspeth.

Mellow Mushroom in Middletown, Louisville, Kentucky, celebrates their 1st anniversary the week of August 26th – August 31st and welcomes everyone to join in on the exciting anniversary celebration.

South Beach Tanning is about to make South Tampa’s busiest corner even busier—and better! Soon, South Tampa folks will be able to stay put on their home turf and tan all they want with South Beach Tanning Company.

Tahoe Creative Solutions has built and launched a new fully featured website for a Gainesville ServiceMaster franchise.

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors intends to increase the company’s annual dividend per share from $0.60 to $0.80 beginning in the third quarter of 2013.

This summer, Massage Envy Rockaway is thrilled to announce their first ever Open House event on Monday August 26th from 6-9pm.

The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on the common stock, representing a 20 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable October 1, 2013, to shareholders of record as of September 10, 2013.

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's), a casual-plus dining concept that combines a family-friendly restaurant and separate sports bar under one roof, introduces a quirky, new creation: The Pizzaburger.

On Sunday, August 25th, EXIT Right Realty is partnering with Heart to Hand, Inc, a non profit agency dedicated to helping people with HIV/AIDS, to sponsor the 1st Annual Skate Away HIV Day.

Beginning September 9, Hyatt Gold Passport members will have the opportunity to earn thousands of bonus points, which can be redeemed for award nights, room upgrades and dining and spa services at any participating Hyatt hotel worldwide.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc., a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf’s at the popular Promenade Temecula in Temecula, CA.

Chem-Dry, the global leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning services, recognizes mold removal as a key component to preserving a safe and healthy home.

Speedemissions, Inc. (OTCQB: SPMI), developer of CARbonga, the revolutionary automobile diagnostic iPhone app, today announced that it has signed a strategic marketing agreement with New Orleans-based, myEZCar Care LLC.

Renew Crew, the leading national exterior surface cleaning and protecting franchise, announced today it is targeting Knoxville, Tn. for franchise expansion.

Monkee’s Franchising, LLC announces the opening of a second franchise location in Kentucky, located in Louisville at 3624 Brownsboro Road.