The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of its world-renowned Westin® brand in Portland, Maine following the strategic conversion of a landmark property in the heart of the city’s Arts District.

As forecasters call for another winter storm for some parts of the U.S. this weekend, technicians with One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning® are bracing for more calls.

Romacorp, Inc. announces the launch of the Tony Roma’s Fire Grill & Lounge concept with a newly remodeled and rebranded Lee Vista location scheduled to open on Thursday, December 12, 2013.

GRILLiT, Inc. ("GRILLiT" or the "Company") (OTC: GRLT) today announced that over 90% of their menu options are gluten-free.

Alamo Drafthouse unveils its first ever list of top 100 films, the "Alamo 100," as chosen by the theater's film programmers.

Dr. Maurice Tucker has expanded his Midtown Memphis AlignLife practice once again. Dr. Tucker has broadened his ability to offer integrated Natural Health Care by adding a Certified Health Coach.

Boston suburbanites now have another solution to saving money on body waxing in Saugus, Massachusetts. With European Wax Center’s Winter Wonder Smooth Special, guests purchasing 9 of the same waxing service receive 3 more free in Saugus!

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the company that invented Mobile Fryer Management, is celebrating the recent expansion of its Kansas City Franchise location.

Trisha Dunaway is the most recent real estate professional to join RE/MAX Valley, Realtors®.

Home Care Assistance of Scottsdale, Arizona’s leading provider of in-home care for senior, is excited to announce the launch of its new website.

Roetzel is pleased to announce the elevation of two of its Associates to Partner.

Three such successful companies – Kidz Town of Green Bay, Wis., Trebird of Buffalo, N.Y., and Nava Pets of Orlando, got a little luckier today as Valpak named them the winners of its 2nd annual Dough to Grow Award.

Bowl of Heaven, the CA-based concept featuring healthy acai bowls and fresh blended smoothies, just signed a 3-unit franchise deal for Northern California.

The Gymboree Corporation (the "Company") today reported consolidated financial results for its quarter ended November 2, 2013.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube® known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, announced today it will be acquiring five restaurants in North Carolina, Indiana and Virginia.

SurePayroll Inc., a leader in providing online payroll to small businesses nationwide, today announced results for the November 2013.

The end of 2013 is just a few weeks away and The Growth Coach Franchise is offering a $5,000 incentive for successful franchise owner referrals made by the close of business on December 31, 2013.

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the signing of a development agreement to expand the brand into the Atlanta market.

All-American international franchise company, Johnny Rockets, is pleased to announce Chad Hope as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Manhasset is the latest Long Island town to get a big dose of pure sweetness. Chocolate Works has just opened its third Long Island franchise this quarter.

Caring Transitions of the Angeles Foothills specializes incustomized transition and relocation planning. The Dales can help with everything from home organization and staging for resale to online estate auction services and moving coordination.

Riding the current economic wave, with its constant ups and downs, has made a large portion of the population uncertain about the future of their chosen career paths, according to The Entrepreneur’s Source®.

For her outstanding achievement, mentorship effort and work ethic, Ann Connor, owner of the AdviCoach® in Keene, N.H., was awarded with the WEBB Crystal award.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended October 31, 2013. The company typically reports a second quarter operating loss due to the seasonality of the tax business.

Wingstop is now open at 2600 Oswell St. for wing fans in Bakersfield. The Oswell St. location is the second to open in Bakersfield, and the 149th in the Golden State.

Just in time for that New Year’s Resolution to wear off, innovative stroller fitness program Baby Boot Camp is helping moms from across the country get in the best shape of their lives with the Mother Love Fitness Challenge.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce it scored a perfect 100 as part of Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, an annual report from HRC ranking companies on their LGBT-friendly practices and policies.

HoneyBaked*, known for the world's best ham, is helping to create stress-free holidays by offering gifts for everyone on your nice list online and in 400+ stores nationwide.

In 1988, Batteries Plus opened its first all-battery store in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

WEBB Women Empowered By Business®, an organization designed to support, encourage and empower women to go into business and to grow their business, has awarded Northern Virginia entrepreneur Sandra Hambley with its WEBB Crystal award.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc., a global, multi-concept restaurant operator, celebrates the grand opening of its newest quick-serve concept, Tinta Mexicana, at the Arizona Mills Shopping Center located in Tempe, AZ.

Rainbow International of Chattanooga provided mold clean up for the Station 8 firehouse in Chattanooga, Tenn., after they found high levels of mold in the firehouse.

Hyatt has been honored as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2014 by Glassdoor in its sixth annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award.

Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc.(OTC: VEND), a leading healthy vending franchisor, announces its short-term contract award with Hill Air Force Base in Utah for the installation of four Healthy Vending Café machines last month.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will begin serving breakfast at one of its Charlotte, NC, locations and will be giving away breakfast pizzas, paninis and break-zones on Thursday December 12 and Friday December 13, 2013 in Charlotte’s...

With parts of the Philippines recently ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit land, Home Care Assistance of Vancouver hosted a drive to gather goods for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

InXpress USA opened a new office in Central Ohio to provide national and international shipping discounts for small to mid-sized businesses. The new InXpress office began operations in October.

For a limited time, Shane’s Rib Shack is offering new freshly prepared Boneless Wings & Honey BBQ Sauce. Shane’s Boneless Wings are prepared fresh daily, all white meat, never frozen, double-breaded, & toppped off with a...

Crunch Franchise announces the opening of its newest location in West Babylon, NY

HomeVestors of America, Inc. ("HomeVestors"), known for its registered trademark WE BUY UGLY HOUSES®, has been diligent in protecting its trademarks.

European Wax Center Leawood just unwrapped a gift - their final promotion of the year for hair removal in Kansas City. With the Winter Wonder Smooth Special, guests receive 3 free waxes when they buy 9 of the same waxing service!

Beginning Friday, December 13, Johnny Rockets will offer its timeless all-American brand of food and fun inside Richmond Coliseum, in a 520 square foot space outside Section 20L.

Pie Five Pizza Co. announced today that it has awarded 38 franchise units to ALC Hospitality, who will bring the trend-setting concept to Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Romeo's Pizza will feature a different specialty pizza each day for 12 days at a very special holiday price of $12 for a medium. The "12 Pizzas of Christmas" campaign kicks off on December 12 and will continue through December 23.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LQD) has announced that Michael Pesner will be joining its Board of Directors.

Transworld Business Advisors, a unique business concept that provides services for business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development, announces a new location in Troy, under the ownership of local resident Jeffrey Sak.

Franchise Business Review recently named Computer Troubleshooters (CT), the world’s largest IT services franchise, as a top 2013 franchise for United States military veterans.

Faegre Baker Daniels is proud to announce that Chelsea Warren has joined the firm as an associate in the litigation and advocacy practice.

Wingstop has officially entered the Charlotte market with the opening of its first Wingstop located at 9211 N. Tryon St.

Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) announced today that it plans to open its first store in Delhi on Saturday, December 14, 2013.

Allie T. Mallad has founded his own business, Massage Green Spa, a spa franchise committed to building "healthy buildings and healthy bodies."

What better way to give this time of year than by sharing the gift of a tropical dining experience to family and friends with a Hurricane Grill & Wings gift card? Returning this holiday season is the "give a gift, get a gift" gift card special.

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Central and Northern NJ and Staten Island Massage Envy Spas.

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa. All 34 locations in the region (Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia) are currently offering a holiday special.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and "Interarm-M" LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Yerevan, just steps away from the heart of Armenia’s capital city, the Republic Square.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced that Florida native and 2013 Miss Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant first runner-up, Francesca Ruffino, has joined Self-Help International.

On Thursday, December 12, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls is throwing a three-day celebration just in time for the holiday season. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.

Today The UPS Store® launches Vote for Your Favorite Scholastic Classic, aimed to raise literacy awareness and support for the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa Long Island.

What can proper nutrition, determination and a rigorous physical regimen do to help people achieve their weight and health and wellness goals?

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant chain, has signaled its ongoing commitment to listening and responding to its customers by implementing Mindshare Technologies' customer review product OpenTellTM.

Home Care Assistance of Scottsdale, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the kick-off of their annual 12 Days of Caring holiday campaign.

In 1994, Pizza Hut® rolled out "PizzaNet" on something called the "Internet," a technology breakthrough at the time few marveled at or completely understood.

After growing to more than 150 studios in the U.S. - with one new location opening each week on average - Elements Massage announced today the launch of a franchise expansion strategy for Canada.

Consumers can give the gift of rest, relaxation, health and wellness this holiday season with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa of the Connecticut Region.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters, a North American leader in the sales of cruises and vacations, continues to generously support its charity of choice, breast cancer research and awareness.

The project was a two-year effort involving Hasani Steele, a broker with RE/MAX Premier Properties of Chicago and CEO of Steele Consulting Group, and co-developers Teton Tack and Feed LLC and Bumblebee Development LLC.

The weather outside may be frightful in some parts of the country, but Edible Arrangements®, the world's largest retailer of fresh fruit bouquets, is working overtime to make sure celebrations are filled with fruit, not fruitcakes, this...

All County Specialist Property Management is expanding into Las Vegas, offering property management solutions for both owners and renters throughout Clark County and the surrounding areas in Southern Nevada.