The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant First Watch has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Omaha-based Cutchall Management Company to open three restaurants over the next three years in Omaha.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the iconic Palacio del Inka in Cusco joins The Luxury Collection portfolio following an extensive $15 million renovation.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc., a franchisee of international Hooters® restaurants has signed a Binding Letter of Intent for the acquisition of the Hooters restaurant in Nottingham, England.

August is one of the most common birthday months of the year and Baskin-Robbins, is helping guests celebrate birthdays nationwide with its lineup of creative ice cream cakes.

Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Sizzling Donuts, LLC and one Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combination location in southern Texas.

DirectBuy of Greater Knoxville, one of the top providers home appliances, consumer electronics, and furniture pieces, is inviting its club members to become business partners and club owners themselves.

Pet Sit Pros, Inc. a pet care franchise specializing in pet sitting and dog walking with 3 locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, California is now offering territories throughout California and 36 other states.

Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Nyack, N.Y.

Valerie Silverthorne has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team.

United Country – Redfield Group Auctions, Inc., will offer a variety of bank-owned condominium units during a live auction event on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

European Wax Center Cordova offers clients the option to save big on their hair removal needs through great Guest Savings Programs, such as the Unlimited Wax Pass.

Sir Grout, leading restorer of hard surfaces in America and abroad, launches a new website to support its Greater Boston client base.

Howard Johnson hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada are helping travelers have a happier start to their week by offering a free $25 gas gift card with any midweek stay booked on a Monday.

Experts in the landscape services industry plan to assemble on August 15th-17th at the 2013 Texas Nursery Landscape Exposition in Dallas, Texas. The Grounds Guys will be hosting a booth on the TNLA 2013 trade show floor.

Since 1999, Aveda Frederic’s Institute has promoted total wellness as a key aspect of its mission. Ultimately, Co-owner Julie Holzberger and her husband, founder and CEO Frederic Holzberger, chose to incorporate a Fresh Healthy Vending machine...

The Melting Pot, the world’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, is giving away $10,000 in gift cards Aug. 5 – Sept. 6 during “The Chronicles of the Fondue Adventurer” sweepstakes as the brand strives to entice trial of its...

Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has teamed up with Connected Gift Rooms for the 2013 Celebrity Gifting suite on August 10, 2013.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of its third Holiday Inn hotel in Rome, the Holiday Inn Rome – Pisana.

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock.

European Wax Center East Memphis now features a brand new way for Tennessee guests to save –Refer A Friend! Now, all guests who Refer A Friend receive $5 off hair removal in East Memphis, TN.

Stacey West has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. West brings to the office several years of staging and designing homes in the Metro West area.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a flexible franchise concept specializing in serving premium Hawaiian coffees, handcrafted specialty drinks, and flavorful fresh fruit smoothies, has opened a new location in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, the original and fastest-growing fast casual pizza chain in North America, announces the opening of its newest unit on August 3rd at 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE in Atlanta, Ga. in the Ansley Mall shopping center.

Home Care Assistance, the premier live-in senior care agency in the Seattle area, is now offering culinary training classes to all its caregivers.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) today announced the promotion of Rich Green to the role of executive vice president for worldwide sales.

TGA Premier Junior Golf, one of the leading after-school sports programs in the country, continues expanding with a new territory in the state of Pennsylvania.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 26, 2013.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and revised its fiscal 2013 earnings guidance.

Round Table Pizza, an American pizza restaurant icon known for gourmet quality and fresh innovation, became the second American restaurant chain to open in Mongolia.

One of the nation's most up and coming kickboxing gym franchises, 9Round Fitness, is opening yet another new gym at 2200 SE J Street, Suite #6, in Bentonville, AR.

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

The Dog Wizard, has more than doubled in size over the past two years – growing to 11 locations in eight states – and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC, today announced it has set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the “World's Largest Dessert Party.”

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its rapidly expanding Aloft brand has debuted in the heart of downtown Miami with the opening of Aloft Miami-Brickell.

On August 21st, all AlignLife locations will host a Beach Party Luau! This patient appreciation event is being held to celebrate patients that embrace natural health care, and thank them for being so committed to their health.

Taco Bell® announced that it will discontinue kid’s meals and toys at its U.S. restaurants, becoming the first national quick service restaurant chain to do so.

Job seekers will now be able to access even more local employment opportunities, thanks to expanded resources provided by The Birmingham Group (TBG), an affiliate of MRINetwork, one of the world's largest executive search and recruitment...

Sir Grout, leader in the hard surface restoration industry, has launched a fully featured website.

Greg Smith has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate for Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ haircuts.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the company that invented Mobile Fryer Management, provides service to commercial kitchens across the United States and around the world.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that James Chambers has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 30, 2013.

European Wax Center Florham Park is offering guests the Beach Bod Special for all summer time hair removal needs.

On Thursday, August 8 Penn State alumni Jay and Paula Rhodes are opening their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in State College.

The property, only two hours from Houston, Texas, will contain nearly 800 luxury hotel rooms and suites, an eighteen hole championship golf course, a world-class spa, retail shopping, a number of Landry’s signature restaurants.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on October 15, 2013 to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2013.

Maid Brigade, the leading maid services franchisor, presented three outstanding franchisees with the “Franchisee of the Year,” “Top Gun,” and “Blue Angel” awards during the company’s annual awards banquet...

Today, Taco Bell® released the following tweet via their official Twitter account @TacoBell regarding the release date of the next flavor of Doritos® Locos Tacos to restaurants nationwide.

Hilton Worldwide has today announced that DoubleTree by Hilton has signed a deal for its fourth property in Spain that will mark its arrival in Barcelona and become the third Hilton Worldwide hotel in the city.

Molly Maid, the nation's leading residential cleaning company, has released a list of the top cleaning tips to avoid the pest invasion that comes with summer months.

Safety on the roads starts with a driver who can properly see and be seen by other vehicles.

Jiffy Lube service centers are fighting back against muscle disease this August and inviting drivers across the country to participate in the second annual "Muscle Up" campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.38 per share payable September 10, 2013 to shareholders of record on August 23, 2013.

W Hotels Worldwide together with burn®, The Coca-Cola Company’s globally leading energy drink, today announced the launch of a global online search for emerging talent to join the third annual W Hotels and burn DJ Lab.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the leading fast-casual built-to-order artisan pizza brand, yesterday was featured on Good Morning America Live, in a segment highlighting the company’s pizzas and interactive service format.

Skyhawks Sports Academy is pleased to announce its 5th franchise has been awarded in the state of California to Brian Perreault. Brian resides in Chino Hills and will begin offering Skyhawks sports programs in January 2014.

Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, together with its skincare partner Murad®, announced today the launch of four new exclusive Murad® Healthy Skin Regimen...

Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers, a leader in educational child care, is proud to announce the arrival of their second franchise location in Greece, NY.

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customizable stuffed animals, is expanding its MY LITTLE PONY collection with the launch of PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE under license from Hasbro, Inc.

Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Pune - Chinchwad, the first international hotel brand to open in Chinchwad - Pimpri.

Burger enthusiasts in Mansfield, Conn. will be pleased to hear that MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (1 Dog Lane #108, Mansfield, Conn.) has been named the official burger of the University of Connecticut athletics department.

Learning to concentrate and stay focused on school work can be a challenge for any student, but especially for those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).