The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

The team at the Medina Romeo's Pizza delivered award-winning taste to the Medina County residents at the 1st Annual Pizza Palooza event held on Saturday, June 8.

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Rick Baker to acquire the Valpak of Boston franchise, one of the largest franchises in the network.

DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront, a contemporary beachside escape in coastal North Carolina.

Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads is putting a new spin on one of its customer favorites with its latest promotion, “Wrap It!”. Beginning this month, salad lovers can enjoy their favorite salads in a wrap at Green Leaf’s...

Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today announced that the Company will be presenting on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Oppenheimer Consumer Conference.

LF Staffing, a division of Labor Finders International, Inc. is pleased to announce the rollout of their new website along with their mobile optimized website just in time for a boost in the economy.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced their newest corporately owned location would be opening in Prince George’s County, MD, in August.

Sixt AG and its U.S. Franchise Unit announced today the signing of multiple Franchise Agreements with the dealer principal of Hollywood Kia.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group S.A.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west.

A renewed appetite for condominium purchases has become apparent in the metro Chicago real estate market through the first five months of 2013.

A leader in mosquito control and tick control, the New England-based firm has officially launched the Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation to begin awarding franchises for 2013.

Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, continues to offer a higher quality of care with its proprietary Balanced Care Method.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that it has substantially completed its previously disclosed review of market performance for its Qdoba Mexican Grill® brand.

According to COIT, a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services and a study made by the carpet and rug institute the answer is "carpet can be 65% less expensive to maintain compared to hard surfaces".

As the wildfires continue to burn in Colorado Springs and nearly forty thousand people have been evacuated from their homes, local ServiceMaster Restore crews from the city are on the scene and stand ready to immediately assist in restoration...

Vacations are supposed to be all about letting go, getting away from everyday problems, and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Dickey’s Barbecue is inviting the Bakersfield community to a three day event to celebrate their opening. The party starts on Thursday, June 20 and runs through Saturday, June 22.

It's the biggest event in franchising's calendar. The annual awards that celebrate the very best franchised businesses in the UK.

Nashville, TN has always been known for its great entertainment and unique food establishments.

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently opened a new location on June 8 at 456 West Central Street (Route 140) in Franklin, MA.

EXIT Realty Florida has implemented a recognition program to honor those EXIT Realty Florida offices that have gone above and beyond each month to provide outstanding customer service.

Beginning July 1, Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is becoming “Smenchie’s” in celebration of the July 31 release of The Smurfs™ 2.

Cellairis®, one of the world’s largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is increasing its brand presence in South Florida by introducing one of its new and innovative store models at the Wellington Green Mall.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today its long-term commitment to education and workforce readiness with Ready to Thrive, a new global philanthropy program focused on literacy and career development.

Intelligent Office has released The Work IQ Report 2013, which highlights growing changes among today’s workforce.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that two elite-level multi-unit franchise groups have signed agreements to develop 8 stores in Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI, 7 stores in Columbus, OH, 6 stores in Indianapolis and 10 stores in California.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced today the introduction of unprecedented development incentives in 2013 for new franchisees and military veterans.

According to survey results released today by The UPS Store ®, 48 percent of Americans dream of starting a business, while 71 percent of small business owners say they would start their business all over again today.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced it will host the 30th Anniversary Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant in Las Vegas on June 27.

Bach to Rock (B2R) announced today that its first franchise school in Port Washington, N.Y. has been a hit in the local community as more than 250 children and adults have signed up for lessons since it opened in January 2013.

Thin crust. Check. Pan crust. Double check. Stuffed crust. Triple check. Pizza Hut has a legacy of bringing new crust types to consumers all around the world.

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that one of its largest franchise territories has come up for sale for the first time in seven years.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its 'Different by Design' Aloft brand has doubled its presence in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the opening of Aloft Tulsa Downtown.

La Quinta Returns Military Rewards™ is a rewards program designed for members of our military, veterans and their families.

Brightway Insurance, a leading national independent insurance retailer, recently opened its newest franchise store in Lake Mary, Fla.

The credit health of U.S. small businesses has improved thus far in 2013, according Direct Capital, a leading provider of working capital loans, equipment financing and franchise financing.

David Nilssen, co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, will serve on the ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem’ panel at the U.S. Small Business Association’s (SBA) annual ‘National Small Business Week’ event this Monday, June...

Once the best-kept secret of super-fans in the South and Central Plains, SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) now delights guests in 43 states and is quickly expanding in the Northeast United States to meet demand.

While Little Caesars Pizza may be in the final year as title sponsor of the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in 2013, the organization would still like to see a Division 1 college bowl game remain in Detroit, the home of Little Caesars.

Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2013 Summer Associate class. The group is comprised of five second year and two first year law students.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today launches a unique program to save its old logo materials from landfills – and instead, put them in the hands of selected artists around the country.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies is coming to the Big Apple for the International Franchise Expo, sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA), June 20-22, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Following three consecutive years of comp sales growth and the successful launch of a new contemporary restaurant prototype, Huddle House announced today it has hired Tyrone Counts as Chief Operating Officer.

Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. announces that its Chief Marketing Officer, Russ Klein, has decided to depart the Company.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited is pleased to announce a donation of $26,339.25 to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. This donation represents a portion of sales from the Giant Tiger Charity Cookbooks sold at Giant Tiger stores across Canada.

Drew comes to PRO Martial Arts with a background as a Senior Investment Analyst with a degree in accounting. He is solution driven, detail oriented and enjoys working as a team which is a perfect for a PMA franchisee.

Weichert, Realtors will host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, N.J., to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (www.villaenterprises.com), a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced today the opening of several locations in Arizona and New York.

Roetzel is pleased to announce that 12 of its Florida attorneys have been selected as “Florida Super Lawyers” and another 9 have been named “Florida Rising Stars” for 2013.

Honored at the first annual ICMI Global Call Center Awards in Seattle, Wash., Hyatt was recognized for successfully leveraging technology to improve customer service.

According to AARP, nearly 90 percent of seniors prefer to live in their own homes as they age. With an increasing population choosing to live at home, it may be more difficult to recognize signs that a loved one needs help with everyday tasks.

As the original vision of Alabama artist, Rebekah Bynum – the success of Spirited Art® has flowed forth as seamlessly as brushstrokes from her paintbrush since day one.

Assisting Hands Home Care Rancho Bernardo today announced the launch of “Safe Transition to Home,” a program to ease hospital readmissions.

New England-based mosquito and tick control firm endorses launching a pre-emptive strike under “perfect conditions” for mosquito-borne illnesses.

With more than 30 years of experience in franchising, Wild Birds Unlimited will welcome all members of the company’s franchise system from June 25th – 29th at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis for their 2013 Enterprise Leadership...

Demand for direct hire placement staffing has risen steadily since the current economic recovery began in 2011. Research performed by BMO Capital Markets indicates that direct hire permanent placement services are expected to outperform in 2013.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and Promotora TIIM today announced that Starwood's Aloft® brand made its debut in Cancun, Mexico.

Tim Tierney, with RE/MAX Town & Country, has recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company.

On June 1, 2013, Vince Piyamanothamkul, a retired Army First Sergeant, celebrated the opening of his San Diego County, CA wildlife control and removal business.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon in New Delhi’s National Capital Region (NCR).

Family Financial Centers, LLC, is pleased to announce that they have been selected as one of the “Hot 100 Franchises” as seen on RedHotFranchises.com.

ANY LAB TEST NOW® now offers multiple lab tests that can help an individual find out what is causing symptoms like digestive issues, hives, congestion, bloating, headaches, and even the inability to lose weight.

32 Degrees, a self-serve frozen yogurt bar, has announced the opening of its first franchise location in the state of Mississippi in the city of Petal.