The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Mark Phelps, 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.

Transworld Business Advisors, a unique business concept that provides services for business brokerage, franchise consultant, and franchise development, announces a new location in Denver, under the ownership of local residents Al and Jessica...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, an international Hawaiian coffee and fresh fruit smoothie company, has just added two new franchisees in sunny Southern California, growing the brand presence on the West Coast.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Alessandro Canonaco to develop a dojo in the North New Jersey / New York market.

On June 13, Dutch Bros. Coffee of Chico celebrates its 10-year anniversary, and local owner-operators Dan and Michal Richardson want to say “thank you” with a community contribution.

In honor of Memorial Day, Budweiser and Tilted Kilt kicked off their 3rd annual fundraising program, "Here's to Heroes" on May 27th.

Famous Brands International will celebrate the opening of their flagship The Country’s Best Yogurt (TCBY) and Mrs. Fields Cookies stores at their corporate headquarters in Broomfield, CO.

A historic piece of Fergus County real estate is being offered to the public. Leininger Ranch, home to “Indian Rock” and a Native American buffalo jump, is now available for purchase through United Country – Shobe Auction and...

Weichert’s Employee Mobility Survey has become the definitive guide to workforce mobility challenges, emerging trends and best practices.

The new South Orange County / Mission Viejo office will offer a full range of staffing and employment services in a variety of professional and light industrial disciplines serving the South Orange County area.

DIAL-AN-ANGEL has moved home to where the success story began 46 years ago. All Sydney DIAL-AN-ANGEL office employees are now working together under one roof, in the newly expanded Lindfield office.

Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded another Texas Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Chuck McElroy and Mr. Wally Spence in the Houston area.

Frozen Peaks International LLC, a leading New Jersey-based self-serve frozen yogurt corporation, proudly announced today that it now offers a wide variety of Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes® in its Roxbury, New Jersey location.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a nationally renowned sandwich franchise, announces plans for expansion in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

HomeVestors of America, Inc. ("HomeVestors"), known for its registered trademark We Buy Ugly Houses®, has been diligent in protecting its trademarks.

Bomboloni, an original concept started in New York City’s trendy Upper West Side in 2010 is expanding around the world through corporate locations and a highly selective franchising/licensing program through their partnership with Fransmart.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) today reported results for its quarter ended May 4, 2013.

The Edmond, Oklahoma JuiceBlendz Café, has declared itself a collection site to assist rescue workers and first responders to the EF5 tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding communities in May.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIM) today announced that it has entered into a five year distribution agreement with Food Services of America (FSA) that covers distribution of over 95% of the Company’s products.

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe announced it has been named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.

Brightway Insurance, a leading national independent insurance retailer, named Robert “Bob” Taylor as the company’s new chief financial officer.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, generally referred to as “Obamacare” has expanded the role the home care industry will play in the nation’s senior services sector.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that May 2013 net sales increased 11 percent compared with last year.

elements®fitness and BalanceDiet™ have announced a partnership with California-based Perkville, the highly-touted rewards program co-founded by former Yahoo and Linked-In Senior Project Manager Sunil Saha and Eric Bollman, former Director...

Despite the record-setting increases in home prices this year, there is still plenty of room in most markets for prices to move even higher, and that's good news for investors in single family homes according to David Hicks, co-president of...

Romacorp, Inc., the parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, announces the appointment of John Brisco as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the brand.

With Father’s Day coming up soon on June 16th, Massage Envy Spa Berkeley Heights has unveiled their latest promotion.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court, has officially announced the signing of a master franchise license for the entirety of Australia and New Zealand with Strike Entertainment

While air fresheners may do a sufficient job of making homes smell fresh, the scent of one’s home does not necessarily reflect its degree of cleanliness or healthfulness.

PRO Martial Arts, the North America's fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Adam and Jennifer Kostanowicz to develop the first PMA dojo in the Ontario, Canada market.

HUMAN Healthy Vending (http://www.healthyvending.com), the nation’s leading healthy vending franchise has announced that it has become a Preferred Vending Partner of Viverae – a national leader in health management solutions.

FastCasual.com has named Menchie's to its annual and influential Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, which names the leading franchises, people, trends and technological advances among fast-casual restaurants.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today named Sean Blankenship as its new senior vice president of marketing.

Helping kick off June Dairy Month, Domino's Pizza is extremely proud to join with the dairy industry in 'Delivering Dairy Goodness' – highlighted by events throughout the month of June and beyond, around the U.S.

Pizza Fusion announced today that it has terminated its Definitive Agreement with Unique Pizza & Subs Corporation (UPZS) providing for the acquisition of Pizza Fusion Holdings by Unique Pizza & Subs.

While temperatures may have been low in many parts of the country, spirits were high at the 5th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter held on May 11 in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced it will help kids all over the nation show dad how much they appreciate him this Father’s Day.

On Monday, June 10, Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening the doors to its tenth corporate-owned location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and its eleventh store for the entire chain, with its newest restaurant at 2151 N. Collins St., Suite 105, in Arlington,...

Feeling pressure to pick out the perfect Father's Day gift while battling busy summer schedules? Find hundreds of gadgets and tools for every dad at your nearby RadioShack.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has announced the signing of the Holiday Inn Express Manisa - West, Turkey.

Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, today announced the opening of its two newest properties: Newport Middletown, RI and Fort Worth Medical Center, TX.

The Gymboree Corporation (the "Company") today reported consolidated financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2013.

Chuck E. Cheese’s was also voted the overall fifth-favorite casual-dining pizza chain by consumers.

Rita Restaurant Corp., parent company of Don Pablo's restaurants, awarded the Don Pablo's located at 1860 Deptford Center Road in Deptford, N.J., with the company's 2012 "Restaurant of the Year" award.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Jefferies 2013 Global Consumer Conference in Nantucket, MA.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. announced today that the Company will be participating in two upcoming investor conferences.

For most kids, summertime means swimming, sports, and sun. But for 18,000 students around the country, the summer months will also be filled with algebra, angles, and arithmetic.

Creative Learning Corporation is pleased to announce that BFK FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Learning Corporation) has recently sold a franchise in the African nation of Botswana.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., has been named one of Fast Casual's Top 100 "Movers and Shakers" of 2013.

Fortunately, Brittnee’s exemplary customer service made him to turn back around and get the CBC lab test that would ultimately save his life.

Mellow Mushroom Wilmington celebrates its 10 year anniversary with an exciting event on Saturday, June 8th, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m., at 4311 Oleander Drive.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a DomiCopter! Scooters and cars could one day be swapped for 21st century flying machines following exciting technological research undertaken by Domino's Pizza.

Mark your calendars, because Dickey’s in Wausau is throwing a mouthwatering event on Thursday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dickey’s will be serving Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for just one dollar.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. today announced that it will open its first U.S. store at 1616 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Fla.

A company built on hope and known for helping as many people as possible find good jobs, Express Employment Professionals is on a mission to put a million people to work annually.

Huddle House, the 24-hour family-friendly restaurant chain celebrated for its comfort food, warm atmosphere and value pricing, will open its newest restaurant in West Hamlin on June 10, 2013, featuring a refreshing new interior and exterior design.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has teamed up with popchips, a healthy alternative snack option, to take on the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports as a vendor at The GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, June 7-9, 2013.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot™, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, is now offering Twisters, five new smoothie-type frozen drinks made with CUPS specialty frozen yogurt and fresh juices and fruit.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced that their newest franchise in Milwaukee will open for business today! The new location is one of many opening this year around the country; a sign of continued rapid growth for Zippy Shell in the United States.

Rick Coyne is pleased to announce the opening of his second real estate brokerage, EXIT Oceanside Realty, now located in Eliot.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced the release of its Domino's Pizza app for Windows Phone 8.

Red Roof’s 40th Anniversary Mobile Truck Tour is rolling into Toronto June 8-9, just in time to greet 300,000 plus pet-lovers during Woofstock 2013.

Europcar, the leading brand in mobility in Europe with a wide international network, and Franchise Services of North America Inc., operating Advantage® in the USA, are partnering to jointly serve their customers.

United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., recently announced the appointment of Shawn Terrel of Smithville, Mo., as international director of the firm’s Oil and Gas Mineral Specialty Property Group Division.

It’s not often a car hits 250k miles, let alone 500k, but Dallas resident Lori Duewell’s Honda Fit is proof that regular vehicle maintenance is key to hitting half a million miles.

Wingstop is expanding in Ohio. The 570-unit chicken wing chain has signed a four-store development agreement to grow its presence throughout the Cincinnati area.

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of advanced IT management services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announces a 25 percent increase of comp sales for Q1, 2013 over Q1, 2012.

The Alternative Board (TAB) is the world's largest franchise system providing peer advisory boards, executive coaching services, and alignment training for business leaders.

Massage Envy Spa Toms River will be celebrating its official Grand Opening this Friday, June 7th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening celebration.

Americans have had it with body hair, and they’re spending big bucks on expensive, painful treatments to tame it.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, will be hosting a booth at the Richardson Senior Center 2013 Health and Information Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, June 12th, from 10AM-1PM.