The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Solar Universe (www.solaruniverse.com), the leader in solar franchising, announced today the launch of its online design center for consumers.

Ben & Jerry’s is mixing up something unique in popular U.S. cities: a flavor as local as a city itself. Calling it “City Churned,” the ice cream maker will be the first of its kind to crowdsource locally inspired flavors that...

The wood fired taste born in the Carolinas is heading further south and preparing to open its first three locations in the state of Georgia this fall.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., announced it has signed a franchise agreement to open a restaurant in Cranberry Township, Pa., early next year.

Starting June 20, Hyatt Gold Passport members will be able to earn and redeem Hyatt Gold Passport points at 12 iconic participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas, and M life members will be able to earn M life Tier Credits when staying at...

Through June 15, customers can carry out a one-topping large pizza – on Pan, Thin 'N Crispy or Hand-Tossed Crust – for just $5.55.

Tint World, the nation’s leading automotive styling franchise, has announced the launch of exclusive Tint World branded automotive accessories: Tint World HID Conversion Kit(s) and Spray Guard Liner™ by Tint World.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is pleased to announce several new limited time offers at its Einstein Bros.® Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels® locations as part of its Garden Fresh themed summer menu, featuring herbs and vegetables found in...

he clinics are owned by Back Shack III and Chiropractic Healthcare Solutions and are managed by Regional Developer for The Joint Colorado, Mr. Brad Remington.

ServiceMaster Clean announced today its plans to expand across the Midwest and Southeast including Kansas City, Mo.; San Antonio, Texas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio.

RE/MAX reports that the luxury segment of the Chicago real estate market, consisting of homes that cost $1 million or more, showed impressive strength through the first four months of 2013.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. a minority owner in the privately held parent company of the brand, Hooters of America, and a franchisee of international Hooters restaurants, will send Irma Guerrero to see the 17th Annual Hooters International Swimsuit...

Birmingham South and Worcestershire North Rhythm Time children’s music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers raised funds last week for Birmingham Children’s Hospital by wearing a hat to their class, with all proceeds being...

Wayne Offenhauer, Garol Orr and Bill Orr are proud to announce the opening of 101 Mobility Atlanta.

RE/MAX Broker/Owner Kathy McCauley-Dames will bring three decades of experience to the metropolitan Chicago real estate market of Plainfield, Ill., when she opens her newest RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals brokerage there this autumn.

Jacksonville community will welcome a Play N Trade on St. Johns Bluff Rd. on June 8th, 2013. Play N Trade-St. Johns Bluff will offer promotional offers and discounts on various video games, consoles, and consumer electronics.

From the company’s start just over five years ago as a small dog treat bakery and boutique, Woof Gang Bakery has become a leader in the pet industry.

Benetrends, a trusted leader in franchise and small business funding, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Wendy Skemer, who will join the Benetrends team as a Senior Sales Consultant.

Donna McNeill, owner of Great Harvest Bread Co. in Old Saybrook, Ct., was introduced to a unique idea through one of her local customers, Raymond Bechard, an author, journalist, and television producer whose latest project is a television series...

LaVida Massage is expanding in Florida with the opening of its first location in the greater South Florida area in Royal Palm Beach.

Fast, casual restaurant chain California Tortilla uses the best avocados money can buy (Hass #1), and they're so committed to the green powerhouse that they'll be celebrating Avocado Month throughout June with online and in-store promotions, and...

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, Massage Heights Retreats across the country will throw a day-long birthday celebration for the American Cancer Society, celebrating 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays.

As new college graduates polish their resumes and prepare to enter the workforce, a growing crowd of 20-somethings is emerging with dreams of owning a business and working for themselves.

JockSale, the first consignment event franchise for sporting, outdoor and hobby gear, announces four franchise contracts in the following cities: Chattanooga, TN; Matthews, NC; Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC.

The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate survey results indicate that Americans from these three ethnic groups are far more alike than different when it comes to many perceptions and behaviors surrounding the home buying process.

ickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three-day party starting Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8 to celebrate the opening of its new location in Valparaiso.

Massage Envy Spa, the largest employer of massage therapists and estheticians in the United States, is pleased to announce that it awarded 56 Regional Therapists of the Year winners at its Annual Franchise Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, has teamed up with New Jersey Blood Drive Services to host a community blood drive outside of their Plainsboro, New Jersey office.

Long Island smoothie and fresh-squeezed juice lovers, you have your Robeks back! When the Robeks smoothie and juice shop at 331 Oyster Bay Road closed earlier this year, longtime customer Andy Spathis quickly scooped it up.

Charleys, known for its Charley's Grilled Subs® and Charleys Philly Steaks® concepts, has recently rolled out its newest limited-time offer, the Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich.

Smashburger today unveiled its first television advertising campaign in collaboration with Denver-based Definite Productions, marking the production company’s first spot for a national restaurant brand.

Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today plans to expand in Iowa.

Woodcraft Supply, LLC, has announced the selection of Vince Grlovich as new vice president for sales and marketing.

This summer both kids and parents alike will be thrilled to find new menu items and interactive games added to the Wendy’s® Kids’ Meals™.

Bob Fearon has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at CRDN, the Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network, an international franchise organization serving the insurance industry. The announcement was made by Wayne Wudyka, CRDN’s...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) said today the company will open 20 new hotels in China in 2013.

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) announced today that it has promoted Marty Amschler to senior vice president of franchise.

Rita's Italian Ice® announced its annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign and eighth annual partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for all kids with cancer.

ColorTyme, Inc., the nation’s first franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores, announced today that award-winning rent-to-own professional Louis Bacile has become a new franchisee with the company.

Red Robin today announced its action-packed kick-off to summer in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox to get guests excited about the much-anticipated summer event movie, The Wolverine, in theaters July 26.

Now through the end of the month, customers will get one FREE Regular Lemonade with the purchase of any regular sized Pretzel Bites (any flavor) every Tuesday.

Denny’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: DENN), one of America's largest full-service restaurant chains, is pleased to congratulate James Wines for receiving the National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Salt Lake City, June 3, 2013- Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt combines dessert and science to create flash-frozen treats to please any palate. On June 7 at 8 p.m.

Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, spotlights the Littleton, CO Body + Brain franchise in the recent May 2013 issue of their newsletter, Dahn Yoga Life.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) is looking forward to executing a new franchise agreement for the Leo Hotel Collection with the owners of The Riverside Hotel in Boise.

Firemans Contractors, Inc. (OTCQB: FRCN)focused on currently developing a Commercial Business to Business Franchise Opportunity in the area of Pavement Maintenance, reports the Q3 2013.

Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that the company will be presenting at 3 conferences.

Fresh Healthy Vending takes it to the next level with a healthy vending machine installed at the New York Film Academy.

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced it will exhibit at the British Franchise Exhibition to be held at Manchester Central on 21-22 June 2013.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced the appointment of Glenn Lunde to the position of Chief Concept Officer, effective immediately.

Today through Father’s Day, June 16, Pizza Inn is holding its “Get Cheesy With Dad” social media contest where everybody wins and one lucky winner will receive a grand prize of free pizza for a year.

Citing a study that correlates lower stresslevels with relaxed dress codes at work, national footwear retailer Flip Flop Shops has initiated “Flip Flop Fridays."

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive entertainment retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Sharon Price John as Chief Executive Officer and Chief President Bear, effective immediately.

On June 3, Rainbow Academy® of Manalapan opened its doors for the first time to the children of Monmouth County.

Navis Pack & Ship, a San Diego-based national packing and shipping company, announces their first sweepstakes to give away free packing and shipping to one winner.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will introduce Gap brand to Paraguay and Hungary through new agreements with existing franchise partners Neutral for Paraguay and Gottex Brands for Hungary.

Something huge is happening in the UK's food franchise industry, and it goes by the name of Spice 2 Go, the very first Indian quick-service takeaway chain.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is putting a new spin on three classic Baskin-Robbins flavors with the introduction of Triple Vanilla, its June Flavor of the Month.

Cherry Blow Dry Bar has secured a prime 6th Avenue location in Chelsea, 650 Sixth Avenue will become home to Cherry Blow Dry Bar's first company owned store in Manhattan New York.

SERVPRO of Weymouth-Hingham & Quincy announced the addition of Julio Capo as General Manager. With over 10 years of experience in the field of disaster restoration, Julio brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position, particularly...

Cellairis®, one of the world’s largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is expanding its Canadian reach by introducing the country’s first inline store model at the Intercity Shopping Centre in Thunder Bay.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes continues to rack in the accolades to support its growth initiatives as the fast-casual, “better burger,” fries and shakes chain earned a No. 8 ranking in Fast Casual Magazine’s annual rankings of...

When spring and summer arrive, Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) franchisees across the country experience a noticeable increase in business, though not for reasons accounting and other financial experts might predict.

BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB), announced the launch of BAB’s first SweetDuet Frozen Yogurt & Gourmet Muffins® unit, now under development in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today plans to expand in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

In anticipation for major growth, Toppers has announced key internal promotions, solidifying their position in the industry and laying the foundation for their growth goal of 150 stores by 2015, and 500 stores by 2020.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM) today announced its same store sales increased 16% in May, in addition to an increase of 5% in May of last year. This follows April’s 11.4% reported same store sales increase.