The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Good Earth Coffeehouse is proud to announce the opening of another location in Calgary at West Pointe Plaza (683-10 Street SW).

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) (the "Company") announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Realogy Group LLC ("Realogy Group"), together with a co-issuer, is proposing to issue approximately $450 million aggregate principal...

As Del Taco gets set to debut its new "UnFreshing Believable" advertising campaign along with introducing its New Buck & Under and New Tastes menus, the popular Mexican quick-serve chain is finalizing its over-a-year-long mission to refresh...

easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, will hold a conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in the Triangle is hosting a customer appreciation event to celebrate 5 years of serving mouthwatering barbecue to the community.

The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. now offers a 50% discount on the franchise fee for veterans of the US Armed Forces.

Transworld Business Advisors, a national company that facilitates buying and selling businesses, is expanding their presence in Louisville.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., announced today it plans to expand westward with Dallas targeted for future franchise development.

Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating its 30th year with Three Free Bagel Day as a thank-you to its loyal guests and as a fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which also turns 30 this year.

Virna and Cliff Hudson, owners of Fresh Coat Painters of Central Valley, were recently awarded Fresh Coat’s Franchise of the Year award at the 2013 National Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Florida.

During the recent Sir Grout annual meeting, Chris Wyand was elected the recipient of the Above & Beyond - Outstanding Service Award for 2012.

‘Our hearts are in it from start to finish’ – this tenet is at the core of Donna and Jeff Rea’s Caring Transitions of North Dallas Suburbs.

Local mum and musician, Clare Mill, is now embarking on her perfect, life-changing career that combines her love of music with working with children.

The Director of Franchise Recruitment at Labor Panes, Tom Fenig, knows what it is like to grow up as the son of a career Army Veteran.

Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73, the leading purveyor of pizzas in Canada, are slicing its prices on select pizzas while giving children and their families another reason to smile.

Club CarlsonSM, the hotel rewards program for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announced today, Earth Day, that they have become the first hotel loyalty program to commit to a global meetings and events carbon offsetting initiative.

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay an April 26 visit to the Maud E. Johnson Elementary School, 3805 Rural Road, Rockford, Ill.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the leader in the fast-casual build-your-own pizza category, today announced that Green Brook, NJ-based AMPAL Group has signed an agreement to develop ten franchise stores in Central and Northern New Jersey.

Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual branded Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown-Convention Center and Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Convention Center.

Key executives from the Huntington Learning Center recently attended the 13th annual Education Industry Days Summit in Washington, D.C.

Dunkin’ Brands, home to two of the world’s most recognized and loved brands, announced today the opening of two Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and one Baskin-Robbins shop at the newly renovated Dallas Love Field Airport.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today announced that John F. Hoffner is retiring from the Board of Directors following the expiration of his current term and will not stand for...

European Wax Center Stony Brook is happy to announce their latest Spring Fling seasonal promotion for all guests.

Direct Capital is strongly supporting new efforts in Washington to make vital Section 179 deductions permanent for small businesses.

Summer sweetness is now in season with two new sun-kissed and handpicked Key Lime treats from Krispy Kreme®.

It's the best kind of secret – dark, juicy and sizzling hot. But this luscious tidbit isn't secret anymore and nobody seems very worried about the exposure.

Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina with locations around the country, has acquired five franchisee-owned locations in the Charlotte area.

New Orleans’ favorite wing joint, WOW Café, has gotten a facelift and will roll out a new trade dress among locations across New Orleans and the U.S.

Hurricane Grill & Wings® announces their first Florida Panhandle restaurant opening today in Pensacola. The West Palm Beach-based restaurant has more than 35 restaurants throughout Florida and 15 nationwide.

Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina with locations across the country, has announced a development agreement that will bring three new restaurants to Lexington by the end of 2016 as it expands nationally through franchising.

JP Korpi, owner of Paul Davis Emergency Services recently provided specialized clean-up, property restoration and drying expertise to restore the detailed and intricately carved plaster ceilings and walls at the national landmark, Board of Trade...

Carvel America's Freshest Ice Cream®, is marking April 25th as Free Cone Day. From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., all participating Carvel® Ice Cream shoppes will be offering a free junior cone of their famous soft serve ice cream.

Medi-Weightloss™ is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback.

7-Eleven, Inc. is giving away a free MiO Energy Black Cherry Liquid Water Enhancer, a fitting promotion for the largest retailer of single-serve bottled water.

One of the nation’s leading franchise lenders is meeting huge demand by helping franchisees find easier access to financing in 2013.

Times are changing, and a new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC uncovered that about one in four married couples between the ages of 18 to 34 purchased their first home together before their wedding date, compared to 14 percent of those...

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report 2013 first quarter results after the market closes on May 7.?

Today ServiceMaster Clean®, a global leader of disaster restoration services, announced a restoration effort of its own during the Risk Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference.

As new mobile applications and technological devices continue to be launched at accelerated rates, one of the industries that has primarily benefited and enriched the most is education.

Romeo's Pizza is proud to announce the opening of a new location at 4180 Kent Road in Stow, Ohio. This new Romeo's Pizza will offer award-winning pizzas to residents in the Stow/Kent area.

AAMCO, the nation’s leading and the world’s largest chain of transmission specialists, with nearly 800 automotive centers in the United States and Canada, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its senior management team,...

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube® announced today that Toledo, Ohio is the winning city of the company's innovative social media promotion, "I Want My Quaker Steak & Lube®!"

Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is gearing up for its first mid-year conference in New York City’s Times Square, May 7 and 8.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC. (“Zippy Shell?”) announced today its award winning mobile self-storage and moving franchise system continues to expand the network with the opening of a new franchise location in Kane County, Illinois!

Elevation Burger announced its participation in the international Chef to Plate Gluten-Free Awareness Campaign.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it has signed a franchise agreement with Purple Dragon 88, LLC, to expand the brand to Sacramento, Calif.

Edible Arrangements® has something new for moms this year and if history is any indication, a record number of mothers nationwide will celebrate their special day with hand-sculpted fresh fruit bouquets.

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company to Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® restaurant chains kicks off its third annual Stars for Heroes™ fundraising campaign this week at participating restaurant locations.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is adding premium Patrón margaritas to the menu in its U.S. restaurants.

Actor Mark Wahlberg pushed his body to the limit for his role as bodybuilder Daniel Lugo in the new film "Pain & Gain," in theatres April 26.

The Beef Jerky Outlet Virginiais ready to welcome the thousands of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans visiting the Richmond area April 25-27, 2013. The Richmond International Raceway is featuring a four day weekend of racing fun that draws fans from all...

European Wax Center Naperville announced that Spring Fling, the center’s exclusive Spring Promotion, will be available for all guests until the end of the month. Now, any guest can come and try the latestwaxing in Naperville at a uniquely low...

Panera Bread will open a café in Rancho Santa Margarita on Monday April 22. The café will support the Hoag Hospital Foundation throughout the year through the Panera Bread Community Breadbox Program.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, announced today that the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Corporate offices will be providing home care services to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings upon...

Century 21 Canada and international TV outdoor designer, Carson Arthur announced the launch of the Century 21 Canada Open House Weekend Blitz to be held on May 4 and May 5, 2013 across Canada.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. ("Liquid Nutrition" or "Company") (TSX VENTURE:LQD)(TSX VENTURE:LQD.WT) announces that its Annual General Meeting is to be held on May 3, 2013 at 9:30 am ET.

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation has entered into a franchise agreement with Consolidation Services Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary Mongolia Equipment Rental Corporation.

The second recession-saving promotion in 2013, guests can receive a $5 discount for any professional hair removal in Draper, Utah when guests purchase one full-sized product from European Wax Center Draper.

Approximately 10.4 million Australians (56% of the population aged 14+) consume coffee in an average week, suggesting that Australia almost more than any other is a nation full of coffee-drinkers.

It’s official, Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be setting up shop on Long Island in the town of Wantagh, New York. Franchise owners Joseph and Nicole Marsh recently signed a lease to the future site of their very own coffee and smoothie shop.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited will be unveiling our newest store, located in North Bay, ON on April 20, 2013. This is an opportunity to meet Store Manager Sean Wilson along with the North Bay community, MP Mr. Jay Aspin and Mayor Al McDonald.

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), a leader in the hair care industry, will issue financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013 before the market opens on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

The Wing Experts have landed in Hinesville! Wingstop is now open and saucing and hand-tossing made-to-order wings at 207 West General Screven Way.

With the approach of Earth Day and in the midst of National Recycling Month, Granite Transformations is the clear choice for Eco-friendly home renovation projects.

The integration of technology and community outreach has earned Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, a prestigious distinction.

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, April 20, 2013, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 3531 Dutch Village Rd., Halifax.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Huayuan Property Co., Ltd for a Grand Hyatt hotel in Changsha, Hunan Province in central China.