The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

How Do You Roll?, the Austin, Texas-based custom sushi restaurant, has partnered Buxton to help with the restaurants’ franchise expansion strategy.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today debuted its fifth brand in India with the official rebranding of five hotels to “Hyatt”: Hyatt Bangalore MG Road, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Amritsar, and Hyatt Ahmedabad.

MaidPro, one of the largest home cleaning franchises in the U.S. and Canada, smashed the previous World Record by short sheeting 10,236 beds in a single day.

Realty ONE Group, Inc., continues to take the real estate industry by storm with today's news that it leaped four spots, to No. 7 in the nation, on REAL Trends' 500 list.

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel has recently unveiled its first consumer smart phone application, Cruise Planners MobileTM, connecting cruisers with local travel advisor, Helen Brahms.

RNR Custom Wheels and Tire Express has opened its 9th corporate location, and 64th U.S. location, in Daytona, FL, at 955 West International Speedway Blvd., just up the street from the speedway itself.

Benetrends, a trusted leader in Franchise and small business funding, announces the appointment of Mona Janes, as Senior Consultant. Janes joins Benetrends with 30 years of finance experience and expertise.

California Pizza Kitchen, the authority on California-style pizza and creator of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, announced that 17 of its Northern California restaurant locations will participate in a fundraiser.

Roetzel is proud to announce that partner Denise M. Hasbrook has been elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Mercy Health Partners Northern Region.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the start of the Hyatt Thrive Global Month of Community Service where associates at Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world will volunteer to give back to the communities they call home.

Retro Fitness, a low-cost, high-value concept, continues to strengthen its team and reputation in the industry, adding two new team members who will take the brand to the next level.

Composed of tangy-sweet chili coleslaw, oven-roasted turkey breast, Swiss cheese, avocado and tomato, the Luna is the newest in Erbert & Gerbert’s signature line of bold and unique flavor combinations.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC was recently named among the top 10 companies for ongoing excellence in learning and development in the 2013 LearningElite by Chief Learning Officer magazine

Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the launch of its “Shine A Light For Autism” in-store and online fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.

Today, Del Taco Holdings, Inc. announces the completion of a debt refinance transaction.

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.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announced today that it has signed a multi-unit Franchise Agreement with David and Laurie Slusser to develop multiple PRO Martial Arts schools in the Louisville, KY market.

Pie Five Pizza Co. today announced its first franchised location is scheduled to open this month in Holladay, Utah.

Howard Johnson® hotels are here to help with the launch of "Happy Monday," a new promotion that lets travelers save 35 percent off midweek stays at more than 370 participating hotels in the U.S. and Canada when they book on a Monday.

Bennigan's Franchising Company's President and CEO Paul Mangiamele, announced today the spring release of "Bennigan's Return to Relevance…Bleeding Green 25/8."

Planet Beach has launched a nationwide franchise development and financing program, and is offering franchising seminars for prospective owners in the greater New Orleans area.

la Madeleine, the acclaimed French-inspired bakery café, has reached a milestone moment with the signing of its first franchise development agreement.

“Mangiamo! Let’s eat.” The phrase heard around the world in Italian family kitchens will soon be said daily in Ewa Beach with Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen serving authentic experiences for lunch and dinner.

The United Franchise Group (UFG), The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs, today announced the winners of its 2013 J.J.’s Entrepreneurs Business Plan competition in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is "abuzz" with excitement as it announced today a special lineup of ice cream cakes to celebrate the spring season.

Computer Explorers awarded their highest honor to Debra Moorer of New Jersey this month at their annual convention in Houston.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has completed the sale of W® New Orleans – French Quarter to Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) for $25.5 million.

The world has changed dramatically since the founding of Miracle-Ear in 1948, but they still stay true to their traditions and roots.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced last week from its 2013 National Managers Meeting in Nashville that the Company and its franchisees added a total of 950 new jobs across the U.S. and Canada last year.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to guests attending the 16th Annual TAKUAH WAAJID World Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show.

European Wax Center Bayonne recently celebrated its one-year Anniversary by announcing a brand new promotion– the Spring Fling.

For the love of cheese, The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the world’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, is offering a special Buy Cheese, Get Cheese offer to attract new guests April 8 – 11 in celebration of National Cheese Fondue...

In Texas, we like things big, even our parties! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Spring is throwing a barbecue extravaganza from Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6.

It’s an all-too-common problem when hiring a painter; homeowners have little insight into whether or not the person they hired is a skilled professional - one who will complete a project on time and on budget.

Now, at Massage Envy Spa in Monroe, NY, guests can receive the brand new Sugar Foot Scrub treatment, the latest addition to the Enhanced Therapy.

The first of many new drive-thru locations for Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be coming soon to Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The firm is pleased to announce that veteran health care attorneys Philip Rosenberg and Laurie Cohen have joined the firm’s Albany, NY, office as new partners.

Two new attorneys have joined the intellectual property practice at Faegre Baker Daniels.

Max & Erma's Restaurants and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are teaming up for the Maximize Their Future campaign at participating restaurants beginning April 1 to May 5.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area.

According to a 2013 survey conducted by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every 1 in 50 children have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

“We are pleased to recognize Jaime for her impressive legal accomplishments," said Beverly Grady, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Fort Myers office. "She is an outstanding person and colleague and is well deserving of her...

Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Education is expanding its reach to children with the addition of its first franchise unit in Arkansas.

Effective March 1, 2013, the former Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay has joined the upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts portfolio, part of Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with over 7,340 hotels.

Great Clips President Charlie Simpson has been selected to receive the ShareOn Corporate Leader Resources Leadership Award on March 28 at the Annual Share On Forum in Minneapolis.

Yo Mon Frozen Yogurt, a Red Bank, New Jersey-based, Jamaican-Caribbean-themed yogurt concept has entered into the competitive fro-yo franchise space with a model that is the antithesis to the established fro-yo market and current existing...

360clean, the fast-growing specialized janitorial franchise, best known for its focus on hygienic cleaning, will be holding their annual Franchise Conference and Awards Ceremony on April 20-21, 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Best Beach Real Estate owners Abraham Chehebar and Alberto Bassal have announced a sixth office opening for the company that joined the Weichert® franchise network just over six years ago.

Qualified buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a piece of the Echo Hunt Club, which consists of roughly 800 acres in Stratton, Colo. The acreage will be sold in six separate tracts ranging from 15 to 160 acres in size.

While headlines across the country warn about nannies harming children, a licensed private investigator with SeekingSitterssays thorough background checks can keep kids out of danger—and make everyone in the home safe.

360clean has altered its Regional Developer program to include a Marketing Escrow Fund, which is funneled back into the Regional Developer’s business over his or her first year of operation.

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE:RT) will host its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Bill.com announced that it has joined Paperless 2013, a coalition of companies that are helping consumers and businesses go paperless.

Going to a cocktail or wine and cheese party, having a girls' night out or getting together with friends at a local bar or restaurant to enjoy a good time, good food and good spirits?

Appleton Learning is taking its test prep course social. Students enrolling in a test prep course at Appleton will receive an invitation to join their peers on Edmodo.

YoBlendz®, a healthy, self-serve frozen yogurt franchise blending nature’s best with all the rest, has launched “YoBlendz® 2 Go” – an exciting new model for convenience stores and gas stations.

Earn your way to business ownership in as little as 12 months. Does this sound like a fairy tale? According to the Franchise Recruitment Manager at Labor Panes, Tom Fenig, it is not with the Labor Panes Sweat Equity program

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Your Neighborhood Pet Store, currently has 4 Texas stores; 3 in Austin, and 1 in Dallas.

7-Eleven has expanded its fresh-foods line to offer guests a wider variety of “better-for-you” salads, snacks and mini-versions of customer favorites including wraps, salads and snacks, as well as two new sandwiches - the Steakhouse...

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, is scheduled to open its first Knoxville, TN, location in May, with two more to follow. The chain was the first to begin the build-your-own pizza restaurant trend and is now the fastest growing.

Longtime partners, Sport Clips Haircuts and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), proudly announce the return of the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series event to Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Residents and small businesses in the Charleston, SC area don’t have to worry about those chores this spring. Window Genie announces the grand opening of their newest location, opening in Charleston, SC on Monday, April 1st.

barro (www.sbarro.com) announced today that current Board Chairman J. David Karam has assumed the additional duties of Chief Executive Officer.

According to Reuters, new home sales show steady gains in home pricing over the last two months, suggesting the recovery of the housing market continues to be on the rise.

The Growth Coach Franchise CEO and Founder, Daniel Murphy, knows what it’s like to own and run a business – the hours, the finances, the worries, the challenges and the commitment it takes to turn an idea into a success story