The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2013
Charles Franklin
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that senior members of the Company are presenting at Starwood's Investor & Analyst Day held today in Dubai.
March 13th, 2013
Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states will celebrate their 21st Annual First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway, Wednesday, March 20th, 2013.
March 12th, 2013
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging announces it is part of Hotels4Truckers.com loyal lodging program, as members can save up to 15 percent on reservations at Red Roof’s more than 350 properties across the United States.
March 12th, 2013
Mar. 11 through Mar. 24, all Dutch Bros. Coffee Corvallis locations will donate $1 from every water sold to Corvallis High School’s Mr. Spartan program.
March 12th, 2013
NOVUS Glass, the inventor of windshield repair, is pleased to announce that Super 2014 will be held April 3-5, 2014 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.
March 12th, 2013
Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility management, announced that Gustavo Higuera has joined the company as Regional Vice President, Latin America.
March 12th, 2013
Cardio Barre® is now expanding across the country. With its first location opened in 2001 in Studio City, Cardio Barre®, a high energy and no impact exercise class, quickly gained popularity as a franchise.
March 12th, 2013
After 33 successful years in the barbecue business, Woody Mills and his partner, Yolanda Mills-Mawman have discovered that the best way to keep their fans coming back for more is to throw in the occasional pleasant – and utterly delicious...
March 12th, 2013
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) (the "Company" or "easyhome"), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.
March 12th, 2013
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts continues its imaginative program encompassing interactive art and cultural experiences to inspire guests, commissioning a short film which explores three Chinese cities and the lives of local artists who live...
March 12th, 2013
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate today released national survey findings of 18-35 year-old Americans that reveal the next generation of homeowners are rewriting the rules to homeownership and reinterpreting traditional norms to fit their...
March 12th, 2013
Today, Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the global roll out of Tangent™ (formerly known as Project Hive), an innovative workspace concept that meets the changing needs of today’s mobile business traveler.
March 12th, 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is strengthening its position as the leading hotel operator across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
March 12th, 2013
Red Mango, one of America's fastest-growing frozen yogurt and smoothies chains, has launched the Pioneer Program, a franchise incentive campaign designed to reward multi-unit development in key markets for rapid expansion.
March 12th, 2013
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) (the "Company") today announced the continuation of its international expansion strategy with the signing of Licensing Agreements ("the Agreements") in South Korea and the Kingdom of Saudi...
March 12th, 2013
The pioneer and leader in handcrafted fresh fruit arrangements has expanded its corporate staff to more than 150 with the addition of 42 new employees in 2012 and 12 more in the first two months of 2013.
March 12th, 2013
Dickey’s Barbecue, the fast casual barbecue restaurant chain known for delicious slow smoked meats, is offering complete meals and new whole meat options just in time to hop things up for Easter.
March 12th, 2013
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® is pleased to announce that Michael Gumiela , Regional Vice President of Sales, has won a Silver Stevie® Award in the National Sales Executive of the Year category.
March 12th, 2013
European Wax Center Redwood City is now providing students interested in waxing in Redwood City, CA with exclusive savings.
March 12th, 2013
The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. of Seymour, Tennessee has launched a new corporate web site aimed at recruiting and qualifying new retail franchise owners.
March 12th, 2013
South Beach Tanning Company has continued its salon conversion program by acquiring an existing salon in the Orlando market, located in the Plaza Venetia along “restaurant row” on Sand Lake Road.
March 12th, 2013
The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. is offering fondue fans a chance to win a trip to Miami to party with international music sensation Pitbull through a sweepstakes.
March 12th, 2013
Curves International announces its 15th Annual Food Drive, "Feed the Need," and challenges Curves' club members in the U.S. and Canada to meet a goal of 100,000 donations during the two week period of March 11 - March 23.
March 12th, 2013
Small business lending demand continued to be very strong in February, according to the Monthly Small Business Lending Index released by Direct Capital, a leading provider of equipment leasing, business loans and working capital.
March 12th, 2013
Franchise Business Review, a franchise marketing research firm, has named Miracle Method Surface Refinishing to their Top Five for Franchisee Satisfaction for 2013.
March 12th, 2013
Maaco®, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, today announced the re-launch of Maaco fleet services as Maaco Fleet Solutions.
March 12th, 2013
It must be March. And for the third straight year, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is the Official Pizza of NCAA March Madness.
March 12th, 2013
The case filed by H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) in the U.S. District Court for Western Missouri will continue despite the court's decision to not grant a preliminary injunction against Intuit Inc.
March 12th, 2013
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is now available for booking room reservations through RedLion.com or 1-800-RED-LION.
March 11th, 2013
Zippy Shell USA, LLC, (“Zippy Shell?”) one of the fastest growing mobile self-storage franchise operation announced today that it will launch its interstate move division in April 2013.
March 11th, 2013
Zippy Shell USA, LLC. (“Zippy Shell?”) continues its expansion of corporate owned and franchise locations and is pleased to announce the opening of another Zippy Shell? region.
March 11th, 2013
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that its Manchester territory is on the market due to relocation of the current franchisee.
March 11th, 2013
From the company’s luxury General Managers Summit in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its luxury footprint has nearly doubled worldwide in five years to meet growing global demand.
March 11th, 2013
Hyatt announced today that Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing and Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center associates overwhelmingly ratified agreements recently for new five-year contracts with UniteHere.
March 11th, 2013
TAB Boards International celebrates the success of its model through the findings of a Small Business Pulse survey in December 2012.
March 11th, 2013
Vibes today revealed the results of a successful mobile campaign aimed at engaging and increasing the loyal customer base of Build-A-Bear Workshop through their most personal device – their mobile phones.
March 11th, 2013
Ground Round franchise owners and vendor partners gathered in February for their Annual Franchise Conference at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco CA.
March 11th, 2013
Perri Domm, President of the Goodbye Graffiti™ Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Klemke to the position of VP of Eastern Canadian Operations for Goodbye Graffiti™ Inc.
March 11th, 2013
Lawn Doctor, the nation’s largest lawn care franchise with 450 units across the country, suggests the following tips to help homeowners see their lawns spring back to life.
March 11th, 2013
The Dwyer Group® is proud to announce that it has awarded the 100th The Grounds Guys franchise contract to entrepreneur, Jason Borawski of Monmouth, N.J.
March 11th, 2013
In the spirit of the season, The UPS Store ® today announced its upcoming Small Business Expert Twitter chat series, designed to help small business owners “get in the game,” “stay in the game,” and “win the...
March 11th, 2013
Today, The Cleaning Authority announced their MyTCA Rewards program in their continuing effort to be the most rewarding housecleaning service in the country.
March 11th, 2013
Military veterans with entrepreneurial dreams compete for start-up money to open their own business through Signal 88 Security’s contest, Operation American Dream: From Battlefield to Boss.
March 11th, 2013
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Steve Hare will present at two upcoming investor conferences.
March 11th, 2013
Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq:DENN) today announced that it and Great China International Group (GCIG) have mutually decided to cancel the plans for GCIG to develop franchise restaurants in southern China.
March 11th, 2013
Located at The Oaks Mall off Interstate 75 and W. Newberry Road on the North side of the mall, the newest Red Robin will open on Monday, March 25 at 11 a.m.
March 11th, 2013
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (“CKE Restaurants”) announced today its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2013.
March 11th, 2013
Creative Learning Corporation (OTCBB:CLCN) owner and developer of Bricks 4 Kidz® is pleased to announce that the Company reached its 270th franchise on February 25th, a milestone that was not projected to be achieved until the end of July, 2013.
March 11th, 2013
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Cap Vermell Hotel Proyectos y Promociones, S.L., a Spanish real estate development company, for a new Park Hyatt hotel in...
March 11th, 2013
The cinnamon roll is part of a larger nationwide launch of the brand's recently enhanced SuperStart® breakfast, designed to offer consumers a more satisfying and consistent breakfast experience.
March 11th, 2013
Anago Cleaning Systems, has proven its successful track record by being named number 10 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top-10 Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2013.
March 11th, 2013
Men In Kilts, Canada’s largest full-service window cleaning, gutter cleaning, siding cleaning, and pressure washing company, announced their recent opening in Toronto.
March 11th, 2013
Plumbing is one of the world’s most influential inventions, evolving to keep world citizens clean, healthy and happy.
March 11th, 2013
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Madison on Tuesday, March 12 at 11 a.m. The locally owned and operated barbecue restaurant will be serving the first 100 guests a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
March 11th, 2013
Koko FitClub celebrates National Nutrition Month by offering some simple changes for better nutrition – starting with a healthier fridge.
March 11th, 2013
European Wax Center Norwalk recently announced Spring Fling, its latest exclusive promotion for all guests interested inwaxing in Norwalk, CT.
March 11th, 2013
SYNERGY HomeCare today announced it is the recipient of the 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Award, the only awards program to rank companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction, from Franchise Business Review.
March 11th, 2013
YoGo Factory, a national self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, continues expansion into Gloucester County, NJ, announcing their grand opening in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, NJ.
March 11th, 2013
IZON Global Media, a media agency specializing in outdoor advertising, announces a new franchise in Aiken, under the ownership of local resident Greg Robertson.
March 11th, 2013
An employee of Maui Wowi Hawaiian spent 10 days volunteering in Haiti, with support from the company’s CEO and a week of paid time off to use doing charitable work.
March 11th, 2013
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, a sports bar that pays homage to the old public houses of America, England, Scotland and Ireland, is gearing up for its annual Irish Hooley menu.
March 11th, 2013
The Culver's restaurant in West Baraboo, WI. 420 Linn St., has been certified "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) by the US Green Building Council.
March 9th, 2013
SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, announces a new store at 8506 South Tryon Street in the Whitehall Corners office park, under the ownership of local resident Mark Martins.
March 8th, 2013
Fresh from announcing the opening of the 296-room Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the 189-room Driskill Hotel for approximately $85 million from an investment fund...
March 8th, 2013
"#@$%! those zombies! That's what I'd say if there was a zombie apocalypse," declared Ted who enjoys pretending to be zombie fighters with his kids.
March 8th, 2013
RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) encourages everyone to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors when resetting clocks for Daylight Saving Time, which starts in most areas of the country on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00...
March 8th, 2013
Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier meal replacement company in the country, and HumanaVitality, a one-of-a-kind wellness solution, are teaming up to help people across the country save on healthy meal purchases, ultimately...
March 8th, 2013
A new report by IHG, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, and The Futures Company, identifies the trends set to shape the next 10 years of travel and the new categories of traveller that are emerging.
March 8th, 2013
For 2013, FBR50 made BIGGBY a Top 20 Franchise in the category of Food and Beverage, which is a great honor.
March 8th, 2013