The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Unity Rd., powered by ONE Cannabis Group, was named a “Franchise of the Future” by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Christian Brothers Automotive announced today an extended warranty program that will upgrade the duration of coverage for customers on car repairs and services completed at all Christian Brothers Automotive locations nationwide.

Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations, is launching a new multimedia ad campaign in 2020 to introduce Janet, the new Design Guru, from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Hengqin in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China.

Valvoline Inc. has opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Jenny Craig, a leader in science-based weight loss, announced the launch of its all new Jenny30 and Simple60 programs, which includes its innovative and science-driven DNA Decoder Plan.

Greco Pizza is literally ringing in the Holiday Season with their famous 310-30-30 jingle known as the Pizza Number.

Founded in 2017 and franchising since 2018, Island Fin Poké currently has four locations in Florida and Massachusetts, three of which have opened in the last six months alone.

Industry-leading franchise uBreakiFix brings top-tier smartphone repair to Wilshire Plaza in Mishawaka.

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is continuing its expansion throughout Texas.

As Canadians prepare to ring in the new year, unemployment has increased slightly to 5.9%, and there are more people seeking work in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Saladworks, the leading entrée salad franchise and Philadelphia original, proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality, empowering guests and team members to Be Original through key trends that influence its Millennial family guest.

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation's fastest growing swim school franchises, has announced the appointment of franchise veteran Dennis Campbell as Vice President of Franchise Development.

Powered by ONE Cannabis Group, the cannabis dispensary franchise announced today that it has signed an agreement with a Massachusetts family-owned business for development of Unity Rd. in the state.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today its virtual tax prep service, Tax Pro Go(SM), is now available for $99 at 3,300 Walmart stores nationwide.

As part of the 168-day countdown to April 19, 2020, Oklahoma Task Force 1 will receive a new search team member ready to leap into action if another disaster strikes-Indy, the Golden Retriever.

United® Real Estate, one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing national real estate organizations, announces the addition of a third location in the Eastern North Carolina marketplace.

BirthdayPak is thrilled to announce that the Southwest Florida market is now owned and operated by the newest BirthdayPak franchise owners, Todd and Licet Mulholland.

Rush Bowls, a fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its healthy, blended fruit and vegetable bowls, experienced remarkable growth in 2019.

Planet Fitness, Inc. is calling “bullfit” on the current state of the fitness industry with bold new research that uncovers Americans’ true feelings and misperceptions about health and wellness.

Valvoline Inc. announced today that it has opened a new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

uBreakiFix brings top-tier smartphone repair to Findlay Village Mall. The new store opened on Dec. 18 and is now fixing smartphones, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices at 1784 Tiffin Ave.

El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, expands its better-for-you menu with the addition of a new line of Pollo Fit Bowls.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) today announced Robert Wolfe will be retiring from the Board of Directors on December 31, 2019.

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fernandina Beach Amelia Island.

Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, a stylish boutique hotel in downtown Springdale, Utah, is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 17 market-leading brands.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® opened nearly 3,000 in-office locations nationwide to help taxpayers who want to get an early start on their taxes or apply for an Early Refund Advance, a 0% APR loan from MetaBank®.

Hilton welcomes its newest hotel in Adana, DoubleTree by Hilton Adana. Hilton is entering Adana for the first time with DoubleTree by Hilton, one of its 17 market-leading brands.

Clean Juice, the original USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with more than 80 stores open nationwide and another 60+ stores in development, announces the launch of its new catering menu and partnership with ezCater.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offers tax office clients the easiest way to get the most money interest free through applying for a Refund Advance Loan* of up to $3,500 starting Jan. 4.

Valvoline Inc. announced today its franchisee, Metrolube Companies, has opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Bogotá Metrotel at Calle 74 No 13.27, Bogotá, Colombia.

Aaron's, Inc. joined forces this fall with former NFL greats Kurt Warner and Warrick Dunn to provide furnishings for seven "Homes for the Holidays" surprise presentations.

With the New Year just days away, True REST Float Spa tackles the five most commonly made New Year’s resolutions with one simple solution – flotation therapy.

The restaurant will open its doors to the public on Monday, December 23, under the ownership of Firehouse Subs Area Representatives and Franchisee Randy and Connie Judd.

Woofie’s, a new franchise in the $75 billion professional pet care industry paralleled that growth as they expanded in their home market and brought new programs and services to the area.

HomeVestors, the original “We Buy Ugly Houses®” company, is asking America to choose The Ugliest House Of The Year® 2019.

The restaurant will open its doors to the public on Friday, December 27, under the ownership of Firehouse Subs Franchisee Matthew Mikola.

RockBox Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness franchise that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts, is planning multiple locations in the Dallas area.

The Toasted Yolk announces its continued expansion throughout the Texas market and into Southeast United States with three new locations set to open in early 2020 and 17 additional units in development phases.

Homewatch CareGivers is expanding to meet the increased need for a superior home care provider in St. Cloud.

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, is coming to Colorado thanks to Denver-based entrepreneurs Wendy and Erik Skaalerud.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding into Texas.

Pebb Capital, a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm, today announced the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Miami Beach Mid-Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.

Valvoline Inc announced today that it has opened a new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in the Seattle-Tacoma area.

The Esquire Hotel is the latest addition to the growing Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding communities.

iCRYO Cryotherapy, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today they have finalized a new area development deal in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Hotel Indigo was established in 2004 and is growing at pace as one of the leading boutique brands in the world, with a goal of doubling its global presence over the next three to five years.

Huntington Learning Center, the leading tutoring and test prep company with approximately 300 locations across the country, recently announced the results of its annual SAT, ACT and scholarships survey for 2019.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. and Edible Arrangements®, LLC have entered into a long-term strategic alliance whereby Rocky Mountain will become the exclusive provider of certain branded chocolate products to Edible, its affiliates and...

Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy achieved tremendous success in 2019 highlighted by award wins nationally and locally, an increase in corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States.

Pieology Pizzeria is introducing a new, high-quality meat topping and a new chef-inspired pizza to menus nationwide: the Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza, featuring Hand-Shredded Pulled Pork.

New franchise owners Rita Czaya and Ashton Turnbaugh completed their Initial Franchise Training at The Glass Guru’s headquarters in Roseville, CA on August 21, 2019.

Packing a punch with nature-based extract NeuroFactor™, 200 mg of caffeine and no sneaky sugars, this new beverage delivers unbridled energy and mad flavor to tackle anything this holiday season and beyond.

7-Eleven® stores have lots of great gift ideas that can be picked up easily while grabbing coffee in the morning, before picking up the kids from school or late at night when many stores are closed.

The nation’s leading managed services provider of enterprise-level information technology (IT) services to the small and mid-market business community is wrapping up a year of transitions and partnerships to support CMIT Solutions’ new...

It’s official: Blink Fitness (Blink) is today’s breakthrough health and wellness franchise brand. The affordable, premium-quality fitness concept has opened its 100th gym in less than 10 years and is built to thrive for the future.

Famous Dave's has announced it will open the first of its smaller footprint prototype restaurants in Uptown, Minneapolis at 800 W. Lake Street on Friday, December 20 at 11:00 a.m. CST.

The Glass Guru’s franchise location located in the southern part of Indianapolis, IN (otherwise known as The Glass Guru of Indy South) is under new ownership!

Notably situated in Rio Grande, the new Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico has opened to reveal a sophisticated, oceanfront haven that pulses Caribbean confidence on a secluded 72 acres of tropical lush gardens.

voco® Podgorica re-branded today under IHG’s newest upscale brand voco™, offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for guests.

Jiffy Lube, a leading automotive maintenance provider for the past 40 years, is proud to now provide fast, convenient quality service to residents of Milwaukee.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. remains dedicated to celebrating the Hispanic heritage of the company, its employees and customers by commissioning unique murals on its restaurants in its hometown, Los Angeles.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced that it has closed on the sale of its Hotel RL Salt Lake City for $33 million in gross proceeds.

voco® Reading opens today, marking the brand’s first opening in the South of England. The 201-room hotel embodies the characteristics of voco™ offering a modern, stylish and unstuffy hotel experience for business and leisure guests.