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Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for commercial and residential customers, announced it will open its first location in Tennessee today.

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that it has opened its newest franchise in South Carolina.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is gearing up to provide its loyal Guests, as well as existing and new Franchise Owners with a fresh and elevated dining experience, unlike one the brand has ever offered.

7-Eleven, Inc. has beefed up its growing hot foods menu with three new slider-style sandwiches.

The newly transformed Crowne Plaza® Hamburg - City Alster has been designed with the modern traveller and local in mind.

Holiday gatherings just got a lot easier (and tastier) with Rolled Chicken Tacos Party Packs, here for a limited time starting November 21 at participating Taco Bells nationwide.

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, today announced the affiliation of Columbia River Realty, headquartered in Washougal, Washington, a growing riverside town with a strong community feel.

Petland in Chillicothe has been matching the right pet with the right customer for more than 52 years.

Detail Garage, the destination store for all car lovers, is opening its newest retail store in California. Detail Garage Buena Park’s grand opening will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at 6883 La Palma Ave.

The Krystal Company has hired two senior executives with extensive QSR experience to lead its ongoing revitalization plan.

Longtime industry leader Chuck Ochsner was this year’s recipient of the “On the Shoulders of Giants” award presented by RE/MAX, LLC and RISMedia at the National Association of REALTORS® Convention.

Fast-growing, health and wellness brand Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2019 (“Q3 2019”).

Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) announced the appointment of Kersten D. Zupfer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 11, 2019.

Sotheby's International Realty® today announced the appointment of A. Bradley Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer of the global residential real estate brand.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2020 second quarter results on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 after the New York Stock Exchange market close.

Hertz Europe Ltd, part of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., has expanded its monthly car subscription service My Hertz Weekend, which is now available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom, becoming the car rental leader in this space.

FirstLight® Home Care, a leading provider of non-medical personal and companion home care services, is expanding its national network of franchises with a new location on the Main Line in Pennsylvania.

AlphaGraphics Marietta announced that they have received recognition from SurveyAdvantage for their excellence in customer satisfaction during the quarter ending September 30th, 2019.

Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, is giving back to charities across the country that assist and support military members, children, and pets.

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, today announced its affiliation with First Service Realty, headquartered in Miami, Florida.

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Rock Bottom - the restaurant known for its made-from-scratch food and handcrafted, tank to table beers - will get rowdy when it kicks off Wicked Elf with tapping parties at all of its locations.

Lynn Monson has been named one of the top kitchen design innovators for 2019 by Kitchen and Bath Design Magazine, the trade’s leading business resource.

Fish Consulting, LLC, a full-service national communications firm specializing in franchise public relations and marketing, announced today it has added Franworth to its growing roster of partners.

Best in Class Education Center - a key player in the $7 billion tutoring industry - is coming to town, providing added learning to the students in the Dublin and surrounding East Bay area.

Robert Dunning spent 21 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. before turning his attention to serve the New Orleans community slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue.

Dippin' Dots and Doc Popcorn, America's leading flash-frozen beaded ice cream and largest franchisor of fresh-popped popcorn, opened its 30th national co-brand franchise location this week in Charlotte, North Carolina.

With the introduction of El Salvador Bourbon Single Origin coffee, the retailer that first introduced Americans to coffee in to-go cups, now brews more than half its coffee from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ beans.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Burlington, Ontario.

In a recent survey, Express Employment Professionals polled job seekers about whether they preferred full-time (63%) or part-time work (37%).

Assisting Hands recently broadened its territory north and west of Boston, effectively doubling its service area.

BurgerFi, one of the nation's fastest-growing restaurant chains, is in the headlines for the second straight year for serving clean, transparent food.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh announced today that it has been ranked on Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States.

The Richmond-based restaurant concept, Sedona Taphouse, announces its 15th location in Chantilly, VA at Preserve at Westfields, the highly anticipated mixed-use development currently under construction.

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop (Floyd’s 99) is celebrating the 20 year mark and with 122 locations across 13 states it has no plans for slowing down.

This is the third year in a row 9Round has been included on this annual list recognizing the leading franchise brands that provide advantageous opportunities for veterans.

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage, a national moving and portable storage franchise headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, donated one of their steel containers to the Woodlands Fall Music and Art Festival on November 7 thru 9.

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 ended September 29, 2019.

Kenny Lynn and Stacy Strobl’s EXIT Southeast received Region of the Year honors at the annual EXIT Realty Corp. International Convention held recently at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Senior Helpers®, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care services, today announced it will host its second annual company-wide National Recruitment Day event on Wednesday, November 20.

Travelodge® by Wyndham - part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH),is building upon its 2019 growth momentum with the introduction of a new program in 2020 touting initiatives that streamline operations.

House Doctors, the trusted source for handyman services, home repair and home improvement, was recently recognized by Franchise Business Review in its 2019 lists of both "Most Innovative Franchise Brands" and "Top Franchises for Veterans."

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the opening of the 5-star voco Riyadh, the first voco™ hotel in Saudi Arabia’s capital city, in partnership with KSA-based...

Fish Window Cleaning, the country’s largest window cleaning company, has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+, a comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest U.S. franchise systems.

Planet Fitness, Inc. announced that certain of its subsidiaries intend to complete a recapitalization transaction, which will include the issuance of a new series of securitized debt under their existing securitized financing facility.

BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ) (the “Company”), an innovating owner and operator of barbeque restaurants, globally, today reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2019.

The International Professionals Group (IFPG) is excited to announce that the date of IFPG Retreat 2020 will be October 5 - 7, 2020 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners announced today the appointment of Tina Bagapor-O’Harrow as Vice President of Marketing.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Thomas Group Realty has affiliated with the brand. Now known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group, the company serves the Gainesville, Fla. market.

For the second consecutive year, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 150 franchises that support veterans.

It’s A Grind Coffee House, a neighborhood destination for coffee lovers since 1994, is jolly over the release of its holiday menu featuring the brand’s NEW Red Velvet Caramel Pecan and Blonder Gnar Gnar beverages!

Rush Bowls - a fast-casual chain serving all-natural fruits and veggies blended thick, served in a bowl topped with organic granola and honey – has opened its first Idaho location.

FACE Hospitality has announced approval on a franchise agreement with famed chef, author and Emmy Award-winning television personality Guy Fieri and restaurateur, Robert Earl to open Chicken Guy!

Fazoli’s - the brand known for serving premium Italian recipes at a great value - is tenaciously entering the final quarter of 2019 after successfully revamping a number of initiatives in Q3.

Dog Haus Biergarten - the craft casual concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one-of-a-kind creations - has teamed up with celebrity mixologist Phil Wills to debut its all-new bar program.

In an effort to reduce waste and create a higher standard for the industry, Café Yumm! has announced that it will now provide disposable single-use items only when requested.

Keller Williams continues to expand internationally, achieve technology milestones, and top franchise and industry-related rankings.

Primp and Blow Houston has opened their third location in the area. Bringing their pampering experience to the Houston Heights area.

Farmer Boys® is delighting guests with the limited-time return of bread bowls and the introduction of ‘Happiest Hours’ deals at nearly all Farmer Boys locations beginning November 12, 2019.

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

Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, was recognized as a distinguished CEO by the South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) at their annual Apogee Awards.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021.

Valvoline Inc. announced today its franchisee, Metrolube Companies, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Claremore, Oklahoma.

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