The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Carolina Hemp Company is proud to announce that they are opening franchises in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Knoxville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, Wilmington, North Carolina, and Wake Forest, North Carolina.

HomeSmart International announced the expansion of its 100-percent commission brokerage model to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the opening of HomeSmart First Class Realty in Easton, Mass. on Nov. 1.

Fajita Pete’s first College Station restaurant, located at 711 University Drive, Ste. 100, is now open for guests to enjoy delicious fajitas, margaritas and beer.

Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands, is giving back to veterans and active duty military this year on Veterans Day.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, announced today a multi-unit development deal that will grow the brand’s footprint in Southern Louisiana.

Three franchisees stood out from nearly 1,350 franchisees, winning recognition from the company that virtually created the franchise model in 1956, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB).

Shoney’s, as an iconic all-American restaurant brand, will thank our nation’s veterans and troops with a Free All You Care To Eat, Freshly Prepared Breakfast Bar when Veterans Day is being observed.

Muscle Maker Grill® announced that it has opened its fifth Army & Air Force Exchange Service location at Fort Meade.

Junk King announced the addition of Jeremy Wallace, dynamic franchise professional, to its corporate team, as the Vice President of Business Development

Cooking dinner for goblins and ghouls on Halloween on a week night takes dinner prep to a whole different level.

Jobsite Image, a Construction Photo Documentation (CPD) franchise business, is proud to welcome Ms. Shivaun Buggeln to the team as owner of the Columbia, South Carolina region.

Firehouse Subs Franchisee Jon Kinchen is thrilled to open the doors to his restaurant in Moorestown at 1203 Nixon Drive, on Saturday, October 19.

Bryce Hill, Business Center Manager at the downtown Denver Office Evolution location, recently received the Community Manager Award from the Global Workspace Association.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, the nation's greenest carpet cleaning franchise, is launching its newest location in Southeast Michigan.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC recently held its highly anticipated annual conference - We Are Goldfish - celebrating 10 years in franchising and a continued focus on authenticity and commitment to the growing number of communities it serves.

Two New York food icons are joining together for the first time with the launch of the Nathan’s New York Cheesesteak by Pat LaFrieda.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners, a rapidly growing garment care and dry cleaning franchise known for its same-day, one-price business model, is opening its second Indianapolis location on November 15, just months after opening its first.

Sbarro, the leading quick serve restaurant brand serving the impulse pizza category, announces its inaugural location in Costa Rica.

Valvoline Inc. - a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today that is has opened another new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil Change(SM) (VIOC) service center in Humble, Texas.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location to the state of California with the company’s debut store in Stockton on Hammer Lane and Don Avenue.

Experimax is helping consumers beat long lines and crowded parking lots this holiday season.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII) announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, November 7th, 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss third quarter results slated for release following the market’s close on November 6th.

RockBox Fitness has recently signed a development deal for three North Carolina locations in the Triangle area.

On the third anniversary of incorporation, Motto Franchising, LLC announced the sale of its 150th Motto Mortgage franchise since inception.

Erbert & Gerbert's will be holding a BOGO offer on Sunday, November 3, 2019 when customers can enjoy two sandwiches for the price of one all day by downloading the Erbert and Gerbert's app.

SailTime Group LLC, the world’s leading fractional boat membership franchise, recently announced the awarding of a new territory in Door County, Wisconsin.

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the U.S., is adding a new location in Plantation, Florida.

Junk King, the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company, hosted its 8th annual franchise conference and awards ceremony at the corporate headquarters in South San Francisco from October 13-15.

Industry-leading franchise uBreakiFix brings top-tier smartphone repair to Yuma Palms Mall with the opening of its newest location, uBreakiFix Yuma.

Scenthound, a new franchise in the $75 billion professional pet industry, is changing the way pet owners care for their furry friends, focusing on overall wellness - not just haircuts.

UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage has partnered with StarCom Racing teams as a co-primary for the First Data 500 on Sunday, October 27, at the famed Martinsville Speedway “paperclip.”

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), celebrated its continued expansion in Wisconsin with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown.

Winning first place in the Business to Consumer Marketing category, RE/MAX digital marketing efforts were recognized at the International Franchise Association (IFA) annual Marketing Innovation & Technology Conference.

Valvoline Inc. announced today its franchisee, Henley Companies, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil Change(SM) (VIOC) service center in South Florida.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that its Curate by Sotheby's International Realty(sm) augmented reality (AR) app has expanded into spatial computing and is now available on Magic Leap.

Melt Shop, the pioneer of the Melted Sandwich Movement, announced today it will be opening its third restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has debuted its fresh new prototype in the southwest Denver suburb of Littleton.

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, announces the next phase to its groundbreaking approach to teaching musical proficiency with the launch of the School of Rock Method App.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, the original and most successful mosquito control franchise, will be participating at this year's "The Franchise Show" in Denver, Colorado.

My Eyelab opened its 10th retail store in Atlanta recently at 440 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW (Kennesaw, Ga.) expanding its presence to 11 locations in Georgia and about 100 total jobs to the local market.

Oakscale, the tech-driven franchise development company connecting exceptional franchise brands with passionate entrepreneurs, is excited to announce a $1.2 million seed funding round.

The newest addition to the Big Whiskey’s brand opened in Jefferson City, MO on Friday, October 18th, to incredible enthusiasm in the community, setting a company sales record for opening weekend.

Home Instead encourages older adults and their families to prepare for this season by using some tips.

American Express Travel recognized, Julie Irovando, Cruise Planners franchise owner, with the prestigious Excellence in Card Benefits Fulfillment Award during the American Express Travel Forum in Los Angeles, California.

PROSHRED® St. Louis is excited to announce the acquisition of a Shred-Tech MDS-2 truck, arriving at the first of November.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the “Company”) reported consolidated revenue of $499.1 million in the third quarter of 2019, compared with consolidated revenue of $580.2 million in the third quarter of 2018.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, announced it will report its third quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2019, after the market close.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the return of Boorito, the brand's annual Halloween celebration.

Venture X - a global, shared workspace franchise backed by United Franchise Group (UFG) - announced Tuesday UFG veteran Paula Mercer has been appointed to vice president of operations for the brand.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that it plans to report financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 after market close on Nov. 6, 2019.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.

Always Best Care of Atlanta, in partnership with Sunrise of Buckhead and Walking Home Together, will host a free pet adoption event for local seniors from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2019

The owners of Huddle House, Inc. have completed its purchase of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, the storied and iconic chain with approximately 325 locations, which has become a staple in communities throughout the United States and Canada.

Dog Haus, the craft casual concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one-of-a-kind creations, is taking an official stance that yes, hot dogs are sandwiches.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. , parent company of Elevation Burger, is pleased to announce two new limited-time menu offerings, the Lamb Burger and Pumpkin Pie Milkshake.

Proforma is proud to announce that affiliate Owners Kristen Scotto and Rick Royall have won a three-year $12 million contract with one of the nation’s largest automotive tire marketers.

Planet Fitness, Inc. announced that together with its franchisees, partners and members, it has raised more than $5 million since 2016 for its nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

StretchLab has signed its 250th franchise agreement, catapulting the brand into dozens of new markets and proving mass appeal from teenagers to 90-year-olds and anyone in between.

Aimee Favreau is pleased to announce the launch of her new business, Caring Transition of Greater Portland.

Paris Baguette, an internationally renowned premium bakery-café has announced that Gregg Koffler has joined its executive team as Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its continued expansion in North Carolina with its newest restaurant opening in Wilmington.

Delta Restoration Services®, a nationally recognized and award-winning franchise brand that provides restoration services to commercial and residential properties, is opening a new location in Jackson.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opens its newest location, uBreakiFix Bloomington, on October 1 at 2103 North Veterans Parkway., Suite 112.

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers announced today the appointment of Stephanie Russ as Vice President and General Counsel.

Massage Heights, a leader of professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services, announced today it will be expanding in Indiana with its newest Indianapolis-area location at the Fishers District retail plaza.