The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Executive Care, one of the leading home healthcare franchises, has earned a ranking on Franchise Times magazine’s annual Top 200+ list for 2019.

Homewatch CareGivers is meeting the increased need for a superior home care provider in Los Angeles under new ownership.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, on pace for its 11th consecutive year of record revenues, will hold a workshop for prospective investors and owners November 10 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, South Carolina.

For the fifth consecutive season, the Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs are teaming up to fight hunger across the state through the Block Out Hunger campaign.

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® has experienced one of the brand's most significant quarters in growth during 2019, and currently has plans to continue its upward trajectory.

Signarama and Jon Smith Subs announced that they are VIP Partners of the 2019 TEDxBocaRaton event taking place October 26 from 1 – 5:30 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University's Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

Muscle Maker Grill announced that the brand has added Jeff Carl, a seasoned industry veteran to its board of directors.

Fresh off opening its first Houston location, the upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), today opens the Cambria Hotel Richardson - Dallas

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its third quarter 2019 results.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah, the fourth Hyatt-branded select service property in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Online Trading Academy, a leader in investing and trading education, recently garnered numerous leading industry awards and several nominations that recognize OTA's dedication to empowering students' financial futures.

Two of Mighty's Jiffy Lube-affiliated partners have added new Mighty franchises to their company portfolios. Midwest Distribution Group, LLC has added a fifth location in Indiana and Multi-Management, Inc., a second franchise in Pennsylvania.

Woodcraft is preparing for its 16th Turn for Troops National Turn-a-Thon on November 9 and 10.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Cariari Premium Outlets S.A. and affiliates for a new Hyatt Place hotel in the province of Heredia in Costa Rica.

Kinderdance® International is proud to be ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® and has awarded a Silver Level Franchise to Cindy Das of New Jersey.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, the group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, announced its Brentwood location will open on November 9, 2019 at 5714 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, Tennessee.

Your Pie, the original fast-casual pizza brand, is proud to announce the hire of Lisa Dimson as the brand’s first-ever Chief Marketing Officer.

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup and Jazen Tea announced on Friday, November 1 that they will be waiving the Jazen Tea franchising fee for franchisees who open a co-branded Pho Hoa and Jazen Tea location.

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today the opening of its milestone 500th property, and its first hotel in the Caribbean, Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo.

Kinderdance® International is proud to be ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® and has awarded a Bronze Level Franchise to Lisa Coleman.

Amazing Lash Studio®, the nation’s largest eyelash extension brand, is positioned as the definitive market leader for one of the fastest-growing trends in the $84 billion beauty industry.

Kemmons Wilson Companies along with Henry Turley Company and Valor Hospitality Partners announced today the opening of The Central Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 123-room boutique hotel in Memphis’ South Main District.

The leaves are falling, the air is cooling, and the Halloween spirit is in the air. BIGGBY® COFFEE has you covered this Halloween season!

bd’s Mongolian Grill, joined by Mongolian Concepts’ brands Genghis Grill and Flat Top Grill, has partnered with Folds of Honor Foundation to support the families of fallen and disabled military members.

Bricks & Minifigs, is continuing to establish itself as the one-stop-shop for all things LEGO®.

Waters Edge Wineries® announced it has signed a franchise agreement that will introduce its concept, Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, in an ideal high-traffic retail center in Peoria Heights, Illinois.

The Camp Transformation Center (The Camp) 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.

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, today announced its largest affiliation of 2019 with the addition of Restaino & Associates, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is ready to celebrate the spooky season with a photo contest to give North America’s pumpkin carving pros a chance to show off their exquisite handmade creations.

G-FORCE™, a pavement marking and parking lot striping franchise that is the first to exclusively award franchises to United States Veterans, has opened in Anniston, Ala.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, the leading fast casual Mediterranean franchise concept best known for its preservative-free, nutrient-rich menu, is bringing its “Eat Better - Feel Brighter” movement to Boston.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announces that Jamil Khan will join the company as Chief Strategy & Development Officer effective October 28, 2019.

MUTTS Canine Cantina®, the fastest growing pet eatertainment concept in North America, is ready to expand outside of Texas and “mark” its territory in Denver.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will present at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2019 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it will release financial results for its fiscal third quarter 2019 ended October 6, 2019, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after the market close.

Engel & Völkers Florida announced that seven of its advisors have been officially inducted into the luxury real estate company’s Private Office network, successfully passing the company’s ultra-competitive vetting and...

Stonehenge NYC, a leading real estate company in Manhattan, announced today that Jet's Pizza, popularly known for its famous Detroit-Style deep dish pizza, has opened its first location in NYC

iCRYO Cryotherapy, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today it will be opening its newest location in Austin, TX with a grand opening celebration on October 26, 2019.

AlphaGraphics, a global leader in printing and marketing solutions, announced today the company received global honors from Entrepreneur Magazine and has been ranked No. 120 on the magazine's annual list of top global franchises.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of SORO Montevideo, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in Uruguay and third Hilton property in the country.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. proudly unveiled a special collection of eight seasonal gifts to benefit Smile Farms®, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating meaningful jobs in agricultural settings for individuals with developmental...

Take 5 Oil Change is proud to announce the opening of its 500th store, which is owned by Pete Frey, former president of Take 5.

Since the beginning of time, pizza boxes were square and the round pies inside of them were topped with meat. Not anymore.

Noodles & Company, known for serving noodle and zoodle dishes from around the world, will celebrate Halloween by offering all Rewards members an offer for a free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree, valid Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

Summer has officially come to an end, but things are still heating up at Pokeworks. The leading poke franchise announced the launch of its newest menu item, the Spicy Sichuan Bowl, now available at locations across the nation.

Discovery Map International recently announced Thomas Gerber as the new owner of Discovery Map of South Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Fast-growing swim instruction franchise Big Blue Swim School is coming to Wake County, North Carolina as part of a three-unit deal signed by husband-and-wife franchisees Wayne and Linda van der Poll.

Jobsite Image, a Construction Photo Documentation franchise business, is proud to welcome Mr. Mike Chapman to the team as he has secured two new locations in the Eastern Pennsylvania region.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ:TACO) reported fiscal third quarter 2019 financial results for the 12-week period ending September 10, 2019.

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 California.

A dry cleaning franchise that distinguishes itself from competitors by charging a flat rate for every garment is heading to the greater Chicagoland area.

Sushi Sake, late-night, Asian-cuisine hotspot based in Miami has been serving customers for over a decade and wants to celebrate the milestone with the community.

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on authentic Cajun food served with Southern hospitality, is set to expand its North Carolina footprint even further.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the grand opening of five new franchise locations in the month of October 2019.

InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts Private Limited for Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better chicken” segment, announced today an aggressive multi-unit growth initiative to expand its presence in key markets across the United...

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, a national retro-themed diner chain, announced its newest, limited time offer which gives customers a choice of two of their favorite meals for $12.99.

Amazing Lash Studio, the nation’s largest and fastest growing eyelash extension franchise beauty brand, recently opened two new studios in the San Antonio market.

After recently opening three franchisee-owned locations – Woofie’s named Michele Novy as full-time Director of Marketing.

The long wait is over, and Long Beach has officially welcomed its first-ever winery, with this week’s opening of Waters Edge Winery of Long Beach on Pine Avenue.

CMIT Solutions, the nation’s leading managed services provider of enterprise-level information technology (IT) services to the small and mid-market business community, has been named Continuum’s Alliance Partner of the Year.

Element by Westin® is launching a new set of hotel experiences today that create inclusive opportunities designed to inspire connectedness among today's modern nomads and their circle of friends, family and colleagues, both near and far.

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