The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

On the heels of earning a repeat spot on the Franchise Times Top 200+ list Realty ONE Group is celebrating continued remarkable growth in 2019.

The most beloved burger in the Wild West is back on the menu at Colorado Smashburger® locations. Smash® fans in the Centennial State have been asking for the burger's revival and their wishes have been granted.

City Wide Franchise announced today it has again been ranked on Franchise Times' Top 200+ list, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) held its Investor Day.

Local entrepreneur Brian Enck, brings established leather repair, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise to the region.

Tierra Encantada has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to an ownership group that will develop two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina and one in Houston, Texas.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its third restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, at 4333 Ogeechee Road, #200.

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s), a casual-plus dining concept that combines two experiences under one roof, has opened its doors in Waunakee.

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton, Houston’s newest one-of-a-kind hotel, opened last night, welcoming nearly 2,000 VIP guests to celebrate the hospitality milestone.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company") reported its operating results for the three and six months ended August 31, 2019.

Local entrepreneur, Chad Kamerud expands the established leather repair, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise in the Long Beach region.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the arrival of its award-winning Microtel® by Wyndham brand in China with the opening of the 192-room Microtel by Wyndham Guiyang.

Scooter’s Coffee, a locally owned specialty coffee business with more than 230 locations in 15 states and 200+ franchise commitments, today announced it has plans to acquire Omaha-based Crane Coffee.

Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar may be known for their scratch-made cooking, but they also have an impressive vegetarian selection.

Venture X is thrilled to announce the hiring of Tammy Senter. As Venture X's National Sales Manager, Senter will work with current and future Venture X franchisees to increase occupancy, revenue and profit.

Dale Carnegie 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.

Christian Brothers announced today that it was ranked on Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list, the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States.

Homewatch CareGivers 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.

Chicken lovers across the nation have yet another reason to flock to BurgerFi with the recent launch of Fi'ed Chicken Tenders.

This UFC GYM franchise is owned by former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez and will be located at 3635 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 22314.

To mark Global Handwashing Day, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the expansion of its soap recycling program, totaling 5,300 properties in more than 70 countries and territories around the globe.

7-Eleven® stores have a new Slurpee Lite® flavor that's on fire.

Deka Lash, the experts in eyelashes, announced today the opening of their newest studio in Virginia.

With the month of October dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop announced that it will continue the brand's tradition of fighting for a cure with its annual Pinktober fundraiser.

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 Sioux City this winter.

Starting today, all Fatburger locations will toast to the fall season by offering a Cranberry Turkeyburger and Pumpkin Spice Shake – the perfect pairings to the menu staple, Sweet Potato Fries.

Daphne’s has introduced a handful of new limited-time offerings including three Pita Burgers, two varieties of seasoned french fries, and a spicy dipping sauce.

Co-founders of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving©, Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman, will be among this year’s mainstage speakers presenting at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife’s CO–Summit.

With six locations open throughout Colorado, Rush Bowls is expanding in its home state.

The B2B division of award-winning leisure travel company World Travel Holdings has been recognized again this year by Travel Weekly.

Buffalo Wings & Rings, the Cincinnati-based elevated sports restaurant franchise with more than 80 locations across the globe, is actively seeking a Chief Development Officer to help spearhead the brand’s growth.

Ben & Florentine, a favorite breakfast and brunch restaurant in Canada, is going south of the border.

Lice Clinics of America® (LCA) and Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids® (CCHK)announced a product distribution and co-marketing partnership.

The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) is setting its sights on South Korea as the next international growth target as the burger-centric restaurant concept continues its steady march abroad.

Today, hundreds of employees from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. will volunteer with community organizations across the United States as part of its sixth annual We Care Day.

Pearle Vision and OneSight understand that access to high quality eye care is critical to help children unlock their true potential and achieve their dreams.

The patch Boys was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2019’s Most Innovative Franchises.

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel Tunis in Tunisia’s capital city.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global health and wellness brand, will release results for the third quarter of 2019 before the market opens on October 24, 2019.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were named to Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans ranking for a second consecutive year.

Kolache Factory, a unique national pastry chain based in Katy, Texas, is being recognized as a leading franchise in the Franchise Times Top 200+® rankings.

Carolina Hemp Company is proud to announce that they are currently offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates throughout the United States.

British Swim School, best known for its education of water safety as an essential survival skill amongst a fun and gentle environment, continues its nationwide expansion with two openings in Bergen County.

Five Brightway Agency Owners have started and expanded their business enterprise with the opening of four new Brightway Agencies in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.

Mammoth Restoration & Cleaning of Ohio will officially debut as Paul Davis Restoration of Central Ohio this month.

Tough Mudder Bootcamp, the partner-based HIIT and functional fitness workout aligned with the juggernaut global event series Tough Mudder, has announced the launch of an Area Representative program.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it's signing the European Chicken Commitment, a venture that will apply even higher animal welfare standards to its entire European supply chain by 2026.

Screenmobile 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.

Radisson Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Rebecca Lieberman as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Xpresso Delight, the world’s largest and fastest growing coffee service franchise, announced today that yet another new multi-unit franchisee has joined the brand’s aggressive U.S. expansion.

The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) welcomes the Thousand Hills Golf Resort to its portfolio of resort, historic, and boutique hotels reflecting their surrounding communities.

The Habit Burger Grill, home to The Best Tasting Burger in America, announces a second opening of its celebrated restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens at 5240 Donald Ross Road.

Express Employment Professionals has laid out the four critical components for keeping good workers right from the start - the Four C’s of Onboarding

Smoke’s Poutinerie is bringing the most EPIC Poutine Party in Canada to Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square this October 19th, 2019.

Soccer Shots 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.

Children’s Lighthouse 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.

Fifty years ago, America’s best tasting burger was born in Santa Barbara, California, and now the award-winning, delicious taste of The Habit Burger Grill is coming to Indian Land.

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

Over the past three decades, Buffalo Wings & Rings has elevated the chicken wing segment and emerged as a standout in the sports restaurant category by providing a higher-quality product and experience than the competition.

Newk's Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk's Eatery, celebrates its sixth year and honors co-founder Lori Newcomb with the achievement of exceeding $1.4M in fundraising efforts.

Fitness Machine Technicians announced today it is expanding into Northern California.