The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

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 Fayetteville.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its seventh California location under the ownership of local entrepreneur Gregory Alan.

On October 9, 2019, Signarama Hallandale will be launching a bus makeover project in support of Mobile School Pantry.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation will be participating at this year's "The Franchise Show" in Tampa, Florida on October 11-12, 2019 at the Tampa Convention Center, booth 302.

iCRYO announced today that Equity Partner and Professional Football Player, Jaylon Smith, of the Dallas Cowboys, will be opening signature iCRYO locations in Frisco, TX and his hometown of Fort Wayne, IN.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its third Chicagoland location under the ownership of local entrepreneur Marshall Davis III.

Fire prevention and fire safety are serious issues. For Fire Prevention Week this year, Restoration 1 is making available a Fire Safety Plan for download.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Wilmington, Del., is officially open.

Flame Broiler, well-known for serving simple, healthy and delicious rice bowls while on the go, continues its expansion with a new location in Bakersfield, California.

Quaker Steak & Lube is introducing its new limited-time menu for fall and winter with food and drinks inspired by highly craveable southwest flavors.

Louie Beaupre has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of The Alternative Board (TAB), a leading professional business service franchise

Noodles & Company, known for serving noodle and zoodle dishes from around the world, today announced it has hosted 498 fundraisers to-date in 2019, with several hundred more slated before the end of the year.

Jabz Boxing announced today that it has inked a franchise agreement for a new location in Garnet Valley/Aston, Penn.

With over 30 locations open in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Georgia, Bubbakoo’s Burritos is continuing to grow and reach new markets – this time in the Mt. Juliet and Nashville area.

When two titans of franchising and finance decide to work together on a deal, that can only mean good things for business.

Neighborly® announced yesterday the appointment of Brad Stevenson as the company's new Chief Development Officer, effective immediately.

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) today announced plans to expand its purpose-led fast casual brand into Canada.

Orange Leaf is taking full advantage of the demand for off-premises food by putting a strong focus on Catering and Mobile Delivery over the past year.

Slater’s 50/50 has announced an upcoming location in Westfield Valencia Town Center that is slated to open doors in December.

Brightway Insurance has been recognized among the Franchise Times’ Top 200+ for the fifth consecutive year, jumping 238 spots and landing at No. 136, a record-high for the company.

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies is officially open in the Bobby Valentine Health and Recreation center at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut!

DreamMaker® Bath & Kitchen was named in the Franchise Times 200+ ranking at No. 447 in 2019.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Edmond.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its expanding presence in Europe with the opening of Cyprus Sotheby's International Realty.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) will announce financial and operating results for its third quarter ended September 25, 2019 on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 after the markets close.

Assisted Living Locators hosted over 100 of its franchisees from around the country for the company's annual convention, held Oct. 3-4 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

The Board of Directors at Generation Next Franchise Brands (OTCQB: VEND) named Ryan Polk as Chairman. The Board also accepted the resignation of the outgoing Chairman, Nick Yates.

Miami Grill®, the number one choice for wings, has unveiled its "Easy to Eat. Hard to Resist" wings promotion, which will be sure to deliver flavor that's bad to the boneless.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced results for the third quarter, comprised of growth in global retail sales and earnings per share.

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts is creepin’ it real with the return of its popular Spooky Box Assortment, available through the end of October.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) announced today that it will report third quarter 2019 results on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has named David A. Pace as Board Chairman, effective November 1, 2019.

BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers has been on the cutting edge of finding new ways to provide women with natural, real solutions to age-old problems since their founding in 2007.

Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has announced it is broadening its robust service lineup to include cleaning of wood floors, commercial vinyl composition tile (VCT), dryer vent and air ducts.

Fazoli’s will continue its commitment to aggressive franchise development with the addition of three new restaurants in Florida.

Leading tech repair franchise uBreakiFix announced 26 new store openings during the third quarter of 2019, bringing the brand’s total footprint to 545 stores across North America.

Fish Consulting, LLC announced today it will begin offering franchise consulting services to help drive strategic and sustainable unit growth for emerging and mature franchise brands.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading Mexican quick service restaurant,* today announced a limited time deal for its craveable, fan-favorite menu item, The Del Taco.

Epcon Franchising recently announced that Heritage Homes will build its first Epcon community in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Baton Rouge, on September 23 at 640 Arlington Creek Center Boulevard, Building 2 Suite B.

When you start with Chicago pizza, there is no better topping than innovation.

AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in the Houston, Texas area, extending the company's presence within the greater Houston metro.

Culver's and its Thank You Farmers Project has raised $2.5 million to support agricultural education since its inception six years ago. So far in 2019, over $400,000 has been raised.

Get ready for the season of YUMMM® at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews! Beginning today through January 26, guests can satisfy their burger cravings with the all-new French Onion Ringer.

The Comfort hotel brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), reached a milestone in its transformation journey with the opening of the 500th hotel featuring the new logo in Dalton, Georgia.

Newk's Eatery today announces the grand re-opening of all seven locations in its home market of Jackson, Miss., with a new restaurant prototype inspired by the brand's 'Project Strive' initiative.

Medifast (NYSE: MED), a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven programs and healthy living products, is proud to announce it has named Claudia Greninger as Executive Vice President, Human Resources.

AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in Mid-Town Manhattan, establishing the company's presence within the New York City metro area.

Detail Garage, the destination store for all car lovers, is opening its newest location in South Houston.

Celebrating 25 years by making homes safer, the Foundation has donated $250,000 to the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign to install smoke alarms in 25,000 homes across the United States, while providing fire prevention and safety education.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), Donohoe Development Company and Koucar Management announce the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2020 first quarter (ended 9/29/19) on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TACO) will announce fiscal third quarter 2019 financial results on Monday, October 21, 2019 after the market closes.

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson branded hotel in Germany.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland, managed by Hodson Bay Group.

GYMGUYZ, the nation’s first in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise, has announced its Opportunity October hiring campaign.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, the fast casual, “better burger” chain, is gearing up to satisfy the taste buds of burger enthusiasts with BOGO Burger Week 2019 at participating locations.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with ALDAU Development group for a Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo.

Domino's (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, knows that the love of pizza runs so deep that the month of October has been deemed National Pizza Month.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will invest $2 million in KCRise Fund II, the second venture capital fund of KCRise that was launched in 2019.

After much anticipation, Super Chix® is pleased to announce the opening of its first US franchise location in Huntsville, AL.