The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Cruise Planners travel advisors get plugged into all things technology at the first-ever “Tech Days” hosted at Cruise Planners new Home Office in Florida.

Muscle Maker Grill announced the acquisition of one of its previously franchise-owned locations in Midtown Manhattan. The now corporate-owned restaurant is located at 1099 2nd Ave in New York, NY.

Best Life Brands, LLC has completed the acquisition of Blue Moon Estate Sales, the nation's industry-leading estate sale franchise based in North Carolina.

The Growth Coach is pleased to announce the winner of the company’s first national scholarship - Sabrina Chiu, who attends the University of Florida.

Fresh Coat Painters is pleased to announce the winner of the company’s first national scholarship - Kush Oza, who attends DePaul University.

McDonald’s now delivers to more than one million customers around the world every day.

FlannelJax’s, a popular axe-throwing and Lumberjack Sports experience, opened it newest location on September 10 at 6704 Watts Road in Madison, Wisconsin.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC was presented with the prestigious Franchising Gives Back Gold Newcomer Award on September 9 in Washington, D.C. for outstanding contributions to the community.

‘Bold Between the Breads’ comes to the Tar Heel State. Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop opened its latest non-traditional location at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

Glass Doctor recently held its annual conference in San Antonio, TX alongside Neighborly’s 12 other U.S. service brands.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, bringing a total of 223 new rooms and suites to the Columbia area.

World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, gathered franchisees, coaches, vendors and partners from 9 countries for the 2019 World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas on September 4-7, 2019.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location to its hometown of Bellevue, Nebraska, with the company’s new store on 10th and Cornhusker.

CRISP & GREEN, a Minnesota-based fast casual concept, announced today that it will be opening up its seventh location this October in the Highland Park area of St. Paul, replacing the former Pieology restaurant.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding to Virginia with its first location debuting in Richmond.

Pet Wants is pleased to announce the winner of the company’s first national scholarship - Morgan Jackson, who attends Clemson University.

TruBlue Total House Care is pleased to announce the winner of the company’s first national scholarship - Brianna Kirkland, who attends Clemson University.

Caring Transitions is pleased to announce the winner of the company’s first national scholarship - Jessica Oliveros, who will be attending DePaul University in January of 2020.

Fuddruckers and longtime Louisiana-based franchisee, Richard Abadisian, have just unveiled the Texas heritage brand's newest location in Robinsonville, MS, just south of Memphis.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Volvo, on September 10 at 1116 Volvo Pkwy., Suite 104.

Proforma is proud to announce that Mike Lazzari, Multi-Million Dollar Club member and Owner of BrandCentric Solutions, has secured a three-year contract with a multinational financial services company.

Melt Shop announced today the opening its newest franchised restaurant and first Florida location in Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the U.S., located in Sunrise, Florida.

Venture X continues to expand in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with the opening of a new 19,778-square-foot facility in early 2020.

AKT has begun its dance into cities nationwide with the opening of its first Colorado studio in Cherry Creek, Denver.

The Smoke’s Poutinerie Rock N’ Roll Gravy Train is speeding into fall with the arrival of a seasonal favourite, their Thanksgiving Poutine!

Hospitality international Inc. is pleased to announce our upcoming Brand Convention at the beautiful Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, October 7-9 2019.

Arpin has already begun delivering on the Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!®.”

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) and HomeAdvisor® announced today the launch of RealVitalize, a home improvement program.

Cambria Hotels announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina, just miles from the state line in a rapidly growing submarket of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE YUM) today announced that it has hired Clay Johnson, 49, as the Company’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer, and promoted Gavin Felder, 40, to Chief Strategy Officer.

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

El Pollo Loco, Inc. pays tribute to its Hispanic heritage and Los Angeles roots by restoring a series of lost murals across Los Angeles during Hispanic Heritage Month

Massage Envy will be celebrating World Wellness Weekend September 21 & 22 with its nearly 1,200 franchise locations nationwide opening their doors to give the public opportunities to try free wellness services.

TGA Premier Sports (TGA) continues its nationwide expansion into its 77th U.S. market, California’s Central Coast.

Lapels Dry Cleaning recently opened a full-service, environmentally friendly dry cleaning satellite store at 6431 E County Line Road in New Tampa, Florida.

Epcon Franchising announced today that it has recently made key additions to support the Franchise Builder experience.

If you’re going to spill the beans, make them coffee beans served in a free, fresh cup of coffee! What better way to usher in fall than with a FREE cup of joe to celebrate National Coffee Day on Sunday, September 29?

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Taylor as Vice President of Operations.

This month, Spring, Texas resident Kevin Jennings is bringing the madness to The Woodlands with the opening of the area’s newest Teriyaki Madness on September 23.

The UPS Store, Inc. is launching “Tell Your Tale,” a nationwide contest of stories written by young authors, in celebration of childhood literacy.

Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Alameda County location, to be managed and operated by Lawrence E. Tonti.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the renowned New York-style pizzeria known for its award-winning, coal-fired, brick oven pizza, is thrilled to welcome Michael Flaum as Director of Franchise Development.

Fitness Machine Technicians announced today it is expanding into Denver and the Northern Front Range. The local owner is Nick Peterson of Frederick, CO.

FlyFoe, a mosquito & tick control franchise, is excited to announce that they are actively expanding their brand across the U.S. and still have franchise opportunities available.

Deka Lash, the experts in eyelashes, announced today the opening of their newest studio in the Central Texas. The studio, located in Harker Heights, is owned and operated by Mr. Mamadou Ba.

Curry Up Now, the Bay Area’s beloved Indian fast casual known for its innovative spin on traditional Indian cuisine, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary!

The International Franchise Association recently named Josh Hite Franchisee of the Year 2019. Hite owns Brightway Insurance locations in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Fla., and Bluffton, S.C.

Each year at the BIGGBY® COFFEE Annual Franchise Meeting, BIGGBY® COFFEE co-CEOs, Bob Fish and Mike McFall, name one owner/operator the BIG B Cup winner.

Senior Helpers® announced its Hillsborough location earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification.

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa

Pizza Hut and Cheez-It have done the unthinkable, joining forces to combine arguably two of the most iconic foods, Pizza Hut pizza and the Cheez-It 100% real cheese snack, into one mouthwatering, first-of-its-kind creation: The Stuffed...

Signarama, the Florida-based global sign franchise company, has special plans for Sign Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 4.

To kick off National Staffing Employee Week Sept. 16 – 22, the American Staffing Association announces Express Employment Professionals employee James Michael as the 2020 National Staffing Employee of the Year Industrial Sector All-Star.

This month, Cox publicly launches his new Fibrenew franchise serving the Greater Memphis, joining a network of more than 200 franchises across North America.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it's introducing a brand-new steak option, Carne Asada, nationally on September 19, 2019.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Detroit West.

Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet and floor cleaning franchise, has signed a Master Franchise agreement for Lebanon with Beirut-based entrepreneurs Maha Hijazi and Camille El Zeinaty.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE), completed its holding company reorganization whereby Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of a new public holding company, BBQ Holdings, Inc.

Jazzercise, Inc., the company that pioneered aerobic dance fitness and became a global phenomenon, has launched its most contemporary and exciting initiative: Jazzercise On Demand.

Fransmart, the leading franchise development firm in the country, welcomes veteran Five Guys Burgers & Fries executive and operations expert Scott Goodrich to its newly formed consultant group, King Street Advisors.

Neighborly recently held its annual conference in San Antonio, TX where franchisees nominated and awarded their top performers for significant accomplishments and contributions throughout the year.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is ready to satisfy the taste buds of burger enthusiasts in Billerica.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: TACO) announced the promotion of Chad Gretzema to Chief Operating Officer, a new leadership role at the Company.

Slim Chickens will continue expansion of its 100% all natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Arkansas, with its newest opening at 1720 N. West Avenue in El Dorado on September 16, 2019.

Interim HealthCare Inc., a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing, is participating in the Home Health Care News (HHCN) Summit in Chicago on September 18.

Round Table Pizza® today announced the launch of a fiery new sauce that's as bold and noble as each person who dares to try it.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Amman, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in the Kingdom of Jordan.