The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Window World®, America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, has maintained its authority over national remodeling companies in two prestigious lists.

QDOBA Mexican Eats®, a leading Mexican fast-casual chain, is teaming up with No Kid Hungry for the third year in a row to help end childhood hunger in the United States.

With fall fast approaching, Corner Bakery is incorporating craveable new menu items featuring fresh seasonal ingredients to give guests their new favorite autumn delight.

Early childhood education franchise Lightbridge Academy has been incorporating sign language into its curriculum for children as young as six weeks old for nearly 20 years.

Nadia’s research prompted her to start working at nearby Kumon of Glenview as a center assistant when her school day ended.

Window World® is excited to mark the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September by donating $500,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

My Eyelab today announced, an expanded retail presence in the Houston market with 10 new locations: Wallisville, Richmond, Tomball, Westchase, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, and Humble opening now through the first quarter of 2020.

The world-renown keynote speakers are always a highlight of the Dream Vacations award-winning National Conference, and this year’s conference aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas is no different.

nc. Magazine reveals that Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center is No. 2854 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Round Table Pizza® is rolling out the red carpet and welcoming customers to enjoy a truly regal experience at the first Round Table location to undergo a complete redesign to embody Round Table's recently updated logo and brand identity...

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (“MOD Pizza”, “MOD” or the “Company”) today announced nationwide delivery in partnership with DoorDash.

The world’s largest quick service plant-based restaurant chain, Copper Branch, is doing its part and is urging companies in North America and around the world to follow its lead, by their Rainforest Trust donation program.

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for corporate gyms, universities, hotels, apartment complexes, and private residences, announced today it is expanding into San Diego.

Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner, has just executed the lease for their second location.

N-Hance Wood Refinishing has announced plans to add 15 new territories throughout Ohio, secured through strategic partnerships, within the next five years.

Slater’s 50/50 has finalized an exclusive partnership with Walmart to bring its iconic 50/50 burgers to all 2,500+ locations across the United States.

Inc. magazine today revealed that Cinch I.T. is No. 3151 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Inc. magazine revealed that Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, has made the annual Inc. 5000 list for the fifth straight year.

Signarama®, the world’s largest sign franchise, is celebrating the grand opening of their newest franchised location in San Antonio.

Entrepreneur announced the Top Franchise Suppliers for 2019 and The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) was ranked No. 1 in the Franchise Broker category.

Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: VEND) (“Generation Next” or the “Company”) announced today its Board of Directors recently passed three resolutions.

Naf Naf, the rapidly growing fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant concept, is expanding its franchise program with four prominent new franchise groups signed this summer.

United Country Real Estate was recently recognized by Inc Magazine, Franchise Business Review, and The Franchise Times for their continued growth and innovation.

Petland Inc., the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Ohio Forum for Companion Animals (OFCA), the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) recently hosted the seventh annual Dog Breeder Symposium.

Valvoline Inc. announced today its franchisee, Metrolube Companies, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today that it's alleviating back-to-school woes by offering free delivery Sundays.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced that it has entered into non-binding sale agreements for its Red Lion Hotel Atlanta Airport, Hotel RL Washington D.C. and Hotel RL in Salt Lake City for an aggregate $64 million in gross proceeds.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RMAX), parent company of RE/MAX, announced industry veteran Nick Bailey has returned to the organization in the newly created position of Chief Customer Officer (CCO).

Online Trading Academy was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Technical Innovation of the Year category in The 16th Annual International Business Awards®

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is celebrating Oktoberfest with a new tasty burger: Das Bierburger.

Proforma recently sponsored its first Code Kata event at their Technology Innovation Lab in the Worldwide Support Center in Tampa, Florida.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC, a leading California-based family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis and Mountain-sized pizzas, is proud to announce the opening of its tenth location in San Jose, California.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2019 financial results on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 4:30 PM Eastern time.

INYA Ramen Bar is pleased to announce its growth in Southern California, through signed agreements for two new locations in Orange County, California: Tustin and Huntington Beach.

With Americans consuming over 250 pounds of pepperoni each year through pizza toppings alone, Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands knows there’s nothing like a hot slice topped with spicy pepperoni.

29-year-old cornerback Marcus Burley is pivoting from football to fresh, healthy dining, as he will soon open his very own Saladworks restaurant in Ballantyne, North Carolina.

Fazoli’s announced the promotion of Jodie Conrad to Chief Marketing Officer, Blaine Adams to Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Quality Assurance and Wayne Pederson to Vice President of Information Technology.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees – U.S.A, an innovator in the specialty coffee segment providing fresh, premium blends and award-winning roasts, continues its 40th anniversary celebration with an exciting new fall menu lineup!

Soccer Shots recently commemorated its 15th anniversary during a spirited four-day system-wide convention, celebrating the evolution of the brand and all the ways the best is yet to come for Soccer Shots.

GNC Holdings Inc., a leading global health and wellness brand, today announced its partnership with BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, a professional retail operator, to help expand the company’s presence in Brazil.

Rush Bowls - a fast-casual chain serving all-natural fruits and veggies blended thick, served in a bowl topped with granola and honey - is opening in Portland on August 29.

Fall is just around the corner and all the fall favorites are making their way into BIGGBY® COFFEE stores throughout the nation!

Chem-Dry, an international carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has been recognized as one of the top franchise brands in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking and Franchise Help’s 2019 Franchise Awards.

A Colorado-based fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl is planning to open multiple locations in the Houston area.

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting recently announced brand new limited-time incentives for entrepreneurs looking to become a Maaco franchise owner and current franchisees looking to open additional centers.

Following a successful restaurant opening in Newington earlier this year, famed New York-style pizza institution, Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, has announced that its second Connecticut restaurant will open in Downtown Hartford this winter.

Daphne’s, the fresh and wholesome fast casual known for its nourishing and healthy Mediterranean-inspired offerings, has embraced its culinary roots with the addition of hand-carved chicken shawarma.

Farmer Boys, the farm fresh fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and friendly service, is giving guests two reasons to squeal with delight with the return of the Hog Heaven Breakfast Burrito and Xtreme Bacon Boy Burger.

The Krystal Foundation is now accepting applications for grants supporting local enrichment programs in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) as well as music, sports and culinary arts.

I Heart Mac & Cheese today announced it has signed a seven-store franchise agreement with Fidelity Enterprises LLC, to bring the concept to several cities across Texas.

Rachel’s Kitchen - a Las Vegas-based fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent - is celebrating its 13th birthday by lifting up its loyal customers and supporters - over 5 million...

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island.

FlannelJax’s, a popular axe-throwing and recreational sports experience, will expand to five locations by the end of 2019.

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK.

9Round Franchising, LLC, was recently named by Club Industry as one of the fitness industry’s top 100 health clubs of 2019.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Conrad Shenyang, a 315-room hotel located in the heart of the historic city that was home to the birth of the Qing Dynasty.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) has unveiled plans to hire more than 8,000 seasonal associates for various positions across its gourmet food brands for the holiday season.

WellBiz Brands Inc announced today that Stephanie Hu will be joining Fitness Together Franchise, LLC as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).