The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, the original and most successful mosquito control franchise, conducted a nationwide satisfaction survey to over 18,000 active customers.

Scooter’s Coffee, the Midwest coffee franchise that has experienced several consecutive years of growth, is once again expanding its reach across the country. This time, in the Southern Plains.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named by Entrepreneur as a top franchise opportunity for veterans in 2019.

Nathan’s Famous, Inc. announces the hiring of two industry veterans, Erik Mallon and Jim Hicks, to bolster its franchise sales and development teams.

Copper Branch, North America's fastest-growing chain of fast-casual, 100% plant-based, quick-serve restaurants, has announced its third U.S. restaurant opens this Wednesday, December 11th, in the Canal Plaza area of Downton Portland, Maine.

Based on the success that Saladworks has seen with the first two ShopRite locations it’s opened to date, the salad-centric, fast-casual franchise is opening a new location within a Philadelphia-area Fresh Grocer.

Radisson today announced the debut of Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino, a Radisson Hotel at 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV.

Get 'em while they're hot … and cold! 7-Eleven, Inc. is offering limited-edition cups for each of its signature proprietary beverages – Slurpee®, Big Gulp® and coffee – that include a year of free beverages.

Zenoti Software today announced it has been selected by European Wax Center as its new point of sale (POS) provider for its franchise network.

The highly-anticipated Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, announced the appointment of Jerry Donohue as executive chef.

The holidays bring families together. In fact, it may be the only opportunity that family members who are long-distance caregivers to observe their aging parents’ well-being.

Senior Helpers® announced it will host an educational session on caregiving techniques for dementia patients on January 9, 2019 at Kings Point Veterans Theater.

The Harpeth Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced its official opening today in the heart of historic downtown Franklin.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, the nation’s largest and fastest growing New York pizza concept, has officially opened doors at its newest outpost in downtown Hartford.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, a national children’s hair salon franchise, has announced plans to continue to expand its national footprint by identifying the southeast region as its 2020 expansion hub.

Baton Rouge's very own Walk-On's, a destination known for offering elevated Louisiana-inspired food alongside an unparalleled sports viewing experience, is claiming a new restaurant category: Sports Bistreaux.

BrightStar Care has announced plans to add 15 franchise territories throughout North Carolina, and is seeking qualified franchise partners to operate in each market.

For the second consecutive year, Fitness Machine Technicians has been named one of the Top 100 Game-Changer Franchises by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

Ninja Nation today announced that it has launched The Ninja Nation Athlete Program, a group that will promote, nurture, and enhance the growing sport.

BIGGBY® COFFEE believes when you love the world the world will love you back.

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

Location3 has launched a new partnership with Yelp in addition to rolling out brand new advertising options for customers on its proprietary LOCALACT marketing platform.

Radisson Hotel Group continues to introduce world-class hospitality to Vietnam’s most exciting emerging destinations, with the signing of three new hotels on the country’s captivating coastline.

As validation that Meineke is indeed doing car care right, Newsweek recently recognized Meineke as America's #1 for customer service in automotive repair.

Capitalizing on continued economic growth in the region, PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Fairfax, Virginia.

the Elements Massage® brand was recognized by Newsweek on its 2020 America’s Best Customer Service list in the ‘Spa, Wellness and Beauty’ category, for the second year in a row.

CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, is continuing to build upon its network of collision repair facilities based in auto dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with 130 locations across the U.S., will celebrate the opening of the company’s first Ohio store with a grand opening event now in progress, through Dec 21.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing authentic, Texas-style barbecue to Egypt with a planned opening in Cairo in late spring/early summer next year.

The world leader in flotation therapy and the largest float spa brand, True REST Float Spa, announces its innovative round float pod.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Kalispell, Montana at 110 Hutton Ranch Road, Suite 102.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to grow its EVEN® Hotels brand – a hotel brand created with wellness at its core and woven throughout its entire DNA.

Dog Haus announced today that the company has signed an Area Development Agreement to open a total of three new locations in West Virginia.

Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, has announced that Thomas Henning has opened the newest Master Franchise location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that franchisees John and Ganeen Harstick and their son, Trevor Keeling, have expanded their business to reach more residents in Arizona.

Café d’Avignon, New York’s fastest-growing local bakery and café known for their exquisite execution of French and American pastry classics, signed the lease for a second franchise location in Orlando, Florida.

A $1.25 million donation by Sport Clips Haircuts to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation will boost the impact of the Help A Hero Scholarship program that supports education for civilian careers.

Edible®, the world’s largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, has named Scott Wakeman Executive Vice President of Marketing.

Mrs. Fields, the renowned dessert brand famous for warm, freshly baked cookies right out of the oven, is bringing back its beloved Red Velvet cookie.

Free Delivery Day is celebrated on Dec. 14, but Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order! ® donuts is spreading holiday cheer with an entire week of free delivery, thanks to its partnership with DoorDash.

The Peach State has officially gotten tastier. Huey Magoo’s celebrates the grand opening of its first location outside of Florida in Loganville, Georgia, President and CEO Andy Howard announces today.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with H176 Reykjavík ehf to open the first Hyatt branded hotel in Iceland.

Black Bear Diner has hired Joe Adney as Chief Marketing Officer and Camille Chavez as Vice President of Training and Development.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today the opening of the new Hotel RL St. Louis.

To show appreciation, Firehouse Subs wants to thank its loyal guests by name with the chance to redeem a special Name Day offer for a limited time starting December 9, 2019.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Elegant Hotels Group plc.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it's participating in the 2020 Rose Parade® presented by Honda with a float, entitled "Cultivate the Future of Farming," that features a live post-to-donate element.

Dick’s Wings & Grill Expands Texas Footprint by Opening Restaurants within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 152-room Great Scotland Yard hotel as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Code Ninjas, the world's largest children's coding franchise is celebrating Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) December 9-15.

Domino's Pizza tested its new GPS delivery tracking technology for much of 2019 and the results were clear – everyone loved it!

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Small Business Saturday, Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, will award 10 certificates of $1,000 each in 10 different cities from coast-to-coast.

Calii Love, the Toronto-based healthy, fast-casual concept known for its positive vibes and nutritious menu, today announced its new partnership with Fransmart.

With six locations open and operating throughout Houston, Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is opening their first Fulshear location.

This holiday season, Pancheros Mexican Grill fans will receive much more than a partridge in a pear tree from their favorite fast-casual Mexican chain.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, continues to broaden its California presence with recent openings in Ripon and Delano, two rapidly growing communities in Central California.

On Saturday, December 14, the Häagen-Dazs® brand is opening its doors to Arizona residents with Grand Opening festivities at five new Shops in the Phoenix area.

Kimpton Shorebreak Resort announced today three new additions to the culinary team - Eric Kramer as director of food & beverage, Tanner Johnson as beverage manager and Gilbert Laurie as executive chef.

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's only battery, light bulb and phone repair franchise, is now recognized by CTIA as the first certified device repair retailer under the Wireless Industry Service Excellence (WISE) program.

It's beginning to taste a lot like the holiday season at 7-Eleven® stores.

Daniel Cornwell is now the proud owner and Instructor of Kumon of Omaha - Village Pointe.

H&R Block’s (NYSE: HRB) DIY Online tax products are now available at hrblock.com and in the Apple and Google Play stores, offering an easy, cost-effective way to do your own taxes.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 16% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.

Today, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille® announces the launch of its 14th annual “Tips for Tots” initiative.

Her interests in education and becoming a small business owner merged, and today, Amelia is the proud Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Franklin Square.