The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

With the arrival of summer, Scooter’s Coffee has brought its franchisees a powerful new way to help customers cool down and power up anywhere and everywhere with the company’s first-ever canned Cold Brew beverages.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding to Northeast Wisconsin.

Freshii (TSX; FRII) The fast-growing health and wellness brand is launching a new full-service store in the heart of Las Vegas at the Palms Casino Resort.

For the fourth time in the past five years, Gallatin-based Servpro Industries, LLC has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee.

Motto Mortgage, an innovative mortgage brokerage franchise focused on transparency and compliance, announced a new office is now open in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.

Say “Hello!” to summer with Juice It Up!’s new Superfruit Sunrise Smoothie and Bowl, on menus now through August 30!

ONE Cannabis announced the addition of three new members to its senior leadership team, naming Frank Knuettel as Chief Financial Officer, Kacy Sindel as Director of Operations, Cultivation and Jayne Levy as Director of Communications.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second leading Mexican quick service restaurant* (MQSR), just opened its newest Michigan location at 14570 Southfield Road in Allen Park, near Culver’s.

Deka Lash, the experts in eyelashes, is proud to announce the addition of Ms. Jenny LoCastro to the Management Team as Supply Chain Manager.

Six people are on the path to the American dream of business ownership through the Brightway Insurance Independent Agent program.

G.I.HAUL®, a full-service residential and commercial junk and waste removal company, is looking to make military veterans their newest recruits.

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that Mandy and Sanjay Mandloi are the new owners of the Greater South Jersey franchise

Nékter has hit the sweet spot once again with four new, limited-edition flavors inspired by childhood favorites to be enjoyed all summer long.

Take 5 Oil Change, a drive-thru quick lube franchise under the Driven Brands family, announced today that it will open its 400th location in September.

Nikita Hair, one of Europe’s leading salon chains expanding throughout the United States through franchising, announced today its exclusive hair and skin care line, Eleni and Chris, won a gold medal.

After weeks of reviewing applications, Mattress Firm is excited to announce Emily Favian and Shakur Harrison as the Company’s 2019 Snoozeterns.

Pizza Inn is inviting guests to cool off this summer with the light and refreshing flavors of its Hawaiian Pizza.

To raise awareness about the need for more joy in the world, and to encourage people to spread joy to others, Comfort Keepers® has registered June 26, 2019, as the National Day of Joy.

Forbes Magazine has named BrightStar Care the best low-investment franchise in America, in a report released last week. The brand ranked No. 1 in the category of companies with an entry cost of up to $150,000.

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, returns to Milwaukee for the seventh year to take the stage at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its Lehigh Valley staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

Tijuana Flats, the fast-casual Tex-Mex original, is making it even easier for guests to satisfy their cravings. Today, the Tex-Mex-For-All brand announced it is expanding its delivery options with DoorDash.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of ROK Hotel, Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in the Caribbean.

Extra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers is proud to announce the expansion of another franchise.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the launch of a new crew bonus program that gives hourly employees the opportunity to earn up to an extra month's pay each year.

Pinkberry® is making for an ama-zing summer with Mango frozen yogurt! This vibrant and refreshing frozen yogurt flavor will be available beginning June 7.

NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of a staffing agency location today in North Dallas.

IHG®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Sands China, Ltd. announced today that The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao will become InterContinental Alliance Resorts beginning today.

Canadians looking for more flexibility and plant-based options when it comes to their pizza orders need to look no further.

The Juicy Crab ® Cajun Style Seafood Boil Restaurant is headquartered in Atlanta, GA is proud to announce their first location in Houston, Texas; is now open as of June 2019.

PizzaRev is partnering with Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, to bring the brand’s revolutionary plant-based proteins to pizza lovers across the country.

Bader Lakhat is the proud owner of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Gilroy.

Take 5 Oil Change announced its acquisition of Advance Kwik Lube, a chain of quick lube and automotive service centers with 25 total locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Midland-Odessa, Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas.

How much cheese can one pizza hold? Little Caesars is pushing boundaries with the return of the ExtraMostBestest Stuffed Crust Pizza.

Hungry and thirsty 7-Eleven® customers who use the 7NOW delivery smartphone app to order their favorite products now have more freedom to stay in the moment.

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers announced today that it has inked a franchise agreement with Elina and Ed Southwick to open a new location in Parker.

SIXT SE is consistently rolling out its integrated mobility offering with the new SIXT App.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh announced an aggressive franchise growth initiative to increase its presence across the United States.

Steve Hockett, CEO of Great Clips, Inc., has won a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award honoring the top CEOs in 2019.

Duck Donuts, one of the nation’s fastest-growing donut franchises, announced today donut lovers can enjoy having their Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!

Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Prague.

Marble Slab Creamery® is introducing a new out of this world flavor just in time for summer - Charcoal Mocha! The Limited Time Only flavor features notes of chocolate mocha and activated charcoal.

Innovative Food Brands is delighted to announce that on Monday June 3, the Yonge Sheppard Centre Mall became home to newest Teriyaki Experience restaurant.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Hooters Girl, Briana Smith claimed her title as Miss Hooters International 2019 at the 23rd Annual Hooters International Pageant at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.

FlannelJax’s, an axe throwing and recreation sports experience franchise headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, announced plans to open a new customer care center in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Reis & Irvy’s franchisees have sold in excess of 500,000 cups of frozen yogurt generating $2.5 million in retail sales according to Generation Next.

Pure Barre, the largest barre concept in North America, has partnered with Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, a Boston-based private investment firm, to acquire 28 Pure Barre studios in New York's tri-state region.

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is well into 2019 and going strong.

South Florida is home to the world’s newest Detail Garage. The destination retail store for car lovers is opening a new location Saturday, June 29, at 1379 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) is focusing on its top notch quality and gourmet menu items in a new innovative menu launching today.

Valvoline Inc. owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Greater Houston.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited, the leading Canadian discount retailer, has officially broken ground on a new Ottawa headquarters and flagship store on Walkley Road.

Super 8® by Wyndham, the world's largest economy hotel brand, announced a dream opportunity for young, aspiring designers with the launch of its first-ever ROOM8 Design Challenge.

Eggs Up Grill is home to the whole neighborhood, serving smiles from sun-up through lunch.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is pleased to announce the appointment of Dant Hirsch as general manager of Six Senses New York.

Last month, Taco Bell once again delivered fans something craveable and unexpected with the announcement of The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort and since then, the brand has seen an overwhelming amount of excitement nationwide.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. ("SHO," "our," "we," "us," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHOS) today reported results for the quarter ended May 4, 2019.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that its San Ramon office recently relocated to Pleasanton effective June 3.

Lapels Dry Cleaning of Wilmington Owner Lan Nguyen stood proudly behind the oversized check being presented to Big Brother Big Sister Executive Director Steve Beck.

DoubleTree by Hilton will take its iconic warm welcome to new heights when its famous chocolate chip Cookie becomes the first food baked in space inside a prototype oven.

UFC®, the world’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, today announced a series of historic milestones that will continue to drive the company’s ambitious growth plans in China.

In honor of National Hydration Day on June 23rd and the official start of summer, Interim HealthCare Inc. uncovers why seniors become dehydrated faster than other age groups and offers up four ways to help combat this challenge.

Parisian-born brand, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is owning the summer yet again with the second sun-drenched season of Au Soleil, a Summer Soirée.

Primrose Schools announced the brand’s strong success in 2018, achieving 10 percent year-over-year growth and generating more than $780 million in system-wide revenue.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) announced today that its President, Scott Colosi, has retired effective Thursday, June 20, 2019.

British Swim School, best known for its education in water safety as an essential survival skill, in a fun and gentle environment, continues its international expansion with a new location in Brampton, Ontario!