The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Global Franchise Group® (GFG), LLC, the franchisor of the iconic Hot Dog on a Stick® brand, is proud to announce the opening of a new Hot Dog on a Stick location in Shanghai China.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding to its 15th state with its first Illinois restaurant opening in Edwardsville.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”), parent company of Fatburger, is pleased to announce the opening of their newest co-branded location in Huntington Beach, California.

The Cambria Hotels brand celebrated its continued expansion in the Palmetto State with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview.

This Father’s Day, there’s good news for dads when it comes to the job market.

Massage Envy spent the beginning of 2019 enhancing its franchise opportunity with new premium skincare offers and a new body care offer.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of America's favorite peanut butter cookie, and 7-Eleven® customers can "Go Nuts!"

Nikita Hair, one of Europe’s leading salon chains expanding throughout the United States through franchising, announced today it has extended its long-standing loyal partnership with Wella Corporation.

To extend awareness of the need for blood donations, Allegra Marketing Print Mail is backing the annual American Red Cross Missing Types campaign.

Deka Lash, the experts in eyelashes, announced today the launch of their newest product, Lash Selector App.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of its newest school in the Lafayette, Louisiana community.

When Flip Flop Shops at PIER 39 opens its doors on June 14 at 10 a.m., everyone will know it is National Flip Flop Day.

NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome GoodLife. The new brokerage represents the ninth franchise location opened in the state of New York.

Xpressdocs Partners, Ltd, a Texas based provider of tech-enabled direct marketing and brand management solutions announced the acquisition of Amazingmail, an Arizona based provider of direct mail solutions.

For its newest Seven Reserve® premium brand of fresh-brewed coffee, 7-Eleven, Inc. heads east … make that southeast to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. announced today that Chief Executive Officer Adam Contos is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion at the 2019 Morgan Stanley Financials Conference.

Petland and Petland Charities is pleased to announce the results of its May fundraising campaign, which raised more than $25,000 for Heartland Canines for Veterans.

The Closet Trading Co. - is leading the charge and looking to dominate the secondhand market with its newly launched franchise program.

Blue Ox Axe Throwing is proud to announce that they are currently offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates throughout the United States.

Lapels Dry Cleaning recently expanded its restoration clothing services department to better serve disaster restoration specialists, insurance companies, police, fire and other organizations.

U.S. Lawns announced that it has deployed JobBot.Ai to help all its franchisees address some of the most difficult aspects of recruiting hourly employees.

The Learning Experience in Jackson, New Jersey, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®) has signed a Management Agreement with Qatari holding company, Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality Group.

Clockwork, Inc. (Clockwork) is proud to announce the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise in St. Lucie is the top customer-rated Benjamin Franklin Plumbing location in the nation.

Primrose Schools, a leading high-quality early education and care provider, announced the opening of the company's 400th location, reaching a major milestone in its hometown market of Atlanta.

Construction has started for KLA Schools of Chamblee, an innovative and unique upscale preschool that will open its doors to the Chamblee community in fall 2019.

Aaron's, Inc. and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing, provided furnishings for a surprise home presentation in Tallahassee as part of the company's partnership with the Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program.

Beauty and makeup lovers need to know five awesome things about Seva Beauty®.

Pizza Inn Express has just made its Louisiana debut! On June 7, Lafayette’s new PIE location opened at 106 W. Pont Des Mouton Road in the new Exxon On the Run, alongside a Billy’s Boudin.

TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt), the original frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 by inviting all dads and father figures to enjoy their first six ounces of frozen yogurt on the house.

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers(SM) announced today the appointment of Chrissy Barrow as Curriculum and Training Specialist.

Duck Donuts is celebrating a dozen years in business with a campaign focused on raising awareness of the Company’s origins.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has today announced the signing of its first multi-unit development agreement to franchise 10 locations throughout Utah and greater Las Vegas.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters, the top cruise travel agency franchise in North America, has announced targeted expansion plans to bring additional retail travel franchise locations to Florida.

Since 1976, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has been serving its local communities with hand-crafted, award-winning sandwiches.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail announced that it has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand’s presence in London.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Edmonton Tamarack, on June 4 at 3779 17 Street NW Unit 6.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wave Financial Inc. (“Wave”).

Miami Grill is growing in the Central Florida region by adding its first Miami Grill restaurant in Kissimmee.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit founder Roland Dickey, Sr. aka Mr. Dickey, Chief Executive Officer Laura Rea Dickey and Dean of Barbecue University Chris Kelley travel to southern California area for local guest appreciation events this June.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today the signing of a franchise license agreement for a 165 room Red Lion Inn & Suites in Columbia, South Carolina.

Clean Juice announced the launch of its new Greenoa™ Bowls product line and limited-time Summer Menu.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is offering an opportunity to enter a new sweepstakes for the chance to win a birthday party experience.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2019.

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced a new partnership with its longtime sourcing and franchise partner in India, Arvind Limited, to drive industry-leading solutions that address global water scarcity.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. announced that its indirect subsidiary Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the “Issuer”) finalized the terms of the Issuer’s offering.

Cedric and Lisa Wade are excited to announce the launch of their new business – Caring Transitions of Scottsdale.

Chili's® Grill & Bar is leading the category in off-premise innovation. To build on that momentum, starting today, Brinker International, Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement with DoorDash.

HomeVestors, the original “We Buy Ugly Houses®” company, is cautioning sellers about imitators that have been recently targeting house sellers with “We Buy Houses” scams.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced the company’s participation in the Jefferies 2019 Consumer Conference in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The Gyro Shack, Idaho’s own homegrown brand renowned for its “Mediterranean on the Move” menu offerings announced another sur-“fries” addition to the menu - fries!

Denny’s Corporation announced that the Company will participate in the Oppenheimer 19th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA.

Fork & Salad brings the “Aloha Spirit” to the mainland with its first of many stateside locations at 240 W. Chapman Avenue in Orange, California, celebrating its grand opening on Friday, June 21.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Clinton, Maryland, at 8801 Woodyard Road, Unit 210.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) today announced the recent election of a new independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors, R. Carter Pate.

Fresh Frozen Custard lovers have a lot to celebrate this summer, including the release of four new Culver's Flavors of the Day.

Detail Garage, the destination store for all car lovers, has opened a new franchise store in Murrieta. The store opened June 1 at 25125 Madison Ave., Unit 100.

Greg Bennett, owner of The Growth Coach of DenverTech, has earned his way into the company’s international Winners’ Circle.

British Swim School, best known for its education of water safety as an essential survival skill amongst a fun and gentle environment, continues its nationwide expansion with two openings in Richmond.

Location3, the leading franchise marketing agency in the United States, announced today that it has released a brand new, upgraded version (3.0) of its popular LOCALACT platform.

Detail Garage®, the destination store for people who love their cars, is opening a new location in the Florida Panhandle.

he Krystal Company has selected eight employees to receive $2,500 (renewable each year up to $10,000) in scholarship funds.

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers announced today that it has inked a franchise agreement with Randy and Sandy Craft to open a new location in Brookshire.