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30 Minute Hit – a Canadian-born women’s boxing and kickboxing circuit program now gaining traction in the United States and abroad.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Stillwater, on May 31 at 316 North Main Street #4.

iTrip Vacations has added a new destination to its vacation rental management portfolio.

That's what Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop franchise owners Chris & Ken Smith firmly believe, which is why they are set to celebrate the opening of their second Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Franklin, Tennessee.

Pollo Campero is spreading its wings in Georgia! The flavorful chicken chain today announced it is opening a new restaurant in Marietta, Georgia.

Assisted Living Locators was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being only a few of the franchises to qualify for its 2019 Top Low-Cost Franchises list.

As a former director of operations with global responsibilities for a fortune 100 company, Stan Piernick was very familiar with the franchise model.

Conceptualized by Chef Anthony Russo, Russo’s New York Italia Pizza Kitchen & Brewery will open the doors to its first location in 2019.

Wendy's® Berry Burst Chicken Salad is back for an encore, returning as this summer's, most craveable salad.

A new national survey, just released this week, reveals it’s time to clean up our acts at work. And we’re talking about more than our messy desks.

iTrip Vacations has added a new Florida market to its vacation rental management portfolio.

Coffee Beanery, the specialty coffee roaster based in Flushing, MI, is excited to announce the opening of its location on 52857 Schoenherr in Shelby Township, MI.

Wetzel’s targeted growth plans for Atlanta and the surrounding area come on the heels of another banner year for the company.

For a limited time, try an Italian seasoned Cauliflower Crust Pizza at Jet's Pizza.

Sometimes a little taste of summer is all you need to power through the day! Enter Scooter’s Coffee’s new Strawberry Shortcake Cake Pops.

Venture X, the premier global professional co-working company, has opened its first location in Utah in the highly desirable Station Park Center in Farmington, UT.

Franchise Business Review recently named Brightway Multi-unit Agency Owner Man Phung to its list of 2019 Rock Star Franchise Owners.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today its official expansion into Ohio with the opening of its newest restaurant in Westerville.

Blo Blow Dry Bar, the original blow dry bar and the world's largest blow dry bar franchise, has launched its Summer Hair Menu, inclusive of three new styles inspired by the season's hottest hair trends.

Jabz Boxing fitness for women franchise announced today that it has inked an agreement for a new location in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Berlin, on June 1 at 115 Route 73.

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids, the fastest-growing children's haircutting franchise in the country, reached a new milestone, opening the 100th salon in Highland Ranch, Colo.

Following a record-breaking 2018, WoodSpring Suites has started 2019 with coast-to-coast expansion as one of Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) fastest-growing brands.

Celebrate National Best Friends Day this Saturday, June 8, with a sweet - or salty - treat with your BFF.

While Nate and Josh Ramsay were serving their country in Iraq, their older brother Ben was building the foundation for a business that they could both work in when they returned home.

The Cambria Hotels brand is on pace to surpass 50 hotels open in top-tier markets this year by opening more than a dozen upscale properties across the country.

NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying quality talent for businesses, opened a staffing agency location today in Beaverton, Oregon, which is the first location in the state.

La Quinta by Wyndham today announcing plans to introduce its upper-midscale flag to the Caribbean for the first time while welcoming an additional nine new hotels to its growing U.S. portfolio.

Holiday Inn Resorts® has today announced that little travellers aged four through to 12 years old can try their hand ‘working’ in key aspects of a hotel or resort through its Little Big Hotelier programme.

Aaron's, Inc. and Progressive Leasing, surprised Atlanta area teens in May with a freshly remodeled Keystone Teen Center at the Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Hyatt has selected Jim Tierney to serve as SVP of development and owner relations for the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands in North America, effective immediately.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees - U.S.A was recently ranked #3 in the coffee category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Food Franchises list. This list recognizes the top 200 food-based companies.

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants announced today its first property in Nebraska, a complete rehabilitation of the historic Blackstone Hotel and former office building.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. reported its operating results for the three months and fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 (the "fourth quarter of FY2019" and "FY2019," respectively).

Kong Vang has a long career of diagnosing problems and then addressing them.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.60 on a reported basis.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for the first quarter, 13-weeks ended May 4, 2019.

Engel & Völkers Santa Barbara announced today Varo Gabriel has joined its brokerage as manager and broker associate, bringing 40 years of expertise to the Santa Barbara & Montecito Community.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. ("Popeyes") today announced an exciting new agreement to open Popeyes restaurants in Spain with the aim of becoming the market leader.

Dog Haus is celebrating Hawaiian Foods Week by introducing the Karaage Kid, a special chicken sandwich that embodies the unique flavors of Hawaii.

It’s A Grind Coffee House was recently ranked #9 in the coffee category of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Food Franchises list.

Texas-based Postal Connections® announces local entrepreneur and franchisee, Ron Bishop, will open its first Idaho retail store in the Hazelwood Marketplace at 10673 W. Lake Hazel Road in Boise.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ:RRGB) reported financial results for the quarter ended April 21, 2019.

Rush Bowls is expanding its Colorado footprint with the opening of its second Fort Collins location on May 20.

Epcon announced today the addition of two new Business Development Managers to spearhead franchise development for Epcon Communities.

Kinderdance® International has been ranked #66 by Entrepreneur magazine as Top Global Franchise to own.

Bolstered by several new top industry awards, Nékter Juice Bar continues to grow its national footprint bringing its unique and inspiring healthy dining brand to more communities across the United States.

Big Air Trampoline Park® is excited to announce it's third South Carolina franchise to be located in Myrtle Beach, opening in early 2020.

In partnership with K9 Fit Club, Woof Gang Bakery will introduce fitness programs for people and their pups in several stores beginning in June.

Curry Up Now, the largest and fastest growing Indian fast casual concept in the United States, has secured its first of five locations planned for Northern New Jersey in Newark at 58 Halsey Street.

Keller Williams (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, is expanding across Africa. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Morocco.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop and Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop.

Flame Broiler, popular for serving delicious, healthy fast food with honest, simple ingredients, evolves their mission for health with implementing no antibiotics ever (NAE) chicken in over 190 locations.

Earl of Sandwich, a fast-casual restaurant franchise co-founded by a direct descendant of the actual Earl of Sandwich, is now open in downtown San Diego.

Husband-and-wife franchisee duo Nik and Rita Patel are gearing up for the opening of the first Teriyaki Madness in Illinois, officially opening its doors in Lombard on June 3.

As a company long known for flavors like Half Baked & Magic Brownies, it's no surprise that Ben & Jerry's has an affinity for the newest trend in food, cannabidiol or CBD.

Hard Rock International today announced the launch of three new merchandise collections as part of its All is One: Come Together campaign.

Chicken Salad Chick has earned an honorable mention in Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers inaugural Excellence in Food Safety Award, sponsored by Steritech.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate announced today it has empowered another strategic acquisition for a valued member of its network, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Haven Properties.

Entrepreneur magazine named Brightway Insurance to its list of the top franchises you can start for less than $150,000.