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Great Clips, Inc., the world’s largest salon brand, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced a new multiyear partnership.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its official partnership with DreamHack, the premier gaming and digital lifestyle festival, and ESL, the world's largest esports company.

Amid continual company-wide growth and evolution, the Sign & Graphics Division of Alliance Franchise Brands LLC today announced the appointment of three new executive team members.

More consumers now have the opportunity to enjoy a better way to shop for insurance as Brightway Insurance continues to expand across the country. The company will open new stores in Florida, Missouri and Tennessee Monday, April 15.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, will announce its fiscal first quarter 2019 financial results on May 1, 2019 before the stock market opens.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM), operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, today announced that same store sales at its Bad Daddy’s concept increased 1.3% during the quarter over the...

Senior Helpers® announced they will host educational sessions on caregiving techniques for dementia patients in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday, April 17.

Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that its flagship subsidiary and premium, robotic soft serve franchise, Reis & Irvy’s, sold its 300,000th cup of frozen yogurt on Thursday, April 4th.

Caring Transitions, a Cincinnati-based senior relocation, downsizing and estate liquidation franchise, held its Annual Conference this February in Las Vegas.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced today that it will webcast its 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders live on Thursday, April 25, 2019 beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. Central.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) was named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology in the Enterprise Innovator category for the creation of choiceEDGE, a proprietary, cloud-based global reservation system (GRS) and...

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed two franchise agreements including Holiday Inn® Madinah King Abdulaziz Road with Loulouat Al Madinah Hospitality and Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Hamra with Al Hokair Group.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global health and wellness brand, will release results for the first quarter of 2019 before the market opens on April 25, 2019.

MTY Food Group Inc. and Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MTY would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Papa Murphy’s.

The new Shakeaway limited-edition Easter shakes menu is now available in all stores!

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following event: Domino's Q1 2019 Earnings Webcast

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced a transformation of its Europe Sales Team designed around key market opportunities, which will position the company for accelerated growth across European markets.

East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G) is seeking qualified franchise partners in Virginia to leverage both the growth opportunity in the state and its tremendously positive response to the brand, which debuted in Lynchburg last May.

The "Double Down" theme for Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle emphasizes the franchise's strengthened commitment to operational excellence, growth and philanthropy.

Leading moving franchise TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is putting its mission to Move People Forward® in action with its Day of Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 17 in Illinois.

A new service has been released by N-Hance® Wood Refinishing that will transform the hardwood floor refinishing industry.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes marketing analytics expert Matt Kistler as Senior Vice President of Global Insights, Analytics and Data.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is now offering new springtime beverages to sweeten your coffee habits. PJ's will feature a Honey Crème Brûlée Iced Latte, Honey Macadamia Velvet Ice, and Honey Mint Julep Iced Tea.

Guests can now earn more rewards for enjoying Dickey’s authentic, Texas-style barbecue when they download the Dickey’s App and enroll in the enhanced loyalty program.

In a strategic move to further amplify the brand’s presence in communities across the country, Huddle House announced today the opening of a new corporate restaurant in Hokes Bluff, Alabama.

Daphne’s is embarking on a journey to regain footing in a crowded fast-casual segment by rebranding its image to appeal to a new, younger generation of restaurant-goers.

If you’ve been wishing a Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop would open in your home town, you may be in luck. The

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Mokena, on April 4 at 11235 W Lincoln Highway.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its 7,000th property - The St. Regis Hong Kong.

Lucinda Belden, ECC, vacation specialist and franchise owner of Dream Vacations – Stingray Travel, was recently named 2019 Elite Cruise Counsellor of the Year by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Oxi Fresh, one of the nation’s greenest and fastest growing carpet cleaning franchises, has announced the launch of its Greater Atlanta carpet cleaning location.

Century 21 Marty Rodriguez today announced it has been named the #1 team in the Century 21 System based on sales produced in 2018.

The Hummus & Pita Co., one of the country’s fastest growing Mediterranean fast casuals, has signed a multi-unit deal to expand their franchise to the Southeast.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed franchise agreements for two hotels, Staybridge Suites® Dubai Financial Centre and Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City.

HomeSmart ranked as the 5th largest residential real estate company in the nation according to the 2018 REAL Trends 500 for the second consecutive year.

WoodSpring Suites continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the grand opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham.

Century 21 Asa Cox Homes announced they have been named the #1 team in the Century 21 System based on units sold in 2018

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) is making strides against its expansion strategy in Russia, CIS & Georgia, as it opened three new hotels in recent weeks with a further five set to open over the coming months.

Amazing Lash Studio, the nation’s largest and fastest growing eyelash extension franchise beauty brand, is opening a new studio in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Entrepreneur Magazine named True REST Float Spa as the seventh Top New Franchise Concept in its Franchise 500 list.

Todd Hopkins, founder and president/CEO of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, talked about how the definition of success has evolved for him in the keynote address at the 49th Annual Tampa Bay Leadership Prayer Breakfast.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced that Century 21 North East, the brand’s number 10 company nationally and largest franchisee in Massachusetts and throughout New England, has renewed their franchise agreement.

Building on America’s Love for Bagels, Davidovich Bakery is gearing up for nationwide expansion with the announcement of its highly anticipated franchise opportunity.

In addition to ranking “Best of the Best” in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® this year, BirthdayPak has recently been recognized as a Top New Franchise for its third year in a row!

Daphne’s will open its eighth San Diego, California location in Mission Valley on Friday, April 26.

More than 400 Proforma Owners, Supplier Partners and Support Team Members gathered at Terranea’s Oceanside Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, to celebrate the Proforma Owners’ 2018 sales success.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation has been named to Franchise Gator’s Fastest Growing Franchise List.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that it will release first quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, after market close, followed by a conference call on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

MaidPro is pleased to announce that our company is featured on the cover of the latest edition of Franchising Today magazine, a leading trade publication for franchise professionals.

Woodworkers who prefer to make dovetail joints by machine have a new option - Woodcraft has added the WoodRiver Deluxe Dovetail Jig to its line of router accessories.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is expanding in Texas.

Smoke’s Poutinerie is serving up an all-new, limited time gastronomical concoction, the Red Eye Poutine!

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail, awarded top honors to exceptional franchises during the company’s national convention in Orlando, Florida, in March.

MUTTS Canine Cantina® has signed its second multi-unit franchise deal in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Farmer Boys® has hired restaurant industry and human resources veteran Arlene Estrada Petokas to serve as the brand’s new Vice President and Chief People Officer.

CEO Chris Kenny and Founder and President Chris DeJong have hired former PepsiCo exec Brooke Mallick and franchise industry veteran Justin Waltz to lead marketing and operations, respectively.

Hard Rock International beefed up for the 2019 Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Burger Battle™ X, winning the Fan Favorite award for its new, signature steakburger.

D1 Training has announced at its annual summit the significant achievements throughout the first quarter of 2019.

The Motto Franchising, LLC brand continues to innovate the mortgage industry and garner attention for its growth.

Facilities managers across the country are rejoicing. ManageMowed, a commercial landscape management company, announced today its strategic franchising initiative.

Senior Helpers® announced they will host educational sessions on caregiving techniques for dementia patients in Rochester, Michigan on Thursday, April 18.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2019 first quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, May 9, 2019

Signarama® Dundalk, a new franchise location that is a part of the world's largest sign franchise, is celebrating their grand opening on Thursday, April 11, 2019, hosted by the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.

Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that it has reached terms to acquire the assets of Print Mates, LLC.

Regis Corporation announced today the appointment of Mr. James Townsend as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 8, 2019.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its first quarter 2019 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 8.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Wisconsin-based pizza franchise Toppers Pizza is continuing its commitment to great pizza and quality offerings, all at an affordable price, thanks to the launch of its newest value item: pretzel bites.