The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Rush Bowls is slated to open its first of five locations planned for the greater Tacoma, Washington area.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Metro First Realty of Edmond, a residential real estate brokerage firm serving the Oklahoma City metro area, is the newest member of its franchise network.

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the U.S., is turning 16!

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order® donuts is ready to say hello to spring with the return of a seasonal favorite, Key lime icing.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Nam Nghi Phu Quoc as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the first branded property in Southeast Asia under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Anago Cleaning Systems announced its newest Master Franchise has opened in Austin, TX.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters, the leading cruise travel agency franchise in North America, has announced a collaboration with Canada's premier data and analytics company, Environics Analytics.

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, is helping guests “Make it Amazing” with a special cone and topping promotion this month.

BrightStar Care, the nation’s leading in-home care franchise, is igniting its growth strategy of targeting independent in-home care agencies that make viable candidates to convert to the BrightStar Care system.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, has opened a new location near Chicago, Illinois.

Fresh from the Elito 8 competition, California Tortilla®, a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving farm-fresh Mexican-inspired dishes hails The Cubano Bowl as the winner of their customer-driven competition.

Jimmy's Egg® Franchise Group, JE WICHITA LLC, is set to open its first location at 945 Massachusetts Street, to the public on April 15, 2019.

Generation Next Franchise Brands (OTCQB: VEND) announced Ryan Polk as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

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

Six Senses Zighy Bay is taking its little guests on an incredible experience that will unquestionably enrich their six dimensions of learning.

Flame Broiler, well-known for serving simple, healthy and delicious rice bowls while on the go, continues its expansion with an additional location in Huntington Beach, California.

The World’s Largest & Original Poutinerie has arrived in Vaughan North, bringing the nation’s most iconic dish of fries, cheese curd and gravy to all Plaid Nation Fans north of the 6ix!

A spirited three-day gathering of Homewatch CareGivers, LLC franchisees and their staff recently concluded and demonstrated the solidarity that lives within the company at every level.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their Fresno office was recently named winner of The Fresno Bee's 2019 People's Choice Award in the Employment Agency category.

Amazing Lash Studio® the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eyelash extension franchise beauty brand, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list.

April is World Autism Month, and wireless retail brand Wireless Zone® is partnering with Kyocera International Inc.’s Communications Equipment Group to donate to Autism Speaks.

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen recently launched a revolutionary Clean-Label Initiative, The Wei Forward™.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opens its newest location, uBreakiFix Brandermill, on March 20 at 4672 Commonwealth Center Parkway.

Vitality Bowls, the leading superfood café, announced today the appointment of Dave Malinowski as Chief Operating Officer.

Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, will launch its newest location on March 19, in the Summerville, South Carolina area.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the winner of The Good Taste Series competition, an annual global contest that cultivates emerging chefs and celebrates cultural diversity.

Red Robin takes its menu of innovative, gourmet burgers very seriously, and its newest addition is no joke!

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. ("SHO," "our," "we," or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHOS) today reported results for its fiscal year and quarter ended February 2, 2019.

Cruise Planners executives and top travel advisors traveled to Grand Fiesta Americana in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a hands-on training and celebration of its travel advisors’ outstanding annual sales during Cruise Planners’ Elite...

NextHome proudly announces its new national charity partner, Canine Companions for Independence®, a nonprofit with the primary purpose to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs.

nterim HealthCare Inc., a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing, is ranked first among all home care franchises and 24th overall on Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises 2019 list.

Southlake locals Luis and Shanna Argote opened the newest Coolgreens at 2211 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 500 on Monday, March 25th.

The Krystal Foundation has selected 18 schools to receive $52,432 in enrichment funding.

Mixing sports and entertainment, Launch Trampoline Park is bringing four more of its year-round, family entertainment and action parks to the Boston area.

Leon Williams Contractors, a Maryville-based commercial building firm, has begun construction on the first Which Wich® franchise location in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is excited to announce a menuing and marketing partnership with the National Honey Board.

Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian fast casual chain, has secured its first restaurant location in Salt Lake City, Utah at The Shops at Fort Union.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is excited to feature honey throughout the months of April and May.

A team from MaidPro Cares is back home after completing its fifth mission trip to visit our friends at the Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville, Belize.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that 2019 will mark record growth for Hyatt in India.

Challenge Island®, the #1 STEM / STEAM franchise in Entrepreneur 2019 Franchise 500®, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur's Fastest-Growing Franchises list.

Our Town America, the nation’s premier new mover marketing franchise, recently named Patrick and Carey Clinton as the 2018 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner.

For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality."

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the newly-built 116-room Holiday Inn Express Asunción Aviadores hotel located in the business and commercial district of Paraguay’s capital city.

Glass Doctor and Window Genie, both Neighborly® brands, have teamed up for a contest that will award one homeowner with the gift of a clear view this spring.

Asian-inspired fast-casual franchise Teriyaki Madness, best known for its beefed-up bowls, now has the executive team to match.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is ready to satisfy the taste buds of burger enthusiasts in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Little Caesars, home of the Hot-N-Ready® Pizza, is excited to announce the promotion of long-time global marketing executive Edward Gleich to Chief Innovation Officer.

Domino's Pizza, (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is celebrating the opening of the brand's 10,000th international store.

Juice It Up! has announced its corporate partnership with leading hunger-relief organization, Feeding America Riverside|San Bernardino

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue franchise in the world, announces the promotion of Jay Rooney to Chief Financial Officer of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and its affiliate brands.

IHG’s® fastest growing hotel brand will make its debut in Newcastle, Australia later this month, with the new Holiday Inn Express Newcastle opening its doors to guests from March 28.

TITLE Boxing Club announced it has sold the franchise rights for all of Manhattan to Michael Tosto, current multi-unit franchisee.

theCoderSchool, whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world,” is looking to go international.

Quaker Steak & Lube has announced the launch of its new guest rewards program, Revved-Up Rewards.

Floyd's 99 Barbershop has thrived over the past two decades as it carved out its niche in the $64 billion hair industry and serviced more than 1 million clients along the way.

Shane Hughes of Jacksonville has opened Office Pride of Jacksonville-Southside, a commercial cleaning franchise business.

At a time when many kids are eschewing sports participation for screen time, TGA Premier Sports (TGA) reports sustained growth across its various in-school and after-school enrichment platforms.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced it has expanded into the nontraditional sector for the first time with the opening of five new locations in spaces across the Midwest.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today it will be expanding in Georgia with its newest company-owned location in Grovetown, marking the brand’s 24th location in the state.

A new survey from Express Employment Professionals shows that hiring is expected to increase in the second quarter of 2019, with hiring particularly strong in the industrial sector.