The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Keller Williams had the most top producing brokerages on the REAL Trends 500, according to the annual ranking and reporting published by REAL Trends, Inc.

For the ninth consecutive year, the 2019 REAL Trends 500 survey showed RE/MAX agents at participating brokerages outsold competing agents on average by more than 2-to-1*.

AtWork Group has been recognized as a top franchise opportunity by Franchise Gator for 2019.

Valvoline Inc. announced that is has acquired a quick lube location in Michigan that is now operating as Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center.

Mighty Auto Parts recently announced three new hires to support their continued growth servicing the automotive aftermarket industry.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury brand of design-led hotels, announces the opening of the architecturally striking and highly anticipated Conrad Washington, DC.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. reported fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018 financial results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ending December 30, 2018.

Regis Corporation announced the relocation of their corporate headquarters to 3701 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN. The Company will occupy the top four floors of the building.

Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar and the world's largest blow dry bar franchise, announced the opening of its newest bar in Arcadia, California, marking the third Blo Blow Dry Bar in greater Los Angeles.

When you’re hot, you’re hot! Just a few months after launching their franchising opportunity - Woofie’s has signed two development deals in a week.

Rush Bowls has inked a deal bringing Rush Bowls to over 100 units in development, a significant company milestone as the brand expands throughout the United States and internationally.

Pigtails & Crewcuts is open in Smyrna, Georgia and ready to make haircuts fun and memorable for families in the surrounding area.

As BirthdayPak enters its 10th year of delivering gift cards to women for their birthday, it’s the perfect time to embrace an elegant and contemporary new design.

Marking the opening of its newest franchise location, Woody’s Bar-B-Q of Pembroke Pines will soon serve barbecue lovers in Broward and Dade Counties.

Which Wich’s philanthropic foundation, Project PB&J, was created five years ago with a vision of making the world a better place one PB&J sandwich at a time.

Soccer Shots, the engaging children’s soccer program best known for its focus on character development, announced today it is joining the Kalamzaoo community.

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that it has opened its newest franchise in Broward County.

Little Caesars® Pizza is giving bargain-savvy guests a lunchtime favorite for a crazy value.

Venture X® is emerging as a top-tier player by filling an obvious gap in the exploding shared workspace category – the middle ground between millennial playgrounds and stiff suit-and-tie work environments.

Edible Arrangements® franchisees across Florida and Texas came together to raise $28,741 benefiting the Global Giving Hurricane Michael Relief Fund.

Generation Next Franchise Brands (OTCQB: VEND) announced today an increase in the estimate of Reis & Irvy’s robots to be installed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

Petland applauds the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) March 21, 2019 announcement seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Animal Welfare Act.

MaidPro Southeast Pennsylvania has helped an estimated 100 cancer patients by gifting them with free home cleanings during its 10 years of partnership with Cleaning for a Reason.

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt®, the quick-service brand known for serving real fruit smoothies with over 30 locations nationwide, is excited to invite guests to celebrate the end of the 2019 tax season.

FlyFoe, the smarter solution for mosquito and tick control, is pleased to announce three new locations, giving the brand a new presence in the South and the Midwest.

Studies over the last several decades have shown that seniors have an overwhelming desire to age in their own homes. In fact, more recent research from Home Instead, Inc. affirms this number is still as high as 94 percent.

After three consecutive years of exponential growth, OpenWorks - one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchises - has a strong growth trajectory and impressive expansion strategy.

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop™ announced that it has signed a franchise development agreement with husband-and-wife team Rajat and Anu Bedi to open one location in Charlotte.

Jim Odom, owner of Archadeck of Austin, and his team received the national Archadeck Outdoor Living’s Design Excellence Award for an outdoor patio and roof structure.

Valvoline Inc. has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Wichita, Kansas.

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, announced today it will open a new location in the Coeur d'Alene area in 2019.

Aaron's, Inc. and Progressive Leasing, provided the furnishings for a surprise home presentation last Tuesday to an Augusta single mother and her four sons as part of the Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program.

Realogy Holdings Corp. is proposing to issue, subject to market and other conditions, $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2027.

Cruise Planners was named Best Large Company at the Coral Springs Business Excellence Awards on March 20.

The “Easter Begg Hunt” for puppies costs $5 to attend, with part of the proceeds benefiting Desert Diva Dogs, a 501(c)(3) organization to benefit animal rescues around the Las Vegas valley.

Discovery Map, the leading provider of curated guides to top attractions, cities and towns throughout North America, has some pointers for those opting to stay at home for vacation this year.

On Saturday, March 16th, Giant Tiger celebrated the official opening of a new store in Atholville, New Brunswick.

"Think equal, build smart, innovate for change" is the theme from the United Nations for 2019 Women's History Month, and Signarama franchisees Dawn Homa and Kathy Evert check off all the boxes.

For much of her career, Cortha Pringle worked in the education sector, improving the education of young students by developing various programs in school districts up-and-down the East Coast.

Jabz Boxing, a full-body circuit workout that utilizes boxing inspired exercises designed specifically for women, announced its partnership with Girls on the Run serving Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Edible Arrangements® franchisees across North and South Carolina came together to raise $9,369 benefiting the Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) Hurricane Florence Response Fund.

Hot Dog on a Stick is giving you a reason to stick a smile on your face this Tax Day - one Free Original Turkey or Veggie Dog for all customers on Monday, April 15.

Chris Tayson will be opening the newest Teriyaki Madness at 8366 3rd Street N. in Oakdale, Minnesota on March 25, 2019.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Oklahoma with its newest location in Tulsa.

Valvoline Inc. announced today its franchisee, Metrolube Companies, has acquired a quick-lube location that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Florida.

British Swim School continues its nationwide expansion with two new pool locations in Patapsco Valley, MD.

Great American Cookies® will be making the day a little sweeter by offering one FREE Original Chocolate Chip Cookie to customers who stop by participating stores on Monday, April 15.*

Accounting software firm Ceterus announces its participation in the upcoming Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, March 24-27.

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

Generation Next Franchise Brands (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that its flagship subsidiary and premium, robotic soft serve franchise, Reis & Irvy’s.

Wendy's has you covered with its fresh made-in-restaurant daily salad line. From savory to sweet and simple to bold, Wendy's offers a variety of flavor combinations that you wouldn't expect from fast food salads.

In the midst of massive flooding affecting the Midwest including areas in Missouri, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar looks to give back, supporting relief efforts through Convoy of Hope.

Domino's is working with Xevo Inc., the global leader of in-vehicle commerce and services for automakers, to launch the latest AnyWare pizza ordering platform pre-loaded in cars starting in 2019.

RedLine Athletics, the national leader in youth sports training, today announced the promotion of Chance Pearson to its new Chief Executive Officer.

Firenza Pizza, an innovative restaurant brand touting “Pizza Like Never Before,” is opening its newest restaurant in Secaucus, New Jersey.

The Habit Burger Grill is adding a bold new level of flavor to one of its most popular side dishes. The Habit today introduces Garlic Herb Fries, available starting March 20 and just in time for National Garlic Month.

House Doctors recently celebrated significant system wide milestone achievements and set the stage for the balance of 2019 at its annual franchisee convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Seva Beauty® is constantly raising the bar in the franchise world.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is continuing its global growth momentum with the opening of its first store in Bangladesh.

Thai Express® announced today that it has signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement with husband-and-wife team Dipin and Neetu Chellani.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced it has signed an agreement with franchise group G5 Services, LLC, to open a new location in Augusta, Georgia.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today strong U.S. growth for its Hyatt Centric brand portfolio, including development plans to build Hyatt Centric hotels in downtown Memphis, Tenn., downtown Nashville, Tenn., and downtown Austin, Texas.