The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS),the leading provider of gourmet and floral gifts for all occasions, is hosting an Investor Day today, Friday, March 22, 2019 in New York City beginning at 8:30 am EDT.

Signarama® Green Bay, a new franchise location that is a part of the world's largest sign franchise, is celebrating their grand opening on Monday, April 1st.

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, has been named by Entrepreneur as one of the 500 fastest-growing franchises in 2019.

Launch Trampoline Park - a leading family entertainment and action park franchise - announced today that it has acquired Michigan-based AirTime Trampoline & Game Park.

Fleet Feet has scanned its one millionth pair of feet as part of its exclusive in-store outfitting experience known as fit id™, the brand announced today.

ONE Cannabis™ is painting this reality next week for attendees at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.

The Growth Coach is pleased to announce the winners of 10 International Growth Coach Awards.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), announced that it's rewarding its one millionth Chipotle Rewards member with a year's worth of free, real food.

Massage Envy has signed a deal with Novarus Wellness Concepts to expand the brand through the purchase of existing franchised locations and the development of additional franchised locations.

Great Place to Work® Institute has recognized Senior Helpers® as the first national in-home care company to achieve certification as a Great Place to Work.

Daily Jam fans have a new reason to celebrate as the brunch concept launches its Thanx loyalty program.

MGH, a full-service franchise marketing agency, today announced the launch of two franchise client websites.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners has signed a development deal for 20 locations set to open throughout Atlanta over the next five years.

RockBox Fitness - the state-of-the-art fitness franchise that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts - continues expanding through South Carolina.

After contemplating a suggestion by his father-in-law to consider purchasing a company, Kyle Faulkner, Archadeck franchisee of Raleigh-Durham and The Greater Triangle, acquired the franchise in 2013.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is anticipating the opening of a new coffee shop in Olmsted, Ohio, in mid-April.

Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, was named by Global Franchise as the Best Property and Home Maintenance Franchise of 2019.

Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced that it has retained The Cypress Group, a leading restaurant and franchise investment banking firm, (“Cypress”) to manage the Company’s previously announced refranchising initiative.

Wayback Burgers is revolutionizing the food delivery market with Viddl-It - a compact, electric vehicle and app that combines the convenience of delivery with on-site cooking.

Riko’s® Thin Crust Pizza has signed its first franchise with 19 Doughballs, Inc. to open a Riko’s® full service restaurant location on Long Island in 2019.

Valvoline Inc. announced its franchisee, Henley Companies, has opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Delaware.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) inked agreements with Koucar Management to develop new Cambria hotels in Detroit and Portland, Maine.

Over the past two years BIGGBY® COFFEE has partnered with Davenport University to provide scholarships to BIGGBY® COFFEE employees, spouses, and dependents.

Signarama® Loxley, a new franchise location that is a part of the world's largest sign franchise, is celebrating their grand opening on March 28th.

Michael was one of five nominees for Express Employment Professionals Employee of the Year award, ultimately securing the top honor and accepting the prize in person at the International Leadership Conference (ILC).

Microtel® by Wyndham unveiled its newest prototype, a reimagined interior and exterior concept designed to further elevate the brand, reduce building costs, optimize efficiencies and drive greater returns for developers.

The Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. said it has appointed Margaret M. McCarthy, Executive Vice President at CVS Health Corporation, as an independent director of the company, effective March 19, 2019.

Mark Reynolds, President, is very pleased to welcome Bonnie and Dave Turner as the new owners of the Fonthill location.

Signarama® Champaign, a new franchise location that is a part of the world's largest sign franchise, is celebrating their grand opening on Thursday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m., hosted by the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens the second international location in Dubai, after seeing great success with the first opening overseas in Abu Dhabi.

Krystal President and CEO Paul Macaluso joined franchising thought leaders in a panel discussion at the fourth annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville, Kentucky.

Known for its fresh and bold take on Asia’s greatest hits and an urban-inspired atmosphere, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is re-opening its location on Briarcliff Road with a very special celebration.

If the franchising world was a chess board, RockBox Fitness just added a game-changing piece.

Venture X®, a global shared workspace franchise, has teamed up with North Texas digital advertising agency Sophos Marketing to enhance localized brand awareness.

Every year, Bahama Buck's® takes a step towards fighting childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.

Caring Transitions is pleased to announce that Liz Donnelly, the local owner of Caring Transitions NWOKC, has earned the Caring Transitions’ Shining Star Award.

Dream Vacations, the nation’s leading home-based travel agent franchise, announces that its Director of Recruitment Janet Harris, CFE, has been appointed to the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) VetFran Committee.

Huddle House’s menu has officially hit its prime with the announcement today of an all-new, limited time lineup of Prime Rib Tips and Stuffed Hashbrowns menu options at all locations across the country.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) announced that the Company will participate in the 2019 Spring Investor Summit taking place at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York, NY.

More consumers now have the opportunity to enjoy a better way to shop for insurance as Brightway Insurance continues to expand across the country.

Comfort Keepers®, a leading franchise network in the in-home care market for seniors and other adults needing care, is releasing a resource guide to help families care for both their senior loved ones and themselves.

Celebrating 15 years in business, Massage Heights announced another banner year for the brand, reporting $104.8 million in revenue, as well as a new partnership with Franchise FastLane to sign 20 franchise agreements in 2019.

Revel Systems announced the successful implementation of the Revel Enterprise solution across hundreds of locations for tech-enabled golf instruction and club fitting leader, GolfTEC.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”) announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its fourth quarter 2018 financial results on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at...

The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with seven hotels already opening this year from coast to coast.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, healthy food options, and customer friendly service is preparing for the Grand Opening of its first franchise location in Texas.

Janet and Michael Bartlett are pleased to announce the launch of their new business, The Growth Coach North Puget Sound.

The South Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours was hosted by CARSTAR Pete’s and featured several local officials who spoke on the state of poverty in the South Windsor and Windsor regions.

Tampa-based RNR Tire Express (RNR), the fastest-growing tire and custom wheel franchise in the nation, is continuing to expand its national footprint and announced today that it has identified Las Vegas as its next expansion hub.

Two industry stalwarts are combining their formidable resources in a new partnership that will benefit countless homebuyers and sellers across North America.

Pancheros Mexican Grill announced today it has opened the doors to its newest restaurant in McKinney at 3905 West University Drive.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced the signing of a 23-store development agreement with franchise group Manor 3.

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the U.S., is further expanding its footprint with a new location in Herndon, Virginia opening March 15.

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, today announced the addition of an IVR (interactive voice response) feature to the TextERA platform.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, announced that it has officially opened its doors in Yucaipa, California.

Lisa Hudson is excited to take passion to the next level in her new role as the President of The Growth Coach franchise.

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

Stoner’s Pizza Joint announced that it is accelerating its national franchise development efforts and will be meeting with qualified prospective franchisees at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC), March 24-27, at Caesars Palace.

Gold’s Gym, the world’s trusted fitness authority, is returning to the Arizona market for the first time in six years with its newest gym opening in Chandler this spring.

From the time of its founding in 1988, wireless retail brand Wireless Zone® has racked up a catalog of praise for its lucrative yet accessible franchise opportunity.

This week, Ontario welcomes Edo Japan’s first street front location at Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga.

This program, in partnership with the James M. Stockman Cancer Institute in Frederick, provides local cancer patients with free home cleanings.

Valvoline Inc. - a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services - announced today that it has opened a new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Williamsburg, Virginia.

City Wide Maintenance, the nation’s leading building maintenance management company, hosted its 16th annual franchise convention and awards ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley from February 24-26.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced the launch of a custom content management and publishing platform that will transform the way its network of real estate companies and affiliated sales associates execute their social media...