The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

The Krystal Company is serving a handspun Eggnog Shake this holiday season. Made with soft serve ice cream and topped with whipped cream, this yuletide treat is a sweet deal at $2.99 (prices may vary by location).

Waters Edge Wineries® today announced it has signed a franchise agreement to open a Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell, Montana.

Rush Bowls, a fast-casual chain serving all-natural fruit and veggie bowls topped with organic granola and honey, is opening in West Palm Beach.

Discovery Map International, Inc.recently recognized three of its franchise owners at the company’s annual franchise owner meetings held in Denver, Colorado and Burlington, Vermont.

Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) ("Luby's") today announced financial results for its fifty-two week fiscal year 2019 and its twelve-week fourth quarter fiscal 2019, which ended on August 28, 2019.

AlphaGraphics, a global leader in printing and marketing solutions, announced today the awarding of nine brand new centers over the past six months.

Massage Envy will offer the Hyperice Hypervolt device used in its exclusive Rapid Tension Relief service for purchase at a discounted price November 29, 2019 - December 2, 2019, in store only and while supplies last.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their Lake Charles office was recently ranked the best employment agency in Lake Charles by Top Rated Local®.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit sells more than 100,000 pounds of turkey so far this holiday season across their 500 U.S. locations.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement for the first Hyatt property in the Czech Republic.

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises will hold a Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) fundraiser on December 3 to celebrate “Giving Tuesday.”

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its continued expansion in Georgia with a new restaurant slated to open in Macon.

MADabolic, the athletic strength and conditioning program that stands alone in an oversaturated cardio-focused fitness culture, is redefining fitness with the announcement of a signed agreement to bring another MADabolic to Atlanta.

As an opportunity to highlight and support small businesses, Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 as a way to recognize and encourage holiday shoppers to visit local brick-and-mortar stores after Black Friday.

Massage Envy today announced that its Board of Directors has promoted Beth Stiller, most recently Massage Envy's Chief Commercial Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Popular fast-casual Japanese comfort food chain Go! Go! Curry!® will be opening its 7th location in New York City on November 29, 2019.

Diane Johnson and her two dogs, Norman and Sadie, are pleased to announce the launch of Johnson’s new business, Pet Wants Cranberry.

AtWork Group, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing staffing franchises, announced today the addition of a new office in Batavia.

As A&W celebrates its centennial, the company is preparing for its next century with the opening this month of a new national learning center and prototype restaurant in Richmond, Kentucky.

BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers, a burgeoning chain of non-medical centers that offers a different and natural approach to weight loss, by balancing the hormones, is headed to Texas.

Big Whiskey’s will gain a third Kansas City area location, a franchise operation to be located in Oak Grove, MO.

Dog Haus Biergarten - the craft casual concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one-of-a-kind creations - recently broke ground on its first Downtown Phoenix location, with a planned grand opening set for early 2020.

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) Elite Member, Scissors & Scotch, has welcomed IFPG Consultant JD Busch, CEO of Busch Global, LLC, to their leadership team.

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is continuing its expansion in its hometown of New Orleans with a new location set to open early next year.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Angela Brav has joined the company as President of Hertz's International division.

Hard Rock Cafe® is offering guests around the world the chance to take a break from holiday baking and indulge in its Holiday Dessert Menu, featuring the all-new Winter White Shake.

Nothing Bundt Cakes ("NBC"), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP"), announced today that it has successfully acquired six NBC franchisee bakeries in the San Diego market ("San Diego Bakeries").

Conserva Irrigation® successfully launched Conserva CareerTech Academy last month with its inaugural training and boot camp in Sarasota, FL.

Saladworks, a leading entrée salad franchises in the fast-casual space, has partnered with the United States Air Force to develop Saladworks restaurants on U.S. bases.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: TXRH) Board of Directors today authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has announced Robert Bagnall as the newest member of the company’s operations management team.

InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Jindal Holidays Private Limited for a new Holiday Inn Resort in Corbett, Ramnagar.

Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery acclaimed for serving innovative cinnamon roll creations, has announced that its first Arizona location will open in June at 1887 East Williams Field Rd. in Gilbert at San Tan Village.

D1 Training recently announced plans to bring four facilities to the Chicagoland area with the first location opening its doors early next year in Naperville, a suburb just 30 miles outside the city.

Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery acclaimed for serving innovative, gourmet cinnamon roll creations, has announced that its second Charlotte-area location will open on Friday, May 24 at 915 S Southpoint Road in Belmont.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Xuan Mai Sai Gon Construction Investment Joint Stock Company to develop a 300-key Hyatt Place Saigon.

Kuveke’s friend, Forrest Kammerzell of Riverside, California, accompanied him, as part of the prize, to Jory Brigham Design Workshop in Paso Robles, California, on October 25-27.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC, a leading California-based family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis and Mountain-sized pizzas, is proud to announce the opening of its newest Sacramento location.

The holidays are the best time of year for gathering with family and friends. And for those with older loved ones, the season not only creates an opportunity to reconnect, it also offers a chance to check-in on their health and well-being.

Fast-casual restaurant chain Teriyaki Madness recently celebrated the grand opening of its first New Jersey location at Paramount Assets' 137 Halsey Street in Newark.

Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery acclaimed for serving innovative cinnamon roll creations, has announced that its first Ottawa location will open on Friday, May 24 at 900 Exhibition Way in Ottawa.

Showcasing the finest offerings from vomFASS, gift options include top-shelf whisky and premium spirits baskets, oil and vinegar sets, holiday themed sets, seasoning sets, chef-inspired culinary sets and more.

Industry-leading franchise uBreakiFix brings top-tier smartphone repair to the Lyndon Shopping Center in San Marcos.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Area Developer Troy Hopkins, CBSE, has been awarded the Walter L. Cook Award for Distinguished Service by the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI).

Cinnaholic, the gourmet cinnamon roll bakery acclaimed for serving innovative cinnamon roll creations, has announced that its first Concord location will open on Friday, June 21 at 2008 Salvio Street at Todos Santos Plaza.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Christina Clarke as Chief Marketing Officer, previously interim Chief Marketing Officer of Wingstop, and Donnie Upshaw as Senior Vice President of People, previously Vice President of...

Medifast announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") and declared a dividend of one right for each outstanding share of Medifast common stock.

Following hot on the heels of Europe’s first ever UFC GYM UK opening in Nottingham, the first International CLASS UFC GYM UK is now fully operational in Woking.

Dog Haus is reinforcing its philosophy to ensure that its values are evident in its offerings with the debut of its first *vegan item - Take Bánh Mì.

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with 130 locations across the U.S., will celebrate the opening of the company’s newest neighborhood store in Greenville with a grand opening event Nov. 30 through Dec. 14.

America’s Dinner Table will be OPEN on Thanksgiving Day.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better chicken” segment, announced today that it is set to open a new location in Bristol, its sixth location in the United Kingdom, this...

Cookies by Design®, the Original Cookie Bouquet company and the USA's largest franchisor of creatively designed cookie gifts, today announced its first International Master Franchise Agreement in Canada.

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING), the award-winning concept with more than 1,300 locations worldwide, today launched its exclusive online ordering Extension with Twitch, the leading service and community for multiplayer entertainment.

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens in Terminal C at DFW Airport this week on Wednesday, November 20.

Dicks Wings & Grill® today announced a new program for U.S. Veterans offering reduced franchise fees in honor of their service to the country.

Spherion, a national recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider, is donating $142,000 total to 120 local charities across the U.S. this holiday season.

Building on 25 years of experience, AtWork Group, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, increased its Q3 year-over-year sales growth by more than 15 percent from 2018 to 2019.

Edible Arrangements®, the world’s largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, has officially debuted a new Incredible Edibles® hemp-derived CBD product line.

As part of a weeklong Veteran’s Day celebration, the number one franchise for veterans Dream Vacations awarded five military heroes with free travel franchises.