The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, is announcing a new partnership with HNC Virtual Solutions.

Kicking off 2019 with a bang, Seva Beauty® released the first look of their new and improved Studio design.

CRISP & GREEN, a Minnesota-based fast casual concept, today announced it has sold out the state of Minnesota by signing a multi-unit development deal with seasoned second-generation franchise operator, Blake Graves.

Amazing Lash Studio, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eyelash extension franchise beauty brand, opened a new studio in King of Prussia on Friday, February 1.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today that it will report fourth quarter earnings results at 12 pm Eastern Time on March 8.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is taking the Northeastern Ohio region by storm! Three new stores are set to hit the market in the early- and mid-months of 2019, and 55 more expected by 2024.

For the second time in three years, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is PCMag.com’s top choice for online tax preparation.

Assisted Living Locators announced it is partnering with Southwestern Consulting, a global sales performance firm, to advance franchisee sales training amidst record franchise recruitment growth.

Coming off the 25th year since the brand’s founding, Wing Zone continues to find a growing fan base overseas and has plans to open an average of at least one new international location per month in 2019.

Tulsa natives and high school sweethearts Chris and Susan Gates will be opening the newest Coolgreens at 5501 E. 41st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, February 18th.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) will report its fourth quarter 2018 earnings results by press release on February 28, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $500 million of common stock.

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter 2018 after the market closes on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

More than two dozen Comfort Keepers® offices from across the United States have won 2019 Best of Home Care® awards.

HomeSmart International is pleased to announce HomeSmart Realty Partners is the newest franchise to align with the fast-growing real estate brand.

Homewatch CareGivers is expanding to meet the increased need for a superior home care provider in Orange.

Duck Donuts, one of the nation’s fastest growing donut franchise companies, announced today expansion plans to bring Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts to Puerto Rico.

Suzy Amis Cameron, environmental advocate, author and owner of MUSE Global, will be speaking about the positive impact of sustainable eating at the Lake Nona Institute Impact Forum.

GoDaddy has expanded its solution for franchises to include social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram.

While many beauty businesses have struggled to find their footing, a few companies, like Seva Beauty, ® have had technology engrained in their DNA since inception.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix West Lansing, on February 7 at 4324 West Saginaw Highway. This is the brand’s fourth location in West Michigan, joining stores in Kalamazoo, Kentwood, and Wyoming.

Crunch Franchise today announced the opening of a new 20,000 square-foot club with state-of-the art equipment and amenities in Folsom, California.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 41 cents per share of common stock.

Life will be a highway again for drivers in Fort Lauderdale as Meineke welcomes the community to experience its updated aesthetic.

Famous Dave’s recently announced the rollout of a new rewards app via a partnership with Punchh.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.12 per common share outstanding.

HomeTeam Inspection Service recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, reported its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018.

Liberty Tax, Inc. (OTC PINK:TAXA) said today that taxpayers already have begun to receive their federal income tax refunds for the 2018 tax year.

Hyatt has been named to the 2019 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list, an annual ranking of companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE.

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized an 18 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend rate from 8.5 cents to 10 cents per share.

In honor of National Caregivers Day (February 15), Senior Helpers®, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care services, is offering helpful tips to ensure lasting and rewarding relationships between caregivers and their clients.

In celebration of la Madeleine's 35th anniversary last year, the brand held a trip to France contest through their loyalty app.

The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.95 per share payable March 11, 2019 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2019.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2019 third quarter results on Thursday, March 7, 2019 before the New York Stock Exchange market open.

Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair, which repairs thousands of vehicles from pothole-related incidents each spring, offers the following tips on avoiding potholes and repairing the pothole damage.

Mixing sports and entertainment, Launch Trampoline Park is bringing the first of its year-round, family entertainment and action parks to Michigan.

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) today reported results for the fourth quarter 2018 and fiscal year ended December 30, 2018 compared to the fourth quarter 2017 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

TruBlue Total House Care is preparing the franchise for massive growth by expanding the corporate team and providing professional development opportunities for franchisees at the company’s first national conference.

AvenueWest Global Franchise, the largest provider of managed corporate housing in the United States, announces the expansion of AvenueWest Arizona which will now locally service Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson.

Young Rembrandts has etched its name as the leading childhood art enrichment program with the recent opening of a new territory that brings its proprietary art education curriculum to more kids in Kansas City.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 25 years, announced today it has opened its newest franchise in Montclair, New Jersey.

RockBox Fitness - the state-of-the-art fitness franchise that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts - is set to open its first Triangle Area location in Cary.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor, is moving north of its Point Pleasant roots and opened a location in Mount Olive on Friday, February 8, 2019.

Generation Next (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that its flagship subsidiary and premium, robotic soft serve franchise, Reis & Irvy’s, has sold a milestone 200,000 cups of frozen yogurt.

RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today it has achieved a record 167 executed hotel franchise agreements in 2018.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt & Treats is celebrating a very strong finish to 2018 and continued success into 2019.

AtWork Group announced that they have earned ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards after winning the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards at least five years in a row for providing superior service to clients...

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened the company’s first Michigan store in Livonia.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Huddle House is dishing out a series of significant announcements positioned to continue to elevate the brand’s presence across the country.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today announced financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2018.

With development plans in full-swing, the brand renowned for its craveable Italian menu, has added veteran franchise development executive, Kathy Davidson, to the team.

When Sianturi-Hastie expressed her love for education, her friend immediately recommended the Kumon Franchise.

While it’s true that “Every Day is St. Paddy’s Day” at Bennigan’s, it’s even more true when it’s actually St. Paddy’s Day!

The Krystal Company has selected 15 employees to receive $37,500 in scholarship awards.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees - U.S.A has been ranked a top three coffee chain in customer service as uncovered by a consumer survey spearheaded by Newsweek.

Devan and Morgan Kline, fitness franchise Burn Boot Camp aims to give women an empowering place to not only exercise, but to nurture their mental and emotional health as part of a community of like-minded women.

HomeVestors has announced The Ugliest House Of The Year® as voted by the American public from among thousands of home makeovers completed by the “We Buy Ugly Houses®” company in 2018.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in 2018 once again set a new all-time record for sales.

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a big-rig pizza kitchen on wheels, is on the road and will be rolling into Detroit, the hometown of Little Caesars, to serve pizza to those in need in the community.

Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar, a leading full-service family sports bar that provides gourmet takes on game day favorites, recently announced plans to launch North Carolina expansion efforts.

Screenmobile is kicking off 2019 with an offer: whoever believes their home has the ugliest screen should submit a photo to the Screenmobile Facebook page for a chance to win a free replacement.