The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees Luke and Ashley Bates plan to open their first Dickey’s location in their hometown of Bowie, TX in late 2019.

Meeting this demand with its best-in-class standards is BrightStar Care, the nation’s leading in-home care franchise.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:BLMN) will be hosting an analyst and investor day on March 11, 2019 in New York City.

Chick-fil-A® is increasing its investment in educational scholarships for restaurant Team Members in 2019, awarding $15.3 million to more than 6,000 deserving Team Members across the country.

The Krystal Company announces the reopening of the Krystal restaurants located at 415 Moreland Ave. in Atlanta and 6405 Jonesboro Rd. in Morrow.

9Round Franchising, LLC, confirmed this month plans for future development in the South American country of Ecuador.

Cherry Blow Dry Bar - an expanding franchise that provides premium express services including blowouts, hair extensions, makeup services and treatments - is making its way into Newtown.

The spirit of entrepreneurism is the back-bone of thriving economies and The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES), North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise, is leading the charge from employment to empowerment.

Engel & Völkers today announced that their Palm Beach real estate brokerage has gained a new partner.

The Maids recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Leading global real estate franchise group, Harcourts International, has announced the expansion of the growing Harcourts USA network.

Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, announced it opened a new franchise location in Galveston, Texas this past October.

BIGGBY® COFFEE will be partnering with Michigan native Kristen Bell and This Bar Saves Lives, the company she co-founded with fellow partners Ryan Devlin, Todd Grinnell, and Ravi Patel, for their second annual national food bank initiative.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 26, 2018.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB) announced that it will release results for the quarter ended December 30, 2018, on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced that it has opened its newest franchise in Ballwin, Missouri - a suburb of St. Louis.

Grab the one you love and head over to your local BIGGBY® COFFEE this Valentine’s Day for a special treat.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is continuing its mission to make fresh Mediterranean cuisine a mainstream favorite across the United States.

Intero is proud to announce that top Intero agent, Efi Luzon, has closed a $250 million transaction on one of the most iconic assets with an irreplaceable location in San Francisco.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham.

Corner Bakery is kicking off 2019 with new bold flavors, perfectly crafted straight from the kitchen. Using the freshest ingredients, Corner Bakery guests can enjoy quality food that fits within their lifestyle, convenient to their schedules.

After being acquired by Neighborly in August 2018, Mosquito Joe had a lot to celebrate at its sixth annual convention.

Delta Disaster Services has announced its strategic franchise growth plans to increase its presence across the United States by 50 units in 2019, as part of its larger goal of adding 300 units over the next several years.

A Place at Home, a company that specializes in many different areas of home-based senior care and assistance with alternative living options, has won the Best of Omaha 2019 award in the “Non-Medical Home Health” category.

Your local Kolache Factory store is celebrating the new American holiday - National Kolache Day - on March 1, 2019, by giving away a free fruit kolache to every customer from open to close (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or while supplies last.

Pizza Hut is here to remind you that no relationship will leave you more satisfied than the one you have with cheese…pizza.

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. has increased the scope of its master development agreement reached with Tablez Food Company to bring three additional restaurants to the United Arab Emirates for a total of seven locations.

Dairy-free fans: your chip has come in. Ben & Jerry's has created a vegan version of its #1 fan favorite, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018 on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, after market close.

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, is giving fans in Guelph a reason to celebrate.

The WoodSpring Suites brand recently surpassed another milestone with the opening of its 250th hotel in the greater Portland, Ore., area.

Pizza Inn Express recently reopened its doors to Hebbronville in a brand new facility located at 204 West Viggie St., next to State Highway 359.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation honored its successful franchisees and announced new initiatives for 2019 at its recent annual Owners Meeting.

Jan-Pro Franchising International has been recognized as the number one franchise based commercial cleaning business for the eleventh consecutive year in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Scooter’s Coffee, the Midwest-based coffee franchise that has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, added its first location in Burlington, IA, with the company’s latest opening at 1728 N Roosevelt Avenue.

UFC GYM®, the rapidly expanding fitness franchise that creates training programs for all levels and ages inspired by the training regimens of UFC® athletes, today announced plans to open franchise locations in New Zealand.

ProSource Wholesale®, the premier partner and supplier to the trade for home and commercial remodeling projects, has announced the opening of ProSource of South Broward, located at 3800 N 29th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020.

Granite and Trend Transformations, a franchise system specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling using engineered stone surfaces, today announced that Bob McHugh has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Development.

With National Potato Lover’s Month coinciding with the very same month devoted to celebrating the concept of love, Woody’s Bar-B-Q is excited to debut three new potato-based menu items it hopes its patrons will adore.

Honor Yoga, known as an eco- and beginner-friendly yoga studio and community that welcomes and nourishes every yogi to thrive in their practice, has set its intentions on Cincinnati.

Wendy’s serves up another sizzling bacon deal by offering FREE Baconator Fries with any purchase daily through Wendy’s mobile app.

Take 5 Oil Change announced its acquisition of Super-Lube, a chain of quick lube and automotive service centers with 48 total locations in Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama.

Melt Shop, the pioneer of the Melted Sandwich Movement, announced today the opening of a new corporate-owned restaurant location in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood.

Doc Popcorn, the world’s largest fresh-popped popcorn franchise retailer, is adding wasabi to its list of unique ingredients used in limited-batch flavors.

Wayback Burgers is adding the flavors of New Orleans to its menu as the cold weather (hopefully) begins to subside and Mardi Gras beckons.

Fantastic Sams is proud to announce it earned a spot in Newsweek’s inaugural 2019 list of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they have earned one of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards.

After finding success in the Las Vegas market, Asian-inspired fast-casual brand Teriyaki Madness is excited to bring its delicious new limited-time offering to bowls nationwide: Teriyaki Salmon.

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLMN) today announced the appointment of Jeff Carcara as President of Bonefish Grill.

Dream Vacations recently earned highest honors with its three prestigious Gold statuettes at the 2019 Travvy Awards.

Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. announced today that its flagship subsidiary, Reis & Irvy’s, has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for the robot-staffed frozen yogurt and ice cream chain in Utah.

Hard Rock International, in partnership with its Hard Rock Heals Foundation, announced it will donate $250,000 to 50 grant recipients around the world in 2019.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the launch of Behind the Foil, the most intimate look into the company's operations in its 25-year history.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a franchise agreement with CL Capital to debut voco™, IHG’s new upscale brand, in the West Midland’s town of Solihull.

United Franchise Group (UFG) announced that one of its premier brands, Transworld Business Advisors has expanded into Greenville, S.C.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is among the fastest growing and most popular fast-casual restaurant brands in the nation.

Cherry Blow Dry Bar, a premium salon that offers express services including blowouts, hair extensions, makeup services and treatments, is headed to Massachusetts, with a location slated for Shrewsbury.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in Texas with its third Dallas-Fort Worth location in Irving.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Zeeland, Mich., on Tuesday, February 12.

Fajita Pete’s is turning the big “one-zero” this month and is going all out to celebrate. FREE fresh fajitas catered and delivered or a half-gallon of margaritas for just $10!

Retro Fitness announced that it has signed three franchise development agreements with local entrepreneurs, Vinod Chand, Joe Jaccorino and Bill Lovino and partners to bring multiple gyms to the New York and New Jersey area.

The Joint Chiropractic announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

The Econo Lodge brand, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), is the newest sponsor to join the lineup for the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour.