The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

REDEMPTION Fitness, Las Vegas’ premiere boutique fitness experience, announced today a second location in Henderson, opening March 2020.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the Louisiana-based restaurant company known for its ONE LOVE® - quality chicken finger meals - had its Brooklyn debut on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5180 Tiedeman Road.

Great American Cookies loyalty app members are in for a sweet treat this National Cookie Day.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, has reached a remarkable milestone – the opening of its 500th chiropractic clinic.

As 2019 comes to a close, the Big Whiskey’s franchise operation will roll into the new year with unprecedented momentum.

Costa Coffee announced today that Dominic Paul will step down as CEO of the company effective Nov. 30.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers recently hosted its eighth annual Kidd’s Kids fundraiser where more than 150 participating restaurants nationwide.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today that its customers can now use the Chipotle skill for Alexa to reorder their favorite Chipotle meals for delivery or pickup.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), today announced that the Company will report results for its third quarter fiscal year 2019 ended November 2, 2019, on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

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 the Czech Republic.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 29, 2019.

BlueGrace Logistics announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership.

The UPS Store, Inc.® and its network of more than 5,000 stores can assist with every ing this holiday season including addressing, boxing, measuring, printing and of course, shipping.

Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") today announced that it has priced $550 million of Series 2019-1 Class A-2 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes.

Pet Supplies Plus - the largest independent pet retailer in the United States – announced Wednesday it continues to experience tremendous growth, receiving a total of 81 signed franchise agreements in 2019 to date.

Kimpton Vividora Hotel will be the first hotel in Spain for IHG®'s boutique luxury brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry-cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, will open a full-service, environmentally friendly dry-cleaning plant on December 7th at 2595 S 4th Avenue in Yuma.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Tammi Heaton was named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) “Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing” list.

Intero is proud to announce the promotion of Julia Cocchi as the Vice President and Managing Officer of the Los Gatos office and the hiring of Cathy Scharetg as the Vice President and Managing Officer of the San Francisco office.

Deka Lash announced today the hiring of an industry leader as they move forward with national and international growth. Joining the team is Mr. Marcus Slater as Chief Marketing and Technology Officer.

East Coast Wings + Grill is celebrating the season of giving with a holiday gift card promotion designed to give back to local food banks.

This holiday season, Orange Leaf and Ghirardelli® have teamed up to introduce a classic winter drink as a new froyo flavor, Peppermint Hot Cocoa Froyo made with Ghirardelli®.

Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar, a leading full-service family sports bar that provides gourmet takes on game day favorites, has announced a new multi-unit signed franchise agreement in Florida.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Murray Real Estate, Inc. is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Crest Sotheby's International Realty.

Brescia Investissement SAS, a brand partner of Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today opened the doors to Wingstop’s first France location in Toulon at 28 Avenue Ste Claire, 83160 La Valette-du-Var.

FlannelJax’s, the premier axe-throwing and Lumberjack experience, will open its newest location on Saturday, November 23 at 601 Lake Michigan Dr. in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company with more than 25 years experience, announced today that industry veteran Clay McKee has been named executive director of franchise development.

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

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on authentic Cajun food served with Southern hospitality, is set to expand into a new state.

Engel & Völkers is pleased to report its continued success in South Florida. Engel & Völkers Fort Lauderdale, the brand’s seventh brokerage in the South Florida market, hosted its grand opening event on November 14, 2019.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) today announced the appointment of Giorgio Minardi as Executive Vice President of Global Development & Franchise Operations.

This holiday season, Kiddie Academy, the nation's leading educational child care provider, is showcasing what really matters: character.

Entrepreneurs in the greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, metro area have new opportunities to become independent business-owners.

The most elite coaching and training, modern and innovative offices, a coolture that attracts and a business model that can’t be beat by older and even newer real estate brokerages.

The property management solution franchise has promoted Senior Vice President Danessa Itaya to the role of President. Itaya succeeds PMI co-founder Steve Hart, who has now been promoted to CEO.

L&L Hawai‘i, the leading Hawaii-based restaurant franchise, is launching L&L Hawaiian Mixplate.

Pie Five Pizza has reached the last stop on its journey around the world with the debut of its newest international pizza and salad - Mediterranean.

From the very beginning, when Bret Chandler founded RibCrib in Tulsa in 1992, the chain has been rooted in the tradition of slow cooked hickory smoked meats and home-style sides.

As part of its corporate focus on woodworking education, Woodcraft Supply has decided to support The Krenov Foundation Scholarship Program for the school that internationally acclaimed author, teacher and cabinetmaker James Krenov founded in 1981.

Mississippi is getting squeaky clean. Buff City Soap - the Southern-based lifestyle brand changing the way people buy their everyday soap by providing plant-based alternatives - is opening in Southaven on November 23.

More consumers in Georgia and Colorado now have access to more choice and expert counsel when shopping for insurance as Brightway has opened stores in Calhoun, Georgia and Fort Collins, Colorado.

Tucked into the coast of Curaçao, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort reopens today after undergoing a $40 million renovation.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s), an acclaimed brand known for its gourmet pizza and premium ingredients, is expanding its footprint in Texas, where U.S franchise operations are headquartered.

Keller Williams (KW) announces Dotloop, an industry-leading transaction management platform, as a partner in the Keller Cloud Innovator Program (KCIP).

Motto Franchising, LLC is among the top five percent of fastest-growing emerging franchises from 2017 to 2019, according to an analysis of over 2,800 franchise systems conducted by Franchise Grade®*.

Take 5 Oil Change is proud to announce a partnership with Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is set to open its first Sarasota area location.

Dream Vacations Chief Operating Officer Debbie Fiorino was recently named a Power Woman by Moves magazine at its 16th annual Moves Power Women Gala in New York, which was hosted by Emmy-winning news anchor and former Power Woman Sukanya Krishnan.

Sterling, VA-based Abrakadoodle’s 15th annual conference held November 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center, brought together franchise owners from across the country with the theme “Power of the Brand.”

iCRYO Cryotherapy, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today that °CRYO Science will manufacture all of its Cryotherapy chambers moving forward.

San Antonio-based businesses, Rodkeys and Massage Heights, are about to make a big impact on national Cannabidiol (CBD) product sales through a new partnership announced today.

Assisted Living Locators was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of just 14 senior care companies to qualify for its 2019 list of the Top Senior Care Franchises.

Curry Up Now, the largest and fastest growing Indian fast casual concept in the United States, will make its foray into the Midwest via expansion across Indiana.

101 Mobility recently launched a new partnership with 919 Marketing, an award-winning national franchise marketing and public relations agency offering content marketing and public relations services.

Local entrepreneur and pet parent Chelsea Abanathie is pleased to announce the launch of her new pet food and supplies business, Pet Wants MKE Lakefront.

Days Inns - Canada today announced a partnership deal with Curling Canada for the 2019-2020 curling season.

Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), opened its second hotel in two months in a major Florida market with the debut of the Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 12th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneur John Anhalt.

Fully Promoted, the world's largest branded products and marketing services franchise, has announced a relationship with Antera Software USA as its new business management software (BMS) partner.

Valvoline Inc. announced the election of Gerald W. Evans Jr., CEO of Hanesbrands Inc., to its board of directors, effective Dec. 1.

Mathnasium Learning Centers continues its upward growth trend, exceeding 1,000 centers in the U.S. and Canada.

Katrina and Frank Trump, a local mother and son team, are pleased to announce the launch of their new business – Pet Wants Clearwater.

Former airlines captain Steve Barton recently inked a deal with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to bring Dickey’s southern comfort barbecue to Snohomish, Washington.