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CMIT Solutions 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.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opens its newest location, uBreakiFix Wolfchase, on January 22 at 8075 Giacosa Place. This is the brand’s second location in Memphis, joining a location in Germantown.

Ben & Jerry's number one fan favorite flavor in the world, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, will soon have company on freezer shelves.

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Las Vegas-based Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has tapped finance and restaurant industry veteran, Brent Erwin as Capriotti’s Senior Vice President of Finance as the brand looks to further its strategic growth.

Proforma had another record-breaking year for their exclusive Million Dollar Club with a total of 126 franchises achieving million or multi-million dollar success in 2018.

After nearly 50 years leading Weed Man as President, co-founder Brenda Rice has announced her retirement.

Stoner’s Pizza Joint, a millennial-focused, quick-service pizza franchise, announced today the opening of its newest corporate-owned location in Columbia, South Carolina.

BrightStar Care, the nation’s leading in-home care franchise, recently ranked in the 2019 edition of Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500®.

Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of general automotive repair, transmission repair and driver safety products, announced the addition of its first international location with a Mr. Transmission/Milex co-branded...

Today, ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC CEO Steve Greenbaum announced the creation of Best Life Brands, LLC for the purpose of uniting ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care, CarePatrol.

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) will release its preliminary results for fourth quarter and full year 2018 before the market opens on Thursday, February 21.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 to review second quarter fiscal 2019 earnings.

Hard Rock International has received top accolades in the 2019 Porthole Cruise Editor-in-Chief Awards.

East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G) experienced robust growth in 2018 as existing franchisees upgraded their restaurant design and purchased additional territories.

Since its debut in 1986, Saladworks has remained the leader in the fast casual, salad-centric segment.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is helping Guests kick off the New Year with flavor and an eye towards their diets with the announcement of a partnership with Avocados From Mexico.

Shred415, a high-intensity interval training fitness concept combining strength training and treadmill work, announced today its significant achievements in 2018.

In September 2018, Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, launched the Capital Maryland Master Franchise location.

Jeff and Joann Brown, Knoxville residents and the owners of CertaPro Painters of Knoxville & East TN were recently the recipients of the company’s highest honor, the CertaCup award.

Discovery Map International was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

A&W, America’s first restaurant chain, is launching a new franchise growth program with reduced royalties as its centennial approaches.

In its first year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Pizza Hut has focused on celebrating and rewarding fans across the nation.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, has announced the launch of its loyalty-focused mobile app.

Picture Perfect Staging & Home Management is proud to announce that they are currently offering franchises (nationwide) to qualified candidates.

The Krystal Company is seeing results from recent revitalization initiatives implemented during CEO Paul Macaluso’s tenure.

Villa Italian Kitchen has announced the addition of an exciting new catering package to its robust lineup of mouthwatering menu items: the world’s first-ever Gender Reveal Lasagna!

Hard Rock International announces an impact collaboration with Clean the World (CTW), a leader in global health dedicated to WASH (water, sanitization, and hygiene) and global sustainability.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company with more than 25 years experience, announced today that industry veteran Brian Honeyman has been named vice president of operations.

Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one in-home private tutoring, closed out 2018 with an impressive record of accomplishments.

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, has been named by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise opportunity for 2019 based on franchisee satisfaction and performance, ranking No. 30 on the list of 200.

Image360 announced today that it has once again been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Image360 has been rated number 317 overall.

Maaco 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.

Meineke 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.

My Eyelab, one of the nation's fastest growing full-service retail optical centers, will continue expanding its franchise to more of the Dallas region with an additional store opening in Fort Worth.

The largest kitchen and bathroom refinishing company in the country, Miracle Method® Surface Refinishing, announces a new owner for the Houston Southwest, TX location.

TruGreen, the nation's largest lawn care company, today announced the appointment of Michael Sims as SVP and Chief Financial Officer, Anthony Conversa as Chief Growth Officer, and Ayman Taha as Chief Information Officer.

Dale Carnegie and Associates (DC&A) announced today the appointment of Christine Buscarino as the company's Chief Marketing Officer.

CarePatrol is the nation's largest Senior Placement organization helping families find safer care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, in-home care and nursing homes.

Valvoline Inc. announced today that it has opened a new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today it remains the exclusive Walmart tax software provider.

Spaulding Decon announced it launched a new franchise location in Austin, Texas, led by local resident Rhone McCall, in June of 2018.

Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened a new location, uBreakiFix Katy, on Dec. 7 at 19859 Katy Freeway, Suite C. This is the brand’s fifth location in Houston.

My Eyelab, one of the nation's fastest growing full-service retail optical centers, will open its fourteenth store in the Miami region, bringing its affordable and convenient eye care to more communities throughout its home state of Florida.

MaidPro has ranked third on the Top Franchises for 2019 list by Franchise Business Review. MaidPro was also named Best-in-Category in the Cleaning & Maintenance sector.

Five Guys is a Virginia-based international restaurant chain founded in 1986. As opposed to other fast-food chains, the company does not use frozen meat in its burgers.

Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, recently earned the #224 ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.

OXXO Care Cleaners® reported strong growth and impressive rankings once again in 2018.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the entry of the Hyatt House brand into the Middle Eastern market with the opening of Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Black Bear Diner announced it has opened two more units in its home state of California, this time in Turlock and Rancho Cucamonga.

ServiceMaster Restore, one of the largest disaster restoration companies in the United States, is reminding home and business owners that there’s more to it than clearing a walk or driveway before temperatures plummet across the country.

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced record organic rooms signings in 2018, ending the year with a record global pipeline.

Painting with a Twist capped off a groundbreaking year by ranking as the No. 1 paint and sip business in Entrepreneur magazine's 40th Annual Franchise 500® list for the sixth consecutive year.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) will announce financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 26, 2018 on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 after the markets close.

BurgerFi, one of the nation's fastest growing better burger chains, announced that the brand is expanding in Florida with new locations planned for Clearwater-St. Petersburg and Stuart and the Atlanta-metro area.

Caribou Coffee is proud to announce John Butcher has been appointed President & CEO. Butcher has served as President of Caribou Coffee since joining the company in June of 2017.

CoreLife Eatery, an active lifestyle restaurant offering a variety of greens, grains and broth-based dishes, will soon hit a major milestone by opening its 50th location!

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) announced the launch of its annual ‘Boston’s Cares’ fundraising campaign, which works to fight childhood hunger across the country in partnership with No Kid Hungry.

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, has been named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list for 2019.

NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Limitless Realty.

Stratus Building Solutions was recently ranked #42 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.