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Painting with a Twist is giving families an entertaining way to have creative fun straight from their living rooms with the introduction of Twist at Home – customized step-by-step painting events from the comfort of home.

Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain today announced a strategic investment by MPK Equity Partners and Princeton Equity Group.

Freshii remains focused on protecting the health of its customers and employees and on supporting its network of restaurants and franchise partners in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

H&R Block is offering Tax Pro Go – our expert-prepared virtual tax service – absolutely free for all police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and healthcare workers during the month of May.

BrightStar Care, a national private duty home care and medical staffing franchise with over 300 locations, is always looking for new ways to honor their hardworking and trustworthy staff.

Pearle Vision has signed three new area development agreements in Western states.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2020.

NuVinAir Global, which offers proprietary vehicle-cleanliness solutions and hygienic consulting for automotive businesses across the United States, announced the launch of its “NuVinCARES” program.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced a business update related to the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19"), in addition to results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended March 25, 2020.

Progressive Leasing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, is donating 100 used laptop computers to Salt Lake City-area school children.

Creative Colors International was identified by independent franchise market research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being one of only 100 franchises to qualify for its 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises list.

International car rental brand Green Motion today announced the roll out of its new customer and staff safety procedures in order to offer both its customers and staff added protection when collecting a rental vehicle.

FOCUS Brands announced that Beto Guajardo will lead its international business, effective at the end of the month.

Firehouse Subs® announces the grand opening of its location in Denver at 6345 E. Hampden Ave. in Suite 102.

Blo Blow Dry Bar, which offers customized blowouts, announced today the launch of its Gift Card Give Back initiative.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced five new Lifestyle Bowls inspired by wellness experts and the Chipotle Together Wellness Live-Streams to help fans get back on track with their health and fitness goals.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”) provided an update on the business as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and reported fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019...

Known for being a purpose-driven moving and junk removal franchise, College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® is dedicated to inspiring positivity.

Jabzhas announced the launch of two initiatives that will keep members at home on track with their fitness routines: a weekly wellness series featuring expert guests across the wellness industry and a partnership with Gympass.

While many businesses are halting expansion efforts, a Florida-based franchise is taking strides to bring its wellness-focused grooming services to Georgia.

Coolgreens - the healthy lifestyle eatery that “feeds your life” - opened its third DFW location in Old Town, at 5500 Greenville Ave. Ste. #507, on Friday, April 24.

Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian fast casual concept best known for its Tikka Masala Burritos and other innovative Indian eats, has launched its ‘Roll it Forward’ campaign.

For East Coast Wings + Grill, a full-service family-dining franchise that spotlights buffalo wings, the COVID-19 pandemic is serving as a huge reminder of the importance of community connection.

Fleet Feet and The Run Experience have joined forces to create Together We Move, a free virtual training program.

If MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is hoping to fit all of its Guests’ favorite menu items into its name, they’re going to need bigger signs.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services is 55th on Entrepreneur’s ranking of the Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $100,000 for 2020. Office Pride also was ranked on the list in 2019.

Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. (LMSG) President and CEO Al Croke announced today the acquisition of the assets of direct marketing company Money Mailer, based in Cypress, CA.

HomeSmart International, one of the largest and top-producing real estate franchisors in the country, has launched its newest franchise, HomeSmart Sunshine Realty, in Pensacola, Florida.

During these times of uncertainty, a Detroit Popeyes® franchise group is dedicated to giving back to its community by supporting its employees.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has transitioned all of its forty-two schools nationwide to remote music lessons.

No one knows how long our current situation will last, but for now Labor Finders can provide assistance with general and or skilled labor.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) announced that it will host a conference call to provide a business update as well as discuss its first quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM...

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding in Maryland.

Beginning Friday, April 24, it will offer 50 percent off any oil change service for medical professionals and first responders through its “Thank You, Heroes” campaign.

With Gov. Whitmer's most recent changes to the stay-at-home order, Weed Man Michigan lawn care providers are thankful to safely get back to work.

Earlier this month, Brightway Insurance announced it is now offering flexibility to its franchise contract to make it easier than ever to get started with franchise ownership during these unprecedented times.

Aaptiv and Xponential Fitness, a curator of boutique fitness brands across fitness & wellness verticals, today announced a partnership by which subscribers of Xponential Fitness’ GO subscription.

ickey’s Barbecue Pit - the world’s largest barbecue franchise - executed a new development agreement earlier this week, marking the 100th new store in the pipeline for the family-owned brand.

Auntie Anne's®, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is celebrating National Pretzel Day on April 26 by giving away 25,000 free pretzels to frontline workers.

Peachtree Corners is getting its own Soap Makery. Buff City Soap - the brand known for its fresh, handcrafted soaps made daily in-store by local Makers - is opening its second Georgia store, just weeks after opening its first.

Edible® today launched a new product line designed for current “Stay-At-Home” behavior and beyond: a line of DIY fondue kits featuring the brand’s Chocolate Strawberry Dipping Kit.

uBreakiFix has teamed up with Google to offer free Pixel smartphone repairs for first responders and healthcare heroes in the United States.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TACO) will announce fiscal first quarter 2020 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2020 after the market closes.

Driven Brands, North America's largest automotive services company, announced its acquisition of Fix Auto USA (FUSA) and Auto Center Auto Body, Inc. (ACAB).

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced it priced an offering (the "Offering").

TITLE Boxing Club wants to fight for those fighting on the front lines of COVID-19 this National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2020).

The Company plans to notify the NYSE of its intent to cure the deficiency and return to compliance with the NYSE continued listing requirements within the six-month cure period.

CD One Price Cleaners has extended its offer of free laundry to healthcare workers, police, firefighters, and EMTs so that they can rest, refresh, and remain focused on serving the community, until the end of May.

Dave’s Hot Chicken, the Los Angeles-based street food sensation turned breakthrough fast-casual brand, announced today it has inked multi-unit franchise agreements for Northern California; Portland, Oregon; and Denver, Colorado.

The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.08 per share payable June 10, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 21, 2020.

As Colorado’s men and women battle on the frontlines of the coronavirus as healthcare workers and first responders, CARSTAR are offering free services to help keep them on the road, safe from germs and viruses in their vehicles.

Billy Sims Barbecue has opened their newest location in Coweta, Oklahoma amid the CoVid-19 pandemic with an outpouring of support from the local community.

STRIDE, a boutique fitness franchise that offers treadmill-based classes of cardio and strength intervals, announced today that it has signed over 50 franchise agreements.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2020 first quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

InXpress, a global business-to-business shipping and logistics franchise with a network of over 370 franchisees, recognizes top-performing shipping consultants at the company’s annual conference, this year held in Orlando, Florida.

In the first quarter of 2020 alone, GYMGUYZ added 8 new franchise owners in 16 new territories across Charlotte and Greensboro, North Carolina; Delray Beach, Naples and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Oakville, Ontario.

Mathnasium Learning Centers, LLC recently ranked highly on two prestigious 2020 Entrepreneur magazine lists that target potential franchisees.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be conducted in a virtual format and there will no longer be an in-person attendance option.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced the date and time of its fiscal second-quarter 2020 earnings release and provided an update on the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Known for its fresh, locally handmade soaps crafted daily by each store’s talented Makers, Buff City Soap - opened its first Georgia location on April 4th

7-Eleven announces it has opened its first-ever hospital pop-up store at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, the flagship hospital of Children’s Health(SM).