The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Crest Foods CEO Ziad Dalal announced today that Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® has executed multiple franchise agreements with franchisees Thelma and Kristopher Edgell to open five new cafés in Louisiana.

Unity Rd., the first U.S. company to bridge the gap between cannabis and franchising, announced today an aggressive growth strategy to keep dispensaries locally owned and operated.

I Heart Mac & Cheese today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with D.F. Franchise Group who will open a Fort Lauderdale, Florida location in January 2021.

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the U.S., is continuing its rapid growth in markets across the country, most recently by signing a lease for a location in Fairfax City.

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In another standout year, Hilton Garden Inn continued its rapid growth, introducing 48 new properties to the portfolio in 2019.

As the pet industry continues experiencing explosive growth, Scenthound, a Jupiter-based franchise shaking up the $75 billion professional pet industry, has signed a development deal to bring five new locations to Miami.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced a three-store Dallas-Fort Worth area franchise development agreement with Evan Boone to continue the brand’s expansion across Texas.

The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES), North America’s leading career transition coaching franchise, announced the launch of its new platform.

Great Clips®, the “Official Hair Salon of the NHL,” today launched “Legendhairy Lineup,” a new and enhanced interactive campaign that embraces and celebrates the best #HockeyHair styles from across the NHL®.

Finding a high-quality, trustworthy company to work on your home can be stressful, but three friends are looking to change that experience when it comes to the painting industry in North Florida.

he Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Santiago Garcia has been recognized as the company’s International Coach of the Year.

A celebration of math never tasted so good! In honor of Pi Day (Saturday, March 14), Round Table Pizza® has calculated a special offer - $3.14 off any Medium, Large, or Extra Large Pizza valid for dine-in, carry-out and delivery.

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 El Paso, Texas.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, LLC, a Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) brand, announced today that Hawaii Beach and Golf Properties has affiliated with the brand.

Epcon Communities Franchising President Paul Hanson was named to Professional Builder’s annual 40 Under 40 list of rising stars in the homebuilding industry this year.

The brand closed out the year touting rapid growth, an enhanced executive team and an expanded curriculum, putting the brand at the forefront of delivering quality STEM education around the globe.

Mission Waco, Mission World named DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Business of the Year at the nonprofit’s annual banquet Feb 18 at the Waco Convention Center.

Slapfish, the largest and fastest growing fast-casual seafood restaurant in America, continues expansion in the Southeast with its first stand-alone location at 1024 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Poké was a meal not well-known outside of Hawaii until a few years ago, but today there are nearly 2,000 poké restaurants outside of Hawaii, with much of that growth coming in the last two years.

British Swim School of Pittsburgh, the premier water survival, stroke development, and swim lesson company, has recently signed a multi-year management agreement with The Woodlands Foundation.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its first location in Monroe, Michigan, at 2338 N. Telegraph Rd.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is opening its second restaurant in Orlando on March 9th, with plans to open a third in July.

Thrillz has created a flight plan for Charleston. The innovative family entertainment center that sends its guests soaring from two-story high obstacles announced its intentions to expand through franchising in Charleston.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that InRealtyOU is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Ukraine Sotheby's International Realty.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Coverall North America, Inc. is saluting its female independent business owners who are leveraging the power of business ownership to achieve their professional goals.

DetailXPerts’ growing franchise system continues to expand and conquer new territories. The first quarter of 2020 is seeing the opening of 2 new detail locations in Tennessee and Arizona.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised organization, is pleased to announce that their West Palm Beach office was named a finalist in The Palm Beach Post’s 2020 Best of Palm Beach County award for the Employment Agency category.

Realty ONE Group International, one of the country’s fastest growing franchisors, is celebrating International Women’s Day this Sunday, March 8, but the company has its own mission to forge a more gender-equal world in real estate and...

BirthdayPak recently onboarded a new franchise owner in Tampa, Florida. Jon Ahrendt joined the BirthdayPak family last week as owner of the BirthdayPak of the Tampa market.

Genghis Grill is giving guests the perfect reason to try new flavors and ingredients with the return of its Bottomless Bowls!

Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen announced today it has signed a two-unit deal with Setul and Trishna Patel to develop Tin Drum restaurants in the Atlanta area.

Do the math and eat some Pi. 7-Eleven has some great deals on pizza. To celebrate everybody’s favorite math holiday, 7-Eleven, Inc. is offering discounts on pizza slices and whole pizzas purchased on National Pi Day.

Pollo Tropical® introduces new menu items including Topped Tostones and Shrimp Creole, giving Pollo fans more fresh and craveable choices.

Somerset Hills Hotel,?a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, announced today the appointment of Ashley Jacobs as area director of sales and marketing for the 118-room boutique hotel.

FirstLight® Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, is pleased to announce it is expanding its caregiving services to Canada.

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, recently opened offices in Wilmington and Newark, Delaware. The businesses are owned by Charles Weyhmiller.

Paul Pickett, Wild Birds Unlimited Chief Development Officer, received the International Franchise Association (IFA) 2020 Crystal Compass, which recognizes outstanding leadership in the franchising industry.

Daphne’s, the fresh and wholesome fast casual known for its nourishing and healthy Mediterranean inspired offerings, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its newest location in San Diego on Wednesday, March 11.

Richard joins Autosmart’s franchisee sales & business support team to help franchisees reach new levels of business performance.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) announced that, on March 3, 2020, its Board of Directors appointed Brian Niccol, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Sonia Syngal, an accomplished retail leader and CEO of the portfolio’s Old Navy business since 2016, as the company’s next chief executive officer, effective...

AtWork Group, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing staffing franchises, announced that in 2019 year-over-year sales grew by 16.32 percent over 2018.

School of Rock is partnering with festival at sea pioneer Sixthman and legendary magazine Modern Drummer, to offer students the exclusive opportunity to perform during the inaugural Knotfest At Sea, August 10-14th.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its U.S. tax return volume through February 28, 2020 and financial results for the fiscal 2020 third quarter ended January 31, 2020.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.

Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Bakersfield location, to be managed and operated by Eddie and Michelle Taylor.

Rita’s Italian Ice will hold their 28th annual First Day of Spring event on Thursday, March 19th.

Female entrepreneurs and longtime friends Carla Cole and Samantha Adviento are joining forces to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue. to their El Paso community.

Doc Popcorn, the world’s largest fresh-popped popcorn franchise retailer is celebrating its release of its newest limited-batch flavor Dill Pickle.

7-Eleven, Inc. continues to raise the quality benchmark on its private brand portfolio with the addition of a new super-premium water imported from Iceland.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its continued expansion in Texas with its newest restaurant in Fort Worth-Montgomery Plaza.

Del Taco, one of the nation’s largest Mexican quick-service concepts, announced its most recent Arizona-based restaurant opening with multi-unit operator Chris Beavor.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest restaurant in Long Beach, California today.

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm, announced that City Wide has been named to its annual Top 200 Best Franchises list.

7-Eleven, Inc. launches another significant milestone for Long Island coffee-lovers - one that lets customers be their own barista using new, innovative beverage platforms.

Lapels Dry Cleaning of Wilmette recently concluded a successful winter gear drive to benefit Connections for the Homeless and the people it works with in the greater Chicagoland area.

Sweet dreams are made of cheese … and Pizza Inn is making dreams come true!

Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, announced today the opening of Radisson Hotel Oscar Freire at Rua da Consolação, 3555 Cerqueira Cesar, São Paulo, Brazil.