The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Baskin-Robbins is officially saying goodbye to those winter blues and springing forward with new, unexpected flavor combinations that will have you deliciously dreaming about.

As part of their commitment to serve farm fresh food at a great value, Farmer Boys® has announced expanded menu offerings at all eight of its restaurants in Nevada. New ‘No Brainer Deals’ feature eight menu items.

Homewatch CareGivers is expanding to meet the increased need for a superior home care provider in Sugar Land.

Pie Five Pizza announced today that it has engaged Siltanen & Partners (S&P) to work on a project to redefine the brand and more precisely articulate the consumer proposition.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, a leader in lifestyle real estate and part of the Realogy family of companies, today announced the launch of BHGRE Moves(SM).

Launch is adding to its area presence with a grand opening of its Grand Rapids location on Saturday March 21, 2020, at 10 am.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named a 2020 BEST Award winner by the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement in response to the nomination by Vintage Capital Management, LLC.

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) today announced at its Americas Business Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. the signing of five hotels set to join its Americas portfolio, including three Radisson RED hotels in top U.S. destinations.

Erica and Randy Walker are proud to announce that their office is one of only three in the nation to receive the 5 Star Award for outstanding revenue growth in 2019 from PrideStaff.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLH), a hospitality company doing business as RLH Corporation which franchises midscale and economy hotels, today reported fourth quarter and year-end 2019 results.

Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), today announced that the Company will report results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 ended February 1, 2020.

iesta Restaurant Group, Inc. parent company of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands, today reported results for the 13-week fourth quarter 2019, which ended on December 29, 2019.

Motto Mortgage held its third annual awards ceremony during its Motto MILE Summit this week at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, honoring top leaders of the Motto Mortgage network.

Hyatt Place Bakersfield is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, the latest property in the Group’s rapidly expanding portfolio across the Middle East.

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting, the leader in the $43 billion automotive paint and collision industry, announced the opening of a new ground-up Maaco Collision and Auto Painting center in Tupelo, MS.

Randy Pedretti is proud to announce that his office is one of only three in the nation to receive the 5 Star Award for outstanding revenue growth in 2019 from PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization.

Pi Pizzeria, the full-service pizza bar and restaurant famously known for its crunchy cornmeal pizza crust and wide selection of local craft beer, is partnering with Fransmart to expand nationwide.

Calii Love, the healthy, fast-casual concept known for its positive vibes and nutritious menu, has signed the lease for a fifth corporate location at 2131 Yonge Street in Toronto’s Yonge–Eglinton neighborhood.

Gyroville has recently signed its newest franchisee, Akhil Bhandare, who plans to open his first location in Sunrise, Florida.

Cheesy, crunchy and craveable isn't just limited to Taco Bell restaurant menus – the brand’s newest item is hitting shelves at participating U.S. 7-Eleven and Kroger locations and will soon be available through online retailer, Amazon.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts today reveals the most iconic sights, sounds, tastes, smells and sensations that travellers should experience in 2020 if they want to really get to know the city they are visiting.

Following the 2020 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CARSTAR foresees a resurgence of collision repair facilities based in auto dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the year ended December 28, 2019.

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops encourage everyone to stop in and learn how they can create a bird and wildlife-friendly habitat in their own backyard, on their porch or patio or even a grand estate.

IFPG, a leading franchise broker network, announced the addition of Jill Abrahamsen to its staff.

As the breakthrough fast casual brand expands around the globe, Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better chicken” segment, has plans for over 30 openings in 2020 alone.

You’ve bought that new car with all of the advanced technology to keep you safe on the road. But is your car insurance policy ready to keep your vehicle safe in case of an accident?

Golden Krust®, a 125-unit Jamaican restaurant chain and manufacturer of Jamaican-style patties is now offering new plant-based patties made with Beyond Meat®.

7-Eleven, Inc. has scaled its Evolution Store concept following the successful opening of its beta store in Dallas last March.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2019.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. will announce fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 after the market closes.

rowing health and wellness brand Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2019 (“Q4 2019”) and fiscal year ended December 29, 2019 (“fiscal...

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced 2019 year-end results that reflected continued new store growth, job creation, triple digit growth within digital channels, and significant social impact.

Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 and announced its full year 2020 outlook.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today its newest menu item, Queso Blanco, will be available nationwide starting Feb. 27.

PrideStaff Herndon office, are proud to announce that their office is one of only three in the nation to receive the 5 Star Award for outstanding revenue growth in 2019 from PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 29, 2019.

Pet Wants Weston has been recognized with the Pet Wants Franchise’s Rookie of the Year Award.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with edyn, a UK-based hospitality group, for the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the UK.

The world's largest junk removal company, 1-800-Got-Junk?, partnered with the largest renovation show to air on network television, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

PrideStaff Columbus West Owner/Strategic-Partner Bill Gross is pleased to announce that his office has continued its track record for stellar performance ?- and was named PrideStaff’s New Office of the Year.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness announced today its downtown Chicago location will open on March 14th, 2020 at 219 W. Hubbard Chicago, IL 60654 from 8am to 4pm.

McDonald’s is continuing to celebrate 50 years of Shamrock fandom by unveiling the Golden Shamrock Shake in honor of the icon’s golden anniversary.

ONE Cannabis Group earned top ranks in Cannabis Business Times’ elite list of “Best Cannabis Companies to Work For” in both the dispensary and cultivation categories.

With a focus on diversification for continued company growth, Express Employment Professionals today announced the expansion of the company into new global markets.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, announced its investor conference schedule for March 2020

The All Suites brands by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, end the decade with a footprint of more than 1,100 open properties.

Now a local father has made it his mission to teach children the vital survival skills to keep them safe in the water.

Neighborly® today announced the acquisition of Dryer Vent Wizard, a professional dryer vent cleaning services franchisor headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Rusty Fenton, the founder of Rusty Taco, loved to eat and travel. During one of his trips, Rusty tried fish tacos on the wharf after a day of deep-sea fishing in Acapulco, Mexico.

Less than two months into the New Year, Tierra Encantada is further anchoring itself as the leader in Spanish immersion early education, having signed five development deals totaling eight centers across four states.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Nichols Hills.

Melt Shop, the pioneer of the Melted Sandwich Movement, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Langhorne, PA.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh announced today a strategic growth plan to sign more than 20 new deals in 2020 and make its entrance into key markets across the United States.

United Franchise Group (UFG) announced four of its brands were named to Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500 List.

Bennigan’s has been shamrockin’ the world since 1976, and the iconic restaurant brand is celebrating its acclaimed Irish hospitality with a new limited-time featured Blarney Blast menu!

YogaSix, the modern boutique yoga franchise, announced today that it has signed over 400 franchise agreements.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the expansion of its ‘low country’ footprint with its newest restaurant in Bluffton, South Carolina.

I Heart Mac & Cheese today announced a four-store franchise development agreement with Jason Mejia to bring the brand to California.

Proforma, the $500 million technology and business success leader rewarded employees with a five day Caribbean Cruise for the development and success of ProVision.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its third location in Stoney Creek, Ontario at 140 Hwy. 8, Unit 9, on Monday, February 24, under the ownership of Franchisees Steve and Olimpia Panella.

Farmer Boys® is celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March by changing their iconic name to ‘Farmer Girls’ and giving their popular Bacon Boy burger a fresh new name: ‘Bacon Girl.’

Pet Butler provides dog poop-scooping services and pet-waste removal to homes and multi-family communities for thousands of clients across North America.