The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on authentic Cajun food served with Southern hospitality, is set to further expand its Texas footprint.

The Amazing Lash Studio® brand, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eyelash extension beauty brand, announced a major milestone today with the opening of its 250th studio nationwide in Laguna Niguel, CA.

After 30 years in business, Wireless Zone® has proven its staying power in the rapidly evolving technology space.

Baton Rouge's very own Walk-On's, a destination known for offering elevated Louisiana-inspired food alongside an unparalleled sports viewing experience, is looking for more ways to give back.

The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on authentic Cajun food served with Southern hospitality, is set to further expand its Nashville footprint.

The wait is over in North Carolina as the category-defining concept, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, has announced it is heading to the Tar Heel State.

Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s innovation incubator brand for global travelers, today announced the opening of Aloft San Juan, the first Aloft hotel in the Caribbean.

Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in major markets across the country with the opening of hotels in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.

Curry Up Now is celebrating the Grand Opening of its highly-anticipated Sacramento location at 1610 R Street in the Ice Blocks center on Friday, February 21.

Xponential Fitness, the largest boutique fitness franchisor in the world, plans to expand into Southeast Asia.

Retro Fitness, a leader in the high-value, low price fitness space, is excited to announce a partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to support the St. Jude mission: Finding cures.

Ninja Nation today announced it will sponsor the first of its kind "Ninja For A Cause" event in downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents Day.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it will release financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2019, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, after the market close.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to Franchise Gator’s influential Top 100 Franchises of 2020 list.

As healthcare costs continue to rise in 2020, Valpak, a leader in local print and digital marketing, recently announced a new way to help their customers save on prescription drugs: ValpakRx.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the fully renovated 280-room Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, a hotel in the gateway to Barcelona’s new financial district.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Signarama, the world's largest sign franchise, is gearing up for its annual convention in conjunction with the International Sign Association (ISA) Sign Expo 2020.

As the love fades between you and your device, you can bring it to Experimax® for an instant offer to buy.

Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, is elevating its already delicious menu offerings and unrivaled flavor with an exclusive Valentine’s Day Champagne and Waffles Package.

iTrip Vacations has expanded their property management program in California.

Steve Rosenbaum, owner of Archadeck of Dallas-Fort Worth North, and his team were awarded Archadeck Outdoor Living’s Design Excellence Award for a custom covered patio outdoor entertainment space.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 25, 2019.

Mrs. Fields is making it easy to show your loved ones how much you care this Valentine’s Day with freshly baked heart-shaped cookie cakes in-store and over 40 unique gift options available online to say ‘I love you.’

Christopher Foreman, a Houston-area businessman, has opened Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of The Woodlands-Spring, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior care placement and referral service, announced they’ve partnered with Rehburg Life Settlements to provide families with an opportunity to help pay for long term care.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, is celebrating its historic 100th milestone location with the opening of Goldfish Swim School - Lakewood Ranch on Feb. 11.

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, continues its reign as a top travel franchise to own.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, North America’s leading family camping and entertainment chain, has signed franchise agreements for three new parks to open this year in Michigan and New Hampshire.

Chicken Salad Chick is reporting 2019 as its most successful year in company history, completing Q4 with 40 new restaurants opened throughout the year, including its first locations in Ohio and Illinois.

Taffer’s Tavern selected Duncan Miller Ullmann (DMU) to design the inaugural location set to open the Atlanta area in the coming months.

iCRYO Cryotherapy, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today it is officially opening its first location in the state of Florida.

7-Eleven, Inc. is pushing the technological envelope once again, testing a cashierless store at its corporate headquarters, in Irving, Texas.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results.

Venture X®, a premium membership-based workspace community for entrepreneurs and businesses, recently announced plans for a grand opening at their newest location in Grapevine, TX.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland in Oregon, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the Pacific Northwest.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Brush Real Estate and Financial Services has affiliated with the brand.

Valvoline Inc. ("Valvoline") (NYSE: VVV) announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Notes") and upsized the offering from $500 million to $600 million aggregate principal amount.

Brightway Insurance, one of the largest Personal Lines independent insurance agencies in the U.S., named Chris Cole and Billy Wagner, as its 2019 Agency Owners of the Year.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey.

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce a new 173-room hotel, the Radisson Hotel Gorizont Rostov-on-Don, set to open in 2020.

A&W Restaurants’ momentum continued in 2019 – its centennial year – with a 2.7% jump in same-store sales, making it the eighth straight year of growth.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Blackhorse Real Estate and Cottage & Castles Real Estate, Inc. have merged and affiliated with BHGRE® as its 15th affiliate in California.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt House Frankfurt Eschborn, which marks the ninth Hyatt-branded hotel in Germany.

RAVE Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: RAVE), the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co., announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” franchise brand, is not only going to be satisfying the taste buds of burger lovers in Hoover, but the location will also be the brand’s first restaurant to unveil...

The world's first Impossible Cheese Steak sandwich is now available at participating locations nationwide, bringing the brand's award-winning Cheese Steak sandwich to more fans than ever before.

Newk's Eatery today announces Joe Pate as Chief Operations Officer. This is a new position at Newk's that was created to expand the company's operations team as part of a plan for continued growth.

AtWork Group was recently named the Best of Staffing by Clearly Rated for providing remarkable services to its clients.

IFPG Founder Don Daszkowski will be facilitating a Business Solution Roundtable discussing successful lead generation at the IFA 2020 Convention in Orlando, Florida.

WoodSpring Suites, an extended stay hotel franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to capitalize on development opportunities in the Western U.S. with two new hotel openings in California.

Copper Branch, North America's fastest-growing chain of 100% plant-based, quick-serve restaurants, has officially launched its new Cauliflower Crust Flatbread program!

Poczta Polska (Polish Post) and the Zabka retail chain will be the first in Europe to test the Framo e-truck.

If you believe food is the language of love, then you're in luck! This February, Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is celebrating Valentine's Day with deals it's impossible not to love.

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is adding a new product to its menu, just in time for Lent.

Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands, is excited to today announce a new promotion for Q1 2020.

MADabolic, the first and only strength-driven interval training franchise announces its newly signed agreement to bring its concept back to Charlottesville.

Taco Bell Corp. today announced that it has named Nikki Lawson as Global Chief Brand Officer, responsible for continuing the success of the Taco Bell brand in the US and across the world.ca

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise, announced today that it is accelerating its development efforts in Texas.

Office Evolution, the nation’s largest coworking franchisor, has been recognized in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500® ranking.

Vya, a leading provider of simplified marketing execution for distributed organizations, today announced it has expanded its print capabilities with the addition of a new Xerox iGen® 5/150 press and the upgrade of an existing Xerox iGen press.

Valvoline Inc. ("Valvoline") (NYSE: VVV) announced today the commencement of an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Notes").

School of Rock and Hard Rock International believe that getting away from the office should be fun and collaborative.

Venture X, a premium membership-based workspace community for entrepreneurs and businesses, recently announced plans for a grand opening of its first location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the launch of Guac Mode™, an exclusive benefit that will unlock access to free guac rewards, and other extras, for Chipotle Rewards members in 2020.