The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Sir Grout, the international hard surface restoration franchise, has once again earned a place on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise 500® list.

Residents and commuters in Jacksonville seeking a new fitness option will now be able to enjoy the Feel-Good Experience®.

Dale Carnegie 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.

Wireless Zone, a Verizon authorized retailer and the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise, recently donated $25,000 to Best Friends Animal Society through its philanthropic Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving.

Jim Weichert, James Weichert Jr. and Bill Scavone have been selected for the 2020 Swanepoel POWER 200: The Most Powerful People in the Residential Real Estate Brokerage Industry, ranked #27 and #105, respectively.

7-Eleven, Inc., the company that introduced convenience retailing to the world more than 90 years ago, has hit a major growth milestone – topping 70,000 stores.

Leading tech repair franchise uBreakiFix announced steady growth during the fourth quarter of 2019 with a total of 14 new locations.

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

Whitbread, the owner of the Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotel chains, has opened the doors of its newest hub by Premier Inn hotel on Lillie Road, West Brompton, marking the business’ first hub by Premier Inn hotel in the capital outside...

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting utilizes fleet business opportunities as part of its three-pronged business model and to drive traffic at its franchise locations.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria announces their new Houston Heights location in Houston, Texas. The Heights location is scheduled for opening its doors in early 2020.

Mathnasium Learning Centers has garnered top awards in three major business magazines that help entrepreneurs and career-changers determine strong investment opportunities.

Brightway Insurance, one of the largest Personal Lines independent insurance agencies in the U.S., today celebrated its 200th store opening at the company's annual conference for franchisees held in Orlando.

World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has opened its first corporate-owned World Gym Athletics Studio in Costa Mesa, California.

Waco-based complementary brands, Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, celebrated another milestone year filled with record-breaking expansion, awards and more.

UFC GYM® welcomes fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike to attend an event in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of UFC GYM Concord, taking place Saturday, January 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

America has chosen The Ugliest House of The Year®, and the 2019 winner is a three-bedroom, two-bath, 2,000-foot extreme makeover done by Rick Tobchi.

Hard Rock International has announced today its first artist residency of 2020 with Grammy Award-Nominated DJ Khaled opened DAER Nightclub/Dayclub at the world's first Guitar Hotel®, located in Hollywood, Fla.

The Ascend Hotel Collection, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), closed out the decade with a record-breaking development year in 2019.

Danny Bolivar knows firsthand the challenges preemies face. Her son Liam was born at 27 weeks, weighing only two pounds. He is now a thriving two-year-old (see for yourself), thanks in part to time he has spent in the pool.

Chunk spelunkers rejoice! Ben & Jerry's has introduced two new flavors of oh-so-snackable cookie dough chunks. That's right - just the chunks. Put down your spoon and dig in!

The international development of Blimpie® is set to grow within the Southeast Asian region. Kahala Brands™, the parent company of Blimpie, has collaborated with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd to open the Blimpie brand in Singapore.

ATAX Franchise was recently named a top franchise for 2020 by Franchise Business Review.

Recently Bruxie announced that it is eager to begin sharing their beloved sandwiches with customers across the United States and the world through the launch of its franchise opportunity.

House Doctors, the trusted source for handyman services, home repair and home improvement, announced today the opening of a new location in the Kanawha Valley.

Scenthound, a new franchise in the $75 billion professional pet industry, is proud to welcome two new leaders to their corporate team as they begin the New Year with their highly anticipated expansion.

Franny’s Farmacy is opening the doors of their latest dispensary located at 964 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601 on Thursday, February 6th.

Motto Mortgage is pleased to announce that Ward Morrison, president of Motto Franchising, LLC, has been selected as an RISMedia 2020 Real Estate Newsmaker.

The leading travel agency businesses announce that travel industry veteran Dawn Gillis has been announced as Director of Network Sales & Support.

Due to an overwhelming amount of requests from residents, Grumpy’s Restaurant is officially looking at The Villages as part of their ongoing expansion efforts.

Christian Brothers Automotive announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list for the third year in a row.

Farmer Boys® raised $10,124 during its second annual fundraiser for UMC Children’s Hospital. Donations were collected through in-store customer donations and team member fundraising efforts from July 23 to September 2, 2019.

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, was recently ranked number 219 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, with the brand claiming the top ranking in the child enrichment category.

City Wide, the nation’s largest managed services company for commercial businesses, announced its third North Carolina location with the opening of a new office in Greensboro serving the Triad community.

Farmer Boys®, the farm fresh fast casual known for its award-winning burgers, cooked-to-order menu, and friendly service, raised $150,000 for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) during its 19th annual fundraiser.

Fleet Feet® announced today its plans for expansion in Texas in 2020 with the opening of two new locations.

New York’s popular pizza outpost and favorite late night slice shop, Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, has officially opened doors in Midtown Manhattan at 1410 Broadway on 39th Street.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Founder and CEO Todd Hopkins, CBSE, will serve as president of the Building Services Contractors Association International (BSCAI) this year.

Wyndham continues widening its European presence of more than 100 hotels with the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Getafe, the brand’s first hotel in Spain.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2019 fourth quarter and full year results prior to the market open on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria.

Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) (the “Company” or “Wingstop”) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at...

Senior Helpers® announced the owner of its Boston & South Shore location, Mark Friedman, was awarded Winner of Excellence for his editorial series on senior issues from the North American Mature Publishers Association, Inc. (NAMPA).

AlphaGraphics, a leading provider of printing and marketing solutions, has announced the development of two new proprietary technologies offering ongoing sales training and hundreds of hours of educational courses for franchise owners.

Take 5 Oil Change®, the fastest growing quick lube chain in the United States with more than 500 shops, today announced it will enter the Canadian market by converting 39 Pro Oil Change shops across four provinces.

Southeast BIGGBY® COFFEE locations are excited to partner with the Novi Home Show for their 2020 show at Suburban Collection Showplace Friday, January 24–Sunday, January 26.

United® Real Estate, one of the fastest growing national real estate organizations, today announced its partnership with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage.

Keller Williams, the world's largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, is expanding further across Latin America with new master franchises in Honduras and Turks and Caicos.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced two new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 to review second quarter fiscal 2020 earnings, which will be announced before the market opens on Jan. 29, 2020.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees - US is excited to announce its newest drive thru location is now open in Pharr, Texas in the Pharr Town Center in front of Crunch Fitness.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location to the state of South Dakota.

Coolgreens - the healthy lifestyle eatery that “feeds your life” - experienced an unprecedented year in 2019 with plans for continued success in 2020.

Flame Broiler, popular for serving delicious, healthy fast food with honest, simple ingredients, commemorates their 25th anniversary by offering its sweet, distinctive Simply Magic Sauce bottled up at all Flame Broiler locations nationwide.

IHG’s colourful voco™ brand is coming to New Zealand in mid-2021, following the signing of a franchise agreement between IHG and Pro-invest.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of two senior marketing executives.

Xpressdocs® was selected by Neighborly®, the world's largest franchisor of home service brands, to provide brand management services to their franchise network.

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's) has named nine-year pizza industry veteran, Katie Borger, as the brand's Vice President of Marketing.

Sky Zone, creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park and continued industry leader, announces the grand opening of its Hampton location in Virginia

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the United States rounded out another successful year by signing three separate development agreements for five total locations.

Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, recently earned the #410 ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive...

Japanese-inspired quick-service restaurant, Edo Japan (Edo), continues its expansion plan across Canada with two new street-front locations opening in Winnipeg.

Quaker Steak & Lube, one of the nation’s leading casual, family-dining chains, is starting the new year with an exciting new all-day menu featuring salad, sandwich, entrée, sauce and dessert options to give guests fresh choices.

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

The new delivery service is such a standout that it will star in the company's first-ever Super Bowl ad, a 30-second spot airing during the third quarter of the game.