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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is kicking off the New Year with limited-time offerings that are packed with flavor and full of YUMMM®!

Pretzelmaker®, known for its fresh baked, hand-rolled and innovative pretzel products, has announced the opening of the first Fresh Twist by Pretzelmaker® location at Troy University in Alabama.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) announced today that it received a perfect score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream announced a successful 2019 with the launch of their franchising program in August and the signing of their first franchise agreement, in addition to other significant achievements.

fit20 USA announced today the sale of its first U.S. Regional Developer franchise to Cathy Battreall in Jacksonville, Florida.

Freshii Inc. ("Freshii" or the "Company") (TSX: FRII) today announced the appointment of Stephen A. Smith to the Company’s Board of Directors.

ShelfGenie® finished 2019 with continued success, while looking ahead to a 2020 with more growth, by capitalizing on trends and expanding its reach to new markets.

The Wendy's Company released its 2019 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report under its new banner, Good Done Right.

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the newest addition to Hilton’s upper upscale Curio Collection, The Reach Key West recently made its debut and will be the brand’s first property in the destination.

Rosati's Pizza is delighted to announce that JJ Liu is expanding her extensive business portfolio with the purchase of one of their full-service Rosati's Pizza franchises.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Fuzhou South in Fuzhou, the gateway city of the ancient “silk road on the ocean” with more than 2,000 years history.

Athletes in the Northwest Metro Detroit area will soon have a better way to train and to achieve their goals.

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, recently opened an office in Denver.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC is proud to announce it has been ranked #142 of the nation’s top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s coveted 2020 Franchise 500® List.

The fresh fish experts at Bonefish Grill will kick off their 20th anniversary year with a blast from the past to delight guests who have made the now-iconic restaurant a favorite with nearly 200 locations nationwide.

Bricks & Minifigs, the one-stop-shop franchise for all things LEGO®, is kicking off 2020 by giving its customers access to formerly LEGO Land®-exclusive products as well as their favorite classic and blockbuster-affiliated sets.

Gold's Gym, the world's trusted fitness authority, is set to open its latest state-of-the-art gym in Oxnard on Feb. 1, 2020, at 150 W Esplanade Drive.

GYMGUYZ recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Cookie lovers, rejoice! Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® recently opened its first South Dakota café in Sioux Falls!

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) earned 100% in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index.

The Halal Guys is expanding its successful portfolio of delivery-only “cloud kitchens” to meet growing customer demand and enhance its delivery, pickup and group ordering options.

Newk's Eatery, named "America's Top Fast-Casual Chain" by Restaurant Business Magazine, announced today a new focus on Wholesome is the New Healthy to fuel guests with satisfying options.

Proforma, the Technology and Business Success Leader, recently held their Elevate 2020 Annual Kick-Off Meeting at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. announced it will explore strategic alternatives for its ServiceMaster Brands business, including a potential sale of the segment.

Glory Days Grill, a sports-themed casual dining family restaurant chain with corporate and franchised restaurants in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia, opened its first restaurant in Georgia in December 2019.

Daphne’s, the fresh and wholesome fast casual known for its nourishing menu of Mediterranean-inspired offerings, has launched new and limited-time lavash wraps at all locations.

Petland is honored to once again be ranked among top-ranked franchises in the United States.

Clean Juice, the original USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with more than 86 stores currently operating in the U.S., continues on its expansion trajectory with high growth, new markets and increased sales.

Senior Helpers® announced it will host an open house on Thursday, February 6, to celebrate a new office space and training facility in Des Plaines, IL.

Interim HealthCare Inc. announces its No. 1 ranking in the Senior Care category of Entrepreneur Magazine's 2020 Franchise 500®.

Assisted Living Locators recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

9Round Franchising, LCC, was recently ranked for the eighth year in a row on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.

Northeast Ohio CarePatrol franchise owners, Kevin and Cilla Buck, were awarded the 2019 Franchisee of the Year award at CarePatrol’s annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona on January 11.

The Greene Turtle’s Corporate Field Trainer, Rachel Grant, went to extreme measures to prove it as she and a group of “Super Plungers” dove into the frigid waters of Chesapeake Bay to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland.

After much anticipation, Super Chix® is pleased to announce the opening of Two New Restaurants in Utah and Alabama.

United Country Real Estate (UCRE) announced record, double-digit franchise growth in 2019 and nearly 10 percent growth of new agents system-wide.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its convenient drive-thru specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location to its hometown state of Nebraska with the company’s new store in York, NE (420 South Lincoln Avenue).

Window World recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Plant-based eaters rejoice! Yogurtland, the leader in self-serve premium frozen yogurt, announces today the launch of the brand’s first ever 100% vegan, plant-based chocolate flavor: Salted Chocolate Souffle.

Marking another milestone for the world’s fastest growing fitness boot camp franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp has landed on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500® list.

Greek from Greece (GFG) Bakery-Café and Fournos Theofilos, two culinary destinations raising the bar of Greek cuisine in America, announced their merger under the GFG Bakery-Café brand.

Childrens Lighthouse Franchise Company announced the promotion of Shelly Pair from Director of Operations to Vice President of Operations.

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, opened its newest store at 5399 Lancaster Drive, Suite #9, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio on Monday, January 20.

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 Nebraska with the company’s debut store in Lexington at 2801 Plum Creek Parkway.

Domino's (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is offering customers large two-topping carryout pizzas for $5.99 each from Jan. 20-26.

Café d’Avignon, New York’s fastest-growing local bakery and café known for their exquisite execution of French and American pastry classics, will celebrate the grand opening of its first franchise location in Orlando,...

The Greene Turtle has donated $17,450 to Susan G. Komen, Maryland/Central and Southern Delaware, to support breast cancer research and provide real-time help to those who are facing the disease.

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, and superfruit bowl chains, is excited to announce the availability of its new Juice It Up! Pack.

The coastal town of Liepaja, Latvia is delighted to announce the signing of the 90-key Radisson Hotel Liepaja located in a beautiful art deco building in the town center.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Lima Miraflores hotel, a new development located in the capital city’s vibrant, seaside...

New clubs, new territories and new milestones are on the horizon for Snap Fitness.

Planet Fitness, Inc. announced it has been ranked number seven in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®.

Edible Brands® has expanded Chief Operating Officer Cheikh Mboup’s role to include that of President, effective immediately.

True REST Float Spa, announces the opening of the brand’s 35th location in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the first Florida location for the brand.

Today, Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced the winners of its quarterly Relentless Agent Awards, recognizing excellence in client services in the ever-evolving real estate industry.

Sweet Earth Foods, an award-winning and rapidly growing plant-based food innovator, today announces Ruby Tuesday as its first-ever national restaurant partner for the Sweet Earth Awesome Burger.

7-Eleven, Inc. announced that it has entered in an agreement to acquire "7-Eleven Stores" of central Oklahoma, which includes more than 100 7-Eleven-branded locations that have been operating independently for 67 years.

MIT Solutions 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.

Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Hotel New York Times Square at 525 8th Avenue New York, NY.

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® has once again been ranked as the No. 1 franchise opportunity in the Home Inspection category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®.

In late 2019 Tommy’s Express Car Wash was listed as the 15th best car wash brand in the “2019 Top 50 List of Conveyor Carwashes” report by Professional Carwashing & Detailing Magazine.

One of the nation’s fastest-growing language immersion daycare centers recently signed its first Illinois development deal.

9Round Franchising, LCC, was recently ranked eight out of 40 franchises included on Franchise Times magazine’s 2020 Fast & Serious list.

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its 15th hotel in Istanbul with the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Delta Istanbul Esenyurt.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is continuing the fast-paced growth trajectory of its Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand in the U.S. with the addition of its first hotel in Atlanta, The Burgess Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham.