The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Hyatt Place Waco-South is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a heated indoor pool.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding to Northwest Houston.

Entrepreneur magazine revealed its annual Franchise 500 list, and NextHome was ranked among the world’s very best franchise systems.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that its independently owned and operated affiliate, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty in Massachusetts, has acquired local firm, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

Young Rembrandts, America’s leading childhood art enrichment program, is celebrating a monumental year as it draws plans for new growth in 2020.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today launches Tempo by Hilton, an approachable lifestyle brand curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers” who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition.

Saladworks, a Philadelphia original fast-casual salad concept, is ringing in the New Year celebrating the opening of its 100th restaurant in Howard Park, Md.

“Tougher Together” is a credo that extends beyond the four walls of the Tough Mudder Bootcamp studios, it’s also powering brand expansion.

Grand Welcome, a 10-year-old vacation rental management company that combines quality, cleanliness, and convenience has announced its nationwide franchise opportunity.

For more than 12 years, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” franchise has built a loyal following by offering delicious, customizable food that meets just about any consumer taste.

Kinderdance® offers a sports readiness program Kindermotion®. For young children physical activities found in the Kindermotion® program promote healthy growth and development.

Costa Coffee is today revealing the names of the three writers shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Short Story Award.

Intero is proud to announce that Renee Kunz has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.

Keller Williams Realty, KW San Francisco, and KW Peninsula Estates proudly announce the promotion of Ms. Nicole Aissa to the position of Senior Executive Team Leader for both KW San Francisco and KW Peninsula Estates.

I Heart Mac & Cheese today announced a two-store Central Florida franchise development agreement that is the latest in the brand’s continued expansion across its home state.

In a year where coworking dominated the office space conversation, Venture X - an emerging, flexible office space provider renowned for its high-level, boutique hotel-style spaces - experienced a record-setting year for franchise development.

ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Realogy family of companies, today announced the affiliation of Midwest Properties of Michigan.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Chapel Hill.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced its ongoing expansion in Texas with its newest location in Tomball.

Award-winning Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept, has attracted a new investment from seed-stage venture capital firm Liquid 2 Ventures (L2V).

Fully Promoted, the global franchise brand known for its branded products and marketing consulting services, welcomed its franchisees to get Fully Powered during its 2020 convention held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,100 applications this year, it was one of the company’s most competitive rankings...

The Krystal Foundation announces $29,520 in funding for 14 schools selected from a record-high number of applicants during its first grant window for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders is starting the new year off strong. After celebrating the grand opening of three new restaurants company-wide last month, including the first stores in Georgia and South Florida.

Wingstop Inc. (“Wingstop” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WING) today released preliminary unaudited sales and unit development results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended December 28, 2019.

Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) today announced the completion of certain restructuring actions to improve its financial performance and further align costs with the company’s transition to a fully franchised business model.

Baltimore-based Kiddie Academy®, a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive educational child care programs, celebrates the conclusion of its most expansive year in company history.

Entrepreneur Magazine has named Brightway Insurance to its Franchise 500® list.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced a strategic partnership with long-standing partner Asset World Corporate (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to manage a portfolio of properties across Thailand.

The Franchise Development team at College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® has announced a record year for growth in 2019, with numbers only expected to increase in 2020.

Realty ONE Group’s iconic CEO and Founder, Kuba Jewgieniew, once again have been labeled ONE of the real estate industry’s most influential, earning spots on T3 Sixty’s Annual SP200.

Franchise Business Review announced that United Country Real Estate is in the top 50 for overall franchise satisfaction in the annual Franchise Satisfaction Survey. This is the 11th consecutive year that United Country was named a Top Franchise.

The UPS Store, Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers, has been ranked again as one of the top franchise brands, according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is providing fans of the company’s iconic Wicked even more reason to indulge in 2020 with the Wicked Wednesday campaign.

Deka Lash, the experts in eyelashes, has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Exceeding its 2018 donation, Dryer Vent Wizard, North America's leading dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, and repair franchise, raised $25,000 throughout the past year to benefit Children's Burn Foundation.

Huntington Learning Center, the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider with approximately 300 locations nationwide, has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, a highly sought-after honor in the franchise...

The Habit Burger Restaurants (Nasdaq: HABT) announces the winners of its scholarship competition.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC, a leading California-based family-style pizza chain known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis and Mountain-sized pizzas, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Morgan Hill.

Office Evolution, the largest coworking franchisor in the U.S., expands its national footprint with a new location in Fishers, Indiana, set to open February 1.

Epcon Communities Franchising welcomed four new franchise builders, entered two new states and saw existing builders move forward on eleven new communities in 2019.

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

SOCi, Inc., the leading social and reputation management platform for multi-location businesses, today released its annual State of the Market report.

As part of H&R Block’s commitment to Make Every Block Better, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is hosting a school re-supply drive in offices nationwide through Jan. 17.

Since its foundation in 1998, Seniors Helping Seniors® has focused on the delivery of a superior customer experience through its in-home senior care program.

The Amazing Lash Studio® brand, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eyelash extension franchise beauty brand, ranked No. 5 on the 2020 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list.

Today, Munir Noorali is the Instructor of the newly opened Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fremont - Central District, and is excited to get to work increase academic confidence and independence in even more area children.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® annual list. Allegra ranked 339 ranking overall, jumping 75 spots from the previous year.

Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, was recently ranked number 167 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, making the list for the eighth consecutive year.

Kolache Factory, a unique national pastry chain based in Katy, Texas, recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Gyroville is getting ready to open its newest franchise location next month in Coral Springs, Florida.

Pizza Inn Express is bringing convenience to pizza-lovers in Danville when it makes its debut on Friday, Jan. 17.

Gold’s Gym, the world’s trusted fitness authority, finished 2019 with a record-setting 22 U.S. franchise agreements finalized and a total of 35 grand openings worldwide in the year.

Curry Up Now will celebrate the Grand Opening of its first Southern California restaurant in Irvine at 922 Spectrum Center Drive on Wednesday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m.

City Wide announced today it has once again been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Rush Bowls, a fast-casual chain serving all-natural fruit and veggie bowls topped with organic granola and honey, opened in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Del Taco, one of the nation’s largest Mexican quick-service concepts, just announced its most recent New Mexico-based restaurant opening with Dennis Ekstrom’s organization - Diamondback LLC.

Image360 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.

Broker and owner Jason Araujo has opened HomeSmart Heritage Realty has opened HomeSmart Heritage Realty, the first HomeSmart International franchise in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Frank Martinez and Jose Bravo have opened Office Pride of Indianapolis-Carmel, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise business.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Headspace, a leader in mindfulness and meditation with nearly 60 million users in 190 countries, today announced a new global wellbeing collaboration between Hyatt and Headspace.

Matco Tools recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) remains home to more of the most powerful people in residential real estate than any other company in the industry, according to the 2020 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200).

TITLE Boxing Club is offering a buy-one-get-one offer, just in time for 2020 resolutions. For the month of January, every new in-club membership comes with a complimentary VIP TITLE On Demand subscription.