The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day like a Free slice of one of America’s favorite desserts and no brand puts together a special Mother’s Day Fresh Food Bar or makes Strawberry Pies like Shoney’s.

In honor of National Water Safety Month, Goldfish Swim School brings together a star-studded team to launch its second annual ‘Safer Swimmer Pledge’ .

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide free senior placement and referral service, is urging adult children to plan ahead for rising long term care costs.

Chicken Salad Chick celebrates the recent naming of three outstanding franchisees as the International Franchise Association’s notorious Franchisee of the Year award winners.

Nathan's Famous announces the launch of its newest limited time only menu items, Spicy Asian Barbecue and Slaw with Kogi Sticky Spicy Wing Sauce

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., announced the annual Stars for Heroes program will return for the 11th year.

Known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, Duck Donuts is giving guests a dozen ways to say thanks to mom this Mother’s Day.

Ellie Mental Health, an operator and franchisor of outpatient mental health clinics, announced that it has received a strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group.

Launch Entertainment is eager to announce its very first location will be coming soon to the state of Ohio.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced two new franchise development directors have joined the company's emerging markets team: Jacquelyn Peterson and Marcus Thomas.

Crunch Franchise announced the April 30, 2022 opening of Crunch Katy, a spacious fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Katy is located at 1550 Mason Rd.

Pizza Nova celebrates the start of its 23rd annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids campaign in support of Variety - The Children’s Charity of Ontario

My Eyelab will open its newest locations in Birmingham late May and late June, with another to follow later in 2022.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Brooklyn-Queens, New York.

Choice Hotels EMEA has commenced its Clarion brand refresh, forming part of its recently announced EMEA brand portfolio refresh.

Island Fin Poké is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location in Panama City Beach.

It’s hard to top hummus, but Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill did (literally). That’s why the fast-casual concept is celebrating its creamy fan-favorite plant-based protein all next week in honor of International Hummus Day!

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a juice and smoothie bar franchise dedicated to “Making Healthy Easier,” announced their plans to open its first location within the city limits of Houston.

Verlo Mattress is proud to announce new ownership for its two stores in the Madison area.

Club Pilates has partnered with Profile Plan, a health and nutrition virtual program, to help members achieve all of their health and wellness goals both on and off of the Reformer.

Sky Zone, a subsidiary brand of CircusTrix and the creator of the world's first indoor trampoline park, has officially become Arizona's latest and greatest entertainment attraction with the opening of its newest location in Central Phoenix

School is about to be out for the summer, and Ledo Pizza is celebrating with the launch of three new lunch deals on Tuesday, May 3!

Park Hyatt Chicago announced today an expected summer 2022 reopening of the iconic property at 800 N. Michigan Avenue, with reservations now available to book for stays July 1, 2022 and beyond.

Eggs Up Grill has named Kenneth Phipps vice president of franchise growth. Phipps leads the entire development process.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Titusville at 2430 S. Washington Ave. #129 in Titus Landing near the Epic Theater.

Chicken Salad Chick recently held its annual conference in Atlanta, gathering with franchise owners and company team members to celebrate the brand’s accomplishments and successes throughout 2021.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO) inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Pikes Pollo, Inc. to develop four restaurants on the city’s West side.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 2157 North Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Treat your mom this year with a day off from the stress of cooking by catering your Mother’s Day meal with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!

Hot Dog on a Stick, the beach-born brand known for its hand-stomped lemonade made fresh with Ventura County lemons, announces its newest limited-time lemonade flavor: JOLLY RANCHER Blue Raspberry.

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 8, 2022 and Edible®, the world's largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and other sweet treats, has a delightfully delicious deal to show appreciation for our leading ladies.

TCBY, (The Country's Best Yogurt) is gifting moms across the country a free cup (first 6-ounces) of frozen yogurt that is just as sweet as she is in celebration of Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Johnny Rockets, the timeless, all-American burger brand, is offering a week-long “thank you” to hospital workers, nurses, and teachers during May’s Appreciation Weeks.

NerdsToGo®, a leading provider of IT Solutions for Business and Home, opened a brand new location in Tigard, Oregon.

Block Advisors by H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) surveyed small business owners to understand how they are grappling with continued challenges.

JDog Brands has announced a strategic, nationwide partnership with Soldiers’ Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to providing aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is teaming up with Tapatío once again to ring in Cinco de Mayo with one-of-a-kind branded offers from the two cult-favorite brands.

UFC GYM® today announced that the company will continue its expansion in South Florida with the opening of its 40,000-square-foot UFC FIT® Plantation facility, located at 333 N. University Drive.

To celebrate the launch, Wendy's is giving customers one less reason to hit snooze with a FREE hot cup of their soon-to-be favourite coffee all day long at participating locations through May 29.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has named Genevieve Amabile as the company’s project communications manager.

CPR Cell Phone Repair, a mobile device repair franchise, is pleased to announce a new store opening in Columbus, GA.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 19298 East Admiral Place in Catoosa, Texas.

Cinch I.T. was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises in 2022 by Entrepreneur magazine

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announces the continued expansion of its auto glass offering in the U.S. with the acquisition of All Star Glass.

TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 different kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, is celebrating Mother’s Day with its “Roses for Mom” collection.

Athletic Republic is set to open its newest location in Naples on May 7th

Altitude Trampoline Park is elevating its strategic expansion plans with the appointment of a seasoned industry executive to lead its franchise growth.

Mike Hudgins, VP of Sales of Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA), dba Mighty Auto Parts, announced a well-deserved promotion for our Sales Department.

Great American Cookies and sister brand, Marble Slab Creamery are delivering a sweet treat to an equally sweet pairing, teachers and nurses, for their Heroes Week initiative at participating locations.

Spring has sprung at 7-Eleven, Inc, bringing with it a whole new seasonal beverage lineup. From delicately floral and sweet yet salty coffee drinks to unique fruit flavored Slurpee® drinks.

IHG Hotels & Resorts today opened its first new-build voco property in Australia, voco Melbourne Central

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which will feature a drive-thru and indoor seating area.

Just Cuts CEO Amber Manning has once more joined the top 10 at the Inside Franchise Business Top 30 Franchise Executives 2022 event, held last night at The Boatbuilders Yard in Melbourne.

BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) has announced Adam Blankenship as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Managed Logistics, effective immediately.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 3rd, SONIC Drive-In will match up to $1.5 million in donations to DonorsChoose.

For the second year in a row, Pinch A Penny was named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its report on the Top Recession-Proof Franchises for 2022.

Driven Brands has expanded its partnership with the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) for 2022.

Big Chicken announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with accomplished restaurateur Vincent Alba (Vinnie) to open eight new Big Chicken locations in the Vegas city limits..

The Halal Guys has cooked up authentic beef, chicken and falafel on the streets of Manhattan since 1990. After being ingrained in New York City culture, the brand is proud to announce its partnership with the iconic New York Yankees.

Great American Cookies, the home of the original Cookie Cake, introduces its newest Cookie Drop for the month of May, the Caramel Popcorn Cookie.

TruBlue Total House Care, the 70-plus-unit home services franchise, has announced its partnership with Honor, the world’s largest senior care network and their technology platform.