The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Our 30 under 30 list was created to give a big shout-out to leaders in Taco Bell restaurants and the field who serve as the brand’s biggest culture champions.

Gold Star is the official chili sponsor of the Cincinnati Bengals - so you can imagine the excitement when the Bengals were in the big game for the first time in 30 years at the beginning of 2022.

In honor of National Burger Month this May, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is adding another mouthwatering burger to its badass menu lineup - the Carolina Burger!

SafeSplash and SwimLabs are pleased to announce four new franchise deals which occurred in the first quarter of the year.

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), is earning its wings with a new location at the famed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Turning Point Restaurants has announced its first franchise agreement.

Big Chicken announced that current Big Chicken franchisees Steve Christensen and Reid Richards have partnered with their longtime friend Ohio restauranteur Mike Craddick, signing an agreement to bring three Big Chicken locations to the Dayton area.

Lawrence R. (Larry) Johnston, Former Chairman & CEO of Albertsons Inc. has acquired a major stake in the “Peach Cobbler Factory Franchise Company LLC”.

Ohm Fitness, a new fitness franchise concept that offers a high-tech fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low intensity, 25-minute session, announced today its first location opening in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 3445 South Western Street in Amarillo, Texas.

Transblue®, a premier World Class general contractor headquartered in Seattle, WA, has announced the appointment of Brett Estok to Vice President of Business Development.

Say hello to fresh new flavors for spring! Wings and Rings is bringing refreshed flavors and lighter, healthier options to the menu, available April 25 through May 29.

Massage Heights is redefining how care should look, act, and inspire in communities across North America.

In honor of the brand’s 50th anniversary, Cousins Subs® announced today the addition of East Coast Philly Steak and East Coast Philly Chicken subs, as well as the return of the Strawberry Delight shake.

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled through the chain's hometown of Detroit to provide fresh pizza meals for thousands of people in need in the months of February, March, and April.

Golden Chick is taking the Chicken Sandwich Wars to a new level, with two new menu creations this spring.

Pinch A Penny announced the opening of its newest store in Davenport, Florida.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to folks in 2022 with 13 more openings!

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, announced today its new restaurant opening at Fort Polk Army Base.

Waters Edge Wineries® today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hulan as Director of Franchisee Support.

Build-A-Bear Workshop continues its year-long silver celebration to commemorate its landmark 25th anniversary with exciting new releases from the Vault and new collaborations with popular licensed partners!

Caring Senior Service s now offering caregivers, office staff and franchise owners an opportunity to advance their educational and professional development.

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a new menu for consumers across the UK.

Duck Donuts announced its second Puerto Rico franchise location is officially opened for business as of April 22.

In various ABRA Auto Body locations around the country, some facility owners are turning to solar power to decrease their environmental footprint and grow their bottom line.

Christian Brothers Automotive is putting Chester community members in the driver’s seat when it comes to making decisions on auto services and repair.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® has opened its newest franchise location in Brampton at 50 Peel Centre Drive Unit 107 near Bramalea City Center.

Engel & Völkers Florida today announced Keith Combs and Dylan Rigdon have joined Engel & Völkers Jacksonville as real estate advisors; together they co-lead the Rigdon and Combs Team.

Raquel Fernandez, Broker Owner and her team at Century 21 Icon, will leverage the global Century 21® System to grow their company.

Potbelly believes that raisins belong in cereals with the words "high in fiber" on the box – NOT in your deliciously sweet cookie.

T3 Sixty recently released its 2022 Corporation report ranking the nation’s largest real estate enterprises, franchise brands and brokerages.

United ® Real Estate announces the appointment of Leigh Ann Bogran to the position of Director, Strategic Project Management.

Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is showing their gratitude to educators across the country by offering teachers a free single-topping mini sundae.

7-Eleven is rolling out a brand-new Maple-flavored Sausage, Egg and Cheese taquito for breakfast-loving customers, available all day at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores.

QDOBA, the leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant known for making the world a more flavorful place, commemorates Earth Day 2022 by encouraging fans to go plant-based without compromising flavor.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO) announces the opening of its newest location in Tempe at 1331 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Orangetheory®, and PATH Water, a sustainable bottled water brand, are joining forces this Earth Day to end single-use plastic water bottle consumption in the brand's U.S. studios.

The Wendy's Company announced today that it will make charitable donations to a variety of organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

CPR Cell Phone Repair is thrilled to have Findlay, OH on our list of franchise locations.

Minority-owned small businesses expect more challenges than white-owned small businesses this year, including decreased revenue, retaining and paying employees, and expanding their online presence.

As CARSTAR celebrates Earth Day on April 22, 2022, they are showcasing the CARSTAR owners who lead the industry in “green” repair practices.

The Fort Payne community is about to get its first taste of  iconic Italian flavors and delicious, famous breadsticks when Fazoli’s opens its doors next week!

After heavily investing in its digital efforts to better deliver its one-of-kind, gourmet menu to guests across the country, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has kicked off its 50th Golden Anniversary with impressive sales.

Austin is about to satisfy the raging appetites of hyped concertgoers and fervent sports fans with the opening of Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken in Austin’s new home for premier events and entertainment - the Moody Center.

Juice It Up! announced a host of impressive key performance results in Q1 as the brand continues to experience significant brand momentum in sales, menu innovation and development in 2022.

Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, known for their family-friendly atmosphere and classic, all-American cuisine, announces its new limited-time-only entrees, Smothered ‘n’ Covered Chopped Steak Dinners.

This Spring, You’ve Got Maids is celebrating ecofriendly cleaning practices with its Green Clean campaign.

CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Trice Paint and Body located at 896B Oak Street, Eatonton, Georgia 31024.

New Orleans is taking “work from home” to another level.

GYMGUYZ, the world's largest in-home, onsite and virtual personal training company, has been named to FranServe Inc.’s 2022 FRAN-TASTIC 500 annual list.

Realstar Hospitality is pleased to announce that for a second consecutive year, Motel 6 has been named a recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) Franchisees’ Choice Designation.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has appointed Megan Brumagim to the newly created role of vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG).

Christian Brothers Automotive was recently named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR) in its report on the Top Recession-Proof Franchises for 2022.

CPR Cell Phone Repair, one of the fastest-growing mobile device repair franchise networks in North America, is pleased to announce a new store opening in Natchitoches, LA.

The Driveway Company was recently ranked 62nd in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Top New and Emerging Franchises list, with the brand recognized for its growth, stability, and strength in the franchise market.

Kolache Factory, a unique and fast-growing nationwide bakery-café franchise, is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by offering a special deal on kolaches with a Mexican flavor!

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after the market close.

Proforma founder, Greg Muzzillo, recently spoke at the NextGen™ Speaker Series in Naples, Florida and donated his $5,000 speaker honorarium to the Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida.

Satisfy your munchies The Absolute Würst way with Dog Haus’ new Stoney Baloney items!

Epcon Franchising has announced the addition of four new Franchise Builders in the first quarter of 2022.

With the opening of a new Pittsburgh location, The Halal Guys marks its milestone 100th restaurant by celebrating its success and continuing its expansion.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza is expanding its stake in the Arizona market with a second Phoenix store, bringing the state’s footprint to three locations.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz provides cleaning and restoration of contents inside homes or businesses that experience water or fire damage or another type of loss.