The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Assisted Living Locator has been named to FranServe's annual FRAN-TASTIC 500.

It's been 13 years since Le Macaron French Pastries® opened its first location in Sarasota, Florida in 2009.

To provide a contemporary and elevated experience for customers and to support franchisors simultaneously, Golden Chick has created a refresh program that is being implemented across the board.

Pokeworks recently signed a master franchise agreement for 50-units in territories across Canada and opened a location in Taipei, Taiwan in March.

Big Blue Swim School has signed a lease for a new swim school, securing its first location in Pennsylvania.

QC Kinetix recently opened in Toledo and more clinics are planned. The first QC Kinetix clinic opened in March near Sylvania.

CPR Cell Phone Repair is pleased to announce a new location coming to New York. The franchise congratulates Mohammad Butt on opening the latest CPR store, CPR Rosedale.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of SIGNA and CENTRAL Group for Thompson Vienna.

Buff City Soap will soon be opening its first location in midtown Tampa, Florida. The new store will be located at 1130 Gramercy Ln. and is slated to open on April 28.

Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, and residential cleaning franchise, is giving hard-working moms the gift they really want this Mother's Day: free time and a clean home.

Hilton and Al Taif Investment today announced the signing of a management agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre - a new build hotel that will soon grace this vibrant city of the northern United Arab Emirates.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 8000 Southwest 3rd Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow) launched two new limited-time-only menu items to celebrate Spring on March 21.

CPR Cell Phone Repair is pleased to announce a new store opening in Bloomington, IN. The franchise congratulates Eric Farr on opening his latest CPR location, CPR Bloomington.

Primrose Schools celebrates Earth Day year-round by creating hands-on conservation experiences for students, implementing recycling habits and practicing sustainable techniques in a fun and accessible way using the Balanced Learning® approach.

Storm Guard is taking strides to expand its essential home restoration services in the cities of Charlotte, Fort Worth and Sarasota.

Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Lighthouse Point with the announcement of the brand’s newest location to open in the area.

Chicken Salad Chick announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Columbia, Missouri.

SUPER CHIX® is pleased to announce the signing of a new franchise development agreement for at least 25 restaurants in South Carolina.

The new store, which will be located at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, is slated to open April 28 and is celebrating all weekend long with sales, giveaways, and more.

Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Vero Beach with the announcement of the brand’s newest location to open in the area.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Gastonia at 2516 East Franklin Blvd., right off I-85 behind Walgreens.

Batteries Plus announced today the hiring of franchise industry veteran Derek Detenber as Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer in an effort to support the brand’s explosive growth.

Blo Blow Dry Bar announced today the signing of a franchise agreement in Edmond

Edible’s® gifts and treats lineup is flourishing once again. With spring favorites returning and new rose bouquets debuting, Edible’s® sweet new delights launch just in time to enhance gifting this Mother’s Day.

Amitabh Srivastava, Owner/Operator of Smoke’s Poutinerie Mississauga City Centre is hosting a special event in honour of India’s 75th Year of Independence on Friday April 22, 2022.

Fitness Holdings LLC today announced their acquisition of Crunch Moorestown and Crunch Somerset.

United Real Estate has appointed Susan Elliott to the position of Director of Training, Education and Development.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? launched a brand new franchise in Fort Wayne, IN.

Pizza Inn announced today the launch of its largest menu item to-date, the NYXL Pizza.

Snack-lovers everywhere, your time is now, because National Pretzel Day is almost here and Auntie Anne's®, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is serving up Free pretzels*.

Chicken Salad Chick is bringing more of its made-from-scratch chicken salad concept to North Indianapolis as the company announces the opening of its Carmel restaurant.

iTrip Vacations Boston - owned and managed by Jim and Jessica Wood - has launched as the newest iTrip destination.

1-800-Flowers.com® has introduced a truly original assortment of exquisite blooms and more for Mother's Day.

To help working parents and provide inspiration for all families, Razzamataz Theatre Schools offer fun holiday activities throughout the UK.

In Zabka Smart, operating at Polwiejska Street in Poznan, new technological solutions are being researched to improve the work of franchisees.

Pizza Guys is further expanding its California presence by opening its newest location in Bakersfield.

Ike’s Love and Sandwiches has officially made its Colorado debut after opening the doors to its all-new Denver location.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Vancouver at 16320 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #103 in the Mill Plain Town Center Shopping Mall, right next to AT&T.

American Freight Furniture, Mattress and Appliance has signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Troy Caron, DO, MBA, to develop new locations in Missouri.

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza is happy to announce the opening of its first Sunshine State location.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, is pleased to announce that Fatburger has officially opened its first theme park location to date at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.

We Sell Restaurants announced the opening of its newest territories in Kansas City, MO.

Huddle up, Texas. More Huddle House restaurants are coming your way!

School of Rock announces the grand re-opening of the school in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 1620 North State Route 291 in Harrisonville, Missouri.

SYNERGY HomeCare has sold more than 100 new territories in the last two years, increasing its system size by 25% since March 2020.

Since its inception, redbox+ has become the answer to the construction, renovation, and restoration industries' woes on how to keep job sites clean and efficient.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 440 Q Street in Aurora, Nebraska.

Del Taco’s popular 20 Under $2 menu will include three new Chicken Cheddar Rollers made with freshly grilled, marinated chicken, freshly grated cheddar cheese, and a choice of three savory sauces rolled in a warm flour tortilla.

Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) announced that Colleen Batcheler will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 20.

Pizza Guys is further expanding its California presence by opening its newest location in Redding.

In honor of National Welding Month, Metal Supermarkets is launching four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded to individuals interested in attending post-secondary trade school in 2022.

Barry Reiss, Franchise Owner of the Lake Worth Beach College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, is the recipient of the Best Company Culture award as named by BizX.

LaVida Massage is delighted to announce the opening of a new center on April 12, 2022.

Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) announced its expansion into Illinois, with a deal for three locations in the Greater Chicago area.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise, has opened its doors in the Atlanta area.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Prague, the first Hyatt hotel in the country, and the fifth  Andaz hotel in Europe.