The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) named Lori Flees as the president of its Retail Services business segment reporting directly to CEO Sam Mitchell.

Cousins Subs® announced the restaurant in Sussex, Wis. is now a corporate-owned location.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Toms River at 2 Route 37 West, Suite G3.

Meldina Dervisevic and her team at Investors Meldina Realty Group, are looking to leverage the global Century 21® System to grow their company throughout Cook County, New Trier and Northfield Townships.

Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) (“Potbelly” or the “Company”) is bringing back this craveable fan favorite that became an instant hit with the brand’s loyal following.

Hot Dog on a Stick is adding a little kick to its dip. Debuting April 4, a brand-new Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce will be available at participating locations nationwide.

In celebration of the big tournament this weekend and National Burrito Day this April, Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching two exciting promotions for its loyalty program members and mobile app users.

In celebration of Earth Day FlannelJax’s is taking its partnership with One Tree Planted a step further, pledging to double their ongoing donations to One Tree Planted.

The Habit Burger Grill, the Santa Barbara-born burger franchise, has been named a best buy in franchising by Franchise Times as part of its annual Zor Awards program.

El Pollo Loco, Inc., a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning National Burrito Day into National Burrito Week with four full days of offers and deals for burrito lovers.

Venture X®, a coworking, flexible workspace newest opening on April 1st in the heart of Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo) in the historic Dairy Block, located at 1800 Wazee St.

To develop best-in-class software applications that deliver value and delight the customer, Kelsey Regier has joined Scooter’s Coffee as Vice President of Application Development.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise, and offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to pain relief, is now open in Bowling Green.

Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand, was named a 2022 Top 100 Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Sunview Companies officially opened the world’s first Atwell Suites property with the 90-room Atwell Suites Miami Brickell.

Dog Haus is stirring up more excitement by bringing back its acclaimed celebrity Mixologist Collaboration, led by Phil Wills!

Juice It Up! is kicking off the season of açaí with the return of the fan-favorite Chocolate Dipped Açaí Smoothie and Açaí Berry Smoothie

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has been creating magical moments since 1972 and to celebrate, the Iowa-based pizza chain is thanking its loyal guests with the ultimate giveaway!

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise and offers a cutting-edge, non-surgical alternative to joint and pain relief, recently opened in Wilmington.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings will expand its Virginia footprint through an agreement signed with WRE, LLC, an established multi-unit operating group with plans to convert six of their rent-to-own locations to Buddy’s storefronts.

TOUS les JOURS is excited to reveal its Among Us Impostor Cake based off the popular online multiplayer social deduction game created by Innersloth.

It’s National Optimism Month (March), and the winners of Goldfish Swim School’s Dreams Come True in 2022 campaign have a lot to be optimistic about!

Great American Cookies, the home of the original Cookie Cake, is sweetening its menu with the debut of its Kitchen Sink Cookie.

Cambria Hotels revealed today that modern travelers have yet another location to experience the brand's stylish essentials and design-forward accommodations following yesterday's official debut of the Cambria Hotel Calabasas

Mathnasium announced it has signed a 45-unit master franchise agreement for Saudi Arabia with Asma Aldehlawi.

Ellianos Coffee, a specialty-coffee brand in the southeast United States, is celebrating twenty years of serving their incredible customers Italian Quality at America's PaceÒ!

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Calif. This opening marks the latest addition to the La Quinta portfolio.

Johnny Rockets announces a new development deal to expand into Israel with 10 new franchised locations.

Stellar Service Brands recently recognized "Women in the Trades" during a cocktail hour at the Stellar Service Brands Convention in Fort Worth, TX.

My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is gearing up for expansion in the Iowa.

Primrose Schools and its independently owned schools across the country, joined forces last year to donate more than $350,000 to charity, and gift over 342,000 in-kind items to those in need.

Motto Mortgage held its fifth annual awards ceremony during its 2022 Motto Mortgage Innovation and Loan Excellence Summit (MILE) last week at the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria.

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Camarillo Auto Body, located at 695 Via Alondra, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 30 years, announced today that Paul Collum has been named Director of Operations.

California Pizza Kitchen, the creator of California-style pizza, announced the signing of two new international franchise agreements and plans to open seven international restaurants and two airport locations by year-end

Prepare to be showered with amazing Quenchers in Strawberry Acai, Peach Mango, and Kiwi Lime Prickly Pear, plus our mad popular Butterscotch Cold Foam and super fave Caramelicious®.

ERA® Real Estate today announced the affiliation of ERA Venture Real Estate. The company is based in Crossville, Tenn., and serves Eastern Tennessee with a focus on Cumberland County. 

The community surrounding West University can now have their favorite Rustika Café and Bakery menu items delivered by Coco - a human operated, zero-emissions robot delivery service!

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Laura Rea Dickey announced today that the barbecue concept has signed a franchise agreement with operators Anand Desai and Sharmistha Ghosh to bring the brand’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to Toronto!

HomeVestors®, the original “We Buy Ugly Houses®” company, presented $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.

Signage and graphics solutions provider, Image360, has announced that it will launch a nationwide sweepstakes titled “Image360 Gives.”

THE DRIPBaR - a Rhode Island-based health center focused on administering IV therapy infusions, is happy to announce the opening of its first Greenwood Village location.

WaBa Grill is continuing to grow the brand’s California presence after inking a 13-store development deal.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux® is continuing to stack its All-American Team of industry leaders as the brand expands across the United States.

Nekter Juice Bar starts the spring season with a fresh and healthier take on PB&J and new line of refreshing “Nekter Freshers.”

Newk’s Eatery today reported a fourth quarter 2021 same-store sales increase of 21.7% compared to 2020 and an over 10% increase over 2019.

National car wash brand Tommy’s Express is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Oatney as Vice President of Franchise Development, effective immediately.

True REST Float Spa is excited to announce the signing of its float therapy to the Washington D.C. area.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Washington at 12 Old Mill Blvd.

GYMGUYZ announced today that they are enhancing their franchise offering to better meet the needs of savvy entrepreneurs looking for a low investment, semi-absentee business opportunity.

Launch Entertainment is recognizing its Co-Founder and COO Erin Arnold in tribute to Women’s History Month.

Vitality Bowls, the superfood café franchise spreading health and wellness across the country through accessible healthy eating, is solidifying its status as the go-to celebration destination for National Açaí Bowl Day in 2022.

High-quality repairs, great customer service and the soap box derby are hallmarks of the Stander’s family collision repair business.

One of Ohio’s pizza companies, is proud to announce the opening of the newest Romeo’s Pizza locations at 417 South Hight Street, Cortland, OH. 44410.

Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting is looking to honor the dedication of cleaning teams working to keep America protected through Cleaning Week.

Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), has been named one of the ‘Best Cannabis Companies to Work For’ in 2022 by leading industry publication, Cannabis Business Times.

Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 781 New Highway 68 in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Alabama.