The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Spaulding Decon is excited to announce the grand opening of its 2 newest locations in Southeast Florida owned and operated by Chance Carrick.

El Pollo Loco, Inc., a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is making history as the first QSR to add Mexican Shredded Beef Birria to its menu for a limited time.

aribou Coffee® is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Amy’s Blend, its annual give back tradition.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, announces a deal to expand its presence in Alaska with three new locations.

Bar Louie is elevating Lent’s traditional Friday seafood meal with the launch of Fish Fry-Days!

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Lisa Marie Swiatkowski owner of BrightStar Care Venice and Port Charlotte, Florida, and Andrew Ray owner of BrightStar Care Gilbert/Mesa, Arizona as Franchisees of the Year.

QDOBA, the leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant, announced it has once again earned the top spot in the USA Today 10Best Awards as “America’s Best Fast Casual Restaurant” for the fourth consecutive year.

QDOBA Mexican Eats (QDOBA), the largest franchise opportunity in the fast casual Mexican segment, has added three industry leaders to its development team.

Batteries Plus is already hitting the ground running in 2022 with the advancement of their executive team.

DOBA, the leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant, today announced it is expanding its footprint with the addition of its newest restaurant in Shelby Township, Mich.

MUTTS Canine Cantina®, a pet ‘eater’tainment brand in America, finalized the lease for a new franchise location in Gilbert, Arizona.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 30 years, announced today that Reid Muxfeldt and Cal Evans are the new owners of its Omaha location.

Kinderdance® International Inc, a top children’s franchise offers developmental dance, music, gymnastics, yoga, and sports readiness programs for young children.

The spring season adds new life, and for Cinnaholic spring adds new menu items

Something new and delicious is brewing at 7-Eleven, Inc. this spring. Make that two new things.

Launch Entertainment, a year-round family entertainment center, is continuing to grow its presence across the nation.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its latest digital innovation, Chippy, an autonomous kitchen assistant that integrates culinary traditions with artificial intelligence to make tortilla chips.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools entered their Cumbrian schools for the Community Award in the FSB Awards and were delighted to be announced as winner.

Maaco celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with football star, DeMarvion Overshown.

Goldfish Swim School, a learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Webster.

Buff City Soap - a handmade retail franchise known for its plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily - will soon be opening its first location in Denton.

Amanda Westerman is continuing to support her community by opening a second lice clinic in Addison, TX.

Five Star Franchising ("Five Star"), an innovative service-based franchise platform company, has acquired Mosquito Shield .

Spherion Staffing announced today that the Lansing and Battle Creek, Michigan offices are under the new ownership of Erin Domeyer.

QC Kinetix, a regenerative medicine franchise, is now open in Augusta.

ERA® Real Estate is celebrating 50 years of global residential real estate franchising this year.

HomeWell Care Services, a non-medical in-home care provider, has hired Erika Ehlers, a 25-year learning and training veteran, as Senior Director of Training.

Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that franchisee Guido Cubellis is the new owner of the West Houston franchise.

The USA Boxing Foundation announced today two new members that have joined its Board: Todd Wadler, CEO of TITLE Boxing Club, and co-founder of BoxUnion; and Ike Belk, co-founder, and owner of the United State Performance Center.

Kinderdance® International Inc, a children’s franchise offers developmental dance, music, gymnastics, yoga, and fitness programs for young children.

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, has signed a lease with local entrepreneur Karthick Natarajan to open the renowned superfood café in Charlotte.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announced today the opening of its newest office in Colorado, located at 7400 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village.

Eggs Up Grill, a breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, begins serving the most important meal of the day at 6 a.m. this morning in Johnson City

Wingstop announced the resignation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Morrison and the appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Skipworth as successor Chief Executive Office.

Fuddruckers Restaurants today announced it has signed leases with Brookfield Properties to open 10 new Fuddruckers locations at malls nationwide.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (Chill-N) has a flavor for any preference or mood and just in time for spring, which has sprung early across South Florida.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, will open its first casino shop at the Rivers Casino Philadelphia on March 20.

NerdsToGo®, a leading provider of IT Solutions for Business and Home recently held its inaugural 2022 NerdsToGo Franchise Convention in Grapevine, Texas.

New research from Block Advisors, a part of H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), found that the three biggest challenges businesses expect to face this year are inflation/rising cost of goods, cutting expenses, and supply chain disruption.

iTrip Vacations® is thrilled to announce short-term rental property owners and guests in Navarre, Florida, now benefit from world-class property management and customer service.

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Mechanicsville, located at 8061 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111.

German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new Managing Director for UK.

Guthrie’s, a chicken-finger only restaurant, announced today that its officially returning to the Wiregrass with the opening of its newest restaurant on March 15 in Dothan, AL at 189 John D. Odom Road.

Wafels & Dinges, a New York City institution known for its authentic Belgian style waffles (or “wafels”), is set to offer franchise opportunities.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is continuing to expand its offerings, announcing a newly formed partnership with PepsiCo.

Wayback Burgers will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration in honor of its new Durham, NC location.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Columbus at 1663 N. National Road.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Sandy Springs at 5560 Roswell Road, located next to Target in The Prado Shopping Center.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a California-based family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, proudly announces its latest professional sports partnership as it becomes an Official Pizza Partner of Angels Baseball.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Battle Creek at 2545 Capital Ave. SW, next to Domino's in the Capital Centre.

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 5535 Prosperity Ridge Road.

ERA® Real Estate celebrates Women’s History Month by identifying growth opportunities and how to overcome professional barriers for women aspiring to leadership roles in real estate.

Pie Five Pizza, known for its made-from-scratch dough and freshly prepared ingredients, announced its return to Skokie, Illinois.

Today, on the heels of its twelve-year anniversary, Orangetheory® Fitness announced the opening of its 1500th studio.

PODS Enterprises, LLC, a portable moving and storage solutions, hosted its 11th annual PODS Truck Driving Championship over the weekend.

Good Oaks Home Care Abingdon and Didcot opens its doors and creates new jobs in the community.

Mark Leifer had just graduated from college in 1976, when disco was big and bell bottoms were bigger.

Mr Brews Taphouse is making good on its promise to Aaron Rodgers and rewarding the future Hall of Famer’s decision to stay in Green Bay with FREE Burgers and Brews for LIFE!