The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Planet Fitness, Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, LLC ("Sunshine Fitness") and refinancing transaction.

Wingstop (Nasdaq: WING) is celebrating those who are proudly single this Valentine's Day - flipping the switch from couples in love, to the self-love that only a flavor fix can provide.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Thompson Denver, the new lifestyle hotel by the Thompson Hotels brand.

K1 Speed is thrilled to announce today that it has opened its eighth Southern California location - K1 Speed Thousand Oaks!

Love is in the air, and Potbelly is celebrating the season of love with a truly delicious limited time offer - a Red Velvet Cookie with real white chocolate and hints of vanilla and cocoa.

Proforma donates to a mission trip to Africa led by Threads of Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty in developing countries.

Ledo Pizza is embracing the arrival of spring with the debut of a seasonal menu blooming with flavor and one-of-a-kind offerings.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Port St. Lucie at 131 SW Cashmere Blvd.

Laser Clinics, a global cosmetic clinics company, has celebrated the opening of its first advanced beauty clinic in Canada.

Authentic New York pizza concept, Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, has announced the Grand Opening for its third New Jersey location in Jersey City on Friday, February 18 at 12pm

PetWellClinic, an emerging pet-wellness franchise, has entered into a five-unit agreement in the Philadelphia area.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today that it opened 30 new restaurants in key target markets throughout 2021,  resulting in a 17% increase in unit count year-over-year.

The Oklahoma City community will soon get a taste of true ramen culture when JINYA Ramen Bar makes its debut near Nichols Hills this spring!

Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2022.

Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Tallahassee, announcing the brand’s first location to open in the area.

Zaffron is Santorini’s first lifestyle destination resort where authentic hospitality is elevated by opulent design, a beach area reserved only for guests, exclusive events, and unforgettable bespoke experiences.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® is expanding in Florida with its newest location in Gainesville.

AtWork franchise owner Raven Watson of Houston, Texas has been recognized by Franchise Journal as a Titan of Franchising, receiving a Titan Award for 2022.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, the first Hyatt House hotel in Lewes, DE opens its doors to guests and the local community on February 9.

Fresh Coat Painters of Pembroke Pines, which launched back in 2015, is under new ownership.

Cheba Hut will open its newest location in uptown Albuquerque at 6902 Menaul Blvd on Monday, February 21st.

Mathnasium Learning Centers, a math-only education franchise, has repeated its distinction on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list in 2022.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is all about cherishing special moments, making it the perfect destination for loved ones this Valentine’s Day.

Bar Louie’s dedication to serving its communities remained steadfast throughout 2021 as The Original Gastrobar raised more than $295,000 for national and local charitable organizations.

In spite of the challenges that have impacted the automotive industry this past year, RNR Tire Express has led an unceasing effort to fortify their position in the sector and prospects for the year ahead.

Milwaukee-based Verlo Mattress, a fast-growing national mattress franchise, will celebrate the grand opening of a new Mattress Factory store in Boca Raton, Florida, on February 11th.

Juice It Up! is excited to announce that its first Colton, Calif., location is now open for business.

Wayback Burgers announced a lease signing to open a new restaurant, located at 380 East Bethany Drive,  Allen, Texas, slated to open summer of 2022.

After spreading its fresh celebration of a health-focused diet to 30+ markets in 2021, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is on track to reach 100 locations this year!

Pokeworks announced its entrance into Colorado with four new locations planned for the Denver metro area with entrepreneurial trio Thi Tran, Liyang Chung and Tich Nguyen at the helm.

Clean Eatz, a health-focused restaurant franchise brand, is gearing up to bring back its We Change Livez Challenge for 2022.

Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, experienced strong growth in 2021 despite pandemic instabilities and is trending toward a robust 2022.

Management have spent a sunny and cold winter morning meeting the community in Salisbury, as their care company Good Oaks announced plans to bring 25 new jobs to the area.

Handyman Connection held its annual franchise conference last month in Palm Springs, California, awarding multiple franchise owners for their business success in 2021.

Pokeworks, the nation’s largest and leading poke brand, announced today the opening of its newest Boston location that is situated inside the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Home repair experts at Window World, America’s largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, created the Window World ‘Weather the Inflation Storm’ Checklist to help homeowners save money.

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

The Junkluggers - an eco-friendly junk removal brand that is on a mission to keep reusable items out of landfills - is moving into 2022 with large goals after a successful and productive year behind them.

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 130 Outfield Drive in Madison

NuVinAir Global, which offers a suite of proprietary products that safely and effectively create healthy vehicle interiors, announced the company's expansion of its franchise program to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Gotcha Covered continues to increase its presence in Arizona with the opening of Gotcha Covered of Paradise Valley.

AtWork, a national staffing franchise, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates.

Under the leadership of local owner Antoine Ford, Fresh Coat Painters will now offer a variety of painting services to the Middlesex County community.

QC Kinetix recently launched a new location in the Phoenix market bringing the total to 3 clinics with a 4th to be opened at the end of February.

The Learning Experience, an educational childcare company, ranked among the top franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500®, including No. 4 in the Child Services category.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow), a gourmet lemonade franchise, launched two new limited-time-only menu items as a playful homage and celebration to "Feberry" on February 7.

Claudia San Pedro, Head of the Limited Service Category and President for SONIC, has been awarded the restaurant industry’s highest honor - Restaurant Leader of the Year.

The Aaron's Company, Inc is celebrating a significant milestone with former NFL star Warrick Dunn and his foundation, awarding $10,000 in furnishings to the 200th first-time homeowner through the "Homes for the Holidays" program.

Clean Juice®, a national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise and quick service restaurant, announced the promotion of B. Quick Chadwick to the position of Chief Marketing Officer.

Stretch Zone, the company that brought practitioner-assisted stretching to the public and introduced a new vertical in the health and wellness industry, recently opened a studio in Palm Desert, CA.

Arby’s is continuing to break new ground after announcing the signing of a multi-unit license agreement for significant expansion across several states in southeast Mexico.

Jason Kurz is excited to pursue his own American Dream as the owner of the new Fresh Coat Painters in Boca Raton.

Buff City Soap will soon be opening its first location in Minnesota. The new store will be located in Forest Lake at 2009 W. Broadway Ave. and is slated to open on Feb. 10.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, an international coffeehouse franchise, known for its premium beverages and southern hospitality, reports the company’s strongest year of growth

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making it easy to impress your group of hungry football fans during the NFL Title Game with its Legit. Texas. Barbecue™!

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, a restaurant brand specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, has many reasons to celebrate its achievements in 2021.

Starbird announced its entrance into the Southern California market with the opening of its Pop up kitchen in the South Bay.

Chicken Cottage Ltd has signed a franchising partnership agreement with Express Kitchen Ltd, a subsidiary of AAH Limited, the majority shareholder of Hass Petroleum Group which has a significant retail footprint in Africa.

Vitality Bowls, has announced the launch of its newest giveaway and campaign titled “Bowl for the Gold” this month, which will celebrate guests for reaching healthier and happier lifestyles in 2022.

Wayback Burgers is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence: TWOsday where guests can purchase a Classic Burger for just that, $2.22. However, just like the date, this deal is only for a limited time!

Unleashed Brands today announced it has made a strategic investment in the acquisition of Premier Martial Arts.

Starbird announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Corte Madera.

LIT Method, the wellness and tech company known for its innovative, high-intensity, Low Impact Training (LIT™), announces the hiring of Mike Abramson as Chief Strategy Officer.

Cousins Subs® and the University of Wisconsin - Madison™ Athletics invite college basketball fans to enter the Bucky’s Got Game sweepstakes.

Pizza Guys - the Sacramento-based pizza restaurant specializing in fresh, high-quality pizza creations - is serving up their much loved, seasonal menu item to kick-off February: their famous heart-shaped pizza.