The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

The Popeyes® brand and Jubilant Foodworks Limited (JFL) are excited to open the first restaurant in Bangalore, India, in the city's hot spot of Koramangala.

Hyatt announced its brand expansion plans for Asia Pacific, which will see Hyatt further increase the presence of its luxury and lifestyle brands. T

]It’s a busy time of year at Just Cuts Waurn Ponds as parents are bringing in their kids for back to school Style Cuts.

Scooter’s Coffee added a new location at 100 North 10th Street in Independence, Kansas.

Spherion announced today that its Sandy Mazur “Excellence in Leadership” Scholarship is now open for applications.

A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Mansfield at 2891 Matlock Road.

Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a leader in the rent-to-own franchise business, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Lake Jackson at 201 Highway 332 West, Suite B 1200, next to Cherry Berry.

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has struck a deal with FranGlobal to open hundreds of Figaro's pizza outlets throughout India over the next 25 years.

Razzamataz, A theatre school network franchise has announced the launch of a national Teacher Training Academy.

It’s lucky number 13 for Hampton by Hilton.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, opened its highly anticipated Fresh Flex location at 5260 US HWY 192 in Orlando, FL last month.

Christian Brothers Automotive is now bringing comfortable and convenient auto care to drivers in South Aurora.

Waxxpot, a full-service waxing salon that provides hair-removal services from head to toe, is continuing expansion with its first license agreement in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Keller Williams Realty Sioux Falls announced today a record year for 2021, with over $1,000,000,000 in sales and more than 4,000 transactions.

Muscle Maker, Inc.’s newest subsidiary Pokemoto, today announced it has signed two additional franchise agreements in the Mississippi market.

Pet Supplies Plus, an independent pet retailer in North America with over 600 stores in 38 states, ranked No. 20 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Franchise 500 list.

Anago Cleaning Systems is once again recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500.

K1 Speed is excited to announce its expansion into the state of Virginia with the upcoming opening of K1 Speed Richmond!

Pie Five Pizza is proud to introduce its latest menu addition: Mike's Sticky Fingers, a personal-size pepperoni pizza drizzled with Mike's Hot Honey®.

Chicken Salad Chick, the fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the return of its annual Guest Appreciation Day.

Maaco is celebrating its 50th year of business on the heels of a record-breaking year.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today the affiliation of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Bloom Group based in Visalia, Calif.

RE/MAX launched a new national advertising campaign, “The Right Agent Can Lead the Way,” inspired by the emotions surrounding home and the role a RE/MAX agent plays in navigating them.

Nekter Juice Bar’s singular success story that began more than a decade ago continues to advance with the start of the New Year with category leading average unit sales (AUV).

Pet Evolution, a locally owned, healthy pet supply store dedicated to providing the highest quality products, is preparing for a busy year after rounding out 2021 with many successes.

I Heart Mac & Cheese has set enormous goals for 2022 as the franchise finished 2021 with tremendous growth performance.

LIME Painting is kicking off the new year with its first location in Indiana.

CARSTAR has been ranked number one in its category among the top franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 Franchise 500.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced a multi-year marketing partnership renewal with Mattress Firm.

Newk’s Eatery is going big to launch its first-ever loyalty rewards program!

Chick N Max - a next generation fast casual franchise specializing in almond wood smoked chicken and wings, chef-crafted sandwiches and golden fried tenders - is headed to Sioux Falls.

After announcing the winners of the Fall 6-Week Transformation Challenge,  Fit Body Boot Camp, the world's fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise, continues its fight against the obesity pandemic.

CMIT Solutions was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Snap Fitness, the fitness concept focused on the belief that how exercise makes you feel is just as important as how it makes you look - announced the opening of its newest location in Annapolis.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is taking its one-of-a-kind creations to the next level by putting a spin on warm comfort food this season with its Pasta Palooza!

BoConcept continues to expand, offering tailored approaches for each customer’s specific living-space needs.

Mr Brews Taphouse COO Mark Leach announced today the company named Kenny Leetch as its new senior vice president of operations.

Signarama®, a brand of United Franchise Group, is celebrating the grand opening of its location in Manteca, CA.

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

ManageMowed, a commercial landscape management franchise, announced today the signing of a new franchise agreement in La Jolla, California.

Slim Chickens has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

]PrideStaff is pleased to announce that their Dallas North office recently relocated to 14850 Quorum Drive, Suite 205, Dallas, TX 75254.

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. announced a national distribution agreement with GNC, a specialty retailer of nutritional products with more than 2,000 locations in the United States.

SYNERGY® HomeCare continued to grow its footprint by selling 52 territories in 2021. This was a 37% increase over 2020 that produced an industry-leading 38 territory sales.

Assisted Living Locators is encouraging engaging with older adults to combat those issues and is sharing inspirational stories of how its franchisees are supporting the most vulnerable in our communities during these difficult times.

In an optimistic nod to the future, yesterday LaRosa’s officially unveiled a comprehensive renovation of the entire restaurant with a Grand Reopening ribbon cutting.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the rebrand of Andaz Wall Street to Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York.

NuVinAir Global announced the company's expansion of its franchise program to North Carolina.

It’s a ‘berry’ special day because it’s National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! Indulge your taste buds with Baskin-Robbins® delicious Very Berry Strawberry ice cream.

Jenny Craig, a weight loss and weight management company, announces Brittany Cartwright as spokesperson and ambassador for Max Up, its newest, most complete and effective program yet.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC is continuing its effort to grow its presence throughout the United States by bringing its drive-thru coffee locations to Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding area.

Fish Window Cleaning was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Zabka Group launches 25 AI-powered stores called Zabka Nano.

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, celebrates its increase in international presence with the one year anniversary of their Edmonton, Canada location.

frios gourmet pops has added another national distinction to its list of recent achievements.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC is continuing its effort to grow its presence throughout the United States by bringing its drive-thru coffee locations to Cleburne and Burleson, Texas.

QC Kinetix has arrived in Georgia with two new clinics, and a third on the way.

360clean has signed its first annual name, image and likeness (NIL) sponsorship deal with a college athlete, announcing a partnership with South Carolina football player Josh Vann.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Yuba City in the Yuba City Market Place at 1050 Tharp Road near Walmart and The Home Depot.

City Wide Facility Solutions announced today it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

Mosquito Authority® was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.