Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

BrightStar Care announced its Jupiter and Martin County office is under new ownership.

Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, today announces the expansion of their products to Mexico City, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

CruiseOne® celebrates Women’s History Month in March by honoring a female travel agency franchise owner with the OPAL Award for Women.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 27, 2020.

Brock Enterprises, a longtime franchisee and distributor of Dippin’ Dots based in Chico, California, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Aaron Rodgers Small Business COVID-19 Fund.

BurgerFi International Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW has hired Michael Rabinovitch as Chief Financial Officer.

The convincing findings of a recent independent customer assessment study confirms Metal Supermarkets has endeared itself to customers in the markets it serves.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2021.

Ontarians are about to get a taste of Triple O’s, the West Coast restaurant specializing in burgers, fries and shakes.

Cabin fever is leading to a huge increase in spring break cabin bookings at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts.

Farmer Boys is giving back to the community with an all-day fundraiser benefiting Newbury Park High School on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

With a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, H&R Block was recognized as one of HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

BurgerFi International Inc. has named food entrepreneur and cultural icon, Martha Stewart to its Board of Directors as Chair of the Product & Innovation Committee.

To further add to the success of 2020, the brand opened its first franchise location in the Delaware Valley amid the pandemic.

An infusion of dynamic marketing and operations enhancements that helped Melting Pot thrive in 2020 is now catapulting them to further success in 2021.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Media.

Assisted Living Locators is encouraging community members to check on their seniors, including older neighbors, friends, and family, to make sure they are getting the nutrition they need during the ongoing pandemic.

Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2020, as well as provided accelerated growth objectives.

Since creating the Thank You Farmers Project in 2013, Culver's has raised $3 million to support agricultural education.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - the premier concept in the frozen dessert category - is continuing its rapid national franchise expansion and bringing its tasty frozen treats to Florida’s Space Coast.

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced 2020 year-end results reflecting significant growth in digital sales, continued expansion of its store base.

Former CFO of Eggs Up Grill Andy Wright and his wife Penny are opening their second restaurant after just three months with the brand.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2020, comprised of growth in global retail sales, same store sales and earnings per share.

Todd Sanders of Prospect has launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Prospect-Shelbyville, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Fresh Coat Painters, a nationally recognized painting and home services company, is celebrating a breakthrough year and looking forward to exciting new growth in 2021.

The Growth Coach, a global business coaching franchise organization, added seven new franchisees in 2020 and is continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of business owners as the pandemic continues.

Modern Market Eatery took 2020 to create an all-encompassing, best-in-class customer experience, largely thanks to accelerated back-of-house and menu innovations.

TeamLogic IT Ranked as Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly-Competitive 42nd Annual Franchise 500®

2020 was a year of growth and spreading positivity for Christmas Decor.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Northwest Home Team Realty, based in Tumwater, Wash., has affiliated with the BHGRE® brand.

Dream Vacations recently launched its Travel Safety Program, which is a robust training program exclusively available to its travel advisors

To help lighten the load for families in Texas, Tide Loads of Hope powered by Tide Cleaners will be offering free laundry services at all Texas Tide Cleaners locations.

BoxUnion Holdings, the parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion has announced Justin Ghadery as its Chief Operating Officer.

The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading technology-enabled omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, announced financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020.

AtWork Group, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in Ellicott City, Maryland, extending its national reach to nearly 100 units in 28 states.

The Glass Guru franchise was recently named a Top 2021 Franchise for franchise owner satisfaction by Franchise Business Review (FBR).

Take 5 was recently ranked number 216 on the Entrepreneur Magazine 2021 Franchise 500 Ranking. This represents an impressive 210-point climb over last year’s number 426 ranking.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a U.S.-based, leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced the upcoming multinational March launch of its 2nd annual Valvoline Mechanics' Month.

Leading allergy-friendly superfood café, Vitality Bowls, is building on the accomplishments of 2020 with a tactical 2021 franchise growth strategy and noteworthy milestones in the year ahead.

Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter 2020 financial results.