Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended January 17, 2021.

East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G) experienced record-breaking growth during the pandemic due to the company’s tactful and proactive COVID-19 contingency plan.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ: RCII) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Acima Holdings.

Restoration 1 has several locations across the country ready to service customers dealing with storm damage and busted pipes.

Wingstop Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 26, 2020.

Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 30, 2020.

Kolache Factory is preparing to give away thousands of free kolaches to its legions of loyal fans on March 1, affectionately known as National Kolache Day.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café opened a new location in Friendswood’s Baybrook Mall in mid-March 2020 - then COVID stalled the store’s official Grand Opening celebrations.

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving® , known for its fast, reliable service to hundreds of cities across the U.S. and Canada, recently hosted their 2021 Reunion.

Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting is continuing to provide cleaning and safety measures to help create a safe environment for tenants, employees, and customers across the United States.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts posted its 14th straight year of same-park sales in 2020.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest Florida restaurant in St. Petersburg.

Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior referral and placement service, is celebrating National Caregivers Day on February 19.

Even amid the pandemic, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans continues to innovate and grow. Most notably, PJ’s Coffee ranked #437 on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.

Pizza Guys - a Sacramento-based pizza restaurant that specializes in fresh, high quality food - is further expanding its Bay Area presence by opening its newest location in Berkeley.

As with all other companies, The Glass Guru also had to rethink the concept of conventions and conferences in 2020.

Wolfnights® just signed the lease for a new location at 2675 Broadway in Manhattan, readying to more than double its existing footprint and kick off a 10-year growth plan for corporate and franchise expansion.

Mathnasium Learning Center has once again achieved a high ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, taking the No. 31 spot on this year's highly competitive list.

City Wide Facility Solutions, the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, has opened its fourth location in North Carolina.

Mathnasium Learning Centers, the nation's leading math-only education franchise company, has been named to Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises of 2021, taking the #2 spot in the Education category.

Caring Brands International (CBI) announced the completion of three significant home healthcare franchise acquisitions in the last six months.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations/CruiseOne® has been an industry leader with its support of its franchise owners.

HomeSmart International is pleased to announce that five company leaders have been recognized with the prestiges 2021 RISMedia Newsmaker awards for their positive contributions to the industry and their communities.

Iconic Danish furniture franchise BoConcept is adding a new location to its roster of thriving functional-furniture stores around the world, but this one is different from all the others in the U.S.

AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been recognized as one of the largest printing companies in the U.S. and Canada after being named to the Printing Impressions 350.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is building on its 2020 success with major investments in franchise development, positioning the company to continue its fast growth and ongoing expansion into new national and international markets.

Alliance Franchise Brands announced today that its print, mail and marketing brand, Allegra Marketing Print Mail, and its signs and graphics concept, Image360, have been named to the 2020 Printing Impressions 350 list.

Even after a record-breaking 2019, United Country Real Estate shattered nearly 100 years of sales records in 2020 as an extraordinary number of people sought life and a lifestyle outside of the big cities.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced a significant planned expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division.

Bricks & Minifigs - the one-stop-shop for all things LEGO® has entered 2021 with momentum the brand has gained over the last several months of 2020.

Massage Heights, a leader of professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services, signed its first agreement of 2021 with new franchisee Ryan Simmons.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the relocation of its headquarters from Auburn, AL to Atlanta, GA.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” franchise, opened its seventh California restaurant in Upland on February 8, 2021

As flexible working trends continue dominating the workforce across the country, Office Evolution is opening a new Concord location to strengthen its presence and meet growing demand in the Bay Area.

With more and more people over 50 making the leap from dreamer to entrepreneur, Assisted Living Locators is seeing baby boomers as a driving force in their franchisee sales growth.

With more reports emerging about the crushing effect that Covid has had on children, one theatre school franchise is helping to bring back confidence.

Scooter’s Coffee earned its latest recognition among the “smartest growing” franchises. In yet another honor to begin 2021, the Nebraska-based drive-thru coffee franchise was included on Franchise Times’ “Fast and Serious” list.

Pizza with a Purpose, the statewide fundraiser to benefit the Ohio Restaurant Association’s Employee Relief Fund ended with Romeo’s Pizza customers showing their support in grand style.

Proforma has set a record for adding new members to its exclusive Million & Multi-Million Dollar Clubs.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Company") and its global brand, Circle K, make it official: "Yes, Will Ferrell - Circle K loves Norway and we're ready!"

Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, announced today the opening of its 100th ghost kitchen since June 2020.

United® Real Estate, one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate companies, is garnering national attention for its influence within the real estate industry and its accomplishments.

Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of home care and personal care, healthcare staffing, and hospice services, ranked No. 1 in the Senior Care category of Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500®.

As 2021 kicks off, the brand is projected to open 35 new locations in states like Texas, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina, as well as open its first locations in Louisiana and Colorado.

Pizza Guys - a Sacramento-based pizza restaurant that specializes in fresh, high quality food - is helping customers celebrate Valentine’s Day by providing them with a deal they will love: heart-shaped pizzas.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for the third quarter of its 2021 fiscal year that ended December 27, 2020.