Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today that it experienced significant development success in 2020, opening 30 new restaurants in key markets throughout the U.S., including its milestone 400th location.

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,891,872 for its revolutionary School of Rock Method™.

H&R Block has many safe options for filing taxes this year that blend convenient virtual services backed by its human advantage of thousands of expert tax pros in communities all across the country.

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi.

Club Pilates, Pure Barre and CycleBar - landed a spot in Entrepreneur magazine's coveted 2021 Franchise 500 list as a result of another year of impressive unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.

Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is excited to announce the opening of Mowbot of South Charlotte.

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting recognized outstanding performance by its franchisees at its recent virtual convention.

The Toasted Yolk finished 2020 strong with a weekly double-digit increase in sales over 2019 for the last quarter of the year.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom.

A rapidly growing IV therapy franchise is set for tremendous growth in 2021 and beyond.

RSVP announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today that it experienced significant growth in 2020, signing a total of 61 franchise agreements.

Romeo’s Pizza is excited to announce their participation in the inaugural Pizza with a Purpose fundraising initiative.

The Long John Silver's Board of Directors announced Blain Shortreed will take the helm as chief executive officer of the country's largest quick-service seafood restaurant chain.

European Wax Center (EWC), a leading personal care franchise brand that offers expert wax services from certified specialists, recently ranked #1 in category in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®.

In what was an extraordinarily challenging year for the fitness industry as a whole in weathering the effects of a global pandemic, 9Round Franchising, LLC did anything but throw in the towel.

Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “company”) announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs.

Pearle Vision has again been ranked the nation’s top Eye Care franchise on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list.

For the fourth year in a row, Online Trading Academy (OTA) has been named as a Top Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Business Review in financial markets.

GNC announced that the company is supporting Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) during its annual Girl Scout Cookie Program® by hosting socially-distant cookie booths at select GNC locations.

Walk-On’s has announced an aggressive 2021 franchise development strategy planning to open upwards of 25 new restaurants across the country.

I Heart Mac & Cheese and More kicked off the new year by celebrating the grand opening of its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has been listed among the top franchise brands on Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500® ranking for the fourth consecutive year.

Jan-Pro Systems International announces the brand was part of a major acquisition, as MidOcean Partners acquired LYNX Franchising.

Liberty Tax Service announced an initiative to help veterans and active-duty military families with their 2020 tax preparation.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the return of its annual Guest Appreciation Day.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is moving into its seventh year educating kid coders across the country.

Office Evolution, the largest provider of locally owned and operated flexible workspaces across the nation, is continuing its growth in Florida by awarding the brand’s first Sarasota area development deal.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today provided an update on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on its business during the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2020.

Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, capped off another milestone year filled with expansion, new programs, awards and more, underscoring the essential demand for both companies.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Rio Pinar is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services.

Venture X experienced a notable and impressive year for franchise sales growth in 2020.

Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad concept, has grown by more than 40 restaurant locations in 2020.

The stimulus package signed into law in late December includes more relief for struggling small business owners, including a second round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans starting this week.

FranConnect announced significant year of momentum across revenue, earnings, and customer acquisitions.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in Florida with its newest restaurant in Coral Springs.

Clean Juice announced that Franchise Partners Sean and Ashley Green will open their second North Dallas metro location Clean Juice in Frisco, Texas.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, has chosen a member of its executive team as its new brand president.

Green Home Solutions, a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity International since 2018, partnered with Betterair.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Northridge is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services. The new office is located at 19515 Nordhoff Street.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. reported preliminary unaudited fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 sales results for the 16 and 52 week periods ending December 29, 2020.