Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Throughout November and December, Tommy's Express Car Wash donated 100,000 surface cleaner wipes to local franchise locations.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today announced the signing of the first Franchise Development Agreement for Bombshells Restaurant & Bar.

For the sixth consecutive season, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs and the Milwaukee Bucks are teaming up to fight hunger across the state through the Block Out Hunger campaign.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a franchise agreement with 50 Third Street Owner LP for Park Central San Francisco to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel.

Senior Helpers® announced its Senior Helpers of Northern Colorado location was named winner of Best In-Home Senior Care in Northern Colorado by NOCO Style Magazine.

Participating in charity fundraisers during the holiday season has become a long-standing tradition with the Support Team Members at the Proforma Worldwide Support Centers in Cleveland, OH and Tampa, FL.

Epcon Franchising welcomed 23 new Franchise Builders in 2020.

2020 is unlikely to go down as one of your favorite years. Unless of course teriyaki is, like, your main thing, in which case 2020 was a banner year.

Local Wendy's® franchisees and operators recently donated $275,000 to Decatur, GA-based organization Camp Sunshine.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched the first IHG hotel in East Malaysia, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

The parent company of Saladworks announced today it has acquired Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and Frutta Bowls.

Stratus Building Solutions has announced that Chris Wegner, Stratus Building Solutions of Sacramento, is expanding his network by opening the newest Master Franchise location in Sonoma, California.

Despite a challenging year for education, Huntington Learning Center has continued to see growth and momentum across its approximately 300 nationwide centers.

Image360 Tampa-Ybor City is bringing streamlined visual communication solutions to customers through a new award-winning platform. 

Express Employment Professionals is expanding globally once again to offer franchise ownership opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

RE/MAX, LLC announced that the global real estate franchisor sold 509 franchises, renewed 621 franchises worldwide and welcomed North Macedonia into the RE/MAX family.

The team at Good Oaks Home Care in Bournemouth and Poole have been spreading joy this week with surprise festive deliveries.

As LaRosa’s continues to build its brand in Central Kentucky, having entered Lexington along with Skyline in May 2019 with its Richmond Road/Lexington full-service, dine-in and carry-out restaurant.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the leading Hawaii-based franchise, opened its 207th location yesterday in Waco.

Kisses From Italy Inc. has announced the launch of a strategic franchising initiative that will expand the brand throughout key regions in the United States and Canada.

For the second year in a row, Litmos recognized the home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations for continued excellence of its travel agent training program

Senior Helpers®, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced the company was named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine's TOP 100 Game Changers for 2020 list.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced that it has entered into a third amendment to its amended and restated credit facility.

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for commercial and residential customers, opens in the Los Angeles Coast-area.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, North America’s leading family camping and glamping franchise, reported the largest single-month sales increase in its 51-year history in October.

Paul Davis Restoration is a leading provider of fire, water, mold, storm, and biohazard emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Star Properties of the Florida Keys based in Key Largo, Fla., has affiliated with the BHGRE® brand.

Hollas has an engineering degree from Texas A&M and before becoming a Maaco franchisee, he spent twenty years in the technology industry, traveling the world as VP of Sales for a small computer software company.

TaxAssist Accountants has signed its first Area Representative Agreement with President Hal Gross.

Jimmy's Egg® LLC, is making it easy and safe to enjoy good food during corporate and family gatherings.

In a year where COVID-19 has devastated small businesses and fractured franchisee-franchisor relationships, Lice Clinics of America franchisees are expressing high satisfaction rates.

Luby's, Inc. announced that the Company has entered into an agreement to franchise 13 of its currently Company owned Fuddruckers stores to Black Titan Holdings, LLC.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced selected business results and a withdrawal of financial guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the opening of its milestone 400th location.

Hilton developed industry-leading guest innovations, reached significant growth milestones and continued to positively impact communities around the world.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened a new location in the state of Idaho.

Grumpy’s Restaurant has been awarded the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Seal of Commitment.

For the third consecutive year, Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been placed in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100).

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Cape Town.

Denny's announced that it has raised over $800,000 to help end childhood hunger in America through its annual fundraiser in partnership with No Kid Hungry®.

The holidays are a joyous time, and there is no reason that should change because of this year’s challenges.