Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

TruBlue Total House Care, the unique full-service home maintenance franchise, and Right at Home, a leading in-home care provider, are pleased to announce a new and innovative Preferred Provider Agreement between the two companies.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces its newest school, in McKinney, Texas, opens on October 24, 2020.

Today, as the new owner and Instructor of Kumon of Charlotte – Rea Farms Singhal is excited to embark on his next endeavor of creating independent, confident self-learners in his community.

Realizing that Stephanie Cruz could transfer her skills from coaching youth on the court to inside a classroom, she is now the proud owner of Kumon of Mt Pleasant – Laurel Hill.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they climbed to number 230 on the exclusive 2020 Franchise Times Top 200+ list, after entering the list at number 237 in 2019.

Restoration 1® has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times Top 200+ list. Restoration 1 makes the list at 333 out of 500.

East Coast Wings + Grill’s J.D. and Jeff Penland - brothers and multi-unit operators for the full-service, family-dining franchise - were honored by Franchise Business Review as 2020 Franchisee Rock Stars.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced results for the third quarter.

Rick and Kathy Pittenger of Modern Meals, LLC has signed a multi-unit expansion deal to bring franchise Healthy James to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Last month, The Glass Guru announced the addition of the organization’s latest glass services franchise location open in Florida.

Chicken Salad Chick, announced it will be expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Pearland.

Pearle Vision was awarded the Bronze Effie in the Sustained Success category during the 2020 Virtual Ideas That Work: Effie US Summit & Awards Gala.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Mississippi with its newest restaurant in Madison.

Tutor Doctor, the leading in-home and online private tutoring company, recently opened a new location in the state of Florida.

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting is looking to help business owners of all kinds by providing cleaning and safety measures to help create a safe environment for tenants, employees, and customers.

Teriyaki Madness just won’t stop growing. Now, after adding 12 new restaurants to its roster during the pandemic, the franchise has announced plans to open an additional 15 locations before the end of the year.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with TTS Resorts LTD. for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in St. Lucia.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) one-of-a-kind emerging markets franchise development program has awarded a contract to Fredric Washington to develop six hotels.

Yogurtland, the nation’s leading frozen yogurt brand, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its brand with the launch of new fast casual concept, Holsom by Yogurtland.

Back in 2016, Jason Wong was facing a decision…. a crossroads in his business. As a collision repair facility owner, he knew he had gone as far as he could on his own.

The founder and CEO of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has posted a video expressing gratitude and offering franchise opportunities to former employees of the airline industry.

Slater’s 50/50 will continue expanding its Southern California footprint with an upcoming opening in Riverside, Calif.

Access Garage Doors is excited to announce its newest franchise locations in Cleveland, Ohio and Tallahassee, Florida.

Corvus Janitorial Systems ("Corvus"), a national franchisor of office and commercial cleaning businesses, is pleased to announce the launch of its 18th territorial Master Franchise, Corvus of Nashville, LLC.

Riko’s Pizza announces the October 5 Grand Opening of their first franchise restaurant, located in Long Island’s Levittown, New York.

BrightStar Care announced that its Greensboro office is now operating under new ownership.

Office Evolution is continuing its Michigan expansion by awarding the brand’s first Detroit area development deal.

Samantha Rincione has been recognized by Franchise Dictionary magazine as one of the 50 "Women of Wonder" for 2020.

Crunch Fitness was named one of the top-ranking growth franchises by Entrepreneur magazine.

Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels - Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire.

MRI Network released a Special Data Report tracking job placements across major industries from March to August on Friday, as reported by the company's 325 offices nationwide.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, the first under the brand in Johor and the third in Malaysia.

In an effort to boost healthcare workers’ physical and cognitive health during COVID-19, Main Squeeze Juice Company has delivered 10,000 wellness shots, smoothies and juices to those on the frontlines.

HomeSmart International closes out the third quarter with explosive growth across the United States.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that it plans to acquire 33 quick-lube service centers in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas in two separate acquisitions.

Clean Juice®, the first and most prolific USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise in the U.S., unveiled today its "Beet Cancer Combo."

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation is expanding into Georgia with the launch of two new territories in North Atlanta.

Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today released preliminary unaudited sales results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2020.

Even amid a pandemic, Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC continues to innovate and grow.

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2020.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services honored top-performing franchisees and those who reached sales milestones during the annual owners’ retreat, which was held virtually this year for the first time.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) is encouraging Americans to consider their spinal wellbeing this October, Spinal Health Month.