Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Wild Birds Unlimited was the first place recipient of the Most Innovative Franchisee Support Award.

Saladworks, the national create-your-own salad franchise, celebrates its 34th birthday.

CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, has been ranked again among the top franchisees in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500.

This fall Orange Leaf is swirling two fan favorites – Toasted Marshmallow Froyo and Cookies ‘N Cream Gelato - which can be swirled together for a TWIST on a cozy classic, a Cookies N’ Cream S’more!

Hard Rock Cafe® announced limited-time Family Bundles, a delicious way to give back and feed the whole family, at participating locations worldwide in support for No Kid Hungry.

Customers across the U.S. now have a Great Clips salon open in their state with the opening of new salon locations in Maine, Louisiana and Vermont this year.

PetWellClinic got off to a hot start with its franchising efforts, signing agreements to launch 10 clinics across the Pittsburgh Metro Area. 

Bricks & Minifigs - the one-stop-shop franchise concept for all things LEGO® - has developed a new schedule to help shoppers navigate the new Covid-19 landscape.

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its 100th location on Monday, October 5 with a new store in San Diego, CA.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – announcedthe opening of their Greenville, South Carolina Studio.

InXpress, the global business-to-business shipping and logistics franchise, was recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s first official list of “Top Growth Franchises.”

Express Employment Professionals is offering $25,000 to help cover build-out or relocation costs to any candidate who opens a new franchise location through the end of the year.

Bloomin’ Blinds was recognized by a number of highly regarded organizations, consistently outranking its competition to position itself as the most valued window treatment franchise in the space.

Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Biedenbender as Director of Franchise Development.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning – one of the nation’s greenest carpet cleaning franchises is continuing its Texas expansion by opening a new location in the Houston area.

ActionCOACH the largest business coaching franchise in the world, announced that it has won three Stevie® Awards from The 17th Annual International Business Awards®.

The business magazine and website listed 500 of the country’s top franchises. Not only did Scooter’s Coffee make that list, but was named one of the top 200 food franchises, making the top three in the coffee category.

SOCi, the leading all-in-one platform for next-level multi-location marketers, announced that it has been named the localized marketing platform of record for several restaurant brands.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools welcomes the news that classes can continue to operate around the UK.

Taffer's Tavern, the innovative tavern concept created by award-winning hospitality expert and world-renowned business consultant Jon Taffer, announced a technology partnership with Shift4 Payments.

Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) announced that it has opened its first of four campus locations at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the arrival of its new mobile app for iOS and Android, combining best-in-class design with personal experiences, account management, gamification and more.

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Florida with its newest restaurant in Panama City.

Tide Cleaners, the nation’s leading on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Compared to 2019, fewer than half of Canadian hiring decision-makers (45%) expect wages to increase in 2020, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Bob & Edith’s Diner recently opened its 5th corporate location at 5050 Lee Highway in Arlington, despite COVID-19-related delays.

The Halal Guys is announcing the launch of its new website to complement the brand’s ongoing growth and innovation.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts and its iconic Holiday Inn® brand have partnered with country music artist Walker Hayes to bring live music to several Holiday Inn hotels in the form of drive-in, socially distant performances.

The Local Culinary has added five new brands to its growing roster of offerings, which now totals nearly 50 unique virtual restaurant concepts.

In March, 7-Eleven, Inc. made the call to employ 20,000 new store employees.

This week, thousands of employees from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc will volunteer their time and energy to support community organizations across the United States as part of We Care Week 2020.

Seniors Helping Seniors® is continuing to provide safety and reassurance to the senior community amid the COVID-19 pandemic by recently introducing Telecare service offerings.

P.Pole Pizza announced the launch of a national expansion initiative, with the first franchise location to open in South Florida by January 2021.

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

Farmer Boys® has announced its 20th annual fundraiser supporting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital will take place beginning September 28, 2020.

Proforma recently held their PROmentum Q4 Kickoff Event to provide Proforma Owners, Sales Reps and team members with the momentum and motivation to head into the fourth quarter poised for success.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is updating its beloved menu with new and delicious items to continue to bring its Guests the foods they crave.

AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, honored its top franchise owners and rising stars at the company's recent annual conference.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. provided the Company’s third quarter 2020 operational and financial outlook in advance of the Company’s quarterly earnings release expected to be issued on November 5, 2020.

While the pandemic has roiled the restaurant world, Pollo Campero, known for its fresh and flavorful chicken meals, announced record sales growth as a result of its focus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dream Dinners, which pioneered the meal kit concept nearly 20 years ago, has expanded its menu to 20 dinner options, including four new entrees.

Ideal Image, America's #1 MedSpa, announces today the opening of its new Dublin, Ohio location.