Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) provided a business update, guidance for the third quarter of 2020 and increased guidance for the full year of 2020.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced that its highly anticipated upscale voco™ brand has arrived in the Americas with first locations planned for New York City; St. Augustine, Florida; and Columbia, Missouri.

To help relieve some of that burden, fan-favorite teriyaki-shop franchise Teriyaki Madness is paying its success forward by offering Share-a-Bowl Meals.

Ranking in the top 65 percent, CMIT Solutions was recently named to Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Pizza Factory announced its six week campaign to bring awareness to childhood hunger.

9Round Franchising, LLC, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Wayback Burgers is reflecting on the first half of 2020 and looking forward to continued expansion and innovation in the later part of the year.

For a quarter-century, Operation Chill®, 7-Eleven, Inc.'s longest-running community service program, gives local law enforcement an opportunity to make a positive connection with kids through free Slurpee® drink coupons.

Starting Sept. 19, guests can say “danke schön” to Dog Haus for bringing back its famed Oktoberwürst.

Famous Toastery has been one of the fastest growing better-breakfast chains in the U.S.

Franchising is one way an independent collision repair center owner maintain their independence while benefiting from the power of Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting’s nationwide system and nationally known brand.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. reported preliminary unaudited sales results for the 12-week period ending September 8, 2020 and provided a liquidity update.

On a mission to keep dogs clean and healthy, Jupiter-based Scenthound is opening a new location in Boca Raton this month.

Sharon Duke Estroff is truly making a difference in her community and beyond. Estroff is a teacher who has created a company that empowers other women, showing them that they too can be business owners.

PetWellClinic announced today the closing of an investment round funded by Westside Franchise Brands, an investment vehicle for promising new franchise systems.

Assisted Living Locators was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Co-Founders Paul Ballard, Steven Ballard, and Scott Ballard of Ballard Brands were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award finalists.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is opening its third restaurant in Orlando on Monday, September 14th with Franchise Owner Tareq Qarman.

Batteries Plus has generated 12 new franchise agreements in 2020 and is on track to sign over 20 new franchise agreements by yearend.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, has announced a new multi-unit signed franchise agreement in New York that will bring seven new schools to the state over the next six to seven years.

Express Employment Professionals’ North American job openings continue to soar to nearly 26,000 as the company kicks off National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 14 – 20.

Apricot Lane Boutique announced impressive year-over-year sales results.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is opening its first location in south Florida.

Hurricane Grill & Wings® turned 25 in June, but Covid-19 hit the brand’s festivities with a storm delay.

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District opened its doors today, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces its newest school, in Cedar Park, Texas, opens on September 26, 2020.

Brightway Insurance, one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in the U.S., made Entrepreneur Magazine's list of 2020 Top Growth Franchises in the U.S. and Canada.

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, has continued the brand’s growth with the recent opening of its first location in Dubai.

Clean Juice® was named to the top 1000 fastest-growing privately held companies as part of the annual Inc. 5000 list.

At a time when many restaurant brands are struggling to stay afloat, Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant Teriyaki Madness just keeps growing.

To coincide with International Housekeeping Week, Days Inns Canada today announced a partnership with Serta Simmons Bedding.

Office Evolution - the nation’s largest coworking franchisor - is setting its sights on one of America’s largest business hubs for expansion: Atlanta.

The brand expanded to four new countries – Belgium, Moldova, North Macedonia and St. Lucia – in the first of half of 2020.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, provided a business update.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today provided a business update for the third quarter of 2020.

Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, has announced Gary Graves is expanding his reach in the Atlanta, Georgia, region.

After successful clinical trials, Ideal Image, America's #1 MedSpa, proudly announces all 150+ locations will offer the FDA-approved service CoolTone™ by Coolsculpting®.