Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Fans of Roy Rogers now have more ways to get their favorite food, thanks to plans announced for the brand to expand off-premise options by offering delivery via Uber Eats.

Companies with 100 or more employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll.

Delta Restoration Services® announced today the launch of its new 3-Step Clean System called Delta SHIELD.

Cruise Planners, the leader in home-based travel franchises, announced today that they have been ranked no. 6 on Entrepreneur magazines' inaugural Franchise Growth List.

Comfort Keepers® continues its participation in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

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

Ernst & Young, LLP (EY US) today announced that Walk-On’s Founder Brandon Landry was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award finalist.

Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded 18 new locations in 14 states and Canada across all brands in June, July and August.

Proforma’s Owner Advisory Council (OAC), member owners elected each year to represent their geographical regions, recently held its annual planning meeting with Proforma’s top Executive Team Members.

Golden Heart Senior Care, which offers non-medical home care services, is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to continue growing their brand nationwide through franchising

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest store at 1713 E. 123rd Street in Olathe, a suburb of Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday, September 14.

Regis Corporation announced that Hugh Sawyer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire from active management and his current roles, effective October 5, 2020.

As primary and secondary schools open up across the country, one theatre school with more than 50 franchises across the UK, has reached out to support the mental health of its franchisees, staff and customers.

Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is just as tired as you are of COVID-19 ruining beloved holiday traditions and get-togethers.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans for Thompson Monterrey, the first Thompson hotel in Mexico’s state of Nuevo León.

HomeVestors of America, the original and only We Buy Ugly Houses® company, has ranked 16th on Entrepreneur magazine’s first ever Top Growth Franchises list.

SIXT is now offering an innovative and flexible form of individual mobility in the United States with its new product SIXT+: a car subscription plan that allows customers access to a vehicle easily and conveniently for a monthly fee.

Batteries Plus Bulbs is joining Red Wing Shoes' #LaborDayOn campaign to highlight available career opportunities this Labor Day weekend.

Famous Dave's has announced its most recent initiative, after signing with a new franchisee, Dave Crimmins.

European Wax Center was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's first Top Growth Franchises list.

Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is opening its first location in Oklahoma - Mowbot of Central Oklahoma!

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to alter the way businesses operate, Surveillance Secure is helping businesses maximize their current technology systems to keep employees and customers safe.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) and Progressive Leasing, collaborated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to gift new laptops and accessories to nearly 50 graduating members of three Boys & Girls Clubs in Oklahoma and Connecticut.

America’s iconic Southern diner franchise continues to grow amid COVID-19 with the announcement of four recently signed deals that will bring up to seven new locations to Texas and Arkansas.

Sales at franchised A&W restaurants soared 12% in July, the third straight month of double-digit same-store sales growth.

Noodles & Company announced it will team up with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to help in the fight against childhood hunger in America

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Mani Brothers Real Estate Group.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results1 for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended July 31, 2020.

Celebrity-favorite boutique bakery The Whimsy Cookie Company is about to sweeten up Knoxville with the opening of its first storefront in the area.

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

HomeSmart International has achieved yet another growth milestone by recruiting more than 19,000 agents to its nationwide network.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. today announced the acquisition of wemlo(SM), an innovative fintech company that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services.

Entrepreneur Magazine recently released their list of top home improvement franchises, and The Glass Guru has been included in the 2020 list.

ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Realogy Corporation family of companies, continues to fuel additional growth for its network of affiliated brokers and agents with tailored marketing solutions.

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

Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its 16th Colorado and first Fort Collins restaurant this past weekend on the heels of launching its second location in Colorado Springs in July.

Edible® was named a winner this year for “Most Innovative Product Introduction” in the Product & Services category of Franchise Update Media’s 2020 Innovation Awards.

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, announced today it is offering free virtual dementia care consultations to support World Alzheimer’s Month.

Chris Bidmead, an Air Force veteran and career safety professional, has launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of The Villages-Leesburg, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for the second quarter and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.

As restaurants across the country grapple with the new normal, New Jersey-based The Salad House has set its sights on the growing area of Bergen County for expansion, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.

When you dine with Saladworks this season, you can help give hungry kids the meals they need.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, recognized as the real estate industry’s lifestyle brand, has already affiliated 13 new firms in 2020 including seven since the start of the pandemic’s impact in mid-March.