Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

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TITLE Boxing Club, the nation's leading boutique boxing fitness franchise with more than 180 clubs open across the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, has signed a franchise agreement with Henry Mendez.

Marriott International, Inc. [NASDAQ: MAR] today announces the opening of its 800th property in Asia Pacific, the JW Marriott Nara in Japan.

Franchise Business Review has named Brightway Insurance to its list of the 50 Best Recession-Proof Businesses to Start in 2020.

The year 2020 has certainly had its plot twists in the restaurant industry, from the advent of the COVID-19 virus to dramatic fluctuations in the market.

GYMGUYZ, the in-home personal training franchise with more than 250 points of presence in the U.S. and Canada, is keeping the momentum up.

GSR Brands, parent company of Gold Star Chili, not only has survived the myriad challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak but has bested sales for the same year- to-date period in 2019.

Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, experienced record growth, consistent customer sales, an increase in franchise leads and unit sales in the first half of 2020.

Edible®, the world’s largest franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and all-natural fruit snacks and dipped treats, today announced a record-breaking performance across the organization for the first six months of 2020.

Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) ("Luby's") announced unaudited financial results for its twelve-week third quarter fiscal 2020 ended June 3, 2020, referred to as "third quarter."

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced it has signed an agreement to manage the first all-inclusive Delta Hotels by Marriott resort in the world.

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Ohio with its newest restaurant in Hamilton Quarter.

The company’s proprietary 7NOW® delivery app has officially expanded to offer customers the option to order and pay for items ahead of time, offering added convenience and minimized time spent in stores.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, is proud to announce its continued expansion in North America with the opening of six properties across the U.S. and Canada.

Founder Gordon Logan announced today the Sport Clips Haircuts board of directors has elected Edward Logan to succeed him as the new CEO of Sport Clips, Inc., the franchisor of the Sport Clips Haircuts system.

Schlicher is a new franchise owner with Pet Butler, which allows pet lovers to turn their passion into a business by providing pet waste removal and other pet-related services to homes and multi-family communities.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit fans can now easily enjoy authentic, Texas-style barbecue favorites in the comfort of their homes.

D1 Training has announced a strategic focus on franchise development as the brand continues to innovate and adapt to prevail in the post-pandemic era.

Miami-based virtual restaurant group The Local Culinary launched the country’s first-ever ghost kitchen franchise model.

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

Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced net income for the quarter ended June 27, 2020.

Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its latest location, Senior Helpers of Eastern North Dakota.

With states across the country slowly reopening their economies, and many restaurants starting to open their doors again, one brand is looking toward the future.

Modern Market Eatery continued to live up to its name while also expanding its footprint last Friday.

Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels announce the opening of the new Candlewood Suites® hotel on Fort Gordon.

Continuing to help homeowners respond to the “new normal” after COVID-19, Tailored Living has launched a new line of Pre-Designed Home Office systems.

The Board of Directors of Dine Brands Global, Inc. today announced the appointment of Michael Hyter as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) today announced that it will be celebrating the opening of its 100th Chipotlane, the brand's drive-thru digital order pick-up lane, later this month.

Maryland-Based Surveillance Secure was founded in 2006, but really gained traction beginning in 2016 when CEO Kim Hartman partnered with COO, Will Biggerman to effectively create the business model available to franchisees.

Imagine opening a new business on February 17, 2020 - four weeks before the COVID-19 Pandemic state quarantines took effect.

RSG Group GmbH is set to acquire the most well-known and iconic gym chain in the world, Gold's Gym.

The Whimsy Cookie Company, known for its secret sugar cookie recipe, is now adding coffee and caramel to their menu.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans announced its mid-year franchise development numbers on July 14, 2020, accepting a total 11 franchise agreements that have or will result in 15 new franchise locations.

Express Employment Professionals has received a Special Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Hall of Fame Award as part of the CFA’s 2020 Recognition Awards Program.

NuVinAir Global today announced its latest product - ReKlenz-X®.

Despite a time of uncertainty, City Wide continues to achieve its monthly revenue goals for 2020 as well as appoint key leaders to assist with the brand’s growth.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Anolia Holdings Limited for the first Hyatt hotel on the island of Cyprus, Grand Hyatt Limassol.

Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is opening a new location, Mowbot of Southern Wake County.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it will test Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice at 55 restaurants in Denver and throughout Wisconsin starting July 15.

BAB, Inc. (OTCQB: BABB) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2020.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta), the world’s restaurant and hospitality leader in active kitchen management and environmental sustainability, today launches FiltaShield.

Gold’s Gym, the world’s trusted fitness authority, has awarded a new franchise agreement in South Africa to open a flagship location in Sandton, Johannesburg.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, TaxAssist Accountants is holding Virtual Discovery Days on Zoom.

Kelly’s Roast Beef, a Boston icon with seven decades of history, is looking to expand not only regionally in New England, but also establish a presence in South Florida.