Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, named Omaha resident Stephanie King its 2020 National Caregiver of the Year.

This week marked 100 days since COVID-19 turned business in our home markets upside down.

Premier Inn announces its rigorous new Premier Inn CleanProtect enhanced hotel hygiene promise to help guests stay with confidence.

Health and wellness brand Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (“Freshii” or the “Company”), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2020 (“Q1 2020”).

Collins Harlan, the branch manager of the St. Louis Labor Finders branch office is now, more than ever saying thank you to his temporary associates because he is truly appreciative and proud of them.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s greenest carpet-cleaning franchises, is opening its newest carpet cleaning location in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Red Roof®, the leader in upscale economy lodging, has launched the Redi to Road Trip™ summer program.

Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America, accepted 12 new franchise agreements and one independent pet conversion in the first half of 2020.

Craters & Freighters, an international provider of specialty freight solutions, is marking the 30th anniversary of its founding.

theCoderSchool is unveiling an affordable subscription service giving parents another option to help keep kids engaged and learning during the pandemic.

While many businesses are halting growth efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one local fitness brand is taking strides in expansion to better the lives of individuals across North America.

Whitbread is maintaining momentum in its expansion drive with the practical completion of a new 274-bedroom Premier Inn in Southwark and Milton Keynes city centre.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced a partnership with ChargeAfter.

Farmer Boys, the Riverside-based fast casual concept known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, will open its seventh location in the city of Riverside.

A majority of Canadian hiring decision-makers (90%) prefer sick workers to stay home and take the day off in what many see as a shift in company culture regarding sick employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made To Order!® donuts, announced today the grand opening of its first Puerto Rico franchise location is set for Wednesday, June 24, at 9 a.m.

Effective immediately, dining rooms and restrooms at all corporate-owned Kolache Factory restaurants will be closed.

Rouses Markets and PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, two iconic Louisiana brands, have come together to create a special coffee blend to celebrate a milestone anniversary for the grocery retailer.

While dine-in restaurants across the nation were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the takeout and pizza industries have flourished.

Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain as the Waco-based companies recapped several milestones for the first six months of 2020.

A&W Restaurants is expanding from California to New York and from Louisiana to Minnesota, the result of agreements signed with 10 new franchisees.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. today reported preliminary unaudited sales results for the 12-week period ending June 16, 2020 and provided a liquidity update.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is bringing even more of its highly demanded famed, fresh product to Walton County.

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) knows that wedding planning is exhausting. Replanning a wedding due to a pandemic is twice as exhausting.

GNC expects the Chapter 11 process will benefit its stakeholders and best position the Company for long-term success.

Less than a month after Barberitos celebrated the chain’s 20th anniversary with an event in its hometown of Athens, Ga., the restaurant industry was devastated by the pandemic.

The Lightbridge Promise is the Gold Standard in the child care industry for cleanliness, security and peace of mind.

Here’s how Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise not only endured the pandemic, but also found ways to expand its footprint throughout the nation.

Florida-based Island Fin Poke is looking forward to investing in the local community while continuing to feed Orlando residents.

milliCare Floor & Textile Care, a franchise network of high-quality carpet and floor care professionals, announces the addition of two new franchise territories in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

CMIT Solutions will be hosting its ninth and tenth webinars in its webinar series that launched in March amid the developments around COVID-19.

Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is opening a new location this June, Mowbot of Orlando.

Marriott International, Inc. is announcing the expiration and results of its previously announced offers to purchase for cash any and all of the Notes listed in the table below (the “Notes”).

At a time when estate sales are more challenging to shop than ever before, Caring Transitions underwent a recent re-launch of its online estate sale platform - CTBIDS.

RockBox Fitness, a state-of-the-art fitness franchise concepts that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training into high-energy group workouts, has announced plans for its first Kentucky studio.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. unveiled a new, multi-channel, national advertising campaign that speaks directly to travelers who are excited to get back on the road again.

TeamLogic IT, in Columbus, Ohio, is changing lives for students in need through their “Students Need TLC” (TeamLogic IT Laptop Campaign) program.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened the doors to the its first EVEN® Hotels property in Greater China.

Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) strategic focus on the resilient extended stay segment continues to position the company for long-term success.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools were absolutely adamant that they would press ahead with their Future Fund auditions and continue to provide grants for the graduates of 2020.

Grass isn’t the only green growing for Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service.

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties announced today that it has merged with the Schmidt Family of Companies, one of the nation’s largest real estate firms.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces Hyatt’s path forward to welcome back guests and customers to Hyatt hotels, helping them once again experience the joy of travel.