Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Noodles & Company announced the addition of new Perfect Bowls to its menu.

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. reported that it is raising revenue and earnings guidance for its fiscal 2020 full year based on solid results through the first three quarters of the year.

fit20 USA reopened its two Fredericksburg, Virginia, area personal training Studios with social distancing and personal protection processes in place.

Taffer's Tavern, the innovative new full service tavern concept, created by industry leading hospitality expert Jon Taffer, announced another multi-unit franchise agreement.

When schools closed, Razzamataz Theatre Schools responded with a well-considered and researched strategy to take all their classes online.

For anyone who has been storing up an amazing celebration or get-together, Felicité Island, Seychelles is a private island to reconnect with each other far removed from the connected world.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, is now offering both virtual and in-person summer camps at the majority of its forty-three schools across the United States.

GNC Holdings, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement with required lender groups to extend the springing maturity dates for certain loans.

Given the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, 7-Eleven, Inc. will not celebrate 7-Eleven Day, better known as July 11 (7/11), in stores this year.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today announced that it has successfully raised approximately $30 million through its “at-the-market” equity offering program (the “ATM Program”).

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its impressive year of growth having recently surpassed 50 open hotels.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020 and provided an update on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To help support families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Code Ninjas is giving away 100 free kids coding camps this summer, to give back through the joy of coding.

Lapels Dry Cleaning recently announced it will open a dry cleaning plant and store at 597 Washington Street in Stoughton.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s), a family friendly casual dining restaurant with a lively sports bar under one roof, is proving it has what it takes to prevail.

rtichoke Basille’s Pizza, the nation’s largest and fastest growing New York-style pizza concept, has officially opened doors at its first Arizona location at 1120 E Baseline Road in South Tempe.

Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today provided a business update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers today announced that it has filed a prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cruise Planners partners with Apple Leisure Group to present a two-part series focused on setting the nation's largest travel advisor network up for success as the travel industry begins to reemerge from Covid19.

Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, continues to set record franchise growth by awarding a dozen new franchises in 2020 amidst COVID-19.

Beginning Thursday, June 18, 2020, Franny's Farmacy, Westport is hosting a three-day grand opening event which includes the first ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Westport community since March of 2020.

Umbrella franchise company, Loyalty Brands, has launched its newest franchise opportunity - Loyalty Business Services.

Slater’s 50/50 has announced that its first Santa Clarita, Calif. location will open at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Thursday, June 18.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s greenest carpet-cleaning franchises, is opening its newest location on St. Simons Island.

As stay-at-home orders continue to lift across the country, Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand, is set to open 21 new locations in the month of June.

Amid the national pandemic that has halted many business operations across various industries, Screenmobile, “America’s Neighborhood Screen Stores,” has remained as strong as ever.

In early April, The LaRosa Family and LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias launched the LaRosa’s Team Member Relief Fund with $100,000 in seed-funding.

Office Evolution, the largest and fastest-growing coworking franchisor in the U.S., is further expanding its Colorado footprint by opening its 15th Colorado location, in Northglenn.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. today reported results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended March 29, 2020.

Aaron's, Inc. and Rooms To Go (RTG) announced the donation of more than 10,000 masks to the City of New York for use in its COVID-19 relief efforts.

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC is expanding its presence in Texas by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to Carrollton.

Classic Southern BBQ chain - Woody’s Bar-B-Q - has great news for its fans in Nassau County, Florida… Woody’s Bar-B-Q of Fernandina is back and under new ownership.

Office Evolution, the largest and fastest-growing coworking franchisor in the U.S., continues its expansion in Florida by opening its second Jacksonville business center in the Bartram area.

Scenthound, a wellness-based grooming concept, has been able to continue expansion and sell 11 new units during the pandemic, including its first out-of-state deal.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of avid™ hotel Fresnillo.

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) is stepping up to help raise funds and show its support for fellow restaurant industry employees.

Haircuts are no longer a chore for families in the Ahwatukee area thanks to the recent opening of Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids.

For nearly 50 years, Strawberry Fest has been a part of Big Boy restaurants and new this year is a fundraiser to support Midland Area Community Foundation Flood Disaster Relief.

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV) provided an outlook for the second quarter of 2020.

Jack in the Box Inc. reported an update on financial performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Green Home Solutions is pleased to announce it now has three disinfection services that treat surfaces for active viruses and bacteria, including the latest threat, coronavirus (COVID-19).

A&W Restaurants posted double-digit, year-over-year sales in May, with some franchise locations doubling their sales.

StretchLab, the national boutique stretching franchise, announced today the launch of its ‘Stretch Into Summer’ campaign to get bodies moving and ready for summer after months of quarantine.