Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

ATC Healthcare announces a new franchise location in Schaumburg, IL.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 30 years, announced today that Reid Muxfeldt and Cal Evans are the new owners of its Omaha location.

ERA® Real Estate celebrates Women’s History Month by identifying growth opportunities and how to overcome professional barriers for women aspiring to leadership roles in real estate.

Wayback Burgers Japan plans to open 60 restaurants over the next 20 years, and also holds development options for India, China, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) today announced financial results for the 13-week period ended December 29, 2021.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 26, 2021.

British Swim School is thrilled to announce that the International Franchise Association (IFA) as honored Pamela Resser, owner of British Swim School Bay Area in San Francisco, California, with a Franchisee of the Year Award.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended January 29, 2022.

Home Instead, an in home care for older adults, continues to deliver on its prestigious reputation, earning new accolades for its industry-leading franchise network on an international stage.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for more than 30 years, announced today it has opened its newest franchise in North Carolina.

Assisted Living Locators is celebrating its women owners on International Women’s Day, March 8.

For the tenth year in a row, a home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations celebrates Women’s History Month in March by honoring a female travel agency franchise owner with the OPAL Award for Women.

FirstLight® Home Care, a provider of home care services, is pleased to announce that one of its newest offices is assisting seniors and other adults in the Minneapolis Metro area. This is the first location for FirstLight in the state of Minnesota.

The PrideStaff Companies proudly named the leaders of PrideStaff Memphis, PrideStaff North Dallas and Rx relief’s southern California team as winners of the Mile High Award at their recent annual conference in Atlanta, GA.

Potbelly Corporation reported financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended December 26, 2021.

Famous Dave’s, a barbeque franchise with 134 restaurants in markets across the country, is redefining fast-casual dining with its first drive-thru model.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Dustin Baker of Assisted Living Locators in East Valley, Arizona, as Franchisee of the Year.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2022.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOCO), a fire-grilled chicken chain, recently opened its 11th restaurant in California’s Central Valley.

Mr Jeff, a laundry franchise infused with cutting-edge AI technology, has globally modernized the tedious task of laundry in more than 30 countries.

Glory Days Grill hosted its 34th annual golf tournament at the Westfield’s Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, reported its preliminary financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ:RCII) today announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.

Today, Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021.

IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, the second property in Japan under the Hotel Indigo brand.

Batteries Plus, a franchise brand for batteries, light bulbs, key fobs and related repairs, has announced the newest storefront is set to open this fall in Canton, Ohio.

Medi-Weightloss®, a proven weight loss program with an evidence-based and clinical approach, experienced tremendous growth last year despite the ongoing global pandemic.

Express Employment Professionals has once again been recognized for its commitment to providing exemplary staffing services with the receipt of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards.

GYMGUYZ, the world's largest in-home, onsite, and virtual personal training company, announced today that they are expanding their corporate wellness services.

The year was full of successes and milestones as the company recorded its first-ever $1 billion quarter in Q3.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, the first Hyatt House hotel in Lewes, DE opens its doors to guests and the local community on February 9.

AtWork, a national staffing franchise, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates.

Stretch Zone, the company that brought practitioner-assisted stretching to the public and introduced a new vertical in the health and wellness industry, recently opened a studio in Palm Desert, CA.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, an international coffeehouse franchise, known for its premium beverages and southern hospitality, reports the company’s strongest year of growth

The Patch Boys announced that the company saw extraordinary growth and record sales from 2020 to 2021 by nearly doubling the number of new franchisees and growing existing location sales revenue by 50%.

Computer Troubleshooters hosted its 2020 Annual Computer Troubleshooters Conference virtually this year in an effort to keep franchisees, vendors, and presenters safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2021.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced 2021 operating results for the fourth quarter and full year.

PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they have earned one of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Employee Satisfaction Awards.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, is thrilled to announce its newest location in Kansas City North, MO.