Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) today announced financial results for the three months and full year ended December 26, 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.

For the 5th year, Jersey Mike’s Subs has awarded five $5,000 Sub Abover grants to those making a difference in their local communities.

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.

Sylvan Learning ranked 432 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 Franchise 500 list.

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.

PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they have earned one of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards.

In the wake of a record-breaking 2021 for sales and franchise growth, Ziebart International Corporation was once again recognized as one of the top franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list.

Nékter Juice Bar has received yet another national award recognizing its enduring commitment to excellence, ingredient-integrity and transparency.

Senior Helpers® has been ranked #195 on Entrepreneur's 2022 Franchise 500 list, the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking.

EXIT Realty Corp. International is using their innovative measures to boost employee, owner, and agent engagement and retain talented team members.

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken today announced a multi-unit franchise deal to bring its award-winning southern comfort fare to Florida.

Pieology has announced the appointment of Shawn Thompson as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

British Swim School is excited to announce the opening of its fourth franchise in the great state of Massachusetts, with swim lessons currently being offered in 10 locations via existing owners.

Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical senior home care services company, was recognized as one of the 200 best franchise opportunities in the United States by Franchise Business Review.

Spherion announced today that its Sandy Mazur “Excellence in Leadership” Scholarship is now open for applications.

After announcing the winners of the Fall 6-Week Transformation Challenge,  Fit Body Boot Camp, the world's fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise, continues its fight against the obesity pandemic.

Assisted Living Locators is encouraging engaging with older adults to combat those issues and is sharing inspirational stories of how its franchisees are supporting the most vulnerable in our communities during these difficult times.

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, celebrates its increase in international presence with the one year anniversary of their Edmonton, Canada location.

AtWork recently released their 2021 sales revenue numbers, showing a 34 percent increase over 2020 sales performance.

Hammer & Nails is on pace to double its system-wide footprint in 2022 after closing out 2021 with immense growth and overall performance.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC was recognized as no. 1 in the swimming lessons category and no. 53 overall on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) updated its financial guidance for the 2021 fiscal year in advance of its participation at the ICR Conference 2022.

Stratus Building Solutions, a green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is thrilled to announce its recognition as a leading franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500.

Planet Fitness is the first fitness brand to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Express Employment Professionals vaulted in rankings for Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Franchise 500® list to No. 25 and once again garnered the distinction of top staffing franchise for the 11th consecutive year.