Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

The Vitamin Shoppe®, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that its CEO, Sharon Leite, will be featured in the new season of the Emmy-Award winning series UNDERCOVER BOSS.

H&R Block released a new report with insights into American life, informed by the 12 million hours of conversations its associates have as they help 22 million Americans file their taxes each year.

Famous Dave’s was recently named one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains for 2022 by Newsweek.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, the family-friendly sports pub franchise, was recently named one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains for 2022 by Newsweek.

Teriyaki Madness has officially cemented itself as one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains for 2022, according to Newsweek.

Interim HealthCare Inc. announced that its CEO and President, Jennifer Sheets, was awarded Gold in the "CEO Achievers - Advocate of the Year" category at the 9th annual CEO World Awards.

Blaze Pizza announced the signing of a new franchise development agreement that will expand the brand’s South Florida footprint.

The CompuChild franchise has been focused on bringing quality enrichment programs for children for more than 20 years.

BIGGBY® COFFEE was recently named one of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains for 2022 by Newsweek.

Apartment-style hotel brand stayAPT Suites has joined forces with Aileron Management to develop up to 10 new franchised stayAPT Suites locations across the United States Southeast region by 2025.

Duck Donuts has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022.

Mad Science® is heading into 2022 with plans to introduce new programs and further develop the brand’s Loop Lab STEM subscription box collection.

Image360 Woodbury, announced that its president, Gina Kazmerski, has been named among the top women in wide format printing by Big Picture magazine’s 2021 Women in Wide Format Awards.

Cinnabon announced a groundbreaking deal with the Innovative Union Company (IUC) to bring 130 new Cinnabon® bakeries to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) within the next five years.

Proforma was onsite October 19th, 2021 at the lovely Fairmount Princess in Scottsdale AZ to begin preparation for Proforma’s largest Million and Multi-Million Dollar Club celebration in the company’s history.

Over the past twenty years in business, the owner of Signarama in Limerick, PA, Phil White has seen tremendous growth in his business, even while navigating a pandemic.

UKW Franchising Company, LLC has been seeing incredible sales growth among their locations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail, has announced Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan and Western Michigan Environmental Action Council Education Foundation as two of the winners.

PayMore announced it has inked a multi-unit franchise deal to expand the retail brand into the greater Philadelphia area.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire Native Grill & Wings for $20 million from Wingtime, LLC.

ERA® Real Estate released a first-of-its-kind report “The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Real Estate Around the World: An In-Depth Analysis.”

Waters Edge Wineries announced that its location in Kalispell, MT has been awarded “Business of the Year” in the small/medium business category by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

The weeks leading up to the holidays may not be so merry and bright as businesses continue to contend with increased demand, fewer workers and the latest hit - a major supply chain crunch.

MaidPro announces that The Quality Business Awards of Canada has named MaidPro of Waterloo, Ontario “Best Home Cleaning” for 2021.

Robeks kicks off the fourth quarter of 2021 with robust sales that put the brand on track to achieve some of its highest sales and unit growth in history.

As if navigating senior care wasn't difficult enough, families around the world carry the weight of each decision they make for their loved one with the added stress of COVID-19 and other variants.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has a 90-unit franchise that already has 19 million-dollar locations and is on track for 18 more locations to hit the million-dollar mark by the end of 2021.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC has been making waves in 2021 - reporting high performance and strategic growth.

Handyman Connection, a home repair company in operation for 30 years, announced today it has opened its newest franchise in Central Texas.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s continues to move strong into the Middle East with the introduction of the newest location in Cairo, Egypt.

Stretch Zone new location in Anchorage, AK. The new Stretch Zone studio is owned by husband-and-wife duo Raymond and Suzanne Hickel.

PrimoHoagies today announces that its CEO Nicholas Papanier, Jr. has been named a 2021 Most Admired CEO [insert link] by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Interim HealthCare Inc. announces the acquisition of Interim HealthCare of the Treasure Coast following the retirement of owners, Jan Wahby and Shawn Griffin.

PostNet, a shipping services provider for over 25 years, has shared tips to help shippers avoid delays and get gifts delivered on time. Their biggest recommendation: Get your holiday shipping done as early as possible.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended October 3, 2021.

As the Canadian economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and labour shortages continue to grow, job seekers are in high demand and are asking for more from potential employers.

Art Kids Rock is an on-demand drawing platform designed to provide young artists with all the tools they need to learn and practice lifelong drawing skills.

The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2021.

Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, has signed a lease for its first Florida location.

Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (“Freshii”, the “Company” or “we”), today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2021 (“Q2 2021”).

Scissors & Scotch has recently signed a deal with franchisee Bryan Frnka, who plans to develop the Houston and San Antonio markets.

Allegra Toronto Downtown recently ranked Gold Status in Top Franchising Awards presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA).

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2021.

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

California Tortilla® is celebrating the grand re-opening of its Dumfries, VA location on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Wingstop Inc. ("Wingstop" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WING) announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 25, 2021.