Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ has been named to the prestigious Franchise Times Top 400 list, solidifying its claim as the number one auto styling center in the world.

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

Gold Star Chili, Cincinnati’s hometown favorite fast-casual chili restaurant, is proud to be included for the second consecutive year in the Franchise Times Top 400 list.

Zaxby’s, a quick-service restaurant chain known for its chicken fingers, wings, and signature sauces, announces the promotion of Keith Anderkin to the newly created position of chief supply chain officer.

AlphaGraphics, a franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has earned placement on the Franchise Times Top 400.

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Manchester.

Benihana, the iconic Teppanyaki restaurant, closes its doors for the last time on Sunday 10th October before moving to a new home in Maiden Lane Covent Garden in Spring 2022.

Firehouse Subs announced the grand opening of its first location in Coburg, Ontario at 1111 Elgin Street West on Tuesday, September 28, under the ownership of first-time Franchisee Ansar Sikdar.

Planet Fitness invites everyone to prioritize their mental and physical wellness on World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10) with a free workout and HydroMassage at any of its more than 2,100 locations nationwide.

British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise company, continues its nationwide expansion in San Diego.

BAB, Inc. (OTCQB: BABB), announced its financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2021.

THE DRIPBaR - a Rhode Island-based health center focused on administering IV therapy infusions, is announcing the opening of its first Melbourne location on Oct. 12.

Aloha Poke Co., a fast-casual poke restaurant concept, announced the opening of its first of eleven stores planned for the Houston-metro market.

Clean Juice announced its move into the Land of 10,000 Lakes with Edina being the site for the first of three locations to open in Minneapolis.

Bringing over 25 years of home health industry experience to the position, Porrok oversees Boost Home Healthcare operations and procedures as the new home health brand looks to expand across the country.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services honored top-performing franchisees and those who reached sales milestones during the annual owners’ retreat.

Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chains, announced year-over-year same store sales (SSS) increased 16.7% for the third quarter of 2021.

Always An Angel Homecare recently developed and introduced a home-based activity program called A MOMENT IN TIME: LET’S LEARN, LAUGH, PLAY and PRAY!™ to engage participants in fun and meaningful activities.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing to spread its magic across Missouri, and soon across the Atlantic, with the help of longtime Franchisee Satish Pardeshi.

Lapels Dry Cleaning recently announced the opening of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Wilkes-Barre at 360 Kidder St, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

THE DRIPBaR, a Rhode Island-based franchise is serving up vitamins via IV and is coming to Frisco.

In the COVID-19 pandemic era, parents are eager for their kids to get active and limit screen time, and the Kidokinetics franchise system is looking to provide that solution.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit international expansion efforts are showing no signs of slowdown  as the world’s largest barbecue concept is bringing its slow-smoked meats and savory sides to Brazil!

Zaxby’s, the premium QSR known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, is partnering with the American Red Cross for an October-long initiative to drive blood donor turnout.

Stretch Zone announced today that St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt, together with his wife Michelle and brother-in-law Joe Morrisey, opened the company's first studio in Chesterfield, MO.

Assisted Living Locators, a national senior referral and placement service franchisor, announced the honorees of the company's annual awards of distinction.

WoodSpring Suites, an extended stay brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 300th hotel.

Always Best Care Senior Services announced system-wide rollout of the National Minority Health Association's (NMHA) COVID-19 vaccination reward program, Flex for Checks.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) and SRG Holding have opened the third Staybridge Suites hotel in the UAE in the heart of Dubai.

AtWork announced that Knoxville, Tennessee-based employee Li Yan Zhang has been named the 2022 National Staffing Employee All-Star for the Industrial Sector by the American Staffing Association.

In honor of World Alzheimer's Month, Senior Helpers®, a provider of in-home senior care, shares four telltale signs a loved one may be living with Alzheimer's disease.

The impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare system has caused a disruption in Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its newest location in Wellington, FL.

Green Home Solutions announced the signing of four multi-unit agreements throughout three states in the Midwest. In total, these agreements will bring 10 territory units to Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

Hilton’s Extended Stay brands, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton will implement pet-focused programming and benefits in the U.S. and Canada to become a pet hero for guests.

School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of School of Rock Princeton in Lawrence, New Jersey.

European Wax Center, Inc reports financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021, compared to June 27, 2020, and June 29, 2019.

The LA Mex restaurant spotlights notable Hispanic chefs to fan the flames of representation for the community’s vital contributions to the food and restaurant industry.

Assisted Living Locators is proud to celebrate National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2021, a time to salute America’s 30 million small businesses for their perseverance, ingenuity, and contributions to their communities.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® company announced the addition of three new senior executives who will help scale the company.

Lightbridge Academy® has joined the Early Care & Education Consortium (ECEC), a nonprofit alliance that serves as a unified voice for early education and care throughout the US.

Buffalo Wild Wings kicked off the college football season by hosting a head-to-head competition between sports bars in Columbus, OH and Minneapolis, MN.

Savory Fund announced that it has invested in the popular burger and kebab concept, Pincho.

Teriyaki Madness, the Denver-based purveyor of Seattle-style teriyaki bowls, is having one hell of a 2021.