Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Dream Dinners recently added its fifth Colorado franchise with the opening of a retail kitchen in Castle Rock, located between Denver and Colorado Springs.

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness announced today the Grand Opening of its Hollywood Studio, hosted by Mayweather himself.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (Capriotti’s) announced the expansion of its footprint in Florida after inking a signed development agreement for the Tampa Bay area.

A new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals was released.

As a responsible company, Zabka is already thinking about a better tomorrow and is actively working towards green and sustainable living for everyone, every day.

The Dolly Llama has announced that two franchise deals have been inked for Tyler, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida.

Tom & Chee franchise owners Rocky and Khusro Iqbal have opened a new location in Summit Plaza, making this their second franchise outpost in Oklahoma City.

Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today it has experienced notable success in the first half of 2021.

Farmer Boys, the Southern California-based fast casual concept known for its burgers and exceptional service, will open its second location in the city of Chino at 7031 Kimball Avenue.

AtWork announced today the opening of its new office in Overland Park, Kansas.

Now, after less than a year, Brian Sacco and Jennifer Corder are looking forward to combining their strengths to serve the community as one larger company - TruBlue of Charlotte.

TruGreen found that 41 percent of homeowners spent a greater investment in outdoor pest control in 2020 than they did prior to the pandemic, according to a new survey released in partnership with OnePoll.

California-based pizza innovator Pieology has announced its first opening in the United Kingdom is another step forward toward spreading its popular brand of fast-casual pizza in other parts of Europe.

The world may have been put on hold but that hasn’t stopped children and young people dreaming of their futures.

Nelson residents of all ages looking to grab a quick trim or try the latest hairstyles can soon visit the brand new Just Cuts salon in Richmond, opening to Clients later this month in Richmond Mall.

Cinnaholic has already reached sweet highs this year!

Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Gilbert at 4588 S. Higley Road.

Workout Anytime hosted its annual franchise conference - called “The Year of Awesome” - from June 25 to June 27 in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Looking to pivot the way people perceive intravenous nutrient therapy and turn cellular health into a lifestyle THE DRIPBaR is serving up vitamins via IV and over the past 30 days has secured more franchise partners.

Good Oaks Home Care, a premium home care and live-in care franchise, is continuing its expansion as three new franchised offices in Worcester, Cheltenham and Derby.

With travel returning, leading home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations partnered with GOGO Vacations to host both organization’s first in-person event since March 2020.

Take 5 Oil Change® has recently welcomed brothers Syed Mujahid Iqbal and Syed Abid Iqbal as new franchisees.

Juice It Up!, handcrafted smoothie, açai bowl and raw juice chains, continues to post extraordinary gains in same store sales growth.

Panera is proud to announce that in support of the White House’s National Month of Action, anyone who has chosen to get the COVID-19 vaccine will receive a free bagel daily from July 2-4 in participating bakery-cafes.

Express Employment Professionals announced its first place accolade in Franchise Update's third annual Franchise Innovation Awards for the Most Innovative Employee Hiring in honor of its drive-thru job fairs.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail is excited to announce that an astounding 17 of its franchisees from coast to coast have been named to the WhatTheyThink | Printing News "2021 Top 100 Small Commercial Printers” list.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (the “Company”) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Global Franchise Group, which franchises and operates a portfolio of five quick service restaurant concepts.

Pet Wants donated nearly 10,000 pounds of pet food to the Akron-Canton Regional FoodBank on June 22.

Slater’s 50/50 will commemorate its Valencia locations’ 1-year anniversary with a celebration all week long and an array of festivities for guests!

oldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened its newest school in Coral Springs.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services is listed among Franchise Business Review’s “Top 100 Best Recession-Proof Businesses To Start in 2021.”

Maaco surprised residents and deserving members of their communities by paying for their automotive repairs as a ‘summer surprise’ to kick off the new season

Signs Now in Boise has announced the company’s move to a new facility.

Your Pie named Dan Sacco and Doug Ormsby Franchise Owners of the Quarter for Q1 of 2021.

Stretch Zone, a practitioner-assisted stretching model and the creator of the renowned Stretch Zone Method®, announced the unveiling of its 124th franchise location in Manhasset, New York.

Intelligent Office is continuing to help businesses of all sizes adapt to changing office trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and shift to remote work.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) announced the grand opening of its new restaurant in Hong Kong in partnership with Chun Fat Enterprise Limited.

Lightbridge Academy® is accelerating its already expansion in markets across the U.S.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Slidell, Louisiana.

CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, has many second and third generation owners and managers across the United States.

RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. the parent Company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, announced the promotion of RAVE's Vice President of Finance, Clint Fendley, to chief financial officer, effective July 5, 2021.

For the 16th year in a row, Fast Casual has released their Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, with PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans ranking at #71.

Xponential Fitness, announced promising first-year growth numbers for its streaming platform, GO, since the launch of the online subscription service last spring.