Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Covering the breaking news on how franchisees and franchisors are dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

hen the pandemic started, Clothes Mentor was experiencing record growth- until its 130 stores across the country were forced to shut down. Business was dead. Franchisees were panicked.
February 1st, 2021
This Love & Friendship Month (February), Goldfish Swim School is celebrating all the creative ways kids remained social while distancing during the pandemic with the launch of its ‘Fintastic Friendship Contest’.
February 1st, 2021
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced today that Ryan Ostrom will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 1, 2021.
February 1st, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today with Salter Brothers the opening of Hyatt Regency Brisbane, the first Hyatt hotel in Brisbane and eighth operating Hyatt hotel in Australia.
February 1st, 2021
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation continues to set the pace for the industry when it comes to achieving customer satisfaction.
February 1st, 2021
Always Best Care Senior Services announced that it achieved significant growth amid an unprecedented year for the home health care industry, launching eight new territories in untapped markets.
February 1st, 2021
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has been listed for the 12th time in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.
January 29th, 2021
During a year filled with uncertainty, Hilton Garden Inn continued to demonstrate growth in 2020 by opening 43 new hotels with nearly 6,500 rooms as the brand reached nearly 900 properties worldwide.
January 29th, 2021
Doner Shack
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Any Lab Test Now® is once again being recognized among the world’s most respected franchises.
January 29th, 2021
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 ended December 23, 2020.
January 28th, 2021
FranNet has added a new name to its roster of expert franchise professionals.
January 28th, 2021
he Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation’s largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, continues to receive accolades and recognition of its growing retail healthcare business model.
January 28th, 2021
Closing 2020 and starting 2021 with a bang, Pigtails & Crewcuts, a national children’s hair salon franchise, ranked 400 in this year’s Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.
January 28th, 2021
Anago Cleaning Systems announced its newest franchise owners in Denver, Colorado. Father and son team, Dante and Alex Caravaggio will lead the Anago unit franchise expansion in the Centennial State.
January 27th, 2021
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February 12th, 2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced plans for further growth with seven new hotel franchise agreements for its namesake, upscale, Wyndham® brand in the U.S.
January 27th, 2021
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) released its 2021 tax season ad campaign showcasing how Block’s expert care is easily available to all customers from home, in offices, or anywhere.
January 27th, 2021
Assisted Living Locators (ALL) is launching a card campaign, "Sending ALL Our Love To Seniors This Valentine's Day," collecting cards of love to make seniors feel special this Valentine's Day!
January 27th, 2021
Movita Juice Bar
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a divergent effect on today’s workforce, driving many businesses to downsize or close, while others have increased temporary hiring efforts to meet seasonal demand.
January 27th, 2021
PROSE, a leading innovator in the hand and foot care space has announced growth and plans for new nail boutique launches across the US later this year.
January 27th, 2021
SYNERGY® HomeCare continued its strong growth trajectory in 2020 by selling 38 territories including multiple sales in New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
January 26th, 2021
Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive educational child care programs, announced a partnership with national nonprofit Family Promise.
January 26th, 2021
America’s Swimming Pool Company, a national swimming pool service franchise, recently ranked No. 150 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.
January 26th, 2021
HomeVestors®’ 1,150 independently owned and operated We Buy Ugly Houses® franchises purchased almost 10,000 houses in 2020, generating sales of more than $1.6 billion.
January 26th, 2021
Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is excited to announce the opening of Mowbot of North San Antonio.
January 26th, 2021
While accelerating innovation and providing premier support to its franchisees amid the pandemic, Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC remained steadfast and focused on growth.
January 25th, 2021
Dogtopia
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today that it experienced significant development success in 2020, opening 30 new restaurants in key markets throughout the U.S., including its milestone 400th location.
January 25th, 2021
School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,891,872 for its revolutionary School of Rock Method™.
January 25th, 2021
H&R Block has many safe options for filing taxes this year that blend convenient virtual services backed by its human advantage of thousands of expert tax pros in communities all across the country.
January 25th, 2021
Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi.
January 25th, 2021
Club Pilates, Pure Barre and CycleBar - landed a spot in Entrepreneur magazine's coveted 2021 Franchise 500 list as a result of another year of impressive unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.
January 25th, 2021
Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is excited to announce the opening of Mowbot of South Charlotte.
January 25th, 2021
Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting recognized outstanding performance by its franchisees at its recent virtual convention.
January 25th, 2021
The Toasted Yolk finished 2020 strong with a weekly double-digit increase in sales over 2019 for the last quarter of the year.
January 25th, 2021
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton Hangzhou West Lake.
January 25th, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom.
January 22nd, 2021
Marco's Pizza®
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January 13th, 2024
A rapidly growing IV therapy franchise is set for tremendous growth in 2021 and beyond.
January 22nd, 2021
RSVP announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
January 22nd, 2021
Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today that it experienced significant growth in 2020, signing a total of 61 franchise agreements.
January 22nd, 2021
Romeo’s Pizza is excited to announce their participation in the inaugural Pizza with a Purpose fundraising initiative.
January 21st, 2021
The Long John Silver's Board of Directors announced Blain Shortreed will take the helm as chief executive officer of the country's largest quick-service seafood restaurant chain.
January 21st, 2021
European Wax Center (EWC), a leading personal care franchise brand that offers expert wax services from certified specialists, recently ranked #1 in category in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®.
January 21st, 2021
In what was an extraordinarily challenging year for the fitness industry as a whole in weathering the effects of a global pandemic, 9Round Franchising, LLC did anything but throw in the towel.
January 21st, 2021
Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “company”) announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs.
January 21st, 2021
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