Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Pearle Vision has again been ranked the nation’s top Eye Care franchise on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list.

For the fourth year in a row, Online Trading Academy (OTA) has been named as a Top Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Business Review in financial markets.

GNC announced that the company is supporting Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) during its annual Girl Scout Cookie Program® by hosting socially-distant cookie booths at select GNC locations.

Walk-On’s has announced an aggressive 2021 franchise development strategy planning to open upwards of 25 new restaurants across the country.

I Heart Mac & Cheese and More kicked off the new year by celebrating the grand opening of its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services has been listed among the top franchise brands on Entrepreneur’s prestigious Franchise 500® ranking for the fourth consecutive year.

Jan-Pro Systems International announces the brand was part of a major acquisition, as MidOcean Partners acquired LYNX Franchising.

Liberty Tax Service announced an initiative to help veterans and active-duty military families with their 2020 tax preparation.

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the return of its annual Guest Appreciation Day.

theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is moving into its seventh year educating kid coders across the country.

Office Evolution, the largest provider of locally owned and operated flexible workspaces across the nation, is continuing its growth in Florida by awarding the brand’s first Sarasota area development deal.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO) (the “Company”) today provided an update on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on its business during the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2020.

Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, capped off another milestone year filled with expansion, new programs, awards and more, underscoring the essential demand for both companies.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Rio Pinar is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services.

Venture X experienced a notable and impressive year for franchise sales growth in 2020.

Saladworks, the nation’s leading fast-casual create-your-own salad concept, has grown by more than 40 restaurant locations in 2020.

The stimulus package signed into law in late December includes more relief for struggling small business owners, including a second round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans starting this week.

FranConnect announced significant year of momentum across revenue, earnings, and customer acquisitions.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in Florida with its newest restaurant in Coral Springs.

Clean Juice announced that Franchise Partners Sean and Ashley Green will open their second North Dallas metro location Clean Juice in Frisco, Texas.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving®, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, has chosen a member of its executive team as its new brand president.

Green Home Solutions, a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity International since 2018, partnered with Betterair.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Northridge is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services. The new office is located at 19515 Nordhoff Street.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. reported preliminary unaudited fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 sales results for the 16 and 52 week periods ending December 29, 2020.

A new takeout and catering franchise that specializes in true low-country Carolinian-style seafood boils is setting its sights on Virginia Beach for growth.

As temperatures drop, and snow and ice begin to appear across much of the U.S., many of us will be spending the next few months inside.

Conserva Irrigation announced it has partnered with the country’s leading franchise sales organization, Franchise FastLane.

Office Evolution, the largest provider of locally owned and operated flexible workspaces across the nation, is continuing its rapid expansion in Florida as demand for flexible workspaces rises amid the pandemic.

BurgerFi International Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW), one of the fastest growing better burger chains, will continue to expand its presence in the Middle East in 2021.

Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, today announces the expansion of their menu offerings to Victoria, Canada.

Denny’s Corporation reported selected preliminary and unaudited results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2020.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today shared its financial expectations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, in advance of its planned presentation at the 23rd Annual ICR Conference.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company") provided a business update, including preliminary, unaudited comparable restaurant revenue results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2020.

Interim HealthCare Inc. names Ethan Sowell, physical therapist, as the 2020 Therapist of the Year.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has committed to bring two of its world-renowned brands to Nottingham (UK).

A new catering and takeout franchise that specializes in true low-country Carolinian-style seafood boils is headed to Tampa.

Glory Days Grill hosted its 33rd annual golf tournament at the Westfield’s Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Interim HealthCare Inc. names Melissa Williams, HHA/CNA, as its 2020 Paraprofessional of the Year.

Locally, The Joint Chiropractic - Park City is now open, offering accessible and convenient chiropractic services. The new office is located at 1570 Newpark Boulevard.

Office Evolution - the largest provider of locally owned and operated flexible workspaces across the nation - is further extending its network in the Atlanta suburbs.

Blink Fitness announced Worry-Free Benefits, a program allowing current and new members the ease of freezing, unfreezing, or cancelling their membership online in addition to in-gym.

After 45 years of fostering deep emotional connections with its guests, pent-up demand for Bennigan’s Legendary, made-from-scratch signature items remains as strong as ever