Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

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

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Dallas, which is part of the award-winning lifestyle hospitality brand Thompson Hotels.
November 24th, 2020
To help inspire others to do amazing things, Seniors Helping Seniors® is sharing its Tougher Than 2020 stories as a way to celebrate the heroes of the brand making a difference.
November 23rd, 2020
Intelligent Office has stayed open throughout the pandemic and helped keep Raleigh businesses operating throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.
November 23rd, 2020
Even in the best of times, caring for an older loved one can be a rewarding but challenging experience. And COVID-19 has upped the ante.
November 23rd, 2020
Express Employment Professionals offices across North America participate year-round in the company’s philanthropic endeavor known as the Brand It Blue Initiative.
November 23rd, 2020
Alloy Personal Training announced their Free franchise webinar: Fitness Franchise Trends For 2021 and Beyond, which will occur on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 12:00 PM Mountain/ 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada).
November 23rd, 2020
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November 10th, 2023
The Glass Guru franchise was identified by Franchise Business Review, as being one of just 80 franchise brands to be named as an award-winning franchise in the publication’s 2020 report on the Top Franchises for Veterans.
November 23rd, 2020
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Surveillance Secure has shifted its franchise expansion efforts to focus on developing the Lone Star State, specifically Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas.
November 20th, 2020
Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) popular upscale brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection and Cambria Hotels, achieved impressive year-over-year room count growth.
November 20th, 2020
nterim HealthCare Inc. announced that its CEO and President, Jennifer Sheets, was recognized as one of Next Avenue's 2020 Influencers in Aging.
November 20th, 2020
Rent-A-Center, Inc. has begun an exciting new chapter for its virtual business with the launch of a new platform to unlock shopping power and choice for underserved consumers.
November 20th, 2020
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Banyan Cay Development (BCD) to develop Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, a Destination Hotel.
November 19th, 2020
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November 5th, 2023
Now a Rhode Island-based franchise is looking to bring such intravenous vitamin therapies to the San Antonio metro area.
November 19th, 2020
Fazoli’s is set to bring its acclaimed Italian dishes and famous signature breadsticks to Dallas-Fort Worth.
November 19th, 2020
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - the premier concept in the frozen dessert category - is continuing to showcase why it is one of the strongest concepts in all of franchising.
November 19th, 2020
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Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened a new location in the state of New York.
November 18th, 2020
NuSpine Chiropractic, a national franchisor of Chiropractic Clinics, recently announced that it has sold 73 area representative licenses (future franchises) in seven states over the past four months.
November 18th, 2020
For nearly two decades, Home Instead's® Be a Santa to a Senior® program has been a seasonal staple in local communities across the country, delivering presents and essential items to seniors.
November 18th, 2020
Access Garage Doors, an industry leader with more than 15 years of experience in residential and commercial garage door repair and installation, is growing its presence in the Midwest.
November 18th, 2020
Leading fitness franchise concept TruFusion announced today the recent opening of its newest studio in Denver, marking the brand’s first location in the state of Colorado.
November 18th, 2020
New York City-based Mediterranean concept, The Hummus & Pita Co., plans to further their franchising efforts post COVID-19. Co-founders, and mother and son duo,
November 18th, 2020
Driven by Hyatt’s purpose to care for people so they can be their best, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces today the Hyatt Loves Local initiative.
November 17th, 2020
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has been named the global industry leader in sustainability for the second consecutive year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
November 17th, 2020
The Spice & Tea Exchange can lean on its twelve years of growth and experience to weather any storm.
November 17th, 2020
LearningRx, the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world, has made Franchise Business Review's list of "Top Education Franchises in High Demand During a Pandemic."
November 17th, 2020
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To help inspire others to do amazing things, Seniors Helping Seniors® is sharing its Tougher Than 2020 stories as a way to celebrate the heroes of the brand making a difference.
November 17th, 2020
Office Evolution is continuing its Texas expansion by signing leases for the brand's first locations in San Antonio and Austin.
November 17th, 2020
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November 3rd, 2023
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today it has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop 50 new restaurants over the next several years across the Southeast.
November 17th, 2020
The Glass Guru franchise is demonstrating why the home services is a category that’s typically more insulated than most during times of economic uncertainty.
November 17th, 2020
Gold Star Chili is proud to announce it has been named a Franchise Times’ 200+ Honoree for 2019.
November 16th, 2020
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness announced the Grand Opening of its Kansas City Studio, hosted by brand creator and boxing legend himself, Floyd Mayweather.
November 16th, 2020
Renowned hospitality expert and entrepreneur Jon Taffer is bringing his famed level of standards to his own customers with the opening of the franchise Taffer’s Tavern.
November 16th, 2020
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October 30th, 2023
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 Vancouver, Canada.
November 12th, 2020
Bar Louie is excited to launch its Cocktails for a Cause initiative benefitting No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America.
November 12th, 2020
To refresh its seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants released a look back at how the pandemic has impacted food and beverage trends of 2020.
November 12th, 2020
The nation’s premier assisted stretching franchise, StretchLab, announced today that it will open its first international studio in Toronto, Canada at the beginning of 2021.
November 12th, 2020
The Home Care Heroes Awards, from Home Care Insight, this year celebrated the outstanding achievements of social care teams and individuals throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
November 12th, 2020
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Senter, REALTORS has affiliated with the brand.
November 11th, 2020
What started as a last-minute college project of a student who spent more time surfing than studying is now looking to expand its one-of-a-kind franchise opportunity across the East Coast.
November 11th, 2020
Anago Cleaning Systems is warning businesses across the nation to beware of false COVID-19 disinfecting and sanitizing claims by non-certified commercial cleaning companies.
November 11th, 2020
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