Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

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

Corvus Janitorial Systems ("Corvus"), a national franchisor of office and commercial cleaning businesses, is pleased to announce the launch of its 18th territorial Master Franchise, Corvus of Nashville, LLC.
October 6th, 2020
Riko’s Pizza announces the October 5 Grand Opening of their first franchise restaurant, located in Long Island’s Levittown, New York.
October 6th, 2020
BrightStar Care announced that its Greensboro office is now operating under new ownership.
October 6th, 2020
Office Evolution is continuing its Michigan expansion by awarding the brand’s first Detroit area development deal.
October 6th, 2020
Samantha Rincione has been recognized by Franchise Dictionary magazine as one of the 50 "Women of Wonder" for 2020.
October 5th, 2020
Crunch Fitness was named one of the top-ranking growth franchises by Entrepreneur magazine.
October 5th, 2020
Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels - Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire.
October 5th, 2020
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August 31st, 2023
MRI Network released a Special Data Report tracking job placements across major industries from March to August on Friday, as reported by the company's 325 offices nationwide.
October 5th, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, the first under the brand in Johor and the third in Malaysia.
October 5th, 2020
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In an effort to boost healthcare workers’ physical and cognitive health during COVID-19, Main Squeeze Juice Company has delivered 10,000 wellness shots, smoothies and juices to those on the frontlines.
October 5th, 2020
HomeSmart International closes out the third quarter with explosive growth across the United States.
October 2nd, 2020
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that it plans to acquire 33 quick-lube service centers in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas in two separate acquisitions.
October 2nd, 2020
Clean Juice®, the first and most prolific USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise in the U.S., unveiled today its "Beet Cancer Combo."
October 2nd, 2020
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation is expanding into Georgia with the launch of two new territories in North Atlanta.
October 1st, 2020
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today released preliminary unaudited sales results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2020.
October 1st, 2020
Even amid a pandemic, Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC continues to innovate and grow.
October 1st, 2020
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2020.
October 1st, 2020
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services honored top-performing franchisees and those who reached sales milestones during the annual owners’ retreat, which was held virtually this year for the first time.
October 1st, 2020
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The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) is encouraging Americans to consider their spinal wellbeing this October, Spinal Health Month.
October 1st, 2020
Wild Birds Unlimited was the first place recipient of the Most Innovative Franchisee Support Award.
September 30th, 2020
Saladworks, the national create-your-own salad franchise, celebrates its 34th birthday.
September 30th, 2020
CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, has been ranked again among the top franchisees in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500.
September 30th, 2020
This fall Orange Leaf is swirling two fan favorites – Toasted Marshmallow Froyo and Cookies ‘N Cream Gelato - which can be swirled together for a TWIST on a cozy classic, a Cookies N’ Cream S’more!
September 30th, 2020
Hard Rock Cafe® announced limited-time Family Bundles, a delicious way to give back and feed the whole family, at participating locations worldwide in support for No Kid Hungry.
September 30th, 2020
Customers across the U.S. now have a Great Clips salon open in their state with the opening of new salon locations in Maine, Louisiana and Vermont this year.
September 30th, 2020
PetWellClinic got off to a hot start with its franchising efforts, signing agreements to launch 10 clinics across the Pittsburgh Metro Area. 
September 30th, 2020
Bricks & Minifigs - the one-stop-shop franchise concept for all things LEGO® - has developed a new schedule to help shoppers navigate the new Covid-19 landscape.
September 29th, 2020
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August 21st, 2023
Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its 100th location on Monday, October 5 with a new store in San Diego, CA.
September 29th, 2020
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – announcedthe opening of their Greenville, South Carolina Studio.
September 29th, 2020
InXpress, the global business-to-business shipping and logistics franchise, was recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s first official list of “Top Growth Franchises.”
September 28th, 2020
Express Employment Professionals is offering $25,000 to help cover build-out or relocation costs to any candidate who opens a new franchise location through the end of the year.
September 28th, 2020
Bloomin’ Blinds was recognized by a number of highly regarded organizations, consistently outranking its competition to position itself as the most valued window treatment franchise in the space.
September 28th, 2020
Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Biedenbender as Director of Franchise Development.
September 28th, 2020
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning – one of the nation’s greenest carpet cleaning franchises is continuing its Texas expansion by opening a new location in the Houston area.
September 28th, 2020
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August 17th, 2023
ActionCOACH the largest business coaching franchise in the world, announced that it has won three Stevie® Awards from The 17th Annual International Business Awards®.
September 28th, 2020
The business magazine and website listed 500 of the country’s top franchises. Not only did Scooter’s Coffee make that list, but was named one of the top 200 food franchises, making the top three in the coffee category.
September 28th, 2020
SOCi, the leading all-in-one platform for next-level multi-location marketers, announced that it has been named the localized marketing platform of record for several restaurant brands.
September 25th, 2020
Razzamataz Theatre Schools welcomes the news that classes can continue to operate around the UK.
September 25th, 2020
Taffer's Tavern, the innovative tavern concept created by award-winning hospitality expert and world-renowned business consultant Jon Taffer, announced a technology partnership with Shift4 Payments.
September 25th, 2020
Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) announced that it has opened its first of four campus locations at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).
September 24th, 2020
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the arrival of its new mobile app for iOS and Android, combining best-in-class design with personal experiences, account management, gamification and more.
September 24th, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Florida with its newest restaurant in Panama City.
September 24th, 2020
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