Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

Tide Cleaners, the nation’s leading on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Compared to 2019, fewer than half of Canadian hiring decision-makers (45%) expect wages to increase in 2020, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Bob & Edith’s Diner recently opened its 5th corporate location at 5050 Lee Highway in Arlington, despite COVID-19-related delays.

The Halal Guys is announcing the launch of its new website to complement the brand’s ongoing growth and innovation.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts and its iconic Holiday Inn® brand have partnered with country music artist Walker Hayes to bring live music to several Holiday Inn hotels in the form of drive-in, socially distant performances.

The Local Culinary has added five new brands to its growing roster of offerings, which now totals nearly 50 unique virtual restaurant concepts.

In March, 7-Eleven, Inc. made the call to employ 20,000 new store employees.

This week, thousands of employees from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc will volunteer their time and energy to support community organizations across the United States as part of We Care Week 2020.

Seniors Helping Seniors® is continuing to provide safety and reassurance to the senior community amid the COVID-19 pandemic by recently introducing Telecare service offerings.

P.Pole Pizza announced the launch of a national expansion initiative, with the first franchise location to open in South Florida by January 2021.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Louisiana with its newest restaurant in Ruston.

Farmer Boys® has announced its 20th annual fundraiser supporting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital will take place beginning September 28, 2020.

Proforma recently held their PROmentum Q4 Kickoff Event to provide Proforma Owners, Sales Reps and team members with the momentum and motivation to head into the fourth quarter poised for success.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is updating its beloved menu with new and delicious items to continue to bring its Guests the foods they crave.

AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, honored its top franchise owners and rising stars at the company's recent annual conference.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. provided the Company’s third quarter 2020 operational and financial outlook in advance of the Company’s quarterly earnings release expected to be issued on November 5, 2020.

While the pandemic has roiled the restaurant world, Pollo Campero, known for its fresh and flavorful chicken meals, announced record sales growth as a result of its focus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dream Dinners, which pioneered the meal kit concept nearly 20 years ago, has expanded its menu to 20 dinner options, including four new entrees.

Ideal Image, America's #1 MedSpa, announces today the opening of its new Dublin, Ohio location.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) provided a business update, guidance for the third quarter of 2020 and increased guidance for the full year of 2020.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced that its highly anticipated upscale voco™ brand has arrived in the Americas with first locations planned for New York City; St. Augustine, Florida; and Columbia, Missouri.

To help relieve some of that burden, fan-favorite teriyaki-shop franchise Teriyaki Madness is paying its success forward by offering Share-a-Bowl Meals.

Ranking in the top 65 percent, CMIT Solutions was recently named to Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Pizza Factory announced its six week campaign to bring awareness to childhood hunger.

9Round Franchising, LLC, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Wayback Burgers is reflecting on the first half of 2020 and looking forward to continued expansion and innovation in the later part of the year.

For a quarter-century, Operation Chill®, 7-Eleven, Inc.'s longest-running community service program, gives local law enforcement an opportunity to make a positive connection with kids through free Slurpee® drink coupons.

Starting Sept. 19, guests can say “danke schön” to Dog Haus for bringing back its famed Oktoberwürst.

Famous Toastery has been one of the fastest growing better-breakfast chains in the U.S.

Franchising is one way an independent collision repair center owner maintain their independence while benefiting from the power of Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting’s nationwide system and nationally known brand.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. reported preliminary unaudited sales results for the 12-week period ending September 8, 2020 and provided a liquidity update.

On a mission to keep dogs clean and healthy, Jupiter-based Scenthound is opening a new location in Boca Raton this month.

Sharon Duke Estroff is truly making a difference in her community and beyond. Estroff is a teacher who has created a company that empowers other women, showing them that they too can be business owners.

PetWellClinic announced today the closing of an investment round funded by Westside Franchise Brands, an investment vehicle for promising new franchise systems.

Assisted Living Locators was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Co-Founders Paul Ballard, Steven Ballard, and Scott Ballard of Ballard Brands were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award finalists.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is opening its third restaurant in Orlando on Monday, September 14th with Franchise Owner Tareq Qarman.

Batteries Plus has generated 12 new franchise agreements in 2020 and is on track to sign over 20 new franchise agreements by yearend.

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC, the premier learn-to-swim franchise concept, has announced a new multi-unit signed franchise agreement in New York that will bring seven new schools to the state over the next six to seven years.

Express Employment Professionals’ North American job openings continue to soar to nearly 26,000 as the company kicks off National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 14 – 20.