Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

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

Apricot Lane Boutique announced impressive year-over-year sales results.
September 14th, 2020
theCoderSchool - whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” - is opening its first location in south Florida.
September 11th, 2020
Hurricane Grill & Wings® turned 25 in June, but Covid-19 hit the brand’s festivities with a storm delay.
September 11th, 2020
Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District opened its doors today, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area.
September 11th, 2020
Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces its newest school, in Cedar Park, Texas, opens on September 26, 2020.
September 11th, 2020
Brightway Insurance, one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in the U.S., made Entrepreneur Magazine's list of 2020 Top Growth Franchises in the U.S. and Canada.
September 11th, 2020
Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, has continued the brand’s growth with the recent opening of its first location in Dubai.
September 10th, 2020
Clean Juice® was named to the top 1000 fastest-growing privately held companies as part of the annual Inc. 5000 list.
September 10th, 2020
At a time when many restaurant brands are struggling to stay afloat, Seattle-style teriyaki restaurant Teriyaki Madness just keeps growing.
September 10th, 2020
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To coincide with International Housekeeping Week, Days Inns Canada today announced a partnership with Serta Simmons Bedding.
September 10th, 2020
Office Evolution - the nation’s largest coworking franchisor - is setting its sights on one of America’s largest business hubs for expansion: Atlanta.
September 10th, 2020
The brand expanded to four new countries – Belgium, Moldova, North Macedonia and St. Lucia – in the first of half of 2020.
September 10th, 2020
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, provided a business update.
September 10th, 2020
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, today provided a business update for the third quarter of 2020.
September 10th, 2020
Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, has announced Gary Graves is expanding his reach in the Atlanta, Georgia, region.
September 10th, 2020
After successful clinical trials, Ideal Image, America's #1 MedSpa, proudly announces all 150+ locations will offer the FDA-approved service CoolTone™ by Coolsculpting®.
September 10th, 2020
Fans of Roy Rogers now have more ways to get their favorite food, thanks to plans announced for the brand to expand off-premise options by offering delivery via Uber Eats.
September 10th, 2020
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Companies with 100 or more employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll.
September 9th, 2020
Delta Restoration Services® announced today the launch of its new 3-Step Clean System called Delta SHIELD.
September 9th, 2020
Cruise Planners, the leader in home-based travel franchises, announced today that they have been ranked no. 6 on Entrepreneur magazines' inaugural Franchise Growth List.
September 9th, 2020
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Comfort Keepers® continues its participation in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
September 9th, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in North Carolina with its newest restaurant in Cary.
September 9th, 2020
Ernst & Young, LLP (EY US) today announced that Walk-On’s Founder Brandon Landry was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award finalist.
September 9th, 2020
Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded 18 new locations in 14 states and Canada across all brands in June, July and August.
September 9th, 2020
Proforma’s Owner Advisory Council (OAC), member owners elected each year to represent their geographical regions, recently held its annual planning meeting with Proforma’s top Executive Team Members.
September 9th, 2020
Golden Heart Senior Care, which offers non-medical home care services, is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to continue growing their brand nationwide through franchising
September 9th, 2020
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Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, will open its newest store at 1713 E. 123rd Street in Olathe, a suburb of Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday, September 14.
September 8th, 2020
Regis Corporation announced that Hugh Sawyer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire from active management and his current roles, effective October 5, 2020.
September 8th, 2020
As primary and secondary schools open up across the country, one theatre school with more than 50 franchises across the UK, has reached out to support the mental health of its franchisees, staff and customers.
September 8th, 2020
Wayback Burgers, America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is just as tired as you are of COVID-19 ruining beloved holiday traditions and get-togethers.
September 8th, 2020
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans for Thompson Monterrey, the first Thompson hotel in Mexico’s state of Nuevo León.
September 8th, 2020
HomeVestors of America, the original and only We Buy Ugly Houses® company, has ranked 16th on Entrepreneur magazine’s first ever Top Growth Franchises list.
September 8th, 2020
SIXT is now offering an innovative and flexible form of individual mobility in the United States with its new product SIXT+: a car subscription plan that allows customers access to a vehicle easily and conveniently for a monthly fee.
September 4th, 2020
Batteries Plus Bulbs is joining Red Wing Shoes' #LaborDayOn campaign to highlight available career opportunities this Labor Day weekend.
September 4th, 2020
Famous Dave's has announced its most recent initiative, after signing with a new franchisee, Dave Crimmins.
September 4th, 2020
European Wax Center was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's first Top Growth Franchises list.
September 4th, 2020
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Mowbot, the nation’s premier robotic lawnmowing service, is opening its first location in Oklahoma - Mowbot of Central Oklahoma!
September 4th, 2020
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to alter the way businesses operate, Surveillance Secure is helping businesses maximize their current technology systems to keep employees and customers safe.
September 4th, 2020
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) and Progressive Leasing, collaborated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to gift new laptops and accessories to nearly 50 graduating members of three Boys & Girls Clubs in Oklahoma and Connecticut.
September 3rd, 2020
America’s iconic Southern diner franchise continues to grow amid COVID-19 with the announcement of four recently signed deals that will bring up to seven new locations to Texas and Arkansas.
September 3rd, 2020
Sales at franchised A&W restaurants soared 12% in July, the third straight month of double-digit same-store sales growth.
September 3rd, 2020
Noodles & Company announced it will team up with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to help in the fight against childhood hunger in America
September 3rd, 2020
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Mani Brothers Real Estate Group.
September 2nd, 2020
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results1 for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended July 31, 2020.
September 2nd, 2020
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