Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

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

Celebrity-favorite boutique bakery The Whimsy Cookie Company is about to sweeten up Knoxville with the opening of its first storefront in the area.
September 2nd, 2020
Goldfish Swim School, the leading premier learn-to-swim concept, recently opened a new location in the state of Pennsylvania.
September 2nd, 2020
HomeSmart International has achieved yet another growth milestone by recruiting more than 19,000 agents to its nationwide network.
September 2nd, 2020
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. today announced the acquisition of wemlo(SM), an innovative fintech company that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services.
September 2nd, 2020
Entrepreneur Magazine recently released their list of top home improvement franchises, and The Glass Guru has been included in the 2020 list.
September 2nd, 2020
ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Realogy Corporation family of companies, continues to fuel additional growth for its network of affiliated brokers and agents with tailored marketing solutions.
September 2nd, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Tennessee with its newest location in Bristol.
September 1st, 2020
Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its 16th Colorado and first Fort Collins restaurant this past weekend on the heels of launching its second location in Colorado Springs in July.
September 1st, 2020
Edible® was named a winner this year for “Most Innovative Product Introduction” in the Product & Services category of Franchise Update Media’s 2020 Innovation Awards.
September 1st, 2020
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Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, announced today it is offering free virtual dementia care consultations to support World Alzheimer’s Month.
September 1st, 2020
Chris Bidmead, an Air Force veteran and career safety professional, has launched Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of The Villages-Leesburg, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise.
September 1st, 2020
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
September 1st, 2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for the second quarter and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2020.
September 1st, 2020
As restaurants across the country grapple with the new normal, New Jersey-based The Salad House has set its sights on the growing area of Bergen County for expansion, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
September 1st, 2020
When you dine with Saladworks this season, you can help give hungry kids the meals they need.
September 1st, 2020
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.
September 1st, 2020
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, recognized as the real estate industry’s lifestyle brand, has already affiliated 13 new firms in 2020 including seven since the start of the pandemic’s impact in mid-March.
August 31st, 2020
Grandy’s, a fast casual restaurant serving homestyle comfort food that’s cooked slow and served fast, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
August 31st, 2020
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning is proud to announce the start of a new Tucson carpet cleaning location in the Arizona market.
August 31st, 2020
Sonny’s BBQ
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DermaEnvy Skincare, A growing Canadian Laser, Skincare and Medical Aesthetics franchise, is continuing it’s national expansion with the opening of their seventh clinic, in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island.
August 31st, 2020
As the high-street reawakens to a new ‘normal’ the nation’s favourite coffee shop*, Costa Coffee, has re-imagined the conceptual design and digital customer journey of one of its flagship stores following the impact of COVID 19.
August 31st, 2020
Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation entered 2020 in hopes to celebrate its 30th year anniversary with a mass amount of celebration.
August 28th, 2020
Safe From Spread - a commercial sanitizing and disinfecting company that is helping protect businesses from the spread of viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19 - has signed a deal with NBCUniversal.
August 28th, 2020
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The RE/MAX Collection announced a list of renowned speakers for its Luxury Forum, which will be held virtually September 24 from 8:00 am to 12:40 pm MT.
August 28th, 2020
Bricks & Minifigs - a rapidly expanding one-stop-shop franchise concept for all things LEGO® - has announced that it will be adding a new piece to its brand: a new logo.
August 28th, 2020
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) reported results for its Fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year ended June 28, 2020.
August 27th, 2020
TeamLogic IT, a franchise network of managed IT service providers, has experienced double-digit sales growth and expanded its footprint across the country to include more than 200 locations over the last 12 months.
August 27th, 2020
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Lift Brands, a parent company of fitness-minded businesses, including Snap Fitness, 9Round International and Fitness on Demand today announced three team members who will transition into new executive roles.
August 27th, 2020
Oasis Senior Advisors has announced the honorees of the company's annual awards of distinction.
August 27th, 2020
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June 13th, 2023
The Glass Guru recently congratulated another 18 of it’s franchise locations for posting their top revenue numbers in the history of their respective franchise locations during July.
August 27th, 2020
Whimsy’s new gluten-free cookies mimic the iconic signature sugar cookie and have been crafted to taste just like the original.
August 27th, 2020
Dream Vacations continues to make investments to support its network of home-based travel agents.
August 27th, 2020
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - the premier concept in the frozen dessert category - is continuing its swift national expansion and is bringing its tasty frozen treats to their second location in Texas.
August 26th, 2020
Hillsboro, Oregon’s Todd Barth, franchise owner for Home Instead Senior Care, is among a select group of successful franchisees across North America named as a 2020 Rockstar Franchise Owner by Franchise Business Review.
August 26th, 2020
Red Mango® Yogurt Café Smoothie and Juice Bar is teaming up with Pitaya Foods to introduce Power Bowls made with a blend of superfruits and topped with whole fruits, coconut and granola.
August 26th, 2020
Pizza Guys, a California-based pizza restaurant that specializes in fresh, high quality food, is looking to continue its momentum in southern California by announcing expansion plans for San Diego.
August 26th, 2020
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions (Filta) is pleased to announce the launch of Filta Shield, a two-step disinfectant and sanitation service for surfaces.
August 26th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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June 12th, 2023
Being healthy has become more important than ever, so it should come as no surprise that the small but growing IV therapy category is becoming increasingly appealing to prospective franchisees. And THE DRIPBaR has the growth pipeline to prove it.
August 26th, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick Founder Stacy Brown invites the community to celebrate the first anniversary of her Rome franchise restaurant from Aug. 24-29.
August 26th, 2020
Clean Juice®, the first and most prolific USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, proudly welcomes Amanda Hall as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Clean Juice brand.
August 25th, 2020
theCoderSchool is excited to celebrate its sixth year educating kid coders. Founded in 2014, the brand has grown to over 45 locations since its inception, and is continuing to open locations around the country despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 25th, 2020
Nathan’s Famous, Inc. is expanding in Dubai and the Middle East through a variety of partnerships and deals aimed at bringing the iconic brand to fans across the region.
August 25th, 2020
East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G) released data showing overall sales in June and July of 2020 that were equivalent to those same pre-pandemic months last year.
August 25th, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Kentucky with its newest restaurant in Owensboro.
August 24th, 2020
Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation’s fastest-growing swim school franchises, recently ranked 3,750 among Inc. magazine’s 2020 list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.
August 24th, 2020
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