Coronavirus (COVID-19) Franchise News

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

Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced the addition of six new territories.
August 24th, 2020
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. reported entering into a First Amendment to its Existing Credit Agreement on August 20, 2020 with its existing syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as a lead arranger and bookrunner.
August 24th, 2020
Blink Fitness announced that they will be reopening , in accordance with local and state reopening guidelines in New York State, Long Island, Westchester, Syracuse, Rochester and New York City gym.
August 24th, 2020
As businesses across the country react to the uncertainty brought by COVID-19, Scooter’s Coffee, the quickly-growing drive-thru coffee franchise, continues garnering recognition for its strength during and after the pandemic.
August 24th, 2020
As hundreds of thousands of U.S. schools prepare for in-person learning, it is no surprise that cleanliness and disinfection are top-of-mind, according to a recent survey conducted by OpenWorks.
August 21st, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick announced it will be expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Birnham Woods Spring.
August 21st, 2020
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning continues to grow its presence in the Northeast by announcing its newest location in Maryland.
August 21st, 2020
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, recently opened a new location in Woodbridge, VA.
August 20th, 2020
This year, World Senior Citizen’s Day (Aug. 21) takes on a whole new meaning.
August 20th, 2020
7-Eleven, Inc. is launching Sips & Snacks 2.0 and Californians get to be first to try them.
August 20th, 2020
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Gold’s Gym was recently honored with Franchise Update Media’s 2020 award for “Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools.”
August 20th, 2020
Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joe’s announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020 and would like to provide a general business update.
August 20th, 2020
Fajita Pete's, a concept known for "fresh off the grill" fajita delivery, will triple its locations in the next few years by leaning into the factors that have always set the brand apart.
August 20th, 2020
Pizza Hut and First Book announced the launch of Empowering Educators.
August 20th, 2020
Tutor Doctor has created a pod-based tutoring program that provides safe and structured learning, either online or in-person, to a group of two to six students.
August 20th, 2020
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June 6th, 2023
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today that Ventura County Property Shoppe, a leading Ventura, California, independent brokerage, has affiliated with the BHGRE® brand.
August 19th, 2020
The much-anticipated location means that Melbourne residents now have a wide variety of property restoration services available to them.
August 19th, 2020
Jersey Mike's Subs
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Proforma, The Technology and Business Success Leader, has launched a new series of webinars, ‘New Days, New Ways’, as a sequel to its original Rise & Thrive webinar series.
August 18th, 2020
Saladworks is set to expand its reach into hospitals, universities, grocery stores, and more with the world’s first fresh food robot, Sally.
August 18th, 2020
Retro Fitness, a leader in the high-value, low-price fitness space, announced its partnership with commercial retail specialists, District Real Estate Advisors, to meet the high demand by investors and franchisees seeking new highly profitable...
August 18th, 2020
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June 5th, 2023
Razzamataz Theatre Schools quickly responded with not only small interactive online classes but also many opportunities for students to share how they were feeling with their teachers and classmates.
August 17th, 2020
Shortly after recovering from being one of the first diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Dallas, Ryan Hicks co-founded Safe From Spread - a commercial sanitizing and disinfecting company that is helping businesses protect themselves from the virus.
August 17th, 2020
Choice Hotels International expects this trend to continue as leisure travel bounces back faster than business travel amidst the pandemic environment, with leisure travel now comprising over 80% of room nights across the Choice Hotels portfolio.
August 17th, 2020
Interim HealthCare Inc. today announced the launch of Interim HealthCare of East Louisiana*, a leading local provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing, with Bob and Mandy LaFleur as the new owners and operators.
August 17th, 2020
Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre announced its official opening, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.
August 17th, 2020
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Is dad’s hair a COVID casualty? If you’re sick of seeing a layer of artificial turf on dad’s head you can now get Father’s Day sorted and treat yourself too at Just Cuts with a FREE drink cooler.
August 14th, 2020
Located in the heart of New Gurugram, Holiday Inn Gurugram Sector 90 will be the first Holiday Inn hotel in the city and the third in the Delhi-NCR area.
August 14th, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese announced today that current franchisee, Matthew Griffin, franchisees is adding three new restaurants to his current roster.
August 14th, 2020
Health and wellness brand Freshii Inc. (TSX: FRII) (“Freshii” or, the “Company”) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2020 (“Q2 2020”).
August 14th, 2020
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIM) announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020.
August 14th, 2020
Just Cuts said support from government and landlords is essential for salons impacted by the COVID shutdown in Auckland and additional restrictions across New Zealand.
August 14th, 2020
Realty ONE Group International has nearly doubled its growth rate in the last three years, including its overall sales volume, real estate force and the number of opened offices.
August 13th, 2020
Batteries Plus Bulbs offers an array of products and services to keep students connected whether they're at home or back in the classroom.
August 13th, 2020
Clean Juice® announced the addition of nine new stores across the nation since July 1st, 2020 continuing its rapid expansion despite the headwinds of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
August 13th, 2020
As part of its commitment to get Americans moving, The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) delivered more than $1.7 million worth of free chiropractic care to new patients during the month of June.
August 13th, 2020
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May 24th, 2023
While many franchise systems have faced sluggish expansion during the pandemic, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has exceeded in terms of growth.
August 13th, 2020
BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ) (the “Company”), an innovating global owner and operator of restaurants, today reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2020.
August 13th, 2020
As unemployment numbers continue to drop after historic highs earlier in the year, the latest data from Express Employment Professionals shows open positions in North America have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
August 13th, 2020
Huddle House, the nation’s iconic neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, announced today the addition of Scott McIntosh as Director of Franchise Development.
August 13th, 2020
CMIT Solutions announced today that it will continue hosting free webinars on the topic of cybersecurity through February 25, 2021.
August 13th, 2020
In a time of record unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 81% of hiring decision-makers say their company has had extended job vacancies resulting in less motivated employees, loss in revenue and lower employee morale.
August 12th, 2020
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