The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Over 35 properties in the Ascend Hotel Collection have ranked among the top five hotels in their respective markets on Tripadvisor as of July 6, 2020.

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade (Wow Wow) is pleased to announce it has signed a franchise agreement with Adrienn Chang in Folsom, Cal.

Businesses across Canada are slightly more optimistic for the latter half of the year with 24% of decision-makers now saying their company will increase employees – up from 18% earlier in the year.

Farmer Boys® has hired restaurant industry and finance veteran Joseph Ortiz to serve as its new Vice President of Finance and Accounting.

Del Taco, one of the nation’s largest Mexican quick-service concepts, announced its most recent California-based restaurant opening with third-generation, multi-unit operator Travis Taylor.

Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced the company added 14 new territories to the system in the first half of 2020.

Despite all of the unfortunate news regarding COVID-19, some positive headlines managed to sweep the nation as animal shelters across the country were cleared out during the pandemic.

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club is now a member of Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels.

If you like piña coladas, Yogurtland wants to transport your taste buds to the tropics as they add a delicious dairy-free flavor to the mix.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the appointment of Wayne Hoare as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Park Inn by Radisson s proud to announce the opening of its latest property, Park Inn by Radisson Florence, SC, located at 1729 Mandeville Road.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts unveiled plans to open its first hotels in Nepal and Bhutan, while also announcing the recent opening of the Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham Dwarka.

Noodles & Company announced a week of special offers for mac-loving Rewards members in celebration of National Mac & Cheese Day.

Robert Osborne is pleased to announce the launch of his new business and sales coaching company, The Growth Coach of Spring Texas.

Claire Davids and Edward McCarthy are excited to announce the launch of their new senior-focused and family-oriented business – Caring Transitions of Monmouth County.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) provided a business update to give continued visibility into its performance during the COVID-19 crisis, including topline financial results for June 2020.

Accolades from Entrepreneur magazine keep accumulating for the Motto Mortgage brand.

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced it has signed a new franchise agreement with Matthew Cain to open its first location in North Carolina.

Wolfnights®, the hottest gourmet wrap concept in New York City, has hired industry veteran Stacey Kane as its new marketing consultant.

Hard Rock International announced the implementation of a new health and safety plan for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos®, as locations begin to reopen worldwide.

Zaxby’s, the fast-casual chicken chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signatures sauces, is opening its first Blythewood, South Carolina restaurant at 221 Blythewood Road.

Coolgreens announced that it has promoted Larissa Witt to Regional Operations Director, a new position created as a result of the brand’s rapid growth.