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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. today announced the acquisition of wemlo(SM), an innovative fintech company that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services.

Just a few months after announcing its international expansion plans Dave & Buster’s inks its first multi-country, multi-unit deal.

Take 5 Oil Change® has moved up 46 places in this year’s Franchise Times magazine’s Top 400

I Heart Mac & Cheese announced the sale of its Pembroke Pines, FL corporate store to Henry and Enrique Ros.

Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South, announced today the unveiling of its new restaurant prototype.

Access Garage Doors, the Southeast-based residential and commercial garage door repair and installation franchise is excited to expand in North Carolina.

Noodles & Company has targeted at least 7% system-wide unit growth beginning in 2022 and is leveraging franchise development to help meet that goal.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, announced today that it will offer a $1 discount on frozen custard treat purchases at locations nationwide in honor of National Frozen Custard Day on Sunday, Aug. 8.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco Milan – Fiere the first voco property in Italy.

QC Kinetix recently launched two locations in the Tampa Bay area.

Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today it has elected David Marriott, President and Horacio Rozanski, President and Chief Executive Officer as directors of the company, effective March 15, 2021.

I Heart Mac & Cheese has selected Greau Creative as its Agency of Record to handle all national creative design, production, PR and media buying.

The groundbreaking 24-hour dumpling concept, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, announced a franchise deal to bring eight units to the state of New Jersey.

While many local businesses have halted expansion efforts due to the pandemic, one build-your-own poke bowl restaurant is embracing growth and opening a new Oviedo location on August 24.

Pearle Vision has launched their latest installment in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Small Moments campaign.

360clean is honoring its franchisees and staff on Veterans Day.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, opened its highly anticipated Fresh Flex location at 5260 US HWY 192 in Orlando, FL last month.

Noodles & Company announced that it has entered into a multi-unit franchise and area development agreement with Carlos Hill, the President of Tsunami Enterprises, LLC.

Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in San Rafael at 777 Grand Avenue Suite 104A.

Inc. magazine revealed that HomeWell Care Services has landed a spot on its second annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Texas list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Texas-based private companies.

On October 26, 2021, Maaco will join the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership in a virtual ceremony.

Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation's leading haircare provider dedicated to men and boys, announced today its renewed commitment to St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Metal Supermarkets announced today it has signed a franchise agreement to bring a fast and convenient metal supply option to businesses and consumers in Tulsa.

Curry Up Now has signed leases within student unions at two well-known California universities.

Motto Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage franchise focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Colorado.

Anago Cleaning Systems announced its newest franchise opening in the great state of Nebraska.

7-Eleven, Inc. is giving customers something to taco 'bout! On October 4, aka National Taco Day.

The hunt for a delicious meal on Easter ends at Shoney’s as the iconic All-American restaurant brand will continue its tradition of featuring an All You Care To Eat Easter Feast Fresh Food Bar.

Curry Up Now signed a deal with a franchise group in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin areas to bring six new Curry Up Now restaurants and Mortar & Pestle craft cocktail bars to hungry Texans.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the opening of a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express in Fairbanks, AK.

Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, recently partnered with SilverRock Automotive to be its authorized vendor.

Furthering its commitment to sustainability and mindful consuming, Pokeworks is uniting with the Open Wing Alliance to use only cage-free eggs by the end of 2023.

Famous Toastery, the 25-plus unit better breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has announced the addition of Michael Mabry to its executive team as president.

Scooter’s Coffee has been recognized as a leading franchise in multiple major publications.

Skyhawks Sports Academy, the nation’s leading youth sports camp franchise, is set to begin another summer of sports with a record number of participants despite the challenges of 2020.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the debut of Thompson Hollywood, the luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue near Hollywood and Vine

Cinnabon announced a groundbreaking deal with the Innovative Union Company (IUC) to bring 130 new Cinnabon® bakeries to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) within the next five years.

After years of anticipation, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will arrive in Australia in 2021, with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group planning to convert and reposition Sydney’s Primus Hotel as Kimpton Sydney.

Pizza Factory announced today its newest franchise owner, James Silva, who has a long history with the neighborhood pizzeria concept.

Junk King announced the addition of Darlene Viering, a leader in the franchise industry, to its corporate team, as the Vice President of Franchise Development.

The largest sign and graphics company in the world, Signarama®, is now serving the greater Everett, WA community with its newest location at 305 SE Everett Mall Way.

For the second year in a row, Litmos recognized the home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations for continued excellence of its travel agent training program

CompuChild’s North Fulton franchisee Ms. Erin Ramlackhan was recognized by franchise research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2022’s Franchise Rock Stars.

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America is celebrating its growth as the company added four new shops to its network.

California Tortilla ® , a unique fast casual restaurant franchise that serves “California style” Mexican food and is known to fans as adoringly as Cal Tort, is thinking outside the chocolate box this year for Valentine’s Day.

Marriott International, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to debut JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo in Parque da Cidade, a Class A, LEED-certified mixed-use complex located in one of the city’s main and burgeoning business districts.

Motto Mortgage, an innovative mortgage brokerage franchise focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Louisiana.

LIT Method, the wellness and tech company known for its innovative, high-intensity, Low Impact Training (LIT™), announces the hiring of Mike Abramson as Chief Strategy Officer.

The brand expanded to four new countries – Belgium, Moldova, North Macedonia and St. Lucia – in the first of half of 2020.

As with all other companies, The Glass Guru also had to rethink the concept of conventions and conferences in 2020.

Blaze Pizza announced it has accelerated its franchise development efforts in the first quarter of 2021, signing agreements to develop 16 new restaurants in Texas, Florida and Tennessee.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) today announced that its board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock by nearly 11 percent to $0.125 per share.

Comfort Keepers has partnered with Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and acclaimed Lifestyle Gerontologist Alexis Abramson, PhD.

Proforma’s Owner Advisory Council (OAC), recently held its annual planning meeting with Proforma’s top Executive Team Members.