Year: 2014

Planet Sub opened its first new drive-thru prototype location in North Sioux City, marking its first store in South Dakota. The franchise group who opened the new store earlier in July of 2014 has extensive restaurant experience and being new to the Planet Sub franchise family, was eager to be a part of the prototype … Planet Sub Debuts Drive-Thru Prototype

Waco,TX — As the newest member of The Dwyer Group franchise family, The Grounds Guys, are holding their own in 2014. Lawn and Landscape Magazine consider The Grounds Guys one of the most successful landscape companies in the U.S., a feat few 4-year-old companies can match. “These 100 companies represent some of the best in the … The Grounds Guys named one of the Top 100 Landscape Companies in the U.S.

WACO, TEXAS — The World Franchising Network has compiled and published its fifth annual list of the “50 Top Franchises for Veterans.” The results were featured in the June 20, 2014 issue of USA TODAY in the Franchising Today section. The World Franchising Network selected 50 franchisors from over 300 companies requesting evaluation for inclusion in … The Dwyer Group brands listed among the Top 50 Franchises for Vets

Huntsville, AL — Larry Hoffmeister discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s slow smoked brisket during business trips to Texas and it immediately became a favorite. On Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m., Hoffmeister will bring his favorite barbecue joint, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Huntsville. To kick-off the new location, Dickey’s is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. Thursday, the … Army Engineer and Brisket Lover Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hometown

WACO, Texas –The Dwyer Group®, Inc., one of the world’s largest franchising companies of trades service brands, today announced it has been acquired for the second time by The Riverside Company, a private equity fund with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. The deal with the global investment firm renews a collaboration between two growing and successful organizations. … The Dwyer Group, Inc. Acquired by The Riverside Company

Waco,TX — They’re lean. They’re green. And this quarter, they’re a franchising machine. The Grounds Guys have added 16 new franchise locations in the 2nd quarter. Year to date The Grounds Guys have added 26 new franchise locations. “As a young brand in the U.S., it is great to experience this level of growth,” Chris Elmore, … The Grounds Guys Mow through the 2nd Quarter

Richardson, TX — Local franchisee, Mo Afzal has been with the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family for over ten years and will open his fifth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, August 14. Afzal’s newest location in Richardson near the intersection of Coit and Campbell will host a three day grand opening with the first 50 guests receiving … Chance to Win Free Barbecue for a Year at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richardson

Bloomingdale, IL — BlueGrace Logistics, a national freight and shipping franchisor, named Chicago entrepreneurs Randy Vlasic and Alex Veinot of BlueGrace ORD as the company’s 2014 Rookie of the Year. Vlasic and Veinot were presented this prestigious award during the company’s 4TH Annual Franchise Conference, held recently at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Due to … BlueGrace ORD Named Rookie of the Year

Melbourne, FL — Kinderdance® International is excited to announce “Kinder Dance with Me”a brand new program developed to support our focus on a child’s gross motor and language development while providing the foundational skills for which higher learning is built upon. “Kinder Dance with Me” offers dance and sensory-motor activities that enhance timely acquisition of … Kinderdance Announces New Program “Kinder Dance with Me”

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Leading home-based travel franchise CruiseOne®, which is part of World Travel Holdings, has been recognized by Florida Trend and South Florida Business Journal on their annual lists of Top Private Companies based on revenue. “We are honored to be included on these prestigious lists alongside some of the biggest private companies in the country, although it … CruiseOne Named Among Top Private Companies in Florida