Franchises

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Crosses 500-Unit Mark as Demand for Wellness Services Grows

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Health care, Manual therapy, Massage, Franchises, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Spa, Stone massage, Facial

TREVOSE, Pa., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring affordable massage and facial services to everyday consumers, has officially surpassed the coveted 500-unit mark.

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  • TREVOSE, Pa., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring affordable massage and facial services to everyday consumers, has officially surpassed the coveted 500-unit mark.
  • Since 2004, Hand & Stone has become the premier massage and facial brand in the wellness space, with locations in 34 states and Canada.
  • "This year, Hand & Stone is firing on all cylinders as the economy recovers and consumers increasingly look for wellness services," said CEO John Teza.
  • Hand & Stone is a 500-plus unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring massage and facial services to the masses.

Coldwell Banker Realty Leader Named to HousingWire 2021 Women of Influence

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Coldwell Banker, Franchises, Coldwell, Companies, NRT

MADISON, N.J., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Realty is proud to announce Laura Rittenberg, president of both Coldwell Banker Realty in Atlanta and Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence list .

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  • MADISON, N.J., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Realty is proud to announce Laura Rittenberg, president of both Coldwell Banker Realty in Atlanta and Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence list .
  • The Women of Influence program recognizes the outstanding efforts of women in driving the U.S. housing economy forward.
  • She joined the Coldwell Banker executive team in 2000 when she sold her Denver-based company to Coldwell Banker.
  • Coldwell Banker Realty in Atlanta is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 11 offices and 1,000affiliated sales associates.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates the Summer of Gold

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Food and drink, American cuisine, Personal life, Cooking, Barbecue, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Franchises, Dicky, Smoked meat, Barbecue restaurant, Barbecue in the United States, Dickey

This is a great way to cheer on our fellow Americans and enjoy delicious food across our brands says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickeys Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

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  • This is a great way to cheer on our fellow Americans and enjoy delicious food across our brands says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickeys Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
  • This is the first collaboration across all of Dickeys Restaurant Brands and a promotion where everyone wins.
  • Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the worlds largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey.
  • For the past 80 years, Dickeys Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit.

Franchise Group, Inc. Announces Approval of Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Corporate finance, Financial markets, Financial economics, Equity securities, Franchise Group, Franchises, Dividend, Franchising, Common stock, The Vitamin Shoppe, Franchise, Pet Supplies Plus

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend to common stockholders of $0.375 per share.

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  • DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend to common stockholders of $0.375 per share.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on or about October 15, 2021 to holders of record of the Companys common stock on the close of business on October 1, 2021.
  • Franchise Groups business lines include, Pet Supplies Plus, American Freight, The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddys Home Furnishings.
  • On a combined basis, Franchise Group currently operates over 1,800 locations predominantly located in the U.S. that are either Company-run or operated pursuant to franchising agreements.

Franchise Group, Inc. Announces Approval of Quarterly Preferred Dividend

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Financial markets, Financial economics, Finance, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Franchise Group, Franchises, Preferred stock, Dividend, Franchising, The Vitamin Shoppe

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.46875 per share to Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred stockholders.

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  • DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG) (Franchise Group or the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.46875 per share to Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred stockholders.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on or about October 15, 2021 to holders of record of the Companys Series A preferred stock on the close of business on October 1, 2021.
  • Franchise Groups business lines include, Pet Supplies Plus, American Freight, The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddys Home Furnishings.
  • On a combined basis, Franchise Group currently operates over 1,800 locations predominantly located in the U.S. that are either Company-run or operated pursuant to franchising agreements.

Keller Williams Reports Q2 ’21 Results

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Franchises, Keller Williams Realty, Keller, Gary W. Keller

Keller Williams (KW), the worlds largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, reports Q2 21 results, having achieved significant growth and technology milestones, and topped franchise and corporate culture rankings.

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  • Keller Williams (KW), the worlds largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, reports Q2 21 results, having achieved significant growth and technology milestones, and topped franchise and corporate culture rankings.
  • The credit for another impressive quarter of growth belongs to our agents, said Marc King, president, Keller Williams.
  • Keller Williams Worldwide Momentum (production outside the U.S. and Canada in Q2 21)
    As of June 30, agent count outside the U.S. and Canada was 13,385, up 24.4% from Q2 20.
  • In 2020, Keller Williams initially began the formation of kwx, composed of Keller Williams, Keller Williams Worldwide, Keller Offers and Keller Home Financial Services, consisting of Keller Mortgage and Keller Covered.

Regis® Partners With Industry Leaders for Product Distribution as Part of New Merchandising Strategy Upon Shift to Asset-Light, Fully Franchised Business Model

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Consumer, Other Retail, Women, MEN, Franchises, Regis Corporation, Supercuts, Retailers, Companies, First Choice Haircutters, Franchising, Regis, Service companies, Regis Corporation, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., SalonCentric, REGIS CORPORATION, SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC., SALONCENTRIC

This is an exciting change for all Regis brands and franchisees as we enter a new chapter for merchandising and adjust our infrastructure to conform to an asset-light, fully franchised business model said Felipe Athayde, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • This is an exciting change for all Regis brands and franchisees as we enter a new chapter for merchandising and adjust our infrastructure to conform to an asset-light, fully franchised business model said Felipe Athayde, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Regis private label brands, designline, Blossom Pure Haircare, and a new mens line, PrototypeTM, will be distributed exclusively by the partners to Regis franchisees.
  • Beauty Systems Group is excited to partner with Regis and their franchisees as one of their primary distributors.
  • Regis franchised and corporate locations operate under concepts such as Supercuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, Roosters and First Choice Haircutters.

All USA Franchises Hits More Than 1,700 Franchises Listed in Its Free Online Directory

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Strategic management, Franchises, Contract law, Franchising, Multimedia franchise, Regis Corporation

MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- All USA Franchises , the first free online directory for franchise companies in the United States, celebrates its recent achievement of more than 1,700 registered franchises listed in its public database.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- All USA Franchises , the first free online directory for franchise companies in the United States, celebrates its recent achievement of more than 1,700 registered franchises listed in its public database.
  • Industries listed on All USA Franchises include, but are not limited to: automotive, entertainment, construction, beauty, food service, pet services, retail, and dozens of others.
  • Every month, thousands of entrepreneurs and investors come to All USA Franchises looking for a franchise opportunity.
  • For more information about All USA Franchises' services or to be listed in its directory, visit http://www.allusafranchises.com .

BDT Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Culligan International

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Professional services, Utilities, Manufacturing, Energy, Finance, Other Manufacturing, Banking, Investment, Culligan, Franchises, Rosemont, Illinois, Byron Trott, Finance, Centerbridge Partners, Advent International, BDT, Financial services

BDT Capital Partners, LLC (BDT), affiliated with BDT & Co., LLC, a merchant bank that provides closely held businesses with long-term, differentiated capital, and Culligan International (Culligan), the innovative brand in consumer-focused and sustainable water solutions and services, today announced the completion of a transaction in which BDT has acquired Culligan through its affiliated funds.

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  • BDT Capital Partners, LLC (BDT), affiliated with BDT & Co., LLC, a merchant bank that provides closely held businesses with long-term, differentiated capital, and Culligan International (Culligan), the innovative brand in consumer-focused and sustainable water solutions and services, today announced the completion of a transaction in which BDT has acquired Culligan through its affiliated funds.
  • Several strategic family business owners and investors within BDTs global network co-invested alongside BDT in the transaction.
  • Culligan was acquired from private equity investors Advent International (Advent) and Centerbridge Partners, L.P. (Centerbridge).
  • As part of this transaction, Advent has reinvested in Culligan to acquire a minority stake in the business.

Ashley HomeStore Partners With Mercy House & Brighter Tomorrows To Support Dallas-based Shelters Caring For Mothers And Their Children

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Arcadia, Wisconsin, Ashley HomeStore, Franchises

Mercy House assists women facing an unplanned pregnancy with a safe home, counseling, education, life skills training and mentoring programs.

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  • Mercy House assists women facing an unplanned pregnancy with a safe home, counseling, education, life skills training and mentoring programs.
  • "There's a tremendous need for single pregnant women with children," says Saundra Halstead, executive director for Mercy House Ministries.
  • Through the launch of their new collection, Ashley HomeStore has coordinated the donation of the baby & kids furniture to Mercy House and Brighter Tomorrows.
  • "Ashley HomeStore is very grateful to partner with both Mercy House Ministries and Brighter Tomorrows to support the communities in which we have a presence," said Nick Lezin, Senior VP of Marketing at Ashley HomeStore.