Franchises

Dream Dinners Opens Fifth Colorado Franchise

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Monday, July 19, 2021

SEATTLE, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Dinners, which created the family meal kit concept nearly 20 years ago, recently added its fifth Colorado franchise with the opening of a retail kitchen in Castle Rock, located between Denver and Colorado Springs.

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  • SEATTLE, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Dinners, which created the family meal kit concept nearly 20 years ago, recently added its fifth Colorado franchise with the opening of a retail kitchen in Castle Rock, located between Denver and Colorado Springs.
  • And with the working world changing so dramatically, owning a Dream Dinners franchise offers many benefits to professionals looking for new career opportunities.
  • Weve been Dream Dinners customers for many years, and we just love everything about it, said Michele Byers, who traded a career in financial services to become a Dream Dinners franchisee.
  • The other Colorado Dream Dinners are in Arvada, Centennial, North Colorado Springs and Parker.

FranConnect Reports Record-breaking First Half of 2021 with Highest-Ever Revenue Growth and Customer Acquisition Rate

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

FranConnect added or expanded relationships with more than 100 franchise brands and multi-location businesses spanning more than 35,000 franchise locations.

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  • FranConnect added or expanded relationships with more than 100 franchise brands and multi-location businesses spanning more than 35,000 franchise locations.
  • Those new clients and expanded partnerships now include nearly half of Entrepreneur's Top 50 and Top 100 Franchises.
  • Additionally, FranConnect grew its team by nearly 20% overall, particularly in the areas of Customer Support, Engineering, and Product Management.
  • FranConnect customers span all sizes, growth phases, and industries and they grow 44% faster on average than the broader franchising market.

C&S Wholesale Grocers Enters Into A Definitive Purchase Agreement With Piggly Wiggly® Midwest

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

KEENE, N.H., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States,has entered into a definitive agreement with Piggly Wiggly Midwest with the intent to purchase the Wisconsin-based wholesaler.

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  • KEENE, N.H., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States,has entered into a definitive agreement with Piggly Wiggly Midwest with the intent to purchase the Wisconsin-based wholesaler.
  • As part of the acquisition, C&S will operate 11 Piggly Wiggly Midwest corporate stores and service 14 Butera Market stores in the Chicagoland region, as well as 84 Wisconsin franchisees under the Piggly Wigglybrand.
  • "The purchase of Piggly Wiggly Midwest is a natural expansion of our already successful Piggly WigglyCarolina business and reinforces our strong commitment to this beloved brand.
  • C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States.

Jackpocket and Circle K Team Up To Bring U.S. Lottery Players a New Way to Play

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

"We're proud to expand our partnership with Circle K, a company renowned for putting the customer first," said Jackpocket CEO Peter Sullivan.

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  • "We're proud to expand our partnership with Circle K, a company renowned for putting the customer first," said Jackpocket CEO Peter Sullivan.
  • "Jackpocket and Circle K share a mission to deliver easy and convenient experiences for consumers on the go.
  • We're excited to introduce Circle K customers to a new, easy way to play their favorite lottery games right from their phone."
  • Through this partnership, Circle K customers and team members can claim $5 off their first lottery order in the Jackpocket mobile app by using a unique promo code that can be found at their local Circle K stores.

GetUpside Expands Grocery Footprint with Three New Retail Partners

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

GetUpside , a retail technology company that guarantees profit for more than 30,000 brick-and-mortar businesses nationwide, announced today that three regional grocery retailers have joined the platform.

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  • GetUpside , a retail technology company that guarantees profit for more than 30,000 brick-and-mortar businesses nationwide, announced today that three regional grocery retailers have joined the platform.
  • This raises the total number of GetUpside grocery locations to more than 175.
  • GetUpside will now be available for shoppers at:
    These retailers join Lunds & Byerlys, Gelsons Markets, Piggly Wiggly, Carlie Cs IGA, and others already live on the GetUpside platform.
  • Cardenas Market, Woodmans, and Vicente Foods are community staples, said Tyler Renaghan, Vice President of Grocery at GetUpside.

European Wax Center, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

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  • The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.
  • They offer expert wax services from certified Wax Specialists, ensuring that every guest who walks through the door leaves feeling confidentin European Wax Center and themselves.
  • Theyre so certain everyone will love the European Wax Center experience, European Wax Center offers a free complimentary wax to each new guest.
  • European Wax Center is a leading wax specialty personal care brand in the United States, and its network now includes 808 centers nationwide.

BELFOR Franchise Group Announces Acquisition Of redbox+

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The acquisition allows BELFOR Franchise Group to continue to strengthen and expand its overall service offerings through redbox+'s innovative approach to waste management needs.

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  • The acquisition allows BELFOR Franchise Group to continue to strengthen and expand its overall service offerings through redbox+'s innovative approach to waste management needs.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome redbox+ to the BELFOR Franchise Group family," said Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR.
  • BELFOR Franchise Group is the world's largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint and number of units.
  • BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization for 11 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning, renovation and restoration.

Babson College Announces Creation of Tariq Farid Franchise Institute

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

WELLESLEY, Mass., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson College today announced the creation of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, a learning hub designed to advance learners' understanding of franchising and empower the next generation of franchisees and franchisors.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson College today announced the creation of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, a learning hub designed to advance learners' understanding of franchising and empower the next generation of franchisees and franchisors.
  • The Institute is made possible by a gift from Tariq Farid P'15, founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, and family.
  • The IFA and IFA Foundation look forward to leveraging franchising experts in our membership to develop curriculum to ensure the success of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College."
  • Babson will create a world-class advisory council composed of Babson alumni and industry leaders to support the development, programming, and growth of the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.

Express Employment Professionals Reports Strong Growth and Accelerated Development in Six New Markets in First Half of 2021

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Monday, July 12, 2021

The franchisees, Sylvi and Gary Elix, converted their existing Frontline business to an Express and plan to open a second location in the capital.

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  • The franchisees, Sylvi and Gary Elix, converted their existing Frontline business to an Express and plan to open a second location in the capital.
  • Express' continued relevance in the current economic environment and its success has fueled a surge in franchise development this year, positioning the brand for strong growth in key target markets throughout the remainder of 2021 and beyond.
  • In the first half of this year, Express hosted six virtual discovery days with more than 30 prospective franchise candidates interested in entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • To learn more about franchise opportunities with Express Employment Professionals, contactVinny Provenzano, Vice President of Franchising, at [email protected] or visit www.expressfranchising.com .