Franchises

Invisible Fence® Brand Hosts 3rd Annual Nationwide Contest for National Lost Pet Prevention Month

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Animals, Animal training, Pets, Franchises, Invisible Fence Inc., Animal loss, Fence, Anthropology

As the pioneer of the pet containment industry, Invisible Fence asks the community to unite around this cause.

Key Points: 
  • As the pioneer of the pet containment industry, Invisible Fence asks the community to unite around this cause.
  • To reduce the number of missing pets and help increase shelter's return-to-owner rates, Invisible Fence is hosting their third-annual nationwide Lost Pet Prevention Contest on Facebook.
  • "We're proud to host this year's Lost Pet Prevention Contest," Said Ed Hoyt, Director of Invisible Fence Brand.
  • Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, protecting pets across the U.S. and Canada with containment, avoidance and access solutions.

TravelCenters of America Inc. Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Oil, Gas, Other Travel, Energy, General Automotive, Transportation, Technology, Automotive, Travel, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Franchises, TravelCenters of America, Land transport, NASDAQ, Truck stop, TA, Service companies, New York City

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that it will issue a press release containing its second quarter 2021 financial results after the Nasdaq closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced that it will issue a press release containing its second quarter 2021 financial results after the Nasdaq closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.
  • Participants should dial in about 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.
  • A replay of the conference call will be available through Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
  • About TravelCenters of America Inc.:
    TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

Celebrate Fourth of July Red, White and Barbecue Style with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Personal life, Cuisine of the Southern United States, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Franchises, Coleslaw, Barbecue, Food Paradise

Classic Sandwich Party Pack 12 Classic Sandwiches, large Caesar salad, large potato salad, pickles, onions and Dickeys Barbecue Sauce.

Key Points: 
  • Classic Sandwich Party Pack 12 Classic Sandwiches, large Caesar salad, large potato salad, pickles, onions and Dickeys Barbecue Sauce.
  • Original Party Pack Two pounds of brisket, two pounds of pulled pork, large cabbage slaw, large potato salad, large barbecue beans, pickles, onions and Dickeys Barbecue Sauce.
  • Fourth of July weekend is always a big holiday for Dickeys, said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickeys Capital Group.
  • Barbecue.

Workout Anytime Hosts the Fitness Industry's First Conference of the Year

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Franchises, Aerobic exercise

More than 300 Workout Anytime franchise and vendor partners attended the conference, which focused on digital marketing strategies in a post-COVID landscape.

Key Points: 
  • More than 300 Workout Anytime franchise and vendor partners attended the conference, which focused on digital marketing strategies in a post-COVID landscape.
  • "We're the first fitness brand in the industry to host a face-to-face conference since the pandemic began," said Greg Maurer, Workout Anytime VP of Fitness.
  • "More than just a conference, this is a coming out party for the entire fitness industry.
  • With nearly 20% of fitness clubs nationwide permanently closed as a result of the pandemic, there's reason for the 22-year-old Workout Anytime brand to celebrate.

Planet Fitness Awards $150,000 In Scholarships To 30 Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Teens For Their Efforts To Promote A Kinder And More Inclusive World

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Franchises, Hampton, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness, Boys & Girls Club, Boys and Girls, Organizations, United States, Companies

I have become comfortable living my life, and this has inspired me to instill the same courage in others."

Key Points: 
  • I have become comfortable living my life, and this has inspired me to instill the same courage in others."
  • "As home of the Judgement Free Zone, Planet Fitness is honored to recognize each of them for making the world a kinder, more inclusive place.
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.
  • Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter .

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Sells Trinity Consultants

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Oak Hill Capital Partners, Private-equity firm, Franchises, Wetzel's Pretzels, Fastsigns

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has sold its ownership stake in portfolio company Trinity Consultants, Inc. (Trinity Consultants or the Company) to Oak Hill Capital (Oak Hill), with Trinity Consultants employees maintaining a significant minority ownership position.

Key Points: 
  • Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has sold its ownership stake in portfolio company Trinity Consultants, Inc. (Trinity Consultants or the Company) to Oak Hill Capital (Oak Hill), with Trinity Consultants employees maintaining a significant minority ownership position.
  • Founded in 1974, Trinity Consultants is a leading provider of regulatory-driven environmental, health & safety (EHS), engineering and sciences consulting services.
  • Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a 38-year track record of investing across various targeted sectors, including franchising, professional services, education and engineered products.
  • LLCP currently manages $8.5 billion of assets including its most recent flagship fund, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners VI, L.P., which closed in 2018 with $2.5 billion of committed capital and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, London, Stockholm and The Hague.

U-Haul of Forest Park in Kenosha Closes after 44 Years

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Transport, Trucks, Land transport, Human activities, Franchises, U-Haul, Towing, Trailer, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Self storage, Semi-trailer truck, Intermodal container

KENOSHA, Wis., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul of Forest Park at 6503 39th Ave. permanently closed its doors on June 24 after 44 years of serving the local community.

Key Points: 
  • KENOSHA, Wis., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul of Forest Park at 6503 39th Ave. permanently closed its doors on June 24 after 44 years of serving the local community.
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kenosha offers truck and trailer sharing, U-Box portable storage containers, moving supplies, towing equipment, professional hitch installation, bike racks and more.
  • Customers also have access to 716 indoor self-storage units with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points.
  • As a result of U-Haul of Forest Park closing, three U-Haul Team Members were let go.

FAT Brands Inc. Agrees to Acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Global Franchise Group, Lion Capital LLP, NASDAQ, Franchising, Service companies, Finance, Restaurants, Ice cream parlors, Franchises

The Company will also issue to the sellers $25 million in common stock and $67.5 million in Series B cumulative preferred stock.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will also issue to the sellers $25 million in common stock and $67.5 million in Series B cumulative preferred stock.
  • FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world.
  • Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a mission of championing franchise brands and the people who build them.
  • Global Franchise Group, LLC is an affiliate of Serruya Private Equity, Inc. and Lion Capital LLP.

Dickey’s Barbecue Breaks All Records in Father's Day Sales in It’s 80 Year History

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Food and drink, American cuisine, Cooking, Personal life, Barbecue, Smoked meat, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Franchises

Dickeys Barbecue Pit sold more wings, ribs and brisket amongst family packs, picnic packs and barbecue beans.

Key Points: 
  • Dickeys Barbecue Pit sold more wings, ribs and brisket amongst family packs, picnic packs and barbecue beans.
  • Barbecue.
  • Order online or through the Dickeys Barbecue Pit app and select Doorstep Drop Off to receive FREE delivery all summer long.
  • Barbecue.

Exclusive-to-RE/MAX First App Wins Distinguished Franchise Update Media 2021 Innovation Award

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Strategic management, Franchises, Contract law, RE/MAX, Franchising, Real estate agent, Marketing

DENVER, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, announced today that its proprietary First app is a first-place winner in the Products & Services Innovation Awards grouping in the 3rd annual Franchise Innovation Awards contest hosted by Franchise Update Media .

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, announced today that its proprietary First app is a first-place winner in the Products & Services Innovation Awards grouping in the 3rd annual Franchise Innovation Awards contest hosted by Franchise Update Media .
  • RE/MAX entered its winning submission, "The First App Using AI to Build Real Estate Business" in the Most Innovative Use of Data category of the Products & Services Innovation Awards.
  • Earlier this year, RE/MAX announced First identified over 33,000 listings out of RE/MAX agents' contacts in 2020.
  • "The First app helps agents grow their businesses by helping them refine their contact list, predict likely sellers and master follow-up.