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    <title>Gift Business Franchise News</title>
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    <description>Franchising.com provideds the latest in gift business franchise industry news from over 1,000 franchise companies and business opportunities worldwide. Covering: general announcements, mergers, acquisitions, personnel changes, business expansion, media coverage, conference calls,earnings claims, product announcements, and strategic alliances.</description>
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	<managingEditor>benjaminf@franchiseupdatemedia.com (Franchising.com News Wire)</managingEditor>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:07:14 PST</lastBuildDate>
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  <title>"Holly And Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure" Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 24 At 7:00 P.m. EST/PST </title>
    <description><![CDATA[ABC Family and Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) are coming together to create a little holiday "hoofla" this season as the network debuts an animated special that marks the first time in the retailer's 12-year history that its plush animals are brought to life.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:45:00 PST</pubDate>
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  <title>Talks With Santa Bring Beary Good Holiday News: Build-A-Bear Workshop Becomes Santa's Workshop For The Holidays </title>
    <description><![CDATA[In a surprise move that is leaving the retail world breathless and parents and kids jumping for joy, Santa announced he is merging his operations with Build-A-Bear Workshop(R). On Sunday, Nov.1, Santa and his helpBEARS magically transformed Build-A-Bear..]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:35:00 PST</pubDate>
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  <title>Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today reported results for the 2009 third quarter and first nine months. The company also announced the renewal of its bank line of credit...]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Card Connection Franchisee Wins Top Award For Fifth Time</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Joe who joined Card Connection nine years ago has steadily built his franchise operation and now distributes greeting cards to central and west Ireland. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:50:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Sets Date For 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Announcement And Investor Conference Call </title>
    <description><![CDATA[Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2009 third quarter ended October 3, 2009, on October 29, 2009 prior to the opening of trading on the...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/13206/</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:45:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Card Connection Teams Up With Voltz Energy Drink </title>
    <description><![CDATA[Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced a deal with energy drink supplier, Voltz. As a result of the agreement, the popular Voltz energy drink brand will be distributed to 15,000 retail outlets throughout...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/13187/</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:30:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Build-A-Bear Workshop Collectible Mini Furry Friends Featured In McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R)</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Build-A-Bear Workshop(R), an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today announced that it will continue its relationship with McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R). This program creates the third collection of mini-plush...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/13123/</link>
  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:15:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Card Connection Launches Licensed Gift Wrap</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced the launch of its new licensed gift wrap selection. The new gift wrap which features four separate designs incorporating...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/13088/</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:05:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Double Donation With The Sale Of Each Plush Portuguese Water Dog To Support Domestic Pets Across America </title>
    <description><![CDATA[Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is pleased to introduce the Portuguese Water Dog, an All-American stuffed animal friend. The Portuguese Water Dog is the newest addition to the Bearemy's Kennel Pals(R) collection and is available starting September 4 at...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/12870/</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:15:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Latin Boy Band Menudo Lends Vocal Talents To Love. Hugs. Peace.(TM) Movement -- Encourages Philanthropy Among Youth </title>
    <description><![CDATA[The legendary Latin Boy Band Menudo burst onto the music scene from Puerto Rico in the 1970s, and has since helped launch the career of international superstar Ricky Martin. Today, more than two generations later, a new version of Menudo is back with...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.franchising.com/pressreleases/12751/</link>
  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:45:00 PDT</pubDate>
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