2006 Franchise News

Full Speed Ahead
Some might think celebrating a 15th anniversary is a time for leisure and reflection--a time to sit back, rest on your laurels and cozy up with old habits. Not for this franchisor. With an astonishing...
December 29, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Raspberries Go Bananas At Sonic
Tart raspberries and fresh bananas are blended together in the newest refreshing and fruity SONIC treat. Packed full of natural sweetness, this tasty fat-free blend will even pass for dessert. The Ras...
December 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Real Estate Agents And Business Brokers
The differences between Real Estate Agents and Business Brokers
December 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

And The Most Successful Game Franchise Of 2006 Is... Burger King?
What's better than pocket bike racing? Pocket bike racing with the King. The only word that comes to mind when thinking of the trio of Burger King games is... really? The idea of Pocket Bike Rac...
December 26, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Burger Edge Opens At Randwick, NSW
Burger Edge, Australia's fastest growing Gourmet Burger Franchise today announced the official opening of the Randwick store.
December 26, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Firehouse Subs Names Delks Director Of Franchise Development
Greg Delks recently joined Firehouse Subs as Director of Franchise Development. In his new role, he will be responsible for the recruitment, training and management of Area Representative
December 22, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Merrymeeting, Inc. Acquires Number One Computer Service Franchise
Merrymeeting, Inc. has acquired a one-third interest in Computer Troubleshooters USA, Inc. CT USA is the United States' master franchisee for Computer Troubleshooter, Inc
December 22, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

EntryPoint Boasts 95% Attendance Record For First-Ever Marketing Workshop
EntryPoint's inaugural marketing workshop is off to a healthy start: Nearly all 17 franchised dealers will be in attendance on November 3, 2006 to meet and greet, discuss key marketing goals and hear thoughtful presentations on public relations plans.
December 21, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Complete Floor Care Services Company Now Offering Franchise Opportunities Nationwide
An increasing demand for professional, comprehensive floor care services by commercial contractors and residential customers alike has led Fast & Friendly Floor Care to begin offering franchising opportunities nationwide, effective immediately.
December 21, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Growth Spurs Hiring Of New Franchise Coordinator
Robust growth has brewed the need for a Franchise Coordinator position at JO TO GO Coffee®. The company recently hired Sheri Stoller to help field the steady stream of weekly requests for franchise information.
December 21, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™ Got Game
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Shopping In A 7-eleven® Wonderland
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Little Caesars Pizza Helps Customers Welcome The Holidays With New Gift Cards
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Jiffy Lube International Receives 2006 ATMC Award Of Excellence
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7-eleven Names Ust Inc., And Bakefresh Company Retailer Initiative Award Winners
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Super 8 China Exceeds Development Goal For Second Year
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Six Flags And Cold Stone Creamery Announce Strategic Marketing Alliance
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The HoneyBaked Ham Co. And Café Targets Battle Creek For Expansion
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The HoneyBaked Ham Co. And Café Targets Petersburg For Expansion
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The HoneyBaked Ham Co. And Café Targets Gresham For Expansion
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The HoneyBaked Ham Co. And Café Targets Georgetown For Expansion
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Choice Hotels Franchise - Q&a: Serving Gen-x Travelers' Calls For Hi-tech, Workouts And Lattes
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Choice Hotels Franchise Signs Contracts For 5 Cambria Suites
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Liberty Fitness Women's Health Club Captures Entrepreneurial Spirit In Women
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Roger Harris Of Padgett Business Services Discusses New Procedures For Small Employer Tax Returns And Year End Preparations On IRS Tax Talk Today
December 11, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Local Independent Joins Century 21 In Mississauga, On
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Watch And Win! Tune In To The Arby's® Action Sports Awards December 10th To Win Free Arby's Food For A Year
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Arby's® Revs Its Engines In '07 With Sponsorship Of Racing Maverick Matt Kenseth
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BLOCKBUSTER Gives Early Holiday Gift Of BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™ To Netflix Subscribers
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#23 Ranked Boston College Accepts Bid To 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl
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Reducing The Risk Of Dog Bites In The Vet Hospital
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Gold's Gym United Kingdom Announces Opening Of Five-star Fitness Facility In London
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360clean(TM) Announces Availability Of Unit Franchises
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Taco Bell Arrives In Quebec
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The Pit Bull, The Cattle Dog And Bark Busters
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Grand Opening: CheeZies Pizza Opens In Enid, Oklahoma.
December 1, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Celebrate The Holidays With Romano's Macaroni Grill(R)
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Weight Loss Is Charity's Gain
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1-800-got-junk? Ranks Again As One Of Bc's Best Companies To Work For
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Arby's Next In Line To Remove Trans Fat
November 29, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Arby's® Honors Action Sports Mavericks At Inaugural "Arby's Action Sports Awards" Premiering On Fox Sunday, December 10
November 29, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Gold's Gym Announces Resignation Of Gene Lamott As President And Ceo: Board Appoints David Schnabel As Ceo
November 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Escanaba Native Matt Marenger To Open JO TO GO Coffee® On Lincoln Road
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"Partner" On-Call Network Announces Its Second Washington State Franchisee: Dennis Hebert
November 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Snap-on Incorporated Completes Acquisition Of Proquest Business Solutions
November 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Holiday Travel Tips For Avoiding Costly Property Damage
November 28, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Pop Into Sonic® For A Delicious Bite
November 27, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Fast-teks: The Answer To All Your Computer Needs
November 27, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

America Votes: Chicago Native Is Hilton Hotels' Next Emerging Musical Artist
November 27, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

When An Earthquake Moves The Ground, It Also Moves The Pipes Under Your House
November 27, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Batteries Plus Franchisee Expanding Florida Presence
November 24, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Denny's Names 2006 Top Franchise Operators
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Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Hosting Free Open House Seminars In San Diego Dec 1-2 & Riverside Dec 16
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Aaron's Helps Warrick Dunn Foundation Make Dreams Come True For Four Atlanta Families
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The UPS Store And Mail Boxes Etc. Offer Holiday Shipping Expertise
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Rockin' Baja Lobster Expands In Four New States
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'Power Shopper' To Give Black Friday Bargain Hunters An Edge
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Back Yard Burgers Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Delayed Filing Of Form 10-q
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Make The Most Of Your Winter Holiday Travels With "Bed & Breakfast" At Hilton Garden Inn®
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Focus Brands Gets New Franchise Team
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Great Steak & Potato Company Launches New Sweet Potato Fries
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Double Duty For EntryPoint Franchisee
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Aussie Pet Mobile Appoints New President
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Pizza Franchise First With Online Ordering For All Locations
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Hilton Family Of Hotels Takes Home 27 Telly Awards For Outstanding Video Productions For New Campaigns
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Gold's Gym Makes Children's Wishes Come True
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Hilton Raises The Flag At Woburn's Largest Hotel
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Cartridge World Enters Vietnam
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Irwin Franchise Capital Exclusive Lender For Sonic Retrofits
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C'est Magnifique En Montreal! Doubletree® Expands Canadian Portfolio
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Cold Stone Creamery Announces Expansion Plans For Mainland China And Taiwan
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Midas Chief Financial Officer William Guzik Becomes Executive Vice President
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Tampa, Fl Area Franchisees Open Their First East Of Chicago Pizza
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Help Avoid Winter Breakdowns With Proactive Preventive Maintenance
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Ggi And The Ggfa Announce Formation Of The National Franchise Council
November 15, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Kahala Corp Announces The Opening Of First Two Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill In El Salvador
November 15, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

EntryPoint Applauds Outstanding Franchisees At First Annual Franchise Convention
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Kahala Corp Announces The Opening Of New Tacotime Restaurant
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The Colonel Can Now Be Spotted From Space
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Cartridge World Awards Master Franchise In Central America
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Baskin-robbins Market Share Melting
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Mandler's® Expands Unique Restaurant Franchise Opportunity Into Washington D.C. And Massachusetts.
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KFC Creates World's First Brand Visible From Space As Colonel Sanders Takes One Small Step For Humankind But One Giant Leap For Fried Chicken
November 14, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Aaron's Donates Computers To Help Unique Charity For Medically Fragile Children
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Aaron Rents, Inc. Names Elizabeth L. Gibbs Vice President, General Counsel
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Denny's Pledges To Support The Salvation Army
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Hilton Hotels And Food Network Create The Perfect Pairing As Hotel Broadens Its Partnership Strategy
November 13, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Richmond Service Center To Debut New Face Of Jiffy Lube
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Roy Rogers Launches Big Western Beef & Ham Sandwich
November 10, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY-LEADING FRANCHISE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS
November 10, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release

Hilton Golden Key Sweepstakes Gives Guests A Chance To Rub Shoulders With Rock 'N' Roll Royalty At 49th Annual Grammy® Awards
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Gold's Gym International Wraps Up Second Annual Master Franchisee Summit In The Dominican Republic
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St. Jude To Receive Largest Contribution From A Single Company Campaign; Chili's 'Create A Pepper' Campaign Raises More Than $5 Million For St. Jude
November 9, 2006 | Read Full Story | Permalink | Digg This Release