2008 Franchise News

Tammy Cobb Earns Accreditation From Pet Sitters International
Tammy Cobb, a Virginia Beach, VA pet sitter who owns FETCH! Pet Care of Virginia Beach/Chesapeake has earned the distinction of being a PSI Accredited Pet Sitter according to an announcement from Pet Sitters International.
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Kyro Pizza Named Brand To Watch By QSR
Kyro Pizza(TM) has been identified as a brand to watch in the July 2008 issue of QSR Magazine.
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I9 Sports Franchise Opens 100th Location!
The desire to own a home-based franchise that focuses on kids and sports has proved to be the winning formula for Tampa Bay based i9 Sports Corporation, who recently announced the opening of their 100th franchise location.
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Jacksonville'S First Zaxby's Hatches Monday, July 7
Zaxby's licensee Henry Hardee will open the doors to Jacksonville's first Zaxby's restaurant this Monday.
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Port City Java(R) Announces Same Corporate Unit Sales Increase Of 3.65% During First Six Months Of 2008; Signs First Lease In Jordan
Port City Java(R) is pleased to announce corporate café same store sales for the first six months of 2008 rose 3.65% over the same period in 2007.
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Worsening Economy Is Driving Job Seekers To Self-employment
Forced retirement, job cutbacks, and economic uncertainty all point to a safety net of a recession-proof franchise opportunity.
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Auntie Anne's(R) Cures Summertimes's Boring Bun Blues
Although the debate over appropriate hot dog condiments will undoubtedly rage on for years to come, Auntie Anne's(R) Pretzels has a summertime offering that is a clear winner over America's typical hot dog bun.
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Always Best Care Senior Services Receives 2008 Best Of Citrus Heights Award
Always Best Care Senior Services has been selected for the 2008 Best of Citrus Heights Award in the Home Health Service category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
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Spherion Survey Shows Decrease In Overall Employee Confidence
The Spherion(R) Employee Confidence Index dropped 0.8 points to 46.1 in June, showing a record-low level in 2008.
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99 Cent Sandwiches With Purchase Of Drink In Celebration Of Noah's Bagels Grand Opening
In celebration of its Grand Opening, the Noah's Bagels(R) restaurant located at 821 N. Douglas St. near the Atwood Way intersection, will offer 99 cent Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches with the purchase of any drink to every guest who visits the...
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Add Patriotic Punch To Your 4th Of July Table With New Fresh Fruit Arrangements From Edible Arrangements(R)
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. To Host First Quarter Investor Conference Call On Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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Geeks On Call Franchisees Host Child Internet Safety Event In Waldorf, MD
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues Kentucky Expansion With Opening Of Louisville Restaurant
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Los Gatos Is Home To Asante Real Estate Group
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Westaff's 60th Anniversary Celebration Raises More Than $6,000 For Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names Eric Fencl General Counsel
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10 Steps To Simplifying Summer Parties
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One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Helps Locals Economically Knock Temps Down
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Carrabba's Italian Grill Lets Consumers Uncork Their Passion For Wine And Creativity
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Mister Sparky Helps Locals 'Surge' Through Summer Storms
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Marble Slab Creamery Announces Grand Opening In Kuwait
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Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub Returns To Firehouse Subs Menu Item Available For A Limited Time
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McDonald's 'Bringing People Together Like Never Before' For Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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Del Taco Announces Promotions
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Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Northern California
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Blockbuster Teams Up With The USO To Entertain The Troops With DVD & Game Drive Through July 14
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Millions Enjoy Father's Day Frosty Weekend
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DirectBuy Of Buffalo Provides Tips On Setting Up Your Home Office
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Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In New York City
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Everybody's Going Surfing, Surfing DirectBuy L.A.
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Hot Dog! It's National Slurp-Day
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Quiznos Is "Freedom Sponsor" For The National Federation Of The Blind's March For Independence
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Homewatch CareGivers, Largest, Most Experienced International Franchise Provider Of In-Home Care Services, Offers Six New San Antonio Territories
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T.G.I. Friday's(R) Honored For Best Marketing Campaign At 2008 American Business Awards(SM)
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Krispy Kreme Adds QSR Veteran To Company Store Operations Team
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Upcoming Domino's Pizza Investor Event
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Snap-on Tools Named 23rd Best Franchise Opportunity By Franchise Market
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'Be Your Own Design Star' With Valpak(R) And HGTV Summer Sweepstakes
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Denny's Corporation To Present At The Oppenheimer Consumer Growth Conference
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Red Lion Hotels Corporation Appoints JMP Securities To Evaluate Strategic Options
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Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Dallas
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Geeks On Call Company-Owned Branch To Serve IT Needs Of New Arkansas Market
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Sonic To Present At The Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference
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Blockbuster Withdraws Proposal To Acquire Circuit City
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Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Atlanta
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Colorado Real Estate Firm Joins Sotheby's International Realty(R) Network
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Vehicle Tracking Solutions Expands To Dallas/Ft. Worth To Meet Growing Demand For Fleet Monitoring Services
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CKE Restaurants, Inc. To Present At The Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth And Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference
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Auntie Anne's(R) Honors 20 Families Who Give Back
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Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs & Grille, Inc. Announces Virginia Restaurant Grand Opening
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BAB, Inc. Reports Profit For 2nd Quarter FY 2008
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Veteran Naval Airman Trades In Flight Suit For Flip-Flops
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Penn Station East Coast Subs To Open New Location In Raleigh
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Combat The Rising Cost Of Fuel By Maximizing Your Mileage Deductions
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Motel 6 Is Leaving The Light On In Goodland, Kansas
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens In Marinette, Wis.
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Dunkin' Donuts To Showcase Store Employees' Artistic Talent Through National Holiday Gift Card Design Contest
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Golden Corral Advances Business Intelligence And Performance With Steton
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One Nation, Under Slurpee(R)
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Better Homes And Gardens(R) Real Estate Set To Formally Launch
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Calling All Kid Chefs: Red Robin Challenges You To Invent America's Next Gourmet Burger
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports On Difficult Operating Trends
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Friendly Computers "Uploads" Franchise Industry Expert Olvian Manz To Lead Extraordinary Growth Strategy
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Nanny Poppinz(TM) Opens In Mesa And Gilbert To Serve The Greater Phoenix Metro Area
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Adam & Eve Announces Summer Sale!
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Famous Dave's Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release And Conference Call
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Ruby Tuesday, Inc. To Host Fourth Quarter FY 2008 Earnings Conference Call On The Internet
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Flip Flop Shops Set To Expose Toes In Vancouver
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Beyond Cookies --- Blue Chip Goes Gourmet With Nationwide Franchise Launch
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Verlo Mattress Factory Stores Partners With Red Cross For Communitywide Fundraiser July 5
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Famous Sam's Launches New Website
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Second Car Rental Franchise For Advantage Rent A Car Opening July 1 In Pittsburgh
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Coldwell Banker Commercial(R) Wins Coveted Digie Award At 2008 Realcomm Conference
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Popeyes(R) Selects GSD&M Idea City As National Creative Advertising Agency Of Record
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Radisson Hotels & Resorts Announces New Bed & Breakfast Packages For Summer
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Northern California Real Estate Merger Expands Sotheby's International Realty(R) Network
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Church's Chicken(R) Partners With NAI Global
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El Pollo Loco 'Electrifies' Its Marketing Efforts
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Red Lion Hotels Corporation Receives Unsolicited Indication Of Interest From Columbia Pacific Opportunity Fund, LP
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KFC Asks America: Is It "Hotter Than Hell?"
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Dunkin' Donuts Expands Oven-Toasted Menu With New Southwest Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
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Applebee's Raises $150,000 For Make-A-Wish Foundation With Initial Fundraising Project; Exceeds Annual Goal
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Roosters MGC - No Clucking At Roosters Barbershop
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PremierGarage Debuts Innovative New Cabinetry Line, Making The Ultimate Garage Even Better
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Sweet Factory Hires Industry Veteran Brett Larrabee As Director Of Franchise Sales And Development
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V2K International, Inc. Retains Premier Media Services, Inc. To Lead Investor And Media Relations Efforts
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Canada Now In A Twist Over Auntie Anne's(R) Pretzels
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Get Wrapped Up In Mummy Madness: Papa John's Joins With Universal Pictures To Promote The Release Of The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor
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Domino's Delivers The Ultimate The Dark Knight Experience And $10K A Day
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Burger King Corp. Introduces New Nutritionally Balanced Kids Meal As Part Of BK Positive Steps(SM) Nutrition Program
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H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
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Pizza Hut(R) Debuts New Spanish Language Ad For Tuscani Pastas With Real People On Hidden Camera
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Microtel Inn & Suites Hotel Opens In Hoover, AL With Brand's Innovative New Prototype Design
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Effective Signs Are The Prescription
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues California Expansion With Opening Of Morgan Hill Restaurant
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H&R Block To Announce FY08 Results June 30 Before Market Open
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Zaxby's Debuts New Snack-Sized Sandwich With Giveway Event
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Morganton's First Zaxby's Hatches Monday, June 30
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Simpsonville's Newest Zaxby's Hatches Monday, June 30
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