May 2008 Franchise News

Marble Slab Creamery & Maggiemoo'S Ice Cream & Treatery Present Premiere Fridays Summer Celebration
NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, has paired the two brands for the much anticipated co-production of Premiere Fridays summer celebration.
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Selects Responsys To Increase Email Marketing Impact And Performance
Responsys, a leading global provider of on-demand email and marketing automation solutions, today announced that Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. has selected Responsys as its email marketing service provider.
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IHG Announces Change Of Reporting Currency To US Dollars
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ("IHG") intends to change the reporting currency of its Group accounts from sterling to US dollars, reflecting the profile of revenue and operating profit, which are now primarily generated in US dollars or US dollar-link
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group To Participate In Goldman Sachs Conference
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that Gary L. Paxton, President and CEO, is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on the car rental industry at the...
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Pizza Hut(R) Celebrates 50 Years Of Innovation And Countless Memories
On May 31, 1958, the doors of a little pizzeria in Wichita, Kansas, opened to serve a thin-crust pizza to a small community.
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Penn Station East Coast Subs To Open New Location In Perrysburg, Ohio
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Toledo area restaurant on May 29, 2008 at 10015 Fremont Pike, located near the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Perrysburg and behind the Walgreens Pharmacy.
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Peg Buehrle Practices What She Teaches: "Business Can Be Fun!"
The world's number one business coaching firm, ActionCOACH, recognized Peg Buehrle at its annual North American conference, held recently in Las Vegas.
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NexCen Brands Provides Business Update
NexCen Brands (NASDAQ: NEXC) today announced an update on recent company activities.
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Burger King(R) Restaurants Extend Late Night Hours With Star Power, Music And Late Night Action
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that beginning June 5, 2008, U.S. restaurants will be open until 2 a.m. or later Thursday - Saturday.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Tropical Hello Kitty(R) By Sanrio(R)
Just in time for summer, Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is launching a new furry friend, Tropical Hello Kitty(R) by Sanrio(R).
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Ruby Tuesday Names Rockwell Its Finance VP
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FASTSIGNS(R) News: Get Sports Fans Pumped Up With Signs And Graphics
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Hyatt Names Amy Curtis-McIntyre To Key Worldwide Marketing Post
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Local Business Community Honors Glass Doctor(R)
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New Crowne Plaza Hotel Opens At Singapore's Changi Airport
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Card Connection Franchisees Rewarded For Referrals
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Car-X Opens Fourth Store In San Antonio
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Wingstop Lands In Bellmead Bellmead Wing Fans Get Nation's Leading Chicken-wing Chain
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Winger's Grill & Bar Opens New Location In Nampa, Idaho
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Furniture/Today Names Verlo Mattress Factory Stores A Retail Giant Of Bedding
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Superior Walls Chosen For This Old House Project
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Ace Hardware Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial Results
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Motel 6 Web Site Makes The Road Trip Affordable
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IHG's Staybridge Suites(R) And Candlewood Suites(R) Brands Drive Home Guest Rewards With Free Car Rentals
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Spherion Merges Assessment Business Into Recruitment Process Outsourcing Division
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Little Caesars(R) Pizza Shoots And Scores With Exclusive Nicklas Lidstrom Offer
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Pizza Fusion Recognized With Environmental Business Award
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A Finger Lickin' First 20 Years In The Making: Kfc Unveils New Smoky Chipotle Crispy Fried Chicken
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Video Resumes A Long Way From Commonplace
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Leading Companies In The Printing And Graphics Arts Industries Expected At The Sir Speedy And PIP International Vendor Show
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Red Lion Hotels Completes Denver Hotel Acquisition
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Assist-2-Sell Applauds Efforts Of U.S. Department Of Justice On Behalf Of Real Estate Consumers
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Fresh Enterprises Hires Two New Franchise Directors To Accelerate Franchise Expansion
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Humpty's Restaurants International Inc. First Quarter 2008 Results
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Board Of Directors Reaffirms Intent To Repurchase Up To $50 Million Of Common Stock
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Yogis Grill Begins Franchise Sales
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Salons By JC Begins Franchise Sales
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New Rockville, MD FASTSIGNS Puts Industry Experience On Display
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Saving Your Own Life For Less Than $1 A Day
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PuroClean Lives Up To Its Recession-Resistant Reputation, Sales Grow In Tough Economy
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Bar-B-Cutie Continues Steady Growth With More Openings
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IHG Announces San Antonio's Second Hotel Indigo
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ActionCOACH Barb Kyes Has A Plan – And It's Working
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T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants To Treat Dads To Free Onion Rings On Father's Day
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Edible Arrangements To Appear On Franchise Interviews Radio Show
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More News From Always Best Care Senior Services
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Bark Busters Offers Safety Tips For 'Take Your Dog To Work Day(R)' On June 20
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LaSalle Brands Corporation Announces National Franchising Of LaSalle Ice Cream And Bean Factory Dessert Cafes
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Geeks On Call Partners With Ident-A-Kid Through Endorsed Vendor Program
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Weichert Title Agency Names Michael Zurawski Regional Sales Manager
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Park Hyatt Zurich Introduces YogaAway
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First Watch Gives Out Free Golf Packs To Dads
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens In Ithaca, NY.
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Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza® Announces Gluten-free Pizza Rollout In Oregon Market
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens In Petersburg, Va.
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Yogen Fruz Opens First San Francisco Location At The Embarcadero Center
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FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Chicago, Illinois' Northern Suburbs
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Carl's Jr. And Hardee's Web Sites Among First To Go 3D
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Purchase Of "Ugly" Houston House Puts HomeVestors(R) Over 35,000 Mark
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Clockwork Home Services(R) Promotes George Donaldson To Vice President Of Operations – Plumbing & Electrical
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FETCH! Pet Care(TM) Expands Into Illinois' Greater Schaumburg Region
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CKE Restaurants, Inc. Reports Period Four And Positive First Quarter Blended Same-Store Sales
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IHOP Corp. Announces Corporate Name Change To DineEquity, Inc. Effective June 2nd
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Einstein Bros. Bagels Announces Signing Of Franchise Development Agreement
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer
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Pizza Hut(R) Surges In Customer Satisfaction Scores And Receives Highest Ranking In Pizza Category
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Value Place Announces Sustained Growth And Expansion Into New Markets
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Jamba, Inc. Reports Financial Results For First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008
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Gap Inc. Unveils New Online Feature, Offering Customers Four Brands In One Shopping Bag, One Check-out And One Low Shipping Rate
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H&R Block Adds Mobile Phone Banking To Emerald Card Platform
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Ben & Jerry's "Imagines Whirled Peace" By Holding Bed-In To Recognize Today's Peace Movement Leaders
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Fitness Together Franchise Holdings Names Jeff Jervik President And CEO
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El Pollo Loco Opens 400th Restaurant In Chelsea, Its First Boston Area Location Experienced Multi-Unit Restaurateurs Open Third Of At Least 25 New Eng
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Nestle USA And Jamba Juice Launch Ready-to-Drink Beverages
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Marble Slab Creamery & Maggiemoo'S Ice Cream & Treatery Present Premiere Fridays Summer Celebration
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CHSI Canada Franchise System Continues Growth
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IHG Opens Its First Property In Ghana
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Treat Dad To A Father's Day Frosty And Help Change The Lives Of Children In Foster Care
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Denny's Launches New Late Night-Only Menu
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Fairfax County, Virginia Wakes Up The Smartest Trend In Travel
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Wyndham Worldwide To Present At The Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant And Leisure Conference 2008
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Tim Hortons To Present At Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant And Leisure Conference
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Woodcraft Introduces Contemporary Line Of Woodworking Project Plans
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Sotheby's International Realty(R) Network Opens First Office In Greece
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MEDIchair Thunder Bay Wins Business Excellence Award
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Clockwork Home Services Expands Its Market Share In Indiana And Minnesota With New Acquisitions
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Entrepreneur Turns Fear Into A Profitable, Award-Winning Business
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Corner Bakery Cafe Signs Mississippi Franchise Agreement
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Finn Finds Success As Business Coach
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BKC Board Of Directors Appoints John Chidsey As Chairman And Chief Executive Officer
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Papa John's Introduces 100% Whole-Wheat Crust Pizza
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ActionCOACH Monte Wyatt Receives Accolades At Annual Conference
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Valpak Presented With National Postal Forum Award For Innovation And Teamwork
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Memorial Day Weekend, Tasti D-Lite Rolls Out Its Two Newest Flavors Of The World's Leading Good-for-You Frozen Dessert: Green Tea And PB Moosemellow
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How To Save Time And Money Using Mobile Collision Repair Services
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Microtel Inns & Suites Ranked Number One In Customer Satisfaction In Economy Segment By 'Market Metrix Hospitality Index'
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CiCi's Pizza And Half Price Books Debuts "Feed Your Brain" Campaign
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Coldwell Banker(R) Takes Homes For Sale On The Road
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Homewood Suites By Hilton(R) Opens Hotel In Cleveland – Beachwood, Ohio
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Radisson Hotel In Nashua, New Hampshire Launches Major $8 Million Renovation
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