July 2007 General Announcements News

Outdoor Lighting Expert Of NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Interviewed By Builder/Architect Magazine
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Professional, Todd Sterchi of Charlotte, explains growing popularity of landscape and architectural lighting. blication serving the building/construction industry since 1937.
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Summer Cools Off With Smoothie King Tour
As temperatures keep rising, Smoothie King is driving across the county in a customized van to bring its refreshing and nutritious smoothies to six different states this summer.
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Adventures In Advertising Ranks Ninth In Counselor's Annual Poll
Ted Williams. Gordie Howe. Steve McNair. Mia Hamm. Tony Parker. Each name on that list has proudly worn the number nine on their back, performing effortlessly through the metaphorical (and sometimes physical) blood, sweat and tears associated with...
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Brooke Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Robert D. Orr, chairman and chief executive officer of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 18 cents per share of common stock.
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MC Shipping Inc. To Be Acquired By Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
MC Shipping Inc. (AMEX: MCX) and Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB") announced today the signing of a merger agreement providing for the Company to be acquired by a newly-formed entity controlled by BSMB.
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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts And Cranium, Inc. Take Family Fun Chain-Wide In The U.S.A.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Cranium, Inc. announced today the chain-wide expansion of their family-friendly Cranium Lending Library to the majority of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts properties in the United States.
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Domino's Takes Ordering To The Internet
For decades Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) customers have had only two ways to place their order - in-person or over the telephone - until today.
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Signs Now Development Indicates Increase Over 2006
Through the end of July, Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, has signed ten new franchise agreements, nearly outpacing the new store growth for the whole of 2006.
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MonitorClosely.com The Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 3 New Locations Now Servicing The International Community
MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 3 New Locations Now Servicing the International Community
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HomeTask Handyman Service Sponsors Pageant Entrant
HomeTask jumps into the community again with support of a local 5-year old, Emalee, Pageant, Miss American Rose.
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National Franchise Sales Announces A Denny's Multi Unit Acquisition In Wisconsin By Gill Foods.
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Bear Stearns Selected As Lead Sponsor Of College Squash
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Cartridge Depot Expands Into West Virginia With The State's FIRST Dedicated Printer Cartridge Refilling Business
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Cousins Subs' Co-Owner Sheppard Dies At Age 64
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Outdoor Lighting Company Of Sarasota Is A Proud Sponsor Of The Home Builders Association Of Sarasota County MarineMax Tournament
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Jason Taylor Foundation And Juiceblendz Team Up For Back-to-school Program
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Cartridge Depot Debuts New Scion XB Corporate Delivery Wagon
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Local International Moving Company Adds New Employees To Staff
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Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Declares Increase In Annualized Distribution Rate To $2.85 Per Common Unit
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group To Announce Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
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Motel 6 Introduces Motorola Razr Phone Promotion
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Culver's® Invites 100 Milwaukee Children's Outing Association (COA) Kids To Brewers Game & Helfaer Field Cookout
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Coverall Cleaning Concepts Teams With Procter & Gamble Professional To Donate 'Restore The Floor Day' At Pine Street Inn
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Bear Wagner Specialists LLC Selected By Gulfmark Offshore, Inc. To Trade Shares On NYSE
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Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Announces Agreement To Sell Seven For All Mankind
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Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza® Named To Top Ten Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains List
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Fitness Together Opens 350th Franchise
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Blockbuster Announces Expanded Online Subscription Offerings
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Bark Busters Offers Back-to-School Tips For Families With Dogs
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Qdoba Mexican Grill Announces Nationwide Implementation Of Trans Fat Free Oil
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Romp N' Roll Children's Enrichment Center Attracts Attention Of Franchising Mogul Gary Findley, Awards Franchises At Record Pace
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Carl's Jr.(R) And Hardee's(R) Raise More Than $650,000 To Fight Breast Cancer
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Maid Brigade's 17th Annual Convention Continues The March To Greatness
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Pizza Crusts Cross Flavor Edge
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IHOP Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
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Carl's Jr.® And Hardee's® Raise More Than $650,000 To Fight Breast Cancer
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Race Into Your Local ARBY'S® Drive-Thru On July 26TH …, That Employee Handing You An Order Of Popcorn Chicen Shakers™ Could Be NASCAR
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Bruegger's Continues Expansion In South Carolina Bakery-Cafe Experience Comes To Spartanburg
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Bruegger's South Carolina Expansion Continues Bakery-Cafe Experience Comes To Columbia
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Hilton Hotels Corporation Signs First Doubletree® Hotel Agreement In Europe
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Opening Of Full-Service Hilton In Pensacola Heightens Comfort, Convenience For Beach Vacationers And Business Travelers
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Hardee's(R) Sells 18 Restaurants In Iowa And Nebraska As Part Of Ongoing Strategic Refranchising Program
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Lenny's Sub Shop Now Open In Albuquerque
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Maid Brigade Launches Certified Residential Green Cleaning Service
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Domino's Pizza Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
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Doubletree® Hotels Celebrates Southern California Addition In Suburban Beach City Of Torrance
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DirectBuy Launches Online Discussion Forum
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Pet Waste Cleanup Leader Pet Butler Acquires Shovel Jockey's Scooping Business
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WEED MAN JOINS EPA TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT
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Bear Stearns Launches BearLinx(sm) Exchange Traded Note Linked To The Alerian MLP Select Index
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Kitchen Tune-Up's Franny Of The Year Recipients Set To Enjoy Their Prize This Month
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Breanne Ashley Is Crowned Miss Hooters International 2007 At The Hooters Swimsuit Pageant In Las Vegas
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Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend On 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred Securities
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Selects ATC-Onlane To Offer Rental Fleet To Dealers Online
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Kolache Factory Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With 25¢ Kolaches On The 25th
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Honored By Department Of Defense
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Accor North America Opens 14 New Franchise Locations
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HomeTask Hosts Regional Franchisor Execs
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Blenz Coffee And Hines Public Market Coffee Consulting Group Join Forces
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WINCHESTER WEED MAN SUB-FRANCHISOR GROWS
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Lenny's Sub Shop Opens In Deerfield Beach, Florida
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High Tech Tool Detects Pool & Spa Leaks By Sending Data To PDA's
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1 800 905 GEEK Answers The Call For On-Site Computer Assistance In Metro Boston
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Ellianos Specialty Coffee Franchise Registered And Approved By SBA
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Kiddie Academy® Is Coming Soon
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Spray On, Wipe Off: New Drug Test Technology From The DTC
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Boston Pizza Joins City Of Edmonton's Recycling Pilot Project For Business
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Statewide Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics Colorado, Red Robin Teams Up With Law Enforcement Officers To Support Special Olympics Athl
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Plymouth Resident Named Winner Of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' National 'Father's Day Final Four Giveaway' Contest
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Students At North Park Elementary School In Valencia Celebrate Free Pizza Party From Garlic Jim's Famous Courment Pizza®
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''Phones For Games'' Program From Play N Trade Gives In-Store Credit For Used Cell Phones
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Coverall Cleaning Concepts' Peter Sheldon Recognized By Trade Group
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Perfectly Blended Sweepstakes Gives Away Smoothies For Life
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Houlihan's Inks Two Landmark Deals For 34 Locations In California, Arizona And Florida
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Blue Moon Mexican Café Signs First Franchise Agreement
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Bar-B-Cutie® Franchise Rolls Into Dallas & Ft Worth
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Brooke Credit Corporation Merges With Oakmont Acquisition Corp.
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Massage Franchise Gaining Ground
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Jo To Go Coffee® Franchise Adds Extreme Smoothie To Specialty Drink Menu
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CKE Restaurants, Inc. Announces Completion Of Sale Of La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill(R) Restaurants
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Cousins Subs Store In Madison, Wis. Under New Ownership
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Roni Deutch Tax Center Franchise Offers Financial Incentives To Help Military Veterans Enter Franchising
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Roni Deutch Tax Center Nominates VP Of Operations For Coveted IRS Committee
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Roni Deutch Tax Centers Awards First Two Franchise Locations
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Vice-President Of Operations Hired To Oversee, Expand Roni Deutch Tax Center
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Roni Deutch Tax Centers To Provide Millions Of Americans `Preventive Medicine For Tax Liability'
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Janitorial Franchise Owner Turns Inventor With Back-Saving Doorstopper
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Rapid Refill Inks A New Deal
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FASTSIGNS® Suggests Ways To Make The Most Of Exhibits And Displays
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Bear Stearns Further Expands Its Global Equities Division In Tokyo And Hong Kong
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Bear Creek Coffee Opens In Battle Creek
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Growing Landscape Lighting Business In Nashville Seeks Top Candidates
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PremierGarage Shines At EOY Awards
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Ellianos Recognizes American Heroes With Reduced Cost Franchise Program
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Wingstop Opens Second Laredo, Texas Restaurant
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Wingstop Opens First Harlingen, Texas Restaurant
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Fetch! Pet Care Comes To Tulsa Area
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The Skinny On How To Chill Out This Summer: Dunkin' Donuts Introduces The New Iced Caramel Latte Lite
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Dunkin' Donuts Debuts New Celebrity Advertising Campaign
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