Franchise Industry Product Announcements

Hilton Garden Inn - Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) announces a limited time only offer for travelers to enjoy. Guests who book their stay at this property by June 30, 2012 can earn double points or double miles.
ATLANTA, GA, May 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) recently announced a special deal for their guests to enjoy. From now through June 30, 2012 they are offering the Double Your HHonors and Go Further, Faster Package. Travelers can earn Double Points or Double Miles when they book and stay at any of our property or any other participating hotel or resort. To receive the offer Hilton HHonors members must first register at http://www.HHonors.com/DoubleYourHHonors prior to completing any eligible stay within the Promotion Period...

The professional, upscale, affordable spa offers personal membership packages featuring customizable massages, facials, and numerous member benefits and discounts.
Quincy, MA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 - Massage Envy Spa Quincy is excited to announce their Personal Wellness Plan membership packages. The day spa in Milton, Quincy, MA is now offering nationwide memberships for the low price of only $59 a month.
Massage Envy provides guests and members with affordable, professional massage therapy in Quincy, MA. All guests and members have the choice of customizing their massages or choosing from over 7 types of massage therapy, from reflexology massage to hot stone massage in Braintree, Quincy, MA.
The benefits of Membership at Massage Envy Spa Quincy include a customized massage every month or a Murad Healthy Skin facial for just $10 more, unused massage rollover, family add-on specials, member discounts on additional massages and facials in Houghs Neck, Quincy, MA as well as the ability to earn upgrades, retail discounts and more...

Continues to Be a Leader in Mobile Technology Strategy and Innovation for Hospitality Industry
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first hotel company to introduce a global iPhone app, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to serve as an industry leader in the area of mobile technology innovation as it launched its new iPad app today. The company has also made upgrades to its existing iPhone and Android apps, making Choice Hotels readily accessible to millions of travelers around the globe.
"Choice Hotels continues to be a leader in the emerging channels of hospitality e-commerce and through our various apps we're able to reach the growing segment of consumers who are booking their travel on mobile devices," said Kelly Poling, vice president of distribution strategy and e-commerce for Choice Hotels...

May 09, 2012 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI – There’s nothing better as a gift for Mom than knocking off a few pesky chores that have built up for years around the house. When it comes to the perfect Mother’s Day gift, sometimes it is the thought – and handiwork – that counts.
Mr. Handyman, the largest employer of handymen nationwide, has released a list of the top home repairs that Mom would consider a real treat. All of the projects can easily incorporate help from the kids as well. For a fun gift idea, kids can make a booklet showcasing which of the projects they will complete.

Organize the Garage: This means installing a hang rack for brooms, shovels and tools, as well as general clean-up and consolidation of items not needed anymore by the family...

An industry-leading, global effort and new philosophy to provide healthy, sustainable and responsible food and beverage options for guests and associates.
CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the launch of Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., a global philosophy focused on sourcing and providing food and beverage options that are good for Hyatt guests and associates, good for the planet, and good for local communities. Hyatt is the first global hospitality brand to a make a commitment of this magnitude. This philosophy will guide food and beverage planning at Hyatt properties from the operational level to the guest experience. With this new global identity, Hyatt properties will work to anticipate and satisfy the evolving preferences of its guests, ensuring that travelers have more options to fit their lifestyles while staying in Hyatt hotels around the world...

ATLANTA, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hooters is honoring all moms this Mother's Day with a free wing offer. All day on May 13th moms will receive 10 free boneless wings, tossed in their favorite wing sauce, when they dine in at Hooters this Sunday.
The Mother's Day free wing offer is good for all ladies who dine in at participating Hooters restaurants. The offer is good on dine in orders only and there is a limit of one order for each mom.
About Hooters of America, LLC
Hooters of America, LLC is the franchisor and operator of over 430 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 27 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly, world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls...

SPRING GROVE, IL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2012) - To better serve business customers, Cartridge World has added printers to its eco-friendly product line of ink and toner printer cartridges.
The new printer product line is a natural addition for the ink and toner retailer, as the company expands its offerings for its business customers. The new printers, made by Hewlett Packard and Canon, are available in Cartridge World stores for sale and/or through a new printer loaner program.
"Cartridge World is always looking for ways to expand service to our customers, and printers are a perfect complement to the printer cartridges we already offer," said Frank Case, President of Cartridge World North America. "Our goal is to provide a one-stop shop for our customers' printing needs...

Toasted Sandwich Pioneer Makes Significant Customer Experience and Franchisee Resource Enhancements; Introduces New Media Campaign
DENVER, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quiznos, the pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced significant product improvements, enhancements to the customer experience, the launch of QRAVE Quiznos, its new branding campaign, and additional resources for franchise owners. This announcement is part of Quiznos' larger, long-term strategy to elevate the profile of the brand globally and drive additional restaurant traffic for its franchise owners.
"Quiznos is a strong, financially healthy business that is poised for growth," said Greg MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Quiznos. "Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to continually improving the customer experience and providing our world-class franchise owners with the tools and resources necessary for success...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, announces a special promotion for guests that are members of the Starwood Preferred Guest program.
ATLANTA, GA, May 09, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located in Sandy Springs, GA near Atlanta Perimeter Center, announces a new special savings package that lets travelers celebrate the joy of choosing. With the SPG Nice Choice promotion, guests can choose when, what, and how to earn rewards.

When: Select your timeframe -- ideally whenever you'll be traveling most
What: Choose the reward you want -- Starpoints, Free Nights, Elite Night Credits and more
How: Choose the offer to earn your reward

Eligible guests must be a member of the Starwood Preferred Guest program...

A new program is bringing hope to family caregivers who are struggling to help senior loved ones with the challenging behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease remain home longer.
Omaha, NE (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 - A new program is bringing hope to family caregivers who are struggling to help senior loved ones with the challenging behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease remain home longer. The Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias CARE: Changing Aging Through Research and EducationSM Training Program, developed by the Home Instead Senior Care® network, removes some of the fear and confusion associated with those diseases. The no-cost program bolsters in-home care by providing an innovative method that helps families make the most of a senior’s life journey, including that individual’s history, passions and hobbies...

Highly Functional, Technology Driven, Flexible Space Designed to Support Today’s Mobile Worker
Book a Small Meeting at a Moment’s Notice - On-line and By the Hour
STAMFORD, Conn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today, Westin Hotels & Resorts announces a revolutionary new workspace concept that re-invents the antiquated business center model to meet the changing needs of today’s business traveler. After conducting in-depth guest research and monitoring business traveler trends, Westin is transforming business centers and specially dedicated spaces at its hotels around the world into highly-functional, fully-equipped workspaces. Modeled to support today’s mobile traveler, the interconnected workspace dubbed Project Hive features media:scape by Steelcase technology, video conferencing, seamless connectivity and collaboration areas...

During Restaurant’s May 15-June 15 Save the Asparagus Campaign
May 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // BETHESDA, MD – Every day, we hear stories about the Greening of America, in all aspects of daily life. But for locally-founded restaurant company BGR The Burger Joint, the Green Standard Fries (Grilled Asparagus Spears) has been challenged, and is now in danger of being removed from the menu. Therefore, company founder Mark Bucher has announced a Save the Asparagus Campaign, from May 15 through June 15, in an effort to keep the delicious, but less than popular, item on the menu.
Bucher said he originally included asparagus on his menu because of his mother-in-law, who used to tell him that instead of including only his beloved French fries (The Gold Standard), he needed to have something green on the menu...

Facebook fans and brand enthusiasts alike can enjoy Chili's most popular dessert through new Facebook Offers platform.
DALLAS, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar reached another social media landmark by achieving 2,000,000 "Likes" by guests, fans and enthusiasts on the brand's Facebook page. For three years, Chili's fun-spirited attitude has attracted fans with sweet posts, tasty offers and pictures of delicious food and beverages. Now, Chili's is sharing in the fun by giving a tempting reward to the brand's many fans. As a thank you, next week from Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17, more than 2,000,000 Chili's fans can receive a free Molten Chocolate Cake, or other dessert of their choice, when they redeem a coupon available through the new Facebook Offers platform...

Certification provides families choosing a senior care agency with useful information and eases the decision making process.
Greenville, SC (PRWEB) May 07, 2012 - Home Care Assistance of Greenville, South Carolina the premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce its Home Care Pulse Certification. To achieve this certification, Home Care Assistance of Greenville was reviewed on a monthly basis in the following areas to measure overall quality care and client satisfaction: loyalty, benchmarking improvements, caregiver performance, caregiver morale, agency incentives and caregiver rewards.
“We know that it is sometimes difficult for family members to make care decisions when they don’t have prior experience with an agency...

Hosts Free Franchise-Opportunity Seminars and Webinars; Offers a National Funding Source for Franchisee Candidates
SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2012 – Throughout May and June, The UPS Store ® franchise network will host more than 40 free franchise-opportunity seminars and webinars across the country for individuals interested in learning about the small business franchise community and the nation’s largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, printing and business services centers.
In addition, on June 18, The UPS Store franchisor will hold a Discovery Day at its corporate headquarters in San Diego. Qualified franchisee candidates will have the opportunity to meet with key home office support team members to learn more about The UPS Store franchise, including an award-winning training program and marketing support to help promote and grow their businesses...

"Vacation Pay" Promotion Offers Up to $300 Cash Back for Weekend Stays This Summer
ATLANTA, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is offering guests cash rewards through their "Vacation Pay" promotion, arming travelers with extra spending money to use following their vacation and beyond. U.S. residents planning their fun in the sun between May 14, 2012 and Sept. 3, 2012, will receive a $75 prepaid card when they stay two consecutive weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) nights at any of IHG's 4,400 hotels worldwide, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn® Resort, Holiday Inn® Club Vacations, Holiday Inn® Express, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®...

PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - May 7, 2012) - In celebration of its beloved mascot's 58th birthday, the Travelodge® hotel brand is launching "Sleepy's Birthday Bonanza Sweepstakes," giving fans of the bear across the U.S. a chance to win their share of 100 free night stays at Travelodge hotels.
Now through May 30, 2012, Wyndham Rewards® members who visit and like the Travelodge Facebook page (www.facebook.com/travelodge) can enter daily for their chance to win either a weekly prize of two free night stays at any Travelodge hotel in the U.S. or a grand prize of 20 free night stays.
"Sleepy Bear may very well be one of the most loved hotel mascots in North America but despite his age, he's just as young and fun as ever," said Rui Barros, Travelodge brand senior vice president...

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB), the franchisor and licensor of Big Apple Bagels® and My Favorite Muffin® has announced its new franchise concept, SweetDuet Frozen Yogurt & Gourmet Muffins™, which it is preparing to roll out this year. While BAB will be offering franchises in all fifty states, its initial development focus is targeted for the Midwest, specifically Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio. BAB is currently seeking interested Development Agents, Area Developers and individual Franchisees. As part of its introductory development plan, BAB will be donating 10% of the initial franchise fee from its first 50 units to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, of which BAB is a corporate sponsor. The Company is currently accepting inquiries from interested parties...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant, today introduced the refreshingly tasty Wedge Club Burger – available in restaurants for a limited time only. This inventive smashed fresh, served delicious 100 percent Certified Angus Beef burger is topped with applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, iceberg lettuce wedge, ripe tomatoes, red onions and blue cheese dressing on a butter toasted egg bun. Guests can also opt for the same recipe on its Wedge Club Chicken sandwich. Both new menu items are available today through June 4 at Smashburger restaurants nationwide. In conjunction with this delicious limited time offering, Smashburger invites guests to check out the company’s Facebook page on May 10 to receive a free entrée with the purchase of the new Wedge Club Burger and Chicken Sandwich...

Nation’s Largest Organic Burger Chain is First to Include In-Demand Product on Menu
May 07, 2012 // Franchising.com // Falls Church, VA - For millions of die-hard fans who love bacon with their burgers but tend to abstain due to preservatives, Elevation Burger -- the nation’s first and largest 100% USDA-certified organic and 100% grass-fed beef burger chain -- says "Indulge your pork craving" with its newest menu item: organic bacon. Elevation Burger is the nation’s first better burger chain to include organic bacon on its menu.
Organic bacon features a much fuller flavor profile than factory farm bacon, as well as a hardwood-smoked aroma. To be certified as organic, the bacon served at Elevation Burger comes from pigs humanely raised on family farms without antibiotics; and that are fed with feed grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers...