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Oil Can Henry's customers rose to the challenge in July and helped the company raise $45,401 to support the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help save lives and end breast cancer. Over the week-long fundraising eff
The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share payable September 10, 2010 to shareholders of record on August 20, 2010. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, wit
Midas, Inc. (NYSE:MDS) reported net earnings of $0.8 million--or $0.06 per diluted share--for the second quarter ended July 3, 2010, compared to $0.4 million--or $0.03 per diluted share--in the second quarter of 2009. Second quarter 2010 results were nega
  • Aug 5th, 2010
  • By: Midas
  • 575    16
The submissions are in, and the competition for the title is now under way. Midas International Corporation and SPIN today announced the top 20 finalists in their search for the "Next Great Road Song." Listeners can vote to determine the winners at http:/
  • Aug 4th, 2010
  • By: Midas
  • 355    506
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") (NYSE: DTG) today responded by letter to the proposal made by Avis Budget Group ("Avis Budget") (NYSE: CAR) dated July 28, 2010.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Net income for the 2010 second quarter was $42.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, compared to net income of $12.4 million, or $0.55 pe
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today confirmed that it received a letter dated July 28, 2010, from Avis Budget Group ("Avis Budget") outlining an unsolicited proposal to acquire all Dollar Thrifty common stock for consideration consisti
Johnny Rockets in Los Angeles' Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates its one year anniversary by offering guests one dollar hand-dipped shakes all day on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Since first opening in August 2009, Johnny Rockets' Petersen Automotive Museu
Workers who had just escaped the burning deepwater horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico did not stop to grab their car keys before escaping to safety from the burning rig that later created one of the largest oil spills in history. This means that many o
World Franchising Network (WFN) has named Fiesta Auto Insurance, the nation's only insurance and tax preparation franchise, as one of its Top 26 Franchises for Hispanics for 2010. PODER Magazine, the successor to Hispanic Enterprise, published the results
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Dollar Rent A Car, has signed a multi-year agreement with JetBlue Airways to provide rental cars as part of the JetBlue Getaways vacation packages. Beginning in
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For some years, many retailers have charged visible fees up front to help recycle obviously complicated products like televisions or tires. A few years ago, the Government of Ontario worked with retailers and companies to set up a recycling organization c
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce second quarter 2010 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
Southern Utah's desire for environmentally responsible and family-friendly auto maintenance service has earned Honest-1 Auto Care, at 595 N. Bluff St. in St. George, first-place honors in St. George Magazine's "Reader's Choice Awards."
Craftsman, America's most trusted tool brand, will now be sold through Ace Hardware stores. In May, approximately 100 Ace stores will begin selling Craftsman products.
Lauren Fix, the well-known Car Coach(R), along with her teen daughter Shelby Fix, Teen Car Coach(R), is traveling throughout the state of California appearing at a series of teen "Safe Car, Safe Driver" clinics on behalf of Midas to educate teens and thei
  • Jul 14th, 2010
  • By: Midas
  • 336    1
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today provided an update on preliminary estimates for second quarter results and its outlook for the full year of 2010. The Company announced that it expects second quarter Corporate Adjusted EBITDA...
As road trip season has arrived, it's important to be prepared for a summer full of adventure, fun and road travel. Midas International Corporation, one of the world's largest providers of automotive services, has partnered with top experts to...
  • Jul 6th, 2010
  • By: Midas
  • 280    2
Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA™ Certified Eco-Friendly, today announced the recent opening of its newest location in Eagan.
The Sears Blue Appliance Crew(TM) is helping Nebraska residents access the $1,711,000 in rebates available for ENERGY STAR? qualified appliances beginning July 6 until funds are exhausted, as part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. As the...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it is now offering customers its customer-choice rental service at the San Jose International Airport (SJC). San Jose marks the Company's 12th operation to offer this...
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To increase ad campaign performance visibility, Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., a leader in franchised automotive services, is using Telmetrics, the leading provider of advertising call measurement solutions, to track the consumer calls generated by...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it has opened 15 new U.S. franchise locations and two corporate locations since Jan. 1, 2010.
Mark Carr, founder and CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC), has been selected as a finalist for the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Houston and Gulf Coast area. This is the fourth time Carr has been...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that its Rental Car Finance Corp. subsidiary completed a private placement of Rental Car Asset Backed Variable Funding Notes, Series 2010-2. When fully funded, the notes will provide...
Car-X Auto Service is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in the automotive repair business. In 1994 Car-X launched its first website and in 2007 revised its website to capitalize on changes in the internet marketing space. Car-X makes a...
  • Jun 14th, 2010
  • By: Car-X
  • 305    1
Fiesta Auto Insurance franchise owners and company corporate executives joined together at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach to participate in the company's first national conference and celebrate system-wide successes.
Several individuals from the financial industry have transitioned into second careers as Little Caesars Pizza franchisees. "With my finance background, I am experienced in looking at investments from every angle and I was extremely impressed with the...
On the Road Again. Running on Empty. Traveling Band. For generations, the lure of the open road has inspired long and varied lists of classic songs. Now, Midas International Corporation, one of the world's largest providers of automotive services, is...
  • Jun 2nd, 2010
  • By: Midas
  • 304    0
Strengthening its reputation as a truly global "Helpful Place," Ace Hardware recently appointed a new president and general manager of Ace International to oversee worldwide growth initiatives. The announcement coincides with the renewal of two...

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