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Calling all Ben & Jerry's ice cream fans! It is officially the sweetest time of year. Today, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Truck kicks off its annual month-long tour in Boston, giving away FREE scoops to loyal fans.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) ("Hertz" or "the Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Carl C. Icahn and affiliated entities.
CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise that specializes in high quality ice cream sandwiches and other confections, has made BuzzFeed's list of "27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die."
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has broken ground on its first Westin hotel in Sarasota, Florida.
Bill Redfern is at it again. The serial entrepreneur that has built a reputation for driving the growth of a noted franchise concept has set his sights on iCare – Intelligent Home Care Solutions.
Wyndham Rewards® is matching member point donations to the American Red Cross, up to one million Wyndham Rewards points, in celebration of the organization joining the growing loyalty program as its newest online redemption partner.
This Saturday, September 20th, Wheel Fun Rentals at Malt-Tees will be one of a few businesses sponsoring Richfield’s "Bike to the Market Day" at Veterans Memorial Park.
Wyndham Vacation Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America.
Keith Pinkerton, owner of Mr. Electric of Huntsville and Mr. Electric of Chattanooga, was named Franchisee of the Year by Mr. Electric Corporate during the 2014 International Convention held in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 7-10.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) announced today that its Board of Directors has Directors increased the Company's current share repurchase program from $80 million to $105 million.

Shipley Do-Nuts is celebrating the grand opening of its 126th Houston area store in Sienna Plantation, located at 9011 Highway 6 South, Missouri City, Texas 77459 on Saturday, September 27th, 2014.
Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign is back for another year of smiles in communities across Canada.
Wingstop has landed in Palatine, Ill. The award-winning wing concept, with more than 665 locations, recently opened its newest restaurant at 1191 Dundee Rd.
Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest-growing global retail chains, is experiencing great demand from North American retail centers and communities eager for the retailer to move in.
CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot™ will celebrate the grand opening of its 23rd location at 3 pm on Saturday, September 20 at the Towne Pointe Shopping Center, 357 Route 9 in Manalapan, New Jersey.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites® Houston NW Willowbrook hotel, located just off Highway 249.
This year, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative has received nine Magellan Awards for the brand’s superior training program, innovative marketing, e-newsletter tool for agents and travel insurance program.
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Alan Haughie will present at the Credit Suisse 2014 Global Credit Products Conference.

One extra-large pizza franchise, coming up! Just months after opening its 500th location in June, Marco's Pizza is on its way to its next goal: 1,000 stores.
Jeffrey S. Wade joined EXIT Realty Oceanside in Jupiter.
In the past five years, Planet Beach has improved its Small Business Administration (SBA) loan success rate to 86.67%.
Jeff and Donna Rea as well as their team were recently involved in two blood drives and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. They're also involved in symposiums aimed at educating the senior population and their families about services in the community.
Bowl of Heaven has announced the signing of a new franchise deal for South Orange County, CA.
Dentons is pleased to announce that Andrew Henderson has joined its London office as a partner in the Real Estate department. Andrew joins from Herbert Smith Freehills where he was a senior associate in the firm's Real Estate division in London.
Mosquito Shield of the South Shore has partnered for the second year in a row with the Hanover Youth Athletic Association to treat area fields in preparation for the upcoming season.
Robeks fresh juices and smoothies franchise has been named to the Nation's Restaurant News Next 20 list, a ranking of national restaurant chains that are best positioned to crack the magazine's prestigious annual Top 200 list.
Pizza Hut, a division of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), today announced the opening of its first restaurant in Africa.

Hungry Howie's Pizza, the originator of the flavored crust pizza, coninues its growth in South Carolina with the opening of its first Greenville restaurant.
Adam Hoskins, Cicely Miltich, Staci Perdue and Emily Pulchaski have joined the Minneapolis office of Faegre Baker Daniels as associates following judicial clerkships in federal court or the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces the opening of its newest franchise location at 6124 San Juan Ave in Citrus Heights, California.
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