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Stacey Hart remembers eating at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit as a child. Starting Saturday, September 21 at 11 a.m. she will be the newest owner of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Alamo Drafthouse is pleased to announce the newest members of the programming team: R.J. LaForce, Tommy Swenson, Kayla Williams and Laird Jimenez.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB) today announced the appointment of John Schaufelberger as vice president of Brand Marketing.

Licensees Ray Anding and Randall McDonald opened the doors to Ruston’s first Zaxby’s restaurant this Monday. The new restaurant is located at 1103 South Service Road West, off Interstate 20 near Louisiana Tech University.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Olympia Hotel Management today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, the first newly built hotel to open in Hyde Park in 50 years.
The Robeks smoothie franchise has seen a massive surge in inquiries from potential franchisees, with the number of people asking about opening a franchise up 1,900% since the beginning of 2012.
Interim HealthCare Inc has gone global with the acquisition of UK-based Bluebird Care Franchises Limited.

Hoozax Foods, Inc., led by Duane Hoover and his family, opened the doors to Hampton’s first Zaxby’s restaurant this Monday.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® is virtually opening its doors to fans, inviting them in and offering the chance to win a $5,000 grand prize with its newly launched "Open House Sweepstakes."
Powerhouse Dynamics (PhD) announced that Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is installing eMonitor systems in all 860+ corporate-owned stores across the country.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced the company will add a new franchise in the important Washington state market of Walla Walla, the heart of Washington Wine Country.

Twin Peaks Restaurants today announced an extended development agreement with St. Louis Lodge Ventures, LLC to open the concept’s first restaurants in Missouri.
Family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese’s, Reel FX and Relativity announced today a partnership for the iconic restaurant brand to be featured in the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday animated comedy, "Free Birds."

On the heels of opening its first restaurant in the Houston market, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, known for its healthy food with a tropical twist, announces plans to add 20 franchise locations in the Houston metro area in three years.
Taco Bell and Kinexus have signed on as the first two partners in Cengage Learning/Smart Horizon Career Online Education's (SHCOE) Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action to reengage employees in the educational system.
For more than 5 years, the Cambridge-based firm has served hundreds of medical practices across the country by providing business services and has also opened 6 Thriveworks counseling locations across 4 states.
Many exciting things have been happening at 911 Restoration Headquarters. One such development is the addition of two new branches, one in Gilbert, AZ and the other in Ontario, CA.
Wendy's celebrated the much-anticipated return of two favorites, Wendy's Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches and fall television shows, at its Ultimate Premiere Party in Los Angeles on September 16.
The Houston-based Communitas Auto Group LLC, a recently formed Texas corporation, has purchased the rights to become the exclusive master franchisee for Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers for the State of Texas.
Huddle House, one of America's favorite breakfast franchises for nearly 50 years, has launched a new franchising website for entrepreneurs attracted to the iconic brand's recent growth and new restaurant designs.
Premium Franchise Brands, the holding company of Maid Right Franchising and Jan-Pro International, announced today that Maid Right Residential Cleaning Franchises have begun offering EnviroShield Disinfectant Cleaning in homes.
AtWork Group has announced the creation of a Workers’ Compensation Fraud Reporting Program that provides a monetary reward for AtWork cases that are reported and settled in the company’s favor.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Englewood LLC announced today the commencement of construction of the 208-room Hyatt Place Hotel to be developed in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
The metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued to see home prices regain ground in August. The median home sales price was 18 percent higher than in August of last year, following up on a 19 percent gain in July, reports RE/MAX.
Kwik Kopy Printing gets a new logo, look and lingo to target medium sized businesses. They are not just a copy shop anymore. They are a one-stop shop and trusted marketing partner who has gone high-end, but with a personal touch.
World Travel Holdings and three of its 13 brands including CruiseOne®, Cruises Inc.® and Villas of Distinction® have been recognized again this year by Travel Weekly.
With a net gain of 12,000 associates in the past year, Keller Williams Realty is now the largest real estate franchise in North America.
Oxi Fresh of the Rockies announced today that it has expanded its operations to include new service technicians in the Roaring Fork Valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
Michael Walters Advertising, a Chicago-based full-service advertising agency, has partnered with Padgett Business Services to develop and implement a new branding campaign.
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, which this year celebrates its 21st year in operation, has named its Franchisees of the Year as David & Di Tudor, franchisees for Hereford, Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon area.
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