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Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., announced it plans to develop a minimum of five new restaurants within the Research Triangle area of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill.
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (www.villaenterprises.com), a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced the reopening of two Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen locations along the Florida Turnpike.
Tony Roma's (Romacorp, Inc.) announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.

Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. today announced starting May 28 through June 28 participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Oklahoma City and Dallas will collect donations to support American Red Cross disaster relief.
Deborah Gauthier, broker and sales specialist with United Country – Resort Realty of Playa Jaco, Costa Rica, was named international director of United Country’s Resort Specialty Property Group Division.
Brightway Insurance, a leading national independent insurance retailer, recently opened its newest franchise store in Panama City Beach.
The economy may be lagging, but Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise owners Denise Barnett, Alex Overcash, and Angelo Chantilis say business is up.

Over the years, the United States Armed Forces have selflessly put their lives in danger to protect our freedoms. They have shown courage, strength and determination in the face of adversity during their time in active duty.
Pollo Tropical®, the U.S. based, Caribbean-inspired fast-casual restaurant chain, has opened its 33rd internationally franchised location and its first restaurant in India. This marks the brand’s first opening outside the Western Hemisphere.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the grand opening of the first KFC in Mongolia by its international division, Yum! Restaurants International (YRI) in conjunction with franchise partner, Tavan Bogd Group.
Cousins Subs® has hired John “JJ” Palmert as franchise sales manager. In his new role, Palmert will market new Cousins Subs franchises to single- and multi-unit franchise operators.
Cowboy Chicken -Wood Fire Rotisserie® has been chosen number 25 of the "Top 100 Fast Casual Movers & Shakers of 2013" by the restaurant industry's Fast Casual Magazine, a monthly online magazine of the food service industry.

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that the Company will present at an upcoming investor conference.
Doc Popcorn, the largest popcorn retailer in the world known for its fresh-popped, all-natural flavored product, plans to open approximately 15 new locations in Palace Entertainment venues across the country.
The spotlight on Pie Five Pizza Co. continues to shine bright as it picks up the title of 2013 Top 50 Restaurant Brand of the Year.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT house Minot, North Dakota’s first Hyatt-branded hotel.
The 2013 hurricane season begins on June 1st and it is predicted that this will be a very active season. The major weather services are predicting 16-20 named storms with 7-9 becoming hurricanes.
In January 2013, thousands of Gold's Gym members from across the country enrolled in the 12-week Gold's Gym Challenge, which has evolved into one of the world's largest body transformation programs – giving individuals the ability to change their...
This summer, School of Rock, the national leader in performance-based music education, is giving hundreds of students a chance to play their hearts out on stage in Milwaukee at what is recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival.”
The transition from US Army Specialist as a Military Police Officer, to that of a kilt-wearing window and exterior cleaning technician might seem odd from an outsider’s perspective. But in all reality, it makes perfect sense.
Orangetheory Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) will expand into the United Kingdom through an exclusive agreement with David Lloyd Leisure, Europe's premier health, sports and leisure group.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the leader in the fast-casual build-your-own pizza category, today announced that an affiliate of Levy Family Partners has signed an agreement to develop 15 franchise stores in Chicago and 10 franchise stores in Miami.
Togo's, a "West Coast Original" since 1971 serving up big, made-to-order sandwiches stuffed with the freshest ingredients, announced the return of its highly-acclaimed BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, available through Aug. 27 at Togo's nearly 250 locations.
St. Louis entrepreneur Matthew Ricketts has joined the board of directors to ARCSI [Association of Residential Cleaning Services International, the largest residential-house-cleaning trade group].
Red Mango, one of the fastest-growing retailers of all-natural frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, was named a 2013 Top 50 Restaurant Brand of the Year in the Fast Casual Top 100 “Movers and Shakers” awards by FastCasual.com.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that it is continuing its rapid expansion with the tallying of another hotel, now into Tempe, Arizona, located in the greater Phoenix area.
According to data provided by Smith Travel Research, La Quinta grew faster than any other select service lodging brand in its main competitive set in the years 2002-2012, growing by more than 141% in that period.
Sbarro (www.sbarro.com) announced today that it will further its international growth with plans to open 20 eateries in Ontario, Canada.
Salad season really heats up starting today … with the return of Wendy’s® most popular seasonal favorite: Berry Almond Chicken Salad.
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM) today announced that Bad Daddy’s Franchise Development LLC (“BDFD”) has agreements for three new Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar restaurants that will be developed in North Carolina and South...
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