Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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Dickey’s Barbecue is rolling out its own version of March Mania. Every Monday in March, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is offering their most popular sandwich, the Westerner, for only $5.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (Checkers/Rally’s) is celebrating its Loaded Potato Skins new product launch with “Potato Skin It 2 Win It,” a national contest taking place from Feb. 18 – March 18, 2013.
Green house cleaning service Better Life Maids is proud to announce its newest office. Better Life Maids will begin offering Birmingham green house cleaning services March of 2013.
Papa Murphy's continued its unparalleled growth in 2012. In addition to expanding its national footprint to over 1,325 locations, Papa Murphy's achieved 25 record sales weeks during the year.
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) today announced a capital allocation strategy that includes the approval by its Board of Directors of a first quarter cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock.
Nearly 8,000 RE/MAX agents from 58 countries are attending the annual R4 Convention this week to celebrate the global real estate franchisor's 40th anniversary.
World of Beer (WOB) Dadeland, a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, will host its one-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the bar located at 9010 S.W. 72nd Place in Miami.
Pinot's Palette, a national Paint and Sip franchise known for providing guests with an entertaining evening of art and wine, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local resident Ashley Gardner to open a studio in Oklahoma City.
7-Eleven, Inc. achieved record store growth in 2012 and expects the number of 7-Eleven stores worldwide to pass the 50,000-store mark by the end of the first quarter.
Pensacola Florida is the setting for one of the newest Fresh Coat Painters locations.
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that Andrew Orr, deep sea fisherman turned franchisee for Aberdeen and Inverness, has seen an 18% growth in his business in the past year.

Dunkin’ Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Gilligan Oil Company, LLC, for 13 new restaurants throughout Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding areas.

Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced the launch of two exciting new smoothie flavors to provide consumers with additional choices, now available in its JambaGO® express smoothie concept.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is hosting its 2013 Analyst Meeting in Dallas today beginning at 8 a.m. CST.
]Eye Level announced that Robert Reto has joined the company’s executive team as Vice President of the Support Division, effectively immediately.
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries® is bringing their famous fresh cut Boardwalk Fries® and fresh, made-to-order burgers to their new location in Gresham, OR.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is focusing in on Nashville, Tennessee bringing its friendly atmosphere and low-cost concept of Hawaiian coffees and all-natural smoothies to the Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo at the Nashville Convention Center.
Elevation Burger joins an elite group of only 38 restaurants in the nation to become LEED-Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Award-Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube® known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties will bring a new restaurant to Medina, OH.
YoBlendz®, a healthy, self-serve frozen yogurt franchise blending nature’s best with all the rest, has launched “YoTreatz”
Mr. Lube was chosen based on their proven ability to create sustainable growth, expand market share and maintain corporate health in a challenging industry landscape.
Realogy has been named one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in New Jersey by an NJBIZ program that evaluated the company’s practices and surveyed a random sampling of its New Jersey-based employees.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Covington on Thursday, February 28 at 11 a.m. The locally owned and operated barbecue restaurant will be serving the first 100 guests a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.

The Build Your Own Virtual SUBWAY® Challenge, a business simulation game that enables players to learn about business and compete globally, has been extended through March 31, 2013.
Romacorp, Inc., parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, announces their NEW limited time offer, Fisherman’s Wharf! Guests can enjoy delicious Springtime Seafood dishes February 25, 2013 thru April 23, 2013, at participating locations.
John and Lori Faber, owners of the Culver's restaurant at 430 E. Verona, Ave. in Verona, WI, are the recipients of the 2013 GM Culver Award.
Due to the growing popularity of LED lighting, as well as a strong franchise business model, international lighting solutions provider LED Source experienced a record year in 2012.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the official opening of Park Hyatt Busan, the tenth Park Hyatt property in Asia Pacific and the second Park Hyatt hotel in Korea following Park Hyatt Seoul.

In a historic deal with far-reaching impact in the fast-casual segment, Schlotzsky’s® announced today it has signed the brand’s largest franchise agreement in more than 40 years.
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a fast-growing chain of barbecue restaurants, has opened its first location on New Orleans' West Bank, a populous and high-growth area with great potential.
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