Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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Several United Country Auction Services auctioneers supported the Ducks Unlimited 75th National Convention in Nashville May 30 through June 3.
Broker/Owner Tom Humpal of RE/MAX Property Source in Rockford and Belvidere, Ill., received the prestigious “Above the Crowd!®” Award at the 35th Annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois awards ceremony in late April.
Choice Hotels Australasia (CHA) has revealed plans to expand its economy brand, Econo Lodge, following robust growth since its launch.
Panchero’s Mexican Grill has given a Franchisee of the Year award for the first time. Lou Kathrakis, owner of the Panchero’s located at 704 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton, Conn., received the honor.
European Wax Center-Portland is eagerly looking forward to celebrating its Grand Opening this summer in July.
Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.
Zippy Shell USA, LLC, a self-storage company utilizing a modern concept, this week announced a new web site launch that includes business tools to improve franchise operations and social media tools that will help franchises achieve their marketing goals.
As it embarks on a major initiative to reinvigorate the brand, Sbarro, the world's largest mall-focused Italian restaurant chain, announced today that it has appointed food industry veteran George Wooten as Senior Vice President of Operations.
TH Holding, Inc., the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, today announced that executives John T. Hewitt, Founder and CEO, and Mark F. Baumgartner, VP and CFO, are expected to present atthe Jefferies Global Consumer Conference.
Ron and Libby Firanek along with Mary Sutherland and Stuart Sutherland will open the first Pancheros Mexican Grill in Indiana in September at 4335 East 82nd St. in Indianapolis.
The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. announces the Vet-Express business ownership program for veterans of the US Armed Services.

FASTSIGNS International Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® visual communications, signage and graphics centers, will be at the upcoming show in Indianapolis on June 21 – 23, 2012.
Snap-on Incorporated honored the country’s wounded warriors today, hosting the annual “Soldier Ride” at its corporate headquarters in Kenosha, Wis.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be hosting an Asia Pacific Investor Day in Shanghai on Thursday, June 21st.
Pancheros Mexican Grill opened on Tuesday, May 15 in the SouthPointe Pavilions at 2910 Pine Lake Road.
Frank and Ruth Mercurio, owners of California’s premier retailer of artisan olive oil, We Olive, announced today the launch of their 2nd annual “Discover Cooking With California Olive Oil” recipe contest.
Any devotee of Element Hotels, Starwood's trailblazing, eco-wise brand, will argue that you won't find a more light-drenched collection of hotels in the U.S
For 2012, Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) has awarded Choice Hotels with its Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Award and Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award.
Toys"R"Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its first quarter 2012 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys"R"Us.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hann Harrison, an attorney in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Workers’ Compensation practice groups, has been selected to participate in the 2013 Class of Leadership.
BookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, recently opened its first office in Clearwater serving businesses throughout the Old Tampa Bay region.
Since opening in 2009, Cheeseboy, America’s first quick-service grilled cheese concept, has quickly expanded to eight units in five states and will exhibit for the first time at the International Franchise Expo at the Javits Center in New York June.
Bennigan's Franchising Company announced today it has created a new incentive program that supports U.S. military veterans seeking to own a Bennigan's franchise and will waive its franchise fee for all qualified and honorably discharged veterans.
7-Eleven, Inc. has completed a transaction with Strasburger Enterprises, Inc. to acquire 23 convenience store locations in Texas, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Glass Doctor® Leadership Council welcomed five new representatives at its meeting Tuesday.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Door. Door who? Doorologist who is opening new doors to franchisees.

Goddard Systems, Inc., franchisor of The Goddard School®, has named Emily Moss of Dublin, OH, the 2012 recipient of the fifth annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship (AAMMS).
U-Swirl, Inc. (OTCQB: SWRL), parent to U-SWIRL International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt® cafes, announced today that the franchise has expanded to Houston, Texas.
RE/MAX of Naperville, 1200 Iroquois Commons, Naperville, Ill., was honored recently by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network for its outstanding 2011 sales.
The Music of Language, highlighting the history of the world-renowned linguist’s educational company and teaching methodologies, is now available in Kindle format.
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