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Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today the appointment of Michael F. Hines to the Dunkin' Brands Board of Directors. Mr. Hines will also serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the world's largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced today that it is directing the first $1 million from its World Hunger Relief global effort to provide food to families affected by hunger
As part of its commitment to providing proven marketing solutions to small and mid-size businesses, AlphaGraphics awarded 24 individuals the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Fundamental Direct Marketing Certification last week at its annual conference
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms today announces that the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque will open in Sept. 2011 following a brand change from a Hilton that included $14 million
Granite Transformations, the franchise division of Trend USA that has facilities and showrooms around the world, recently named Omaha, NE franchise owners Brian and Nicole Neesen as the 2011 Franchisees of the Year at the Granite Transformations(TM) Annua
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Hodge & Kittrell Realtors in Raleigh, N.C., is the newest member of its luxury real estate network.
Franchising is the economy's superstar. Growth of new franchised businesses is helping lift a still-sluggish economy, creating jobs and providing new options to corporate workers wanting a change.
When kids go back to school, the stress can be huge on the family, including the dog. This abrupt change in routine can seriously affect our furry friends, who are creatures of habit. But with a little understanding and preparation before the first day of
Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, along with its parent company, Realogy Corporation, recently hosted a delegation from China comprised of central real estate government officials
Entering the Jacksonville market for the first time, First Watch, the Bradenton-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Restaurant company, opened at 544 Marsh Landing in the South Beach Center earlier this week.
East Coast Wings & Grill, a fast casual wing chain with 19 locations throughout North Carolina, announces the appointment of Stephanie Morris as Vice President of Marketing.
Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.1125 per share payable on or after October 26, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2011.
The ServiceMaster Company recently reported its second quarter 2011 financial results through the filing of its Form 10 Q and Form 8 K.
Smashburger, the fast-casual "better burger" concept restaurant sweeping the nation, is preparing to have Louisvillians' mouths watering. The restaurant will open its first Louisville location on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, with a subsequent location pl
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection , has named Gabriel McGeown as the winner of its 'Franchisee of the Year' award which was presented at the Company's recent annual conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Gabrie
7-Eleven, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to acquire ExxonMobil's retail interests in 51 North Texas sites. The transaction is anticipated to close in late 2011, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Terms of the deal we
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today the appointment of restaurant industry veteran Dennis Farrow to the position of chief operating officer. In this role, Farrow oversees operations for the company's 400 restaurants (a combination of company-owned and fra
Wingstop recently honored its top performing Brand Partners, team members and vendors during the company's 9th International Convention at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
DUCTZ, the nation's premier air duct cleaning franchise, recently announced a new partnership with DTE Energy. Through this partnership, DUCTZ will become an exclusive provider through DTE Energy's Home Protection Plus program.
Earlier this year, the state of Iowa announced its plans to move towards a green economy for job creation. Renewable energy production, sustainable agriculture, green building construction and retrofitting and energy efficiency were identified by Iowa's g
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a Louisiana-based restaurant franchisor, will open five restaurants in the Texas capital city of Austin, continuing an aggressive national expansion.
Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing "better burger" concept, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge taking place August 22nd through 28th in Colorado. The premier racing event will take place over seven con
In late May, DirectBuy celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a weekend of awards, recognition, education and fun at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington DC. Helping commemorate the occasion were some of DirectBuy's top franchis
Cartridge World, the world leader in printer cartridge refilling, has just partnered with Retail Information Systems, the number one global partner for Retail Pro, for their point of sale and corporate back office systems. Retail Information Systems will
At its annual Conference of Broker/Owners and Managers, RE/MAX marked numerous achievements in the first half of 2011. Nearly 1,000 attendees from across the U.S., Canada and 13 other countries came to Los Angeles for the event.
SONIC®, America's Drive-In®, is adding three new additions to its team of breakfast burritos. Each of the new burritos – The Ultimate Meat & Cheese™ Breakfast Burrito, The Fiesta Steak Breakfast Burrito and The Steak & Egg Brea
Just three months after opening their first rent-to-own store, owners Mike Do and David Rogers have added another ColorTyme to the Houston area. The new location will offer rent-to-own appliances, electronics and furniture to residents in the city's south
Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 212-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Dyersburg as a key com
BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, has announced a strategic partnership with Vantiv, one of the most trusted and largest providers of payment strategies and technology solutions for fin

As a special thank you to its local customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who dines in their restaurants on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Penn Station's fresh-cut fries are a real custo
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