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The Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable June 10, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 20, 2011. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without int
BrightStar Care® announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world.
Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that its system-wide same-store sales have increased by an estimated 4% to 6% for the first two months of the company's third fiscal quarter ending May 31, 201
Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN, BNHNA), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported total restaurant sales and comparable restaurant sales for the first four-week period (March 28, 2011 - April 24, 2011)

Continuing to set the bar in the visual communication industry, FASTSIGNS® International, Inc., the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, was recognized as a 2011 World-Class Franchise®, pr

Minuteman Owner, David Meyerson, of Hyde Park, NY was reappointed as a board member of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently. He was asked by the president two years ago to sit on the board, and after a year decided to continue his venture with the C
In 2010, Al Coelho didn't know that his mission to run the Boston Marathon would soon become an annual tradition and enormous fundraising event for Children's Hospital Boston, but that's exactly what happened. This past April, with the help of friends, fa

Known for real fruit smoothies and specialty sandwiches, wraps and flatbreads with an island twist, Tropical Smoothie Café is excited to announce its 300th store, with the grand opening of its first Fort Myers location on April 29, 2011. Tropical S
This week only, FETCH! Pet Care is offering 70 percent off their entire stock of online merchandise, from water bottles to women's shirts, to pet food bowls.
Tossed®, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest, giving Tossed customers the opportunity to add their talents to the incredible array of salads on Tossed menus nationwide. From
This franchise location will be operated by Beau Labrecque. "We are very pleased that Beau has joined the Blenz family as the franchise partner and operator of the new Blenz Coffee store in Kamloops," commented David McDougall, the master franchisor of th
As the old saying goes "A son is a son 'til he takes him a wife. A daughter is a daughter all of her life." A new national survey shows mothers may indeed believe that saying, counting on their daughters all their lives. Just in time for Mother's Day, the
Critter Control recognizes the twenty-five year anniversaries of Mike Dwyer, Vanetta
Charley's Grilled Subs, the international Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich franchise, has been named one of the five finalists in the restaurant category of the Webby Awards, a competition often referred to as "The Oscars of the Internet."
Starting April 18th, Pizza Patrón, the nation's number one Latin pizza brand, launched a media campaign that reflects recent shifts in its core customer base. For more than a year, the company has been crafting its new marketing strategies to focus
While kids were cleaning off bikes, moms were preparing flower beds and dads were sprucing up the yard, Fazoli's was busy getting its five Omaha-area restaurants ready for spring with an all-new look and expanded service.
Friendly's introduces the Friendly's Girl Scouts Thin MintsTM Cookies Ice Cream Cake. Under a new license agreement with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the ice cream experts at Friendly's have created a frozen confection that incorporates the top-selling
Mountain Mudd® Espresso drive-thru specialty coffee, a brand of CHS, is expanding into the state of Connecticut through a long-term contract with PJP Coffee Enterprises, Inc. "I'm thrilled to represent the Mountain Mudd brand and bring world-class spe
In celebration of Arbor Day (April 29) Labor Finders International, Inc., will send thousands of trees to their customers with the assistance of the Arbor Day Foundation (www.ArborDay.org). In addition, the Arbor Day Foundation will oversee the planting o
Gyms hope to double last year's $213,000 donation to the BCRF [h2]WHO:[/h2] Planet Fitness, a leader in the health club industry.
Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is teaming up with Orlando International Airport to open a new store in mid-May. Of the more than 400 operating locations around the world, this will be the
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, a Maryland-based fast casual chain with development deals signed for Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon, and Virginia, bringing expansion plans to total more than 200 store
Franchising can be a catalyst for local job growth as many out-of-work Americans and early retirees shop employment options that allow them more control of their own destinies. The International Franchise Association reports on its website http://www.buil
In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month in May, The Melting Pot fondue restaurants (http://www.meltingpot.com) are helping to raise awareness about gluten intolerance with its second annual Chef to Plate program in a partnership with the Gluten Intoleran
Extreme Pita today announced the launch of six new menu items that meet the nutrient criteria of the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check program.
Massage Envy Franchising, LLC -- the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services -- announced today a healthy start to the new year. Since January 2011, the company has sold 38 franchises and opened 18 centers. In add
Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that certain of its subsidiaries intend to refinance their outstanding securitization debt with a new securitization debt facility.
An undeniably tasty match is now available in two satisfying sweet treats - the new Krispy Kreme Cookies & Kreme™ Doughnut and Chiller, both made with real OREO® Cookie pieces.
In celebration of Arbor Day (April 29) Labor Finders International, Inc., will send thousands of trees to their customers with the assistance of the Arbor Day Foundation (www.ArborDay.org). In addition, the Arbor Day Foundation will oversee the planting o
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that William C. Cobb has been appointed president and CEO, effective May 16. Cobb will replace Alan Bennett, who was appointed CEO in July 2010. Bennett will remain on the company's board of directors through Sept
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