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La Quinta Inns & Suites, the fastest-growing select service brand in the hotel industry, opened 81 hotels in 23 states during 2009. La Quinta also executed 55 new franchise agreements, grew the brand internationally, continued to enjoy significant...
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Encore Sotheby's International Realty in Indianapolis, Ind., is the newest member of its luxury real estate network.
Dig This(R), the nation's first-and-only recreational heavy equipment dirt-moving compound, announced today it will now offer its signature giant sandbox experience on a national level through franchise opportunities.
The Weichert Family of Companies concluded its 31st annual toy drive by collecting more than 25,000 toys for less fortunate children this past holiday season. The toys were collected by Weichert, Realtors sales offices, corporate employees and...
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, is ringing in the New Year with an expanded line-up of BRight Choices(TM) treats. BRight Choices are better-for-you light ice cream options including fat free, dairy free, no sugar added...

Michael R. Shumsky, recently appointed CEO of CiCi's Pizza, today announced a restructuring plan to better position the company for growth and success in 2010 and beyond. The restructuring has resulted in new organizational re-alignments to better...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Suning Real Estate Development Co. today announced the signing of agreements for Hyatt subsidiaries to provide management services to three hotels in the vibrant hubs of China's Jiangsu province.

Zaxby's has recruited Terry Bradshaw to tout its Kickin' Chicken Sandwich Meal in the chain's ongoing "Indescribably Good" ad campaign. A menu staple, the sandwich is the favorite of founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, who opened the first Zaxby's...

Jamba Juice Company and The California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) announced today its shared mission to keep California's children healthy and active with the 2010 Jamba Jump Day(TM) event -- a mass...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first ElementSM hotel in New Jersey and the seventh Element hotel globally, Element Ewing-Hopewell in Ewing, New Jersey, just 10 minutes outside Princeton.
The community driven NYPD Pizza Utah developers Angelo Zullo and Jim Rodriquez always knew they wanted to give back to the community that help make NYPD Pizza so successful for their Layton and Draper locations. They now found the perfect way to do...
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.01 on net income of $0.4 million for the Company's second quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended on December 1, 2009. This compares to a loss of $0.73 per diluted share on a net loss of...
Stevi B's Pizza, the industry's only national premium pizza buffet restaurant, is proud to announce the promotions of Tim Walker to Senior Vice President of Finance, Scott Knight to Vice President of Operations and Brent Hobbs to Senior Director of Franch
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating...
One of the most critical and difficult challenges for many small business owners is the area of Financial Management. If not properly managed, it can bring the best of entrepreneurs to their knees. Financial Management is also a topic that often lands...
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is already a winner when it comes to this year's BCS National Championship football game between the University of Alabama and the University of Texas. As a corporate sponsor of both universities' athletic programs, Aaron's is...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first Element(SM) hotel in New Jersey and the seventh Element hotel globally, Element Ewing-Hopewell in Ewing, New Jersey, just 10 minutes outside Princeton.
Don't know what business to start this year? Here is an idea. The company Wash My Car The Mobile Car Wash Franchise is a turnkey business that future clients can begin immediately, with no previous automotive experience, with minimal investment...
About.com recently unveiled its list of the Best and Worst of the Retail Industry in 2009, highlighting Pizza Fusion for "Best Green Retailing Practices in the U.S. Retail Industry". According to About.com, "the criteria used to pick the...
HouseMaster®, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, has been named the top rated franchisor in the home inspection category by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 31st Annual Franchise 500 Ranking.
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with AKTI HELONA S.A. to operate a Doubletree by Hilton Resort on the island of Kos in Greece. Scheduled to open in May 2010, the Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos – Helona w
The Glass Doctor(R) of the Ozarks franchise owned by Coy Pepper is now open and ready to "fix your panes!"
Kumon, the world's largest after-school education company, ranks No. 1 in the tutoring category in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500 list for the ninth consecutive year. The company attracts entrepreneurs with a desire to help children...

Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is making it even easier and more affordable for customers to enjoy better-for-you options in the New Year. For the first time, all participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants...
As the winter chill takes over most of the country, Bruegger's Bakery Café is bringing warmth to its guests with new breakfast and lunch offerings. Starting January 6, bakeries will offer a Maple & Sausage breakfast sandwich made with Vermont M
More people are leaving the office and starting their own business thanks to the exponential growth of the Sports Nutrition & Fitness industry. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition continues to be one of the most sought after franchise choices as another year.

Step aside roadside billboards. To help cities pay for needed fire safety repairs and improvements during difficult economic times, KFC unveiled an advertising campaign to bring the brand's iconic logo to neighborhood fire hydrants and fire...
zpizza, the fast casual pizza chain, was recently named to the AllBusiness 2010 "AllStar Franchise" list, a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies. The popular pizza chain was also ranked #302 in Entrepreneur Magazine...
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest salon business in the Lyndwood Square Shopping Center, in Elkridge, Maryland.
Are you already feeling low over that lofty New Year's resolution to lose weight and gain self-esteem?
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