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New national guidelines for short sales recently were issued by the United States Treasury Department, and they are likely to have a meaningful and beneficial impact on the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according Jim Merrion...
With a tax preparer certification process in place since 2007, Liberty Tax Service is poised for stricter IRS standards on tax preparers that may take effect in the next few years. Liberty Tax took a proactive approach toward professional...
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced the relocation of its regional offices in Phoenix. Currently, Choice Hotels Phoenix-based operations run out of two office locations. The planned spring 2010 move will allow the consolidation...
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite ice cream shop, is continuing to expand its national footprint with today's announcement that Miami, Florida is now open for franchise sales. Approximately 30 additional stand-alone stores could be supported...

The challenging economy has taken its toll on businesses nationwide in the last couple of years. But as hundreds of businesses have struggled to stay afloat, one franchise company continues to show signs of success.
Andrew Laurie had been the Managing Director for a travel distribution company in the U.K. for several years, having begun as Project Director, when he contemplated starting his own business. He had had several successes while serving as Managing...
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), today announced that the Company will be presenting at two investor conferences this month.
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPKI) announced today that management will be presenting at the 12th Annual ICR XChange Conference in Dana Point, California on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. PT.
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced today that Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Hare, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period twelve company-operated same-store sales for the period ended December 28, 2009, for Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R).
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is keeping its New Year's resolution to provide guests even more opportunities and rewards for travel in 2010. To that end, Starwood's award winning loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest(R)...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the Company's fourth quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, February 4, 2010, followed by a conference call at 10:30am EST.
named 'best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide- has announced that it will open eleven Kidville locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest salon business in the Midstate Shopping Mall, in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced Phillip Hugh as executive vice president of franchise sales. In this role, he will lead the domestic franchise sales teams supporting...

Great taste or lower calories? At Applebee's, guests can have their "steak" and eat it too. The world's largest casual dining chain announces the launch of its groundbreaking menu featuring five unbelievably tasty entrees, all under 550 calories.

As the nation rings in 2010 and all the potential and promise that a new year brings, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is giving guests another reason to celebrate. Any time of day now through February 21...
Marton Medina, President & Founder of the newly launched franchise opportunity HomeSweetHome® believes his company belongs somewhere at the top of that list.
After 45 years in the sub-sandwich franchise business, no other sandwich franchise throws an affordable sub celebration like BLIMPIE(R). This year more than ever, with the fluctuating economy, the BLIMPIE franchise catering menu is a great value...

Right at Home, Inc, a leading provider of in-home companion and personal care assistance with more than 175 local independent franchisees in 41 states, has established international operations in South America. Right at Home will be expanding into...
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection's new launch, Cardfetti, has exploded onto the market! Created in conjunction with UK Greetings' gifting division, Cardfetti, are small packs of metallic confettis in various shapes.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:CKR) will be speaking at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Consumer Conference on January 12, 2010. Details are as follows:
HomeVestors(R) of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses(R)" company, announced at its annual convention in December that WFI Properties, Inc. (Houston, Tex.) has been named its "2009 Franchise of the Year" as well as the...
Jani-King International, the world's largest commercial cleaning franchisor, has climbed back into the list of the Top-10 franchise companies. As ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's January 2010 Franchise 500 issue, Jani-King takes over as the...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 7, 2010, to discuss its operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of...
Smashburger, a fast-casual, "better burger" restaurant, and Smash Bash, LLC have teamed up to bring 100-percent Angus beef burgers to Orlando. The city's first Smashburger will open in early 2010.
Smashburger, a fast-casual, "better burger" restaurant, and SB Ventures, LLC are bringing mouthwatering burgers to Weld, Larimer, Adams, Routt, and Laramie counties. The region's first Smashburger (opening in 2010) will offer residents a great-tasting...
Honey Dew Donuts(R) announced today the recent hiring of Larry Flaherty as the Director of Franchise Development. Larry joins Honey Dew with an extensive and comprehensive franchising background including ten years with D'Angelo Sandwich Shops...
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery announced today that Chairman and CEO David A. Brandon will be stepping down as CEO effective March 7, 2010. The Board of Directors plans to elect J. Patrick Doyle as...
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today released a Gluten-Sensitive List: foods and ingredients on the BURGER KING(R) restaurant menu in the U.S. that do not contain wheat, barley, oats or rye. As part of nutrition efforts under its BK Positive Steps(R)...
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