Franchise Industry News & Announcements
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Ben & Jerry's has once again turned a fan's flavor dream into a sweet reality with the "Do The World A Flavor" competition. Wisconsin resident, Toni Gunnison, concocted a caramel ice cream with praline almonds and a caramel swirl.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period ten company-operated same-store sales for the period ended November 2, 2009, for Carl's Jr.(R) and Hardee's(R).
Eileen Tener, owner of a Cruise Planners franchise located in Tampa loves to help people plan their perfect cruise vacation. Her customers come from all walks of life and interests and seek information about cruises ranging from a short 3 night get...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) announced today that the underwriters have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 862,500 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $19.25 per share.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its new eco-chic brand, Element Hotels, today announced a partnership with Nintendo to provide Nintendo DS™ systems pre-loaded with Personal Trainer™: Cooking software to hotel gues
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that Russ Klein, the Company's president, global marketing strategy and innovation will resign effective Dec. 15, 2009 due to personal reasons. Peter Robinson, Burger King Corp.'s former president of the...
Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress for a homebuyer tax credit that he felt would help repair the struggling national economy. Three versions later, the leader of one of the...
Mathnasium has launched a new marketing campaign to provide its rapidly growing base of franchisees with customer acquisition and branding tools.

Local entrepreneur Eddie Frazier is satisfying Lugoff residents' craving for Bojangles' "Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits" with this week's Grand Opening of the chain's newest location at 497 Highway 601 South. Conveniently situated just a half mile off of...
Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) announces it will implement the MICROS-Retail Xstore point-of-sale system in all franchise locations across all 50 states.
The holiday season tends to be one of the busiest travel times of the year. However, if you are lucky enough to skip the trip out of town in favor of hosting, don't worry! Cleaning experts at THE MAIDS® Home Services (www.maids.com), a residential...
Western Sizzlin Corporation ("Western") (Nasdaq: WEST), today announced that on November 6, 2009, Western completed its previously announced distribution to Western stockholders of a special dividend payable in the form of 1,322,806 shares of...
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest franchised salon in the Foxcreek Plaza Shopping Center, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Restaurant industry professionals and husband-and-wife team, Javier and Teresa Bueno, have signed a Master Franchise agreement to open 20+ Freshii stores in the Greater Houston, Texas market. Javier and Teresa are owners of Third Coast Produce...

Applebee's is saying thank you to the nation's veterans and active duty military by inviting them to enjoy a free entree on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced the promotion of veteran marketer Susan Shields to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Jamba Juice Company. She will join the Jamba Juice executive leadership team reporting directly to James...
Caribou Coffee, the second-largest gourmet coffeehouse operator in the world, is the first of its kind to reformulate all of its mochas and chocolate beverages using real, all-natural chocolate now available in white, milk and dark chocolate.
Bishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced the sale of its first franchise location. Shop owners Jeff and Kitty Foote are now open for business at 7550 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Portland.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG and CMG.B) announced today that it is entering into an agreement with a broker to effect repurchases of the company's Class B common stock, or single class of common stock if a pending proposal to convert...
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, was once again recently chosen as one of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA).
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced today that the Company will participate in two investor conferences during November in New York City. Steve Hare, Senior Vice...
In an effort to brighten the holiday season for children in need, Weichert kicked off its 31st Annual Toy Drive. Toys will be collected at each of the company's sales offices for distribution to financially and/or physically disadvantaged children...
illuminate gym is on the cutting edge of the fitness industry offering its proprietary 'High Oxygen Training' in a private and personal setting. Today illuminate gym announces that they are making it easier to begin your own illuminate gym.
The newest Hotel Indigo opened its doors today in downtown Asheville, N.C. Nestled near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 100-room new-build boutique hotel is the second of five properties planned for the state; additional deals are signed...
Free hotel nights. Free airline miles. Free retail gift cards. And now, free music downloads too! The latest redemption option from Choice Privileges, the rewards program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), gives its members the...
Taxes may be the furthest things from the minds of our military as they serve in remote areas around the world. But distance and time can add to the complexity of tax issues. H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offers six answers to commonly asked tax questions fro
T.G.I. Friday's announced it will feature eight half-price appetizers in the bar after 4 p.m. at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today through December 23.
A new logo, Web site and cross-sell reservations functionality have been launched to celebrate the integration of the extended-stay Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham(R) brand into the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts(R) family.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of the new sheraton.com, the first hotel industry website to feature Facebook Connect and allow visitors to interact with their friends and family by sharing their travel experiences through today's
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) – the hotel industry's most global company – today announces it will double its presence in Puerto Rico in the next year with the opening of the island's first W and St. Regis hotels an
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