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The uncertain economy has proven to be no match for the $2 billion smoothie industry. Emerald City Smoothie, best known for helping consumers live healthier lifestyles, is pleased to announce the opening of their first location in Denver.
For 14 years, Emerald City Smoothie has been fueling the appetite of health enthusiasts everywhere. Best known for their uniquely blended smoothies, the company has recently expanded their business model and will be opening new express locations in variou
Weichert Referral Associates Co., Inc., an affiliated company of Weichert, Realtors®, is now operational in 24 states after receiving its brokerage license in Missouri and New Mexico. One of the nation's largest referral brokerages, Weichert Referral
Beef 'O' Brady's, a 240-unit restaurant franchise known for its fresh and flavorful chicken wings and burgers, as well as creating a bond with communities across the country, has announced a new partnership with Thomas International, a global leader in pr

RetroFitness, a leading national fitness chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced it has signed a three-year preferred beverage agreement with Coca-Cola.
Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCBB: SPKL), fast casual restaurant operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle® U.S. and BG Urban Café™ Canadian brands, today reported on its outlook for the remainder of this year and through 2011.
Tim Hortons and hockey go together like coffee and donuts. Now NHL fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, NY can enjoy them all.
Weight Watchers International, Inc., the world's leading provider of weight management services, and Merck, a global healthcare leader, announced today an innovative collaboration focused on fighting obesity. The two companies will launch an initiative in
Beginning Sunday, October 17, over 700 Sport Clips stores will kick off the company's annual "Help A Hero" fundraising campaign supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW) Operation Uplink™ in their communities across the country. In its fourth y

Jamba Juice, (NASDAQ: JMBA), a highly recognized healthy, active lifestyle brand, announced today the signing of a purchase agreement for 41 stores in the mid-West region predominantly in the Chicago and Minneapolis markets with J J Maa, Inc. and J J Mata
Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKC) (the "Company") today announced the expiration of the "go-shop" period pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, dated as of September 2, 2010, which contemplates the acquisition of the Comp
Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in Michigan. The store has built a loyal customer base that includes gamers of all ages.
Pump It Up is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playgrounds' giant, colorful inflatable
Inc. magazine has ranked Austin-based CMIT Solutions in the top 40 percent of the publication's 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
According to the Home Safety Council, four out of five U.S. households plan to use ladders around their homes to prepare for the holiday season. Annually, during the two months surrounding the holiday season, more than 14,000 people are treated in hospita
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast:
97% of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners responding to a recent survey say they have not raised the prices of 16 ounce bags of Dunkin' Donuts coffee even though the cost for coffee beans has reached a 13 year high. J.M. Smucker Company, which sells Dunkin'
Massage Envy's (www.massageenvy.com) annual nationwide fundraising event, Massage for the Cure, provided 26,798 massages and raised more than $477,000.
Today,Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., (NYSE:HOT) announced that it is applying its industry leading, design-driven approach to its two largest brands with the debut of new guestroom designs for Westin and Sheraton hotels. The new room schem
For the entire month of October, Pizza Patron will be raising funds in all its stores for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, announces their Game Day Package offering customers the freedom to create their own cost-efficient combination meal package, which can feed 8-12 people for $49.99. The Game Day Package can be purchased in store,
Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will open its first Missouri outpost at 1201 Grindstone Parkway in Columbia in October.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce third quarter 2010 financial results prior to market open on Tues., Nov. 2, 2010.

The Little Gym International (TLGI, www.thelittlegym.com), the premier developer of skills in children worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture that will bring the concept to mainland China.
At Bojangles' Pole Night Thursday, Oct. 14, top drivers from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will compete for the top starting spot in Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Togo's Eateries, Inc., a West Coast Original serving delicious handcrafted sandwiches, with 242 franchised locations across the western United States, announces today plans for a system-wide brand refresh and growth strategy.
Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) is celebrating National Pizza Month this October with a new item on its menu: the Loaded Baked Potato Pizza.
Signs Now was among top award winners for "Best Recruitment Websites," earning second place at the STAR Awards during the 12th Annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference held Sept. 23 in Atlanta. Signs Now is a member of Allegra Network LLC,
Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation's premier restaurant chains for subs, salads and soups, today announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder, Rick S
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today its plans to purify the guest experience for travelers with the introduction of hypo-allergenic rooms at all of its full service properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Designed for all travelers but e
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