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U-SWIRL(R) International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food, Inc. (OTCBB: HFFI), today announced that it has finalized plans to open a Company-owned U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt store in the Green Valley Ranch resort's food court...
Richard Stroiney began evaluating various business opportunities to realize his goal of owning a small business before his 40th birthday. It is during this time that he called his former colleague Kevin Jackson – who also owns an ActionCOACH...
Roger Lamb already was an active Business Coach when he heard about Brad Sugars' ActionCOACH franchise through a networking contact.
Wendy's International, Inc., part of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), today named The Kaplan Thaler Group as its lead creative agency with responsibilities encompassing advertising, media planning, digital marketing and restaurant activation.
Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship with a presence in more than 500 communities in North America, is proud to be a partner of the Alzheimer Association's Alzheimer's...
Gene Kopetsky learned things in the military that benefit him in his work today. Kopetsky belonged to the U.S. Army Reserves for nine years. A member of the Aberdeen-based 452nd Ordnance Company, he was part of Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield...

Despite what some are calling a very gloomy economy, five new Checkers Drive-In Restaurants opened during the first two months of 2009.
Kathi Clarke Uses Her Business Strategy and Interpersonal Skills to Her Decision to Join ActionCOACH
An Industrial Psychologist by profession, Kathi Clarke spent most of her time prior to joining ActionCOACH in the corporate game gaining the all-round business experience that has seen her succeed in general management.

Non-traditional locations, including an airport, a state university and four turnpike rest areas, account for six of the 18 new Checkers Drive-In Restaurants opened in the second quarter of 2009 as the double drive-thru chain headquartered here sets a...
Starting July 30, make your own Peace and Hugs Bear ($18) exclusively at Build-A-Bear Workshop(R).
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Before joining ActionCOACH, founded by Brad Sugars in 1993, Joseph Turturica worked in human resources in senior and executive positions for several years; he has been a Human Resources Representative for Penske Truck Leasing, Director and Vice...
Smashburger, a fast-casual, "better burger" restaurant concept launched and funded with $15 million from private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), has signed an agreement with Chicago caterer Food for...
An opportune meeting with ActionCOACH firm owner Jerry Akers led Randy Oakley to join his firm in the Cedar Rapids/Waterloo area.
Cold Stone Creamery recently opened the first two of 13 international co-brand locations in Copenhagen, Denmark. The worldwide super-premium ice cream concept partnered with Sv. Michelsen Chokolade, the leading chocolate manufacturer and retailer of...
For Al Tervalon, Brad Sugars' ActionCOACH business coaching franchise offers an opportunity to combine his passion with his vision.
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world's largest business coaching organization, is beginning a webinar series aimed at helping business people increase their leadership skills without leaving the...
Sign-A-Rama Downtown owners Maggie and Brian Harlow were recently inducted into the franchise's Hall of Fame during World Expo 2009 – United Franchise Group's (UFG) annual exposition for its franchises. Sign-A-Rama is UFG's largest franchise with mo
Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported total restaurant sales and comparable restaurant sales for the sixteen-week first fiscal quarter ended July 19, 2009.
Yakety Yak Wireless, offering a nimble, market-ready model for exclusive and multi-carrier franchise opportunities, today announced that franchisee Willow Retail Ventures, LLC is planning to open a second store in North Texas.
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. ("Wendy's") and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. ("Arby's"), today announced today that it will release second quarter 2009 consolidated financial results on...
The Board of Directors of H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable Oct. 1, 2009, to shareholders of record Sept. 10, 2009. The Oct. 1 payment marks the Company's 188th consecutive quarterly...
It's a simple offer -- pick two meals, pay for one. Starting in August, Maggiano's Little Italy is putting a unique twist on the two-for-one special. Guests choose from a selection of handmade pastas and baked specialties, and go home with a free...
Weichert, Realtors was recently honored with an APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the Individual Web Pages and Sections category. Weichert received the award for its Communications Archive on WeichertOne, the company's intranet site for its...
Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity" in the publication's 5th Annual Diversity Report. BKC was included in the prestigious listing for the second consecutive year for...
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The new 70-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Covington today announced it is open for business at 130 Holiday Boulevard.
Carlson, the parent company of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced that Hubert Joly, Carlson President and Chief Executive Officer, will now also personally lead Carlson's hotel business, supported by a global hotel management team.
Starting today, burger enthusiasts nationwide will have the opportunity to taste America's newest gourmet burger recipe while also supporting an important cause. From Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, Sept. 13, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin)...
Roni Deutch Tax Center has hired Matthew Ritchie, a long-time attorney of Roni's Law Firm, Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation, as Executive Vice-President of Franchise Sales & Business Development to spearhead new business development...
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