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The firm moved up from the second leading slot it held at the end of 2009. The first-half rankings were based on 27 reported issues worth $8.6 billion.
Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" restaurant, is now offering its delicious Sweet Potato Smashfries and Fried Pickles at all 71 locations nationwide due to popular demand. The Sweet Potato Smashfries began in Dallas, TX as a regional item, are a
Accor North America, one of the nation's largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the opening of 34 Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchise locations in the first half of 2010. The latest openings include 32 Motel 6 locations and two Studio 6 properti
Today Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced it will offer a breakfast meal for children that meets BKC's stringent nutrition criteria for advertised Kids Meals, as defined in its pledge through the Council of Better Business Bureau's (CBBB) Children's Fo
UFood Restaurant Group opens a new location at the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. This new Ohio location will be operated by the Robinson Hill Hospitality Group of Chicago, IL.
2010 is the year of the franchise and Pizza Fusion has been reaping the benefits. The current economic situation does not seem to affect the growth of restaurant franchise concepts. The Obama administration is considering increasing funds for the U.S. Sma
TWI Franchising, Inc. (dba tanworld) one of the leading professional indoor tanning franchises in the US, is pleased to announce its commitment to supporting the environment with the unveiling of a franchise-wide recycling program that not only includes t
Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" restaurant will open its first Kalamazoo area location on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. The Denver-based restaurant will open at 4315 West Main St., just East of Drake Road and bring juicy burgers made-to-order wit
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report second quarter 2010 results after market close on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter earnings at 10:00 a.m. EDT on
Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the second quarter 2010 after the NYSE close on Thursday, August 5, 2010.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that its Board of Directors voted to expand its membership from seven to eight directors and appointed Melvin L. Keating, age 63, to fill the new director position. In accordance with the company's b
Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, today announced it has signed two franchise agreements to open new locations in Calgary, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia that will bring affordable and convenient pet grooming serv
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced that Frances Allen has been appointed to the position of Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, effective July 21, 2010. As a marketing and food industry veteran, Ms. Allen brings nearly 25
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast...
Calling all BBQ lovin' Dave's, David's and Davy's! On Sunday, August 1, 2010, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Restaurants (Nasdaq:DAVE) are offering anyone with the first name of Dave, David or Davy a free entree (maximum value of $15) at participating locations
The ultimate soccer wedding will take place on Tuesday, July 27 at the Georgia Dome during the practice session of Manchester City and Club America. Both teams will serve as groomsmen, or Best Teams, if you will. The couples will receive a free honeymoon
In January, Cousins Subs announced a rebranding campaign that entailed a new company logo, redesigned restaurant and updated website. This much anticipated "new" store design was unveiled in April with the opening of Cousins Subs at 10855 W. Park Place in
A pair of offers from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is making the Gulf of Mexico's natural beauty and historic sites more accessible for leisure and business travelers this summer.
Concrete Technology's Dealers in Maryland and North Carolina have entered into an alliance with two well-known names. Concrete Technology Artistic in Maryland has begun work on a project for Six Flags amusement park. The CTi Dealer is doing a series of th
Flip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Duck. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in the Outer Banks of North Carolina at 1171 Duck Road
After spending more than 15 years in broadcasting as a vice president and general manager at various television and radio stations, Western Massachusetts resident Fred Steinman decided it was time to start his own business. So in 2004, he purchased Valpak
Blimpie(R), the sub shop franchise known for slicing it fresh, recently introduced a new menu line encouraging healthy, active lifestyles called The Lighter Stuff. Featuring six new items, The Lighter Stuff menu is now available at participating Blimpie f
Sign Biz, Inc., founder of the largest non-franchise sign chain in the US, has launched it's completely redesigned website with new search tools for its multi-site portfolio of services.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce second quarter 2010 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
For the fourth time, Liberty Tax Service is the only tax service included on PODER magazine's 2010 list of the "Top 26 Franchises for Hispanics" (June-July 2010). The magazine based its evaluation on "historical performance, brand identification, franchis
The United States initially obtained, ex parte, restraining orders against the fund at the request of the Brazilian government as part of an investigation in that country. On July 16, 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit unanimously ruled,

The International Franchise Association has urged the Senate to include a substitute amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) that extends important provisions first enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and modernizes
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the launch of the second phase of its mobile app strategy with the global launch of its Priority Club(R) Rewards app for
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and BMW Motorsport today announced a global partnership, building on their original UK sponsorship agreement.

Continuing to set the bar as the leader in the sign and graphics industry, FASTSIGNS, the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the signing of a new conversion franchise in Fernandina Bea
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