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Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., revealed the news as reported in the October issue of Franchise Times magazine, the information source for the franchise community for the past ten years.

This Remembrance Day, Applebee's Neighbourhood Grill and Bar(R) is opening its heart and restaurants nationwide to honour Canada's military by offering a delicious entree on the house.
Doubletree Hotels has announced the opening of the 296-room Doubletree Hotel Dallas/Richardson. Situated along the Richardson Telecom Corridor approximately 15 miles north of downtown Dallas, this newest Texas Doubletree location is just minutes from...
Hampton Hotels, which is part of the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of brands, today announced the opening of its second hotel in the UK with franchise developer Peel Leisure – the Hampton by Hilton hotel at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport.
BookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Nancy Fierro to open an office in Austin, Texas serving Metropolitan Austin, as well as Buda and Kyle.
Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX), a leading roaster and wholesaler of the world's finest coffees, has initiated a transition plan with respect to the company's chief executive officer.

After experiencing record growth and helping to reduce property damage insurance claims in the U.S. for the last eight years, PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, has announced an aggressive expansion strategy...
Adrian Collins has been a coach and mentor for many years professionally, but never realized he was a coach and mentor in his personal life, too.
McDonald's Corporation today announced strong results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, fueled by positive comparable sales in every area of the world. In constant currencies, the Company posted higher revenues, operating income and...
After working as an executive in several big chemical companies and distributors in France for more than 25 years, Jean-Yves David wanted to expand his experience by working in another environment. He needed new challenges. He wanted to develop his own...
The violent political scenario of the late 80's in South Africa resulted in a whole generation of underprivileged, destitute people. Rampant crimes primarily perpetrated by political groups set innocent people in the line of fire.
These days, the modern Mary Poppins better pack a whole lot more than a spoonful of sugar in her bag of tricks. Busy families, with schedules rivaling the Obamas', demand their nannies are creative and intuitive household managers.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced the appointment of Kitty Huang as vice president of global sales for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Through their own in-house marketing department, Wireless Zone, the nation's largest retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, is able to bypass the middle man and provide their franchisees with a truly individual marketing experience.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG and CMG.B) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and will recommend that shareholders approve a proposal to convert all outstanding shares of the company's Class B common stock into shares of...
Michelle Keen, the daughter of BLIMPIE franchise owners, Arthur and Kay Keen, in Boise, ID, is the winner of the annual $5,000 Randy G. Pirotin Educational Scholarship.
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced revenues and earnings for the three and...
Across the country, thousands of Kumon Math and Reading Center students are collecting new and gently-used children's books for schools and non-profit children's organizations in honor of National Book Month. The public is welcome to join the book...
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced today that it will release third quarter 2009 consolidated financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2009 before...
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific with the debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru, India's third largest metropolis. Owned by ITC Limited...
Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has entered into a franchise license agreement with PROMA srl to operate an upscale Doubletree by Hilton in Olbia, Sardinia. Anticipated to open later this autumn, the signing represents the company's first...
Today Carl's Jr.(R) restaurants launched its newest creation: the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. Featuring a crispy breaded chicken fillet topped with melted cheese, smothered in authentic marinara sauce all on a sesame seed bun, wise guys everywhere are...
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into a franchise development agreement with Dominspec, S.A. for the development of 14 Krispy Kreme shops over the next five years in the Dominican Republic.
Arby's first eco-friendly restaurant, located in Magnolia, TX, was recently awarded Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The Magnolia Arby's is the only...

Little Caesars franchisee Jim Batsakes is celebrating the opening of his second Little Caesars restaurant, located in Troy, Ohio at 1408 West Main Street. "My first Little Caesars store, which opened in February has been very well received in...
Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2009. Key aspects of the company's fourth quarter report included...
Turning 65 is a time to do two things: 1) Celebrate; 2) Look forward to the next 65!
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2009 financial results on Monday, November 2, 2009 after the market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 PM ET and will be webcast live from the investor...
Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pastore's of Rosedale, Inc., a Baltimore based restaurant, deli, and bakery chain. Established in 1999, Pastore's now has two locations...

PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, has creatively turned the recession into an "evil villain" through a newly launched cartoon strip-themed campaign that rallies franchise...
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