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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).
Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA)
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...
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that Andy Thompson and his wife Vicki, franchisees for the Sunderland, Berwick and Durham region, have increased their sales by 20% in the past year.
WHAT: Domino's Pizza wants to boost the spirits of the unemployed in Charlotte by giving away 270 free pizza gift cards and four tickets to American Idol Live. Domino's invites those with unemployment letters or verification of unemployment to stop...
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in terms of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its second quarter 2009 after the market close on Tuesday...
7-Eleven, Inc. today announced that it will embark on an aggressive growth plan in Southern California that will include more than 100 new stores across the region in the next three years. The company also announced that it has hired CB Richard Ellis...
esources and funding for teachers are lessening everyday, and SONIC Drive-In is stepping in to help. Through a new program, Limeades for Learning, SONIC will donate more than half a million dollars to classrooms in local communities across the country...
Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUBO), will hold a conference call on Monday, August 3, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009. The company will also issue the...
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWLD), announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009. Highlights for the second quarter versus the same period a year ago were...
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, announced the appointment of Randi Val Morrison as senior vice president, legal, secretary & general counsel effective today.
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