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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) provided an update on its credit exposure to Chrysler LLC, which has declined significantly due to payments received since the commencement of the Chrysler LLC's bankruptcy proceeding and its successful...
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville-Opryland is expected to open Friday, June 12. This newly constructed...
When executives from HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Café, the nation's leading legendary specialty food retail franchise, and Bruster's Real Ice Cream, the country's premium ice cream retail franchise, met for the first time, both brands instantly knew the
After months of careful and difficult deliberation by evaluators, including honorary judge, Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" and senior correspondent for "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer" on PBS, twelve young leaders
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, heats up the summer with its new Fiery Hawaiian pizza, the newest addition to its popular Domino's American Legends specialty line, and hot new commercials featuring Domino's...
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest franchised salon in the Toms River Center, in Toms River, New Jersey.
Despite economic conditions that have hampered many retail businesses, Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU), the leading backyard bird feeding specialty store franchise, has experienced sales growth by relying on their brand equity and strong relationships with...
Great Clips today announced plans to grow the brands footprint throughout the Tampa metro area.
Fathers believe helping their children excel in school is one of their primary roles according to a recent survey by Ipsos Public Affairs for Kumon Math and Reading Centers. As America prepares to celebrate Father's Day on June 21st, the survey finds...
Pinkberry announced today plans to expand into Texas, with the first market opening in Dallas. The franchising agreement with Saxton Pierce Restaurant Corporation will begin the US expansion outside of California and New York.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today details relating to its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company's Proxy Statement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and can be viewed along with the 2009 Annual Repo
Designed to help new franchisees get a jump start at reaching a level of success sooner rather than later, franchisors across a variety of industries are offering FAST™ (Franchise Accelerated Success Training) Scholarships to new franchisees.
As most gamers know, E3 has come and gone for another year. The technology continues to astound and impress and the innovation is off the charts. Many Play N Trade franchisees attended the event as did several members of the corporate team including...
Beginning this month, Wendy's takes flavor-fanatics to the Far East with a new chicken temptation – Sweet & Spicy Boneless Wings. Light and crispy-breaded chunks of premium, 100% whole chicken breast are hand-tossed in a spicy blend of Asian chi

At Schlotzsky's, combining bacon, cheese and all that jazz is as easy as one-zy, two-zy, three-zy. That's why we've booked the Bacon Smokecheezy Three-zy to take center stage at participating locations until August 30. Now playing for a limited time...
After months of research and months more planning a new layout for Play N Trade stores, the big day finally arrived for the grand opening of the Hodgkins, Ill. Play N Trade store on May 29. The Hodgkins store was the first to use Play N Trade's new...
Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. (WRRI), one of the world's leading providers of relocation and assignment management solutions, recently announced the winners of its inaugural Next Practices Leadership Awards.
Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of the Social Butterfly Networksm, which will offer travelers a fun and exciting way to save on vacation rentals worldwide by simply...

Real heroes are the people making a real difference in our lives and neighborhoods every day. They don't ask for thanks, but Applebee's believes they've earned it. To celebrate and recognize those who play instrumental roles in the lives of others...
You don't have to be named "Father of the Year" like former pro football legend Archie Manning to receive all-star recognition. All dads deserve some special treatment this Father's Day, and Craftsman is ready to do some spoiling.
HomeTask.com, parent company of Yellow VAN Handyman, plans 3 dimensional expansion to additional brands of service on top of their growing U.S. and Canadian locations. "Eventually HomeTask members will be able to access 'everything service'," according...
The ongoing economic downturn seems to have bypassed San Diego-based In2It Nutrition & Fitness(TM), a revolutionary new health and fitness-based business that is forecasting strong growth in 2009. Having recently completed the process of franchising..

The Colonel needs a counterpart. For 65-plus years, the image of Colonel Sanders has represented Kentucky Fried Chicken. Now KFC embarks on a worldwide search, with online partner MySpace, to identify a new iconic face for the brand's revolutionary new...
Quiznos, one of the nation's premier restaurant chains for sandwiches, salads and soups, and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today named Greg MacDonald as president of the company. MacDonald will assume his new responsibilities in July.
Burger King Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that the company will participate in the Wachovia 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at The InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDT. Russ...
The Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners, has proven to be an ideal match for spiritually-minded professionals.
The results of Zagat's 2009 Fast Food Survey were released today and Wendy's was ranked the #1 Mega Chain (establishments with more than 5,000 locations) in three categories. The popular restaurant chain was awarded the top spot for Food, Facilities...
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that the Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton opened on May 14, after extensive renovations and a conversion from a Sheraton hotel.
This summer, Dunkin' Donuts wants Americans to take a bite out of breakfast without taking a bite out of their budget. Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today unveiled the new Wake-up Wrap, the company's first...
Hard economic times don't necessarily mean home improvements are out of reach. In fact, through the new Servicelive.com, thousands of home improvements and repairs have been done for less than $100.
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