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Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced the launch of its new product: Carrie Bags. The innovative, new shopping bags fold-up into their own specifically designed pouch and fit easily into a handbag,...
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will host its Investment Community Conference in New York City on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. H&R Block's senior leaders will outline the company's growth strategies and outlook.
Vapiano, the innovative fast casual restaurant and lounge, has hired a complete Management team for operations in the U.S. Vapiano Chairman, Kent Hahne, sees this as the best and most efficient way to truly expand the concept throughout the U.S.
Vapiano, the innovative fresh casual restaurant and lounge has received funding from three European banks for a total of 45 million Euro ($62.5 million USD) to fund Vapiano's expansion throughout several years. Vapiano has also acquired a strategic...
Despite the economic recession hitting some restaurant concepts in the U.S. hard, Vapiano has seen a significant increase in same store sales throughout U.S. company stores. After winning Nation's Restaurant News' 2008 'Hot Concept!' award, ending the...
In celebration of the new year, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is giving travelers a big return for their stays! From January 12 through April 30, 2009, members of Priority Club® Rewards will earn 3,000 bonus points..
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that, based on preliminary estimated results, it ended the year with an unrestricted cash balance in excess of $210 million, approximately the same balance the Company reported on...
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPKI) today announced that Sue Collyns has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. Ms. Collyns will maintain her position as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.
Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it will participate in Cowen and Company's 7th Annual Consumer Conference, which takes place in New York January 12-13.
Steve Ells, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) (NYSE: CMG.B) announced today that the company is making some changes to its senior management team. The changes include the promotion of Monty Moran to co-Chief...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the Company's fourth quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, January 29, 2009, followed by a conference call at 10:30am ET. The conference..
The State of California has been the site of substantial growth for Johnny Rockets, the ever-growing international chain of 275 corporate- and franchise-owned restaurants, specializing in classic American food and entertainment. The Company opened...
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), today announced that the Company will present at two upcoming investor conferences.
Red Robin to give away FREE Child ID Kits and donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold during grand opening week to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) - known for its high-quality...
After a nationwide recipe search to determine the Ultimate Comfort Food, an entree inspired by Rick Massa, a 58-year-old retired Los Angeles Police Department/SWAT Officer from Simi Valley, California, will be featured at over 600 US T.G.I. Friday's®.
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today unveiled a new $100+ million integrated advertising campaign that offers a new rallying cry for 2009: "You Kin' Do It!". Created by Boston-based Hill Holliday, Dunkin'...
The new year is less than a week old, but if you've already broken your resolution to eat more fruit, then Jack in the Box® restaurants has just the thing to get you back on track – the Pomegranate Berry Smoothie – a delicious and convenie
Five Star Painting is excited to announce its expansion into Columbus, Ohio with a new franchisee, Ross Gill. He will work closely with Tom Hodgson, the Chief Operating Officer of Five Star's East Coast operations. With a background in business and...
The 10th annual Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship application is now available online at www.carlsjr.com/promotions. Applications are accepted only during the month of January. Carl's Jr.(R) has granted more than $400,000 in...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a one-year stockholder rights plan (the "Plan"), which will expire on Dec. 31, 2009. Under the Plan, all stockholders of record as of the close...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a one-year stockholder rights plan (the "Plan"), which will expire on Dec. 31, 2009. Under the Plan, all stockholders of record as of the close...
First Watch, the nation's fastest-growing daytime-only restaurant concept, announced today it will open a new restaurant – its 20th in the state of Ohio and fourth in the northern Ohio region – at the Summit Mall Shopping Center on West Market
K & N Mobile Franchises, Inc., the franchising venture of K & N Electric, Inc., opened its first franchise in Abilene, Texas on Sept. 1, 2008. The first four months have been a great success for the West Texas franchisee.
Now that the presents have all been unwrapped and the holiday season is winding down, thoughts turn to what to do with all the leftover packaging.

Despite the tough economy, a recent consumer survey revealed that most Americans are not willing to give up their health club memberships but are taking costs into consideration.
Around the globe there are a wide variety of New Year's Eve food traditions said to ensure prosperity and happiness in the coming year. One Old World tradition from the Netherlands says luck will find you in the New Year if you partake in the sweetest...
The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain has once again been named the Number One Franchise opportunity for 2009 by Entrepreneur magazine in its Annual "Franchise 500" rankings. The brand was also named the Number One Global Franchise opportunity.
For All Those With New Year's Resolution To Get In Shape, Yum! Brands, Kfc, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's And A&W Restaurants Launch Free, Global Online Personal Fitness Training Program
Continuing to expand its "no appointments" necessary concept throughout the Atlanta area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon at 13077 Highway 9 North, located in Deerfield Place, in Alpharetta.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) honored Rusty Smith from Florida Atlantic University with the "On the Move" Citizenship Award Dec. 24 for his commitment to his team and the community. FAU receives $5,000 from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) toward its athletic...
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