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Clockwork Home Services (Clockwork) today announced franchise growth for the third quarter of 2008 within its portfolio of nationally branded home services companies. During the period from July through September, 2008, Clockwork added 27 new plumbing...
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that The Bear's Club Realty Co., LLC in Jupiter, Fla., has joined its luxury real estate network, servicing The Bear's Club private golf club and surrounding communities.
In honor of its long-standing commitment to military servicemen and women on Veterans Day, Sears will kick-off its Heroes at Home Wish Registry today, to fulfill wishes for deserving military families and personnel this holiday season. Sears created...
Vangie Sidoti didn't need television reruns of "NYPD Blue" to figure out being a cop in New York could be a rough business.

The Little Caesars Veterans Program continues to exceed expectations and is making a difference for U.S. veterans as they become independent business owners as Little Caesars franchisees. "We are excited that the Little Caesars Veterans Program has...
Maybe you already know that the island of Kauai is known as the Garden Island and the first of the main Hawaiian island's to be colonized by the sea-farers of the south Pacific. You might also know that Kauai has the wettest spot on Earth - more rain...
"How much money can I earn?" is one of the top questions that entrepreneurs and potential franchisees typically ask before they invest in a business, but more than 70 percent don't receive an answer until after they sign on the dotted line.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" the "Company" or "we"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Great Clips, Inc., the largest single brand franchisor in the $55 billion-a-year haircare industry and one of Entrepreneur magazine's top-20 franchise concepts in 2008, proves that despite a down economy, their business concept is recession-resistant.
The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) today announced its results for the full year and fiscal fourth quarter 2008, which ended September 24, 2008.
When Flip Flop Shops President Brian Curin attended the Kokua music Festival in Hawaii last spring, he knew he had found the musical embodiment of the Flip Flop Shops brand as soon as Go Jimmy Go took the stage.
On Saturday, October 18, 2008, DirectBuy of Gurnee, in conjunction with the Daisy Resource and Development Center, raised $30,000 for three young women in need of life changing assistance.
Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX) today announced operating results for its fiscal quarter ended September 17, 2008. For the quarter, the Company reported a net loss of $1,783,000, or $0.33 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $270,000, or...

CiCi's Pizza is offering its successful franchisees an economic incentive to expand during tight times by waiving the franchise fee it normally charges on sales of previously operating locations to existing franchisees. At least until the end of 2009...
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened a new full-service location...

Applebee's Services, Inc. today announced the appointment of Rebeca M. Johnson to the position of senior vice president, marketing. Johnson, as a member of the senior executive team, will provide leadership for the Company's marketing efforts including...
Denny's Corporation (Nasdaq:DENN) today announced that management will present at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM EST in Orlando, FL. Speaking at the conference will be Mark Wolfinger...
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today a holiday sweepstakes that encourages family-friendly competition by offering consumers a chance to win one of 500 Wii(TM) systems with the purchase of a BK(R) Crown Card.
Pizza Fusion (www.pizzafusion.com), pioneer of the environmental and organic restaurant movements, recently opened in Temecula in the Trader Joe's shopping center at 40695 Winchester Road, #C1, Temecula, CA 92591. Upon receiving certification, Pizza...
U.S. companies are predicted to spend $176.9 billion on direct marketing in 2008, but with a sluggish economy, advertising executives are forced to make increasingly slashed budgets prove their worth. So how does a 41-year-old company efficiently use...
FOCUS Brands Inc., the franchisor and operator of over 2,200 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants and cafes under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, Moe's Southwest Grill® and Seattle's Best Coffee®, announced today
The aromas and warmth of old-world Europe's popular bakery-cafes will be coming to Morristown early next year when Zebu Forno makes its Morris County debut just across from the downtown's Green.
It can be the most wonderful time of the year, especially if that special DIYer in your life gets something from Snap-on Tools for the holidays. From the 100-piece General Service Set to the 3/8" Ratchet with Dual 80(R) Technology, Snap-on has the...
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that a Hotel Indigo is coming to downtown Tampa, Fla. The 168-room new-build property is expected to open in a...
Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced it has completed the sale...

Colorado-based Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization is celebrating Veteran's Day tomorrow as one of the newest corporate members of the U.S. VetFran program.
Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel and restaurant group, has announced today that it is launching a new bespoke training and development programme. Named 'The Whitbread Apprenticeship Programme' it is the first and largest employer-led programme of...
Homeowners who have a New Year's Resolution to Go Green can take advantage of tax credits that begins on January 1, 2009. Mr. Handyman, a national home repair and maintenance franchise and the nation's No. 1 employer of handymen, is leveraging its...
Carlson Hotels Worldwide today introduced a comprehensive new "green guide" outlining sustainability strategies and practical steps for environmental responsibility, that can be applied across all of Carlson's five hotel brands. Entitled "Practical...
In a month where the nation will give thanks for the many freedoms and gifts we enjoy, Gold's Gym is giving a big thanks to the people who are making our country and our communities stronger.
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