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PRstore (www.prstore.com) has been ranked among Entrepreneur Magazine's 500 top franchises for 2008, according to the publication's January issue.

Applebee's International, Inc., a subsidiary of IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), today celebrated the grand opening of its new Restaurant Support Center in Lenexa. The two-story, 178,000 square-foot center features open, collaborative workspaces, a world-class...
Port City Java announces its same unit Corporate Café sales increased 4.4% in December 2007 over the same period in 2006.
Vapiano, named the "Future of Fresh Casual" by Foodservice Europe recently signed its first lease in Fort Meyers, Florida.
Five Star Painting now provides service in 42 major Markets in North America, with operations in 20 states and provinces.
The Raleigh Butterfly Life, located at 3512-A Wade Ave. is dedicated to helping women live a healthier lifestyle. Butterfly Life is a revolutionary 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind.
Casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday, Inc. today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Entrepreneurial Recipes, Inc. for the planned development of three Ruby Tuesday restaurants in the metropolitan area of Manila in the Philippines.
Carl Nicholas Karcher, 90, founder and chairman emeritus of the Carl's Jr. (R) restaurant chain, passed away today at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, Calif. of complications from Parkinson's Disease.
Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues increased 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2008 to a record $682 million, compared to $657 million a year ago.

IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that management will present a Company overview to investors at the Cowen and Company 6th Annual Consumer Conference on January 16, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time in New York, New York.

IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today reported system-wide same-store sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 for its wholly owned IHOP and Applebee's business units.
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKC) will hold its second quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2008 on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) following the release of its second quarter results before the stock market opens on the same day.
Americans are growing uneasy with the state of the economy amid increasing predictions of a recession from Wall Street firms and financial analysts.
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN) today reported same-store sales for its company-owned and franchised restaurants during the quarter and year ended December 26, 2007 compared with the related periods in fiscal year 2006.
F.C. Dadson announces that it will be attending the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, taking place January 23-26, 2008 at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
Lenny's Sub Shops started the New Year with a systemwide consumer sweepstakes. The Lenny's Hawaiian Getaway is an in-store and on-line register-to-win promotion, where consumers may enter to win a trip for two to Hawaii.
The Southeastern hotel chain, Key West Inns, Inc. has added another location in Key Largo, Florida.

Jamba Juice, the leading blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients, announces the opening of its 700th location in Portland, Oregon on December 20, 2007.
Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently held elections for new seats for the company's Franchise Advisory Board (FAB), and has named Kristin Trevino and Travis Masters as its two newest members.
The highly coveted title of a member of the Franchise 500 is now on HomeTask's earned list. HomeTask made the top 500 Franchise Opportunities and the top 50 of New Franchise Concepts lists for 2008.
When entrusting the care of your child to someone else, one craves some form of assurance that their child is in good hands.
Sarasota's outdoor lighting experts will be available at the Home and Design Expo, the Fine Home, Home Show, held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium January 23rd and 24th.
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Guests are bringing their furry best friends to life in buildabearville.com(TM). The new virtual world, which launched on December 11, is on track to reach one million unique monthly visitors by the end of January.
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that retail video game expert Jeff Broviak has been named to fill the newly-created position of vice president of brand strategy...
Realogy Corporation, a leading global provider of real estate and relocation services, announced that it has commenced its exchange offer to all holders of its $1,700,000,000 principal amount of Senior Notes due 2014, $550,000,000 principal amount of...
Cousins Subs, a Wisconsin-based sub chain, has set its sights on Arizona for future growth. The company currently has 12 locations in the area and has been in the market since 1993. The sub sandwich chain will be holding a franchise seminar in...
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing.
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its newest Bruegger's bakery-cafe located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that the Company will present at an upcoming consumer conference.
More than 45 years later and a long way from its first humble roots in a desert town, Del Taco today announces the opening of its 500th restaurant. The new company-owned 24-hour restaurant is located at 2515 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank.
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