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Whitbread, the UK's leading hotel and restaurant group, has confirmed details of its plans for its second green hotel and its first low-carbon restaurant.
To help keep pets safe, Bark Busters the world's largest dog training company, has partnered with 1-800-HELP-4-PETS, a leader in pet safety and identification since 1996, to promote The Pet Protector System, a life-saving, identification service...
In addition to celebrating 25 consecutive quarters of positive comp store sales, opening its first international restaurant in Mexico City and becoming the Official Wings of the Dallas Cowboys, Wingstop expanded its management team in 2009 through...
In a move reflective of the nationwide trend toward fresh, "better-for-you" fare, fast-casual restaurant UFood Grill replaces McDonald's at Parkland Memorial Hospital. UFood Restaurant Group, Inc.'s (OTCBB: UFFC) opening marks a conscious...
Carl's Jr.(R) knew that partnering with Kim Kardashian to promote its new line of Grilled Chicken Salads would help raise awareness for the delicious, sit-down restaurant quality creations, but they were thrilled at how much buzz the young celebrity...
Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues decreased 2.0 percent in the second fiscal quarter of 2010 to $575 million, compared to $587 million a year ago. Second quarter...
La Quinta Inns & Suites, the fastest-growing select service brand in the hotel industry, opened 81 hotels in 23 states during 2009. La Quinta also executed 55 new franchise agreements, grew the brand internationally, continued to enjoy significant...
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Encore Sotheby's International Realty in Indianapolis, Ind., is the newest member of its luxury real estate network.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.01 on net income of $0.4 million for the Company's second quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended on December 1, 2009. This compares to a loss of $0.73 per diluted share on a net loss of...
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the "Company"), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, today reported its operating...
About.com recently unveiled its list of the Best and Worst of the Retail Industry in 2009, highlighting Pizza Fusion for "Best Green Retailing Practices in the U.S. Retail Industry". According to About.com, "the criteria used to pick the...
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Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with AKTI HELONA S.A. to operate a Doubletree by Hilton Resort on the island of Kos in Greece. Scheduled to open in May 2010, the Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Kos – Helona w
The Glass Doctor(R) of the Ozarks franchise owned by Coy Pepper is now open and ready to "fix your panes!"
More people are leaving the office and starting their own business thanks to the exponential growth of the Sports Nutrition & Fitness industry. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition continues to be one of the most sought after franchise choices as another year.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, is pleased to announce its 2009 Supplier Diversity Award winner -- the company's Consumer Information Research organization. This prestigious annual...
Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today record franchise sales growth over the past two years. Sylvan's 2009 franchise sales year was only second to 2008, which experienced 150...
Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that December 2009 net sales were up five percent from last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended January 2, 2010 were $2.02 billion compared with net sales of $1.93 billion for the five-week period ended...
  • Jan 7th, 2010
  • By: Gap Inc
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America's most innovative ice cream concept, Cold Stone Creamery, along with the brand's parent company, Kahala, announced plans today for the concept's development in Thailand. A 20-year agreement has been signed with Central Restaurants Group...
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BPF.UN) and Boston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") announced today that effective January 1, 2010, the number of Boston Pizza restaurants included in the Fund's royalty pool (the "Royalty Pool") has...
New Horizons, the world's largest independent I.T. training company, today announced plans to enter the Scandinavia region with a newly formed franchise partnership in the country of Sweden.
NBC's The Biggest Loser, General Mills, Subway, 24 Hour Fitness and Feeding America are partnering on the Pound For Pound Challenge, a program that encourages Americans to lose weight nationally to help provide hunger relief locally.
  • Jan 6th, 2010
  • By: Subway
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Art Bartlett, the influential businessman who co-founded and built CENTURY 21® into a real estate franchise giant, died on Dec. 31, 2009, at his home in Coronado, Calif., after a long illness. He was 76.
While hotel development across the globe has slowed, leading lodging company Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce the future addition of two new Caribbean hotels to its portfolio of more than 6,000 franchised properties...
PIU Management, LLC, franchisor of the Pump It Up and BounceU brands, announced two new appointments to its senior management team, including Vice President of Operations Scott Keppel, and Vice President of Development and Real Estate Sean Bock.
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast events:
New national guidelines for short sales recently were issued by the United States Treasury Department, and they are likely to have a meaningful and beneficial impact on the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, according Jim Merrion...
  • Jan 6th, 2010
  • By: RE/MAX
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Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced the relocation of its regional offices in Phoenix. Currently, Choice Hotels Phoenix-based operations run out of two office locations. The planned spring 2010 move will allow the consolidation...
The challenging economy has taken its toll on businesses nationwide in the last couple of years. But as hundreds of businesses have struggled to stay afloat, one franchise company continues to show signs of success.
Andrew Laurie had been the Managing Director for a travel distribution company in the U.K. for several years, having begun as Project Director, when he contemplated starting his own business. He had had several successes while serving as Managing...
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, announced today that Roland Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steve Hare, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial...

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