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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Belgrade, the property featuring 236 rooms is already under construction and will welcome the first guests in Q4 2013.

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN; BNHNA), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today announced that the Company's Annual Meeting of stockholders will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm EST at the...

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH), a western U.S. based owner and franchisor of midscale hotels, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Barbeques Galore, the leading retailer of premium grilling and outdoor products since 1980, partners with VetFran, a program aimed at helping veterans realize their dream of becoming a business owner.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the ″Fund″) (TSX:BPF.UN) and Boston Pizza International Inc. (″BPI″) each reported today financial results for the period from July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011 (the ″Period″)...

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced its financial results for its third quarter ended October 2, 2011.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the 12 weeks ended...

With the nation's armed forces engaged on multiple fronts across the globe, military bases in the U.S. serve as focal points for training and support services as well as ″home sweet home″ for military families, furloughed soldiers,...

The award-winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube(R) known for its Best Wings USA and over 21 sauce varieties, has experienced unprecedented growth in 2011 with the opening of eight new restaurants, and signed franchise agreements to...

This holiday season, select Massage Envy locations in New Jersey and New York are making it easy to share the health and wellness of a massage and facial in New Jersey and New York.

In 1762, the Earl of Sandwich invented the modern-day sandwich. In 1984, Soupman Al Yeganeh re-defined modern-day soup.

Johnny Rockets will celebrate the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Jersey City's Newport Centre Mall, this week.

Joey Link, an office professional at the Aire Serv(R) of Louisville franchise, was honored with The Dwyer Group(R) Pearl Award during the company's 2011 annual conference in Indianapolis.

Australian owned convenience retailer NightOwl is passing great value onto customers with their latest promotion, Cheap Tuesday.

In observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2011, Dickey's Barbecue in Livermore and Pleasanton will be honoring and giving thanks to military personnel and veterans who served the United States by offering free Dickey's big barbecue...

The HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe in Tuscaloosa was one of the 650 businesses destroyed or damaged by the April 27 tornadoes. Now, after a daunting six-month recovery, HoneyBaked Ham and Cafe is proud to announce that it will reopen with a renewed...

Golub Capital announced today that it provided a $27.9 million senior subordinated debt facility and an equity co-investment to support the recapitalization of ABRA Auto Body & Glass by Palladium Equity Partners, LLC.

Bringing the magic and wonder of the holiday season to life, GapKids is launching its ″I Want Candy″ campaign today.

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille announced today that on November 15 it will conduct a fundraising effort in support of The Little Things for Cancer (http://tlt4c.org/) at 15 of its restaurants throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and...

Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing ″better burger″ concept, today announced the recipients of its Franchise Awards which were given out to five deserving franchise groups at the company's annual franchise conference in Denver.

Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today announced a new area development agreement signaling the brand's first entry into Northern California.

Sports Image(R), a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 17th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Scott Kennedy of Beaulaville, NC. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of North Carolina.

Velocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location on Monday, October 24th, in Chandler, AZ.

Celebrate the season with Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants. This year, Benihana offers gifts for food-loving friends and family.

A former RE/MAX World Long Drive Champion took his second title with a blistering semi-final round showing, blasting a winning drive of 459 yards and then a 409-yarder to take the Open Division.

Effective September 30th, 2011, two ServiceMaster Clean businesses, ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning Services and ServiceMaster 24 Hour, have partnered together to offer a complete cleaning services solution for both residential and commercial...

UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company has reduced sodium by 20 percent in all of its breaded chicken menu items as part of the company's core focus on continuing to offer customers at its urban, airport, hospital...

Paul Davis Restoration - Triad, Inc. is helping those less fortunate by collecting items needed for homeless shelters in Lexington, Thomasville, and Winston-Salem, NC.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Seminole is ready to serve delicious barbecue to the surrounding community. They will be open for business on tomorrow, Sunday, November 6.

On Friday November 11th, Massage Envy Spa Garwood will be holding a Murad Healthy Skin Event from 10 am to 2pm.

Touch Up Guys, specialists in mobile paint and bumper repair, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest franchise Touch Up Guys Charlotte, serving Charlotte, North Carolina and the upstate South Carolina area.

Florida just got a whole lot better. Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens this Sunday, November 6 in Miramar. If you live anywhere near 11334 Miramar Parkway, then you need to stop by and enjoy any of Dickey's eight signature slow-smoked meats and ten sides.

Play N Trade franchise stores are hosting midnight releases all over the nation and Canada. There will be a special sneak preview of the game at 10PM before the release time at 12:01AM

With industry expectations that convenience store food sales will outperform the restaurant and food industry averages, Chester's is well positioned for success. Chester's turn-key program enables operators to continually adapt to customer needs...

Alzheimer's disease is among the top ten leading causes of death in the United States, affecting more than five million people across the nation. And for each person with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, there can be as many as four...

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that for personal health reasons Robert C....

Look out comfort food. Things just got a lot tastier thanks to the winners of the 2011 National Culinary Contest at Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI).

Pie Five Pizza Co., the fast-casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), opened its second location yesterday in the Las Colinas neighborhood on the corner of MacArthur & Royal, at 6440 N. MacArthur Blvd., in Irving, Texas.

Proforma is excited to announce the recent ranking as the 160th Top Franchise by Franchise Times magazine with total sales of $359 million in 2010. The annual listing by Franchise Times magazine is based off many factors including sales, total...

Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank's 2011 Hospitality & Gaming Conference on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in New...

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This season hot chocolate has never been cooler. Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announces its November flavor, Winter Chocolate Marshmallow, featuring rich hot chocolate flavored ice cream with a whipped...

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the conversion of the Aspen Suites Hotel to the DoubleTree by Hilton Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, La.

Steve Caldeira, President & CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), released the following statement following the October U.S. Department of Labor unemployment report showing 80,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate falling...

Fazoli's presented its prestigious Franchisee of the Year award for 2011 to Odus Mundy, who owns three Fazoli's restaurants, and honored several top suppliers at its annual National Brand Conference held in October.

Arby's Restaurant Group and the Arby's Foundation have cooked up a hat trick of new initiatives to score their goal of helping to end childhood hunger in America.

Massage Envy Franchising, LLC, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today the signing of a multi-unit Regional Developer agreement with Gregg and Debbie Olsen for the...

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that as part of a global agreement among Red Lion, iStar Financial Inc. and Hilton Hotels, Red Lion paid $37 million to purchase 10 hotels formerly leased from a subsidiary of iStar.

Mary Mastro, a Real Estate Consultant with Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch, has received the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation from the SRES Council.

Major League Baseball's post-season has been full of excitement and energy both on the field and in the stadiums. For the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, two organizations that are partners with Jani-King janitorial services, the American League...

Roy Witte, formerly of Century 21 Aces in Bradenton, has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch.

Massage Envys in the greater Washington D.C and Baltimore area recently raised $20,155.46 in their Healing Hands for Arthritis fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will speak at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Hospitality and Gaming Conference at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City at approximately 1:45pm ET on...

Snap-on Incorporated's (NYSE: SNA) Board of Directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.34 per share payable December 9, 2011, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2011.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) completed a securitization involving the issuance of approximately $200 million of fixed rate notes by its affiliate, SVO 2011-A VOI Mortgage LLC.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share, an increase of 67% from the prior year.

The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on the common stock of the company payable on Dec. 29, 2011 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 9, 2011.

Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, renowned for taking its guests to Italy and back with its authentic Italian restaurant experience and homemade dishes, has been honored for the first time as a Top 30 Food Franchise by Franchise Business Review...

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating primarily under the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(R), and Manhattan Bagel(R) brands, announced that...

The Smoothie Factory, Inc. (″SMOOTHIE FACTORY″) has signed a master franchise agreement with Ali Jumah Al-Marzouqi for development of SMOOTHIE FACTORY stores throughout Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

A unique chocolate franchise that prints edible images on chocolate is taking the entrepreneurial scene by storm.

Tasty Image has just announced the winners of the 2011 Tasty Image Video Competition.

Want to see your picture on a chocolate bar? That's the concept behind the launch of Chocolography's new website this month.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating under the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(R), and Manhattan Bagel(R) brands, today reported financial...

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