The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2011
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The Toys″R″Us Children's Fund today announced it will award $1 million in grants to 54 nonprofit organizations supporting children in the state of New Jersey.
October 25th, 2011
Toys″R″Us, Inc. today announced it will once again offer 10 percent back on purchases made by new and current members of its loyalty program, Rewards″R″Us(R), this holiday season.
October 25th, 2011
Chester's International, LLC recently opened two more locations with Love's.
October 25th, 2011
After seasons of preparation, Beef 'O' Brady's is claiming home court advantage in Boise on October 24, 2011.
October 25th, 2011
Realogy Corporation will release its third quarter 2011 financial results and file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
October 25th, 2011
Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCQB: SPKL) (PINKSHEETS: SPKL), the Denver based fast-casual franchising company, announced today that it is expanding its Spicy Pickle(R) brand to Canada.
October 25th, 2011
Turkey for the holidays is a celebratory must - but Atlanta Bread's turkey berry brie sandwich puts a twist on the traditional with the company's newest holiday promotion.
October 25th, 2011
Choice Hotels has announced that the Royal Hotel Luton has been re-branded as Comfort Hotel Luton and is opening to its first guests this month.
October 25th, 2011
Wiggin and Dana is a proud sponsor of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program.
October 25th, 2011
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. announced today that Jeffrey M. Schlossberg received Long Island Business News' 2011
October 25th, 2011
Like any small business, franchises need to differentiate themselves from their competitors and continually reach out to potential customers in order to record growth and be successful.
October 25th, 2011
The Minneapolis based law firm of Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that Nicholas H. Callahan and Karen E.N. Wenzel have joined the firm as associates.
October 25th, 2011
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today it has been named to the 2011 Franchise Times Annual Top 200 Franchise Systems list.
October 25th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Nixa is open and ready to feed the surrounding community. It is located at 111 North Massey Blvd.
October 25th, 2011
The founders of the most recognized real estate franchise in the world, RE/MAX, LLC, are being honored by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals(R) for their dedication to helping children, a dedication that has inspired more than $100 million in...
October 25th, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2011 financial results after the market close on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
October 25th, 2011
The International Franchise Association today launched new online resources, including calculators to determine the cost of the employer mandate and eligibility for the small business health care tax credit.
October 25th, 2011
Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced the launch of a global, brand-wide Associate Enrichment Program that will introduce the brand
October 25th, 2011
The International Franchise Association, representing the nation's over 825,000 franchise establishments, nearly 18 million jobs and over $2.1 trillion in economic output, today announced that Facebook, the world's largest social networking site...
October 25th, 2011
Members of the International Franchise Association joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for a press conference yesterday to discuss burdens that policies being pushed by...
October 25th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit welcomes new franchisees Dana and Cheryl Phillips to the nation's fastest growing barbecue chain.
October 25th, 2011
ResortQuest(R) Northwest Florida invites wine aficionados and culinary connoisseurs to stay in one of its professionally managed vacation rentals on the Emerald Coast during the Taste of The Beach festival, Friday Nov. 4 through Sunday Nov. 6, 2011.
October 25th, 2011
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently welcomed the visual Swedish artist Ragnhild Lunden, as she prepared for her second cross cultural exhibition in Jordan.
October 25th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens its doors on October 25 and welcomes its new customers. This location is run by a father-son duo, Don Leggitt, Jr. and Don Leggitt III, located at 5695 Kyle Parkway.
October 25th, 2011
Yogen Fruz, the world's leading frozen yogurt franchise, is pleased to announce that they have entered into an license agreement that provides Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) the right to use the ″Yogen Fruz″ operating system and registered...
October 25th, 2011
Canada's number one lawn care franchise, Weed Man, is making it easier for potential candidates to own a franchise with a new financing program.
October 25th, 2011
Gatti's Pizza, the forty two year old pizza brand known for their famous pizza throughout the Southwest, Southeast and Midwest, announced today the debut of their new 'fast casual' restaurant concept, Gatti's(R).
October 25th, 2011
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 revenues and earnings for the three and nine...
October 24th, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
October 24th, 2011
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, driven by growth across all areas of the world.
October 24th, 2011
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the ″Company″), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
October 24th, 2011
Outdoor Living Brands' Mosquito Squad continues its expansion with the signing of more than a dozen new franchise agreements since September 1, 2011, including its first in the north central United States.
October 24th, 2011
Today, The Cleaning Authority (TCA) announced the launch of an exciting new service, Paws & Poop, our premium pet waste removal service.
October 24th, 2011
Hundreds of convenience retail leaders, business partners, co-workers, friends and family turned out Oct. 2, 2011, to congratulate 7-Eleven, Inc. President and CEO Joe DePinto, for winning CSP's 2011 Retail Leader of the Year award.
October 24th, 2011
Weichert, Realtors(R), a family of full-service real estate and financial services companies and one of the nation's leading providers of homeownership services, and Realtors Property ResourceTM (RPR), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National...
October 24th, 2011
Brothers Gurpreet “P2” Sandhu and Gurbhagat “Gulu” Sandhu are two smart cookies. They’re working together to open Virginia’s first MOOYAH, a fast-growing franchise that’s putting the “better”...
October 24th, 2011
As the memories of this summer's vacation continue to fade, Endless Vacation Rentals(R) (EVR) offers the possibility to create new ones with its Your Fat Chance Instant-Win and Vacation Sweepstakes.
October 24th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue will be a contributing sponsor in the 1st Annual Katy Trail Speed Golf Tournament today. The tournament is organized to raise funds that will maintain and improve the Katy Trail.
October 24th, 2011
Wyndham Hotel Group today announced its expansion in China with the signing of franchise agreements for five new construction hotels under the company
October 24th, 2011
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter after...
October 24th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit celebrated its grand opening on October 20 at 6219 Oakmont Blvd. where customers filled the dining area awaiting their $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwich.
October 24th, 2011
Orlando pizza favorite, Flippers Pizzeria, is reminding Central Floridians of its catering services for large groups and events throughout the Central Florida community.
October 24th, 2011
More than 400 franchisees from across the Motel 6 and Studio 6 network in the U.S. and Canada joined company executives and senior management at the annual franchise and supplier conference in Cancun, Mexico, from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8.
October 24th, 2011
Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Nashua, with the opening of their first New Hampshire Red Robin located in Nashua.
October 24th, 2011
J.D. Byrider, the nation's largest franchised used car sales and finance business, has been honored with recognition by Franchise Times in its listing of the ″200 Largest Franchise Systems.″
October 24th, 2011
More than 590 of the nation's top franchise industry executives and business coaches joined together October 3-6, 2011 at the 12th annual Franchise and Business Opportunity Expo.
October 24th, 2011
This spring and summer, seven of the country's top independent collision centers around the country have joined the CARSTAR Nation to provide their customers and community members even better service and support.
October 24th, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today the appointment of Joe Uva to the Dunkin' Brands Board of Directors.
October 24th, 2011
McRib lovers can now celebrate. Beginning October 25, the mighty McRib Sandwich will return to McDonald's restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
October 24th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a new place for travelers to get unbiased hotel ratings and reviews - its own websites.
October 24th, 2011
Todd Schwartz of Dickey's Barbecue Pit will open his first location at 9035 Reseda Blvd. Schwartz recently signed the lease and construction is underway with an anticipated opening in February 2012.
October 24th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens its doors to hungry customers in Plattsburgh this weekend. The 2,000 square foot space is located at 71 Smithfield Blvd.
October 24th, 2011
Home sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued their third-quarter surge in September.
October 24th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise owner Dan Sommerfeld will open his doors this weekend and welcome a hungry crowd. His location is at 206 Danada Square.
October 24th, 2011
NASCAR driver David Gilliland is on the fast track to share the Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) World Hunger Relief message this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
October 24th, 2011
The season to celebrate is upon us and El Pollo Loco is gearing up to do just that! Back by popular demand and available through the New Year are the flame-grilled chicken leader
October 24th, 2011
The world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel company recently teamed up with the leading North American manufacturer of quality chocolate products to create a product now testing in 31 locations across the country.
October 24th, 2011
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced today the grand opening of its new South Philly Steaks & Fries Texas location.
October 24th, 2011
The Award-Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube(R) brings back a Lubie holiday season favorite.
October 24th, 2011
ActionCOACH has announced its 2012 Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) Business Excellence Forum will be held at the De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England on January 20 and 21, 2012 and will feature noted speaker, ″Growth...
October 21st, 2011
To create a business that runs smoothly means creating the right kind of culture for that business.
October 21st, 2011
This holiday season, Banana Republic and Clos du Bois Winery will bring cheer to parties, stockings and fireside evenings with the introduction of limited-edition wine bottles adorned with festive labels designed by Banana Republic Creative...
October 21st, 2011
RE/MAX Vice Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder Gail Liniger has been inducted into the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) Alumni Hall of Fame, joining an exclusive group of accomplished graduates who have excelled in their...
October 21st, 2011
Peter Michaelson and Rebecca Michaelson, the owners of the Navis Pack & Ship franchise in Philadelphia, were awarded the President's Club Award during the Annex Brands National Convention, which was held in Henderson, Nevada, August 25-27.
October 21st, 2011
Navis Pack and Ship Philadelphia franchise owners, Peter and Rebecca Michaelson, are proud to announce that they were selected to package, crate, and ship a local artist's work across the country.
October 21st, 2011
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing Company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Rod Adams to the Board of Directors.
October 21st, 2011
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, has been ranked among the top 100 greenest companies in the U.S. by Newsweek magazine, and number one among hotels and restaurants.
October 21st, 2011
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced the appointment of Daniel Colegrove to the new position of vice president, government affairs.
October 21st, 2011
Classic car connoisseurs will converge on Hilton Head Island next weekend for the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance.
October 21st, 2011
Liberty Tax is staging a commemorative event to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty to America.
October 21st, 2011
People came out in record attendance at Dickey's original location at 4610 N. Central Expressway in Dallas, TX. They came out in the chilly autumn weather to support and celebrate 70 years of Dickey's slow smoked signature meats and tasty barbecue.
October 21st, 2011
Event #1 (Mumbai): RE/MAX had organized an event titled Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Broking at Juhu Jagruti Hall, Mithibai College, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai on 14th July 2011.
October 21st, 2011