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October 20, 2011 Dickey's Barbecue will be celebrating its grand opening at 3402 13th Ave. South. The activities will commence from 11am to 1pm with $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches and opportunities to win free barbecue for a year.

WSI, the world's leading franchise providing digital marketing solutions, recently recognized excellence within their franchise network in the dynamic field of digital tools, techniques and technologies.

October 20, 2011 Dickey's Barbecue will be celebrating its grand opening in Frisco at 6851 Warren Parkway. The activities will commence from 11am to 1pm with $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches and opportunities to win free barbecue for a year.

Old clunky TVs are a thing of the past at La Quinta Inns & Suites. Setting a new industry standard in hotel room entertainment, guests can now plug their laptops, tablets, smartphones, gaming systems, cameras and other electronic devices directly...

Dickey's Barbecue is supporting this year's Homeless Veteran Stand Down event by partnering with The Veterans' Affairs North Texas Health Care System Homeless Veterans Outreach program and with Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas, Inc., by serving...

Intelligent Office, a virtual, professionally staffed office space for mobile executives and small businesses, today introduced a survey to identify individual work styles.

CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, November 3, 2011, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2011.

Volvo Rents announces the acquisition of Pape Rents, a single location construction equipment rental company located at 3820 E. Winslow Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced operating results...

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced today the grand opening of its new dual Green Leaf's/Bananas airport location.

Small business owners likely recognize the value of strong online visibility in today's business climate, but may not have the resources to retain an expensive marketing firm or experienced team to execute online keyword research and analysis.

NiteLites of Kansas City Outdoor Lighting offers electricity saving energy assessments of exterior home lighting systems at Kansas City Home Design and Remodeling Expo.

Faegre & Benson is pleased to announce that RoxAnn Mack has received the 2011 Individual Pro Bono Award from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).

Today, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, one of the city's most recognized hotels, proudly re-opens its doors for business.

How badly do you need to update your profile? That's what international LED lighting supplier LED Source(R) is asking all staging, studio, installation and corporate theater professionals throughout North America.

Ever wondered what makes a Bloomin' Onion taste so good? On Friday, October 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, Outback Steakhouse will be featured on CMT's newly introduced television series

The holiday shopping season will soon be here, and that means it's time for the annual Learning Express Top Toy List.

Check your egos at the door. It's not a mandate you'll ever hear Roger Murphy say, but it does define a key component of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation's (Murphy Business) ascent to the top of North America

Charlice Noble-Jones woke up last Tuesday as a fourth grade social studies teacher. And now, she is partnering with Snap Fitness CEO Peter Taunton and opening a gym in Albany, Georgia.

Little Caesars(R) Pizza today announced the appointment of Dana M. Tilley as vice president of Research, Development & Innovation.

No one likes to have their mess pointed out, but in this case, Janice Hammon of Mission Viejo wasn't embarrassed when asked about having the messiest garage in Los Angeles.

Whether you are a guest at The Westin La Cantera Resort or just looking for some Texas Hill Country holiday cheer, the resort is opening its doors and inviting visitors to explore its Hill Country Holidays program, a unique holiday winter wonderland...

To further establish its position as Canada's automotive authority, Canadian Tire today unveiled a new automotive retail concept at the Bowmanville location.

There are many factors contributing to an increased demand for home health care providers with both medical and non-medical expertise.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions announces the presentation of a disaster relief donation to the families of the University of Alabama Dining Services ″Bama Dining″.

No matter who successful your business is, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. How much you get from your business directly affects the quality of your life, and the lives of those around you.

Becoming successful, whether it's in one's business or personal life, starts with a person

Interim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company, announced today the grand opening of its location in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Computer Explorers, a Houston-based child technology education franchisor, is expanding to the world's most populous country with a project that meets Chinese demand for U.S. style creative and innovative education.

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The attorneys honored as ″Lawyers of the Year″ received particularly high ratings in Best Lawyers

The Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN)and Keg Restaurants Ltd. today announced sales results for the 13 and 39 week periods ended October 2, 2011.

Choice honoured its top performing hotels at its annual Canadian franchisee conference in Toronto, ON, on October 6, with 24 properties receiving top marks for exceeding guest expectations and epitomizing what it means to be a Choice hotel.

Faegre & Benson is pleased to announce that Linda L. Rockwood has been inducted into the American College of Environmental Lawyers as a fellow.

Faegre & Benson LLP and Baker & Daniels LLP today announced the combination of their law firms following a vote by partners in both organizations.

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) today announced the expansion of the Pizza Inn(R) concept in China.

Hurricane Grill & Wings is excited to announce its continued expansion in signing four new area development agreements

Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC, the world's largest hotel company based on number of hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the 68-room Wyndham Las Villas Resort Mazatlan in Mexico to the upscale...

As a company committed to helping children in need, Toys″R″Us(R) today announced that it has once again teamed up with four-time NBA Champion, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur Shaquille O

GET A GRIP, Inc. Resurfacing announces the debut of a new product, Porcelain Glaze, an innovative, exclusive, high-performance coating system that returns porcelain tubs, sinks and showers to like new condition.

For the past 6 years Hooters has been committed to raising money and awareness for breast cancer research, and in doing so has donated over $2 Million to the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Grant.

The September 2011 RE/MAX National Housing Report, a survey of housing data from 53 metropolitan areas, shows that the number of home sales were 7.6% higher than September 2010.

Home Care Assistance, North America's premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the release of the second edition of Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life.

Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) expects to announce financial and operating results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 after the markets close.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) comes out a big winner again this year receiving four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2011 Innovation Awards.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, announced it recently won two MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tool Awards for its...

FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the Colorado Springs area.

Based on the observations of over 11,000 businesses since January of 2009, franchise consultants at iFranchise Group (www.ifranchisegroup.com) have identified four ways in which retailers are adapting to the new economy.

Del Taco, the nation's No. 2 Mexican quick serve restaurant chain, today announces it is testing The Coca-Cola Company

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Shanghai, introducing its vibrant lifestyle brand Andaz to Asia.

Sir Speedy, a franchise network of printing and marketing services providers, was recently named to Franchise Times magazine's Top 200 List.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today unveils the limited edition U.S. Destination Guide, which is part of a special set of carefully crafted and beautifully bound books...

Floods4Less Franchising Inc. has been named a recipient of the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence in Customer Care, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media.

Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in the northeastern United States.

Club CarlsonSM, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Hotels, today announced its latest sweepstakes, the Ultimate Getaway Giveaway, celebrating the debut of the first Radisson Blu Hotel in North America with the opening of the Radisson Blu...

IN2IT Nutrition & Fitness Franchising, Inc., announced today that it has granted an exclusive franchise for Santa Clarita, California, to Joe and Mony Day.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report 2011 third quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, November 3.

For the first time in more than five years, Wingstop has added a new flavor to its award-winning menu.

Saladworks' same-store sales rose an average of 15 percent in September and October when compared with the same week in 2010.

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today that it has signed a preferred vendor agreement with Anytime Fitness, the world's largest, and fastest growing, 24-hour, co-ed fitness...

Home Helpers, one of the nation's leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home care and companionship services, has launched a new, user friendly website at www.HomeHelpers.

One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year and nearly a third of them will live with discomfort from the fall for the rest of their lives.

Snagajob, hourly job experts with the world's largest online community of hourly workers and a leading provider of workforce solutions for employers, helps its customers maximize employee potential and has been recognized for maximizing its own...

Burger Edge, one of Australia's leading gourmet burger franchises, todayannounced the opening of the latest Perth site at the Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre.