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The Award Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube introduces new shrimp and salmon menu items, only available this October.

Honest 1 Auto Care, the only national full service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA Certified Eco Friendly, announces the signing of a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Barry Lasher to open a location in...

Wyndham Rewards members looking to go out and have some fun this fall are getting a little extra push thanks to Check In. Cash Out., a new seasonal promotion that offers travelers not only $20 back for their hotel stays but double Wyndham Rewards...

In the largest franchise deal in its 68-year history, Unos announces plans for the opening of 30 locations of Uno Due Go, its fast-casual concept, throughout Texas by FGR Food Corporation.

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Dominos Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced that after just three months since its launch, the new Domino's App for iPhone and iPod touch has achieved $1 million in sales over a single week.

AlphaGraphics, Inc. concluded its third annual AlphaGraphics Fights Hunger food drive earlier this summer with a preliminary food collection total topping 30,000 pounds.

A blockbuster trade was made official [today] when star running back Reggie Bush was traded for a $10 pizza in a new ad from Pizza Hut.

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. has reached an agreement to bring the restaurant chain to Louisville, KY., under the ownership of Joe Roberts.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. will present and exhibit at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 32nd-Annual National Convention & Business Expo in Miami, on September 18-21.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is pleased to announce its plans for the first Alamo Drafthouse location in the Colorado market.

In a bold departure from conventional hotel advertising, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces today a new global advertising campaign, framing its ensemble of iconic hotels and resorts with photography of experiences, destinations and...

Zippy Shell USA, LLC., a unique mobile self-storage concept, has continued its rapid expansion and has seen its latest franchise location open its doors in Tennessee.

The Dickeys Barbecue Pit location in Cedar Hill will now be owned and operated by Mark Kerr, who has been in the restaurant business for nearly two decades.

The Alternative Board(R) (TAB), an exclusive membership based organization that provides advisory boards and coaching services to business owners, announced today that the company has been selected as one of four partners for Startup America's...

IHGs Crowne Plaza is offering golf fans the chance to perfect their putt, swing, or drive through its Get a Better Game stay and earn promotion.

At this year's ActionCOACH Global Conference, held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida, Jas Darar, an ActionCOACH from Derby in the United Kingdom, earned this year

7 Eleven, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to acquire the retail interests of 28 locations from Pacific Convenience & Fuels LLC (PC&F). Located in the western half of the U.S., the acquisition includes sites in California, Oregon, Washington...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef O Bradys, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Brownwood as a key...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that it is evolving its extended-stay brand into a distinctive new hotel concept, Hyatt House, that will redefine the segment into a social and contemporary environment to help guests feel connected,...

Barbecue lovers need to mark their calendars because October 18 marks the 70th Anniversary of Dickeys Barbecue and each store will offer $1 pulled pork sandwiches and drinks in celebration of the milestone.

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef O Bradys, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Sanger as a key...

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that Tony Lees, the company

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, is debuting its newly redesigned sushi bar and cocktail lounge on the mezzanine level of the Santa Monica restaurant on 1447 4th Street.

In a bold departure from conventional hotel advertising, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces today a new global advertising campaign, framing its ensemble of iconic hotels and resorts with photography of experiences, destinations and...

Hyatt Gold Passport announced today the launch of a new global promotion to help members make their travel possibilities a reality this season.

Outback Steakhouse has been voted number one Best Steak in Zagats 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey for the third consecutive year.

Jazzercise, the worlds leading dance fitness program, announced the launch of the Cheryl Burke apparel line in its Fall 2011 catalog.

NFL Legend Daryl Moose Johnston is known for his momentous moves on the field; now he will be known for his most recent business move off the field.

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN; BNHNA), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported total restaurant sales and comparable restaurant sales for the second four-week period (August 15, 2011 - September...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef O Bradys, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Shelbyville as a key...

Volvo Rents announces the acquisition of Gulf South Machinery of Mississippi, a two location construction equipment rental company with stores in Hattiesburg and Gulfport.

Recognized as a dominant force in U.S. business development, The Entrepreneurs Source, with more than 25 years of experience supporting growth-focused franchise companies, today announced its sponsorship of the International Franchise Associations...

Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 26, 2011

Weight Watchers today announced that Weight Watchers members and online subscribers can once again participate in the Lose For Good campaign, an effort that helps to battle hunger and chronic malnutrition.

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Summer 2011 will go down in U.S. weather history as one of the most extreme in 100 years, but its impact on homeowners will continue long after the leaves have fallen.

Johnny Rockets Grand Opening Ceremony At Stockton College Steve Sweeney, President and CEO, Chartwells, Dr. Herman Saatkamp, Stockton College President and John Fuller, CEO, Johnny Rockets cut the ribbon at the Johnny Rockets grand opening ceremony...

Toys R Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its second quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys R Us Delaware, Inc., Toys R Us Property Company I, LLC, and Toys R Us Property Company II, LLC has been scheduled for...

Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse have won top honors in the Zagats 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey.

ActionCOACH has been voted the favorite Business Services organization by the more than 35,000 people worldwide who voted in the first People

Fox News Channel (FNC) is 15 years old and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, FNC is kicking off a nationwide tour in Orlando...and Hurricane Grill & Wings, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in the country.

Since its inception in 1995, Juice It Up!, a franchised smoothie and juice bar chain that specializes in blended-to-order fresh fruit smoothies, has embraced technology to improve the customer experience and with the recent launch of the Mobile...

Dickeys Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. builds on its Minnesota presence with the opening of a new location at 1316 South Frontage Road in Hastings under the direction of franchisees Jay Wiese and Dan Finley.

Kansas is set to host the Midwest round of the National Barbecue Eating Contest on September 17 at 1 p.m. for Dickeys Barbecue Pit.

Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Greeley will be hosting its grand opening on Friday, September 16 with $1 pulled pork sandwiches throughout lunch and drawings to win free barbecue for a year.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.

Yogurtini, a quickly growing and popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, today announces the grand opening of its 13th frozen yogurt franchise opening in Highlands Ranch, CO, at 3996 Red Cedar Drive in the King Sooper Center on Wildcat and...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef

LivHOME Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of professionally led at-home care for seniors, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the fifth consecutive year.

Mom Corps (www.momcorps.com), a national flexible staffing firm, has been honored with the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for its use of flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business...

Today Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosted a free running club with world championship gold medalist Mo Farah.

Naked Pizza, one of the world's fastest growing franchises, is celebrating the opening of its first New York City store located at 954 3rd Avenue (at E. 57th Street).

Remedy Intelligent Staffing, a franchise division of The Select Family of Staffing Companies, adds seven new offices into its national network within a five-month period.

Naked Pizza, one of the worlds fastest growing franchises, is celebrating the opening of its first New York City store located at 954 3rd Avenue (at E. 57th Street).

Realogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, announced that Richard A. Smith, its president and CEO, has been called upon to testify before the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development of...

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology for today’s small and medium-sized businesses, presented business achievement awards to outstanding franchisees at the...

WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, is pleased to announce that it has opened a new Master Franchise office in South Africa. Located in Gauteng, this office will be operated by Francois Muscat’s organization. As a long-standing WSI...

After learning that local resident Jim White and his family of four were living in a trailer on the verge of collapse, a community-wide effort began to improve their living conditions through the Jim White House Project.

Zoom Room, a dog training franchise and canine social club specializing in dog agility, will host celebrations in recognition of Responsible Dog Ownership Day at all the company's nationwide locations this month.

Closets by Design, a national leader in the home organization and storage remodeling industry, unveiled a new, user-friendly website designed to give consumers a more comprehensive overview of the company’s wide selection of custom...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Rexburg as a key...

Toys R Us, Inc. today unveiled some of the company

More than 17 million kids in America are at risk of hunger. Next week, you can do something to help by dining out.

Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces a partnership with Rolling Strong(TM), the leader in health and wellness for professional drivers, that will offer an easy in, easy out workout concept at

FranNet, a national network of franchise consultants, has made the list of "Top 10 Franchises" in the 2011 INC 500, Inc. magazine's annual list of the fastest-growing privately held American companies.

SIGNARAMA, the world's largest full-service sign business, announced today that it is celebrating 25 years of sign industry innovation. In 1986, the father and son team of Roy and Ray Titus founded SIGNARAMA after they realized businesses needed a...

Ling & Louie's, LLC and Savory Investments, LLC have reached agreement to open a new Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill in Reno, Nevada.