The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2011
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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) salutes Pyeongchang, Korea, for being voted the Host City of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
July 27th, 2011
Blenz Coffee is pleased to announce the opening of a new brand new store in the trendy 4th Ave area. This new location represents the constant growth and development of the BLENZ Coffee brand across Vancouver. It is a thriving community, and we're...
July 27th, 2011
Woof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang...
July 27th, 2011
Volvo Rents announces the acquisition of Valley Rental Centers, a two location construction equipment rental company based in Merced and Modesto, California.
July 27th, 2011
Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders.
July 27th, 2011
Burger enthusiasts nationwide will have the opportunity to taste America's newest gourmet burger recipe - created by a 12-year-old chef - while also supporting an important cause. From Tuesday, July 26, to Sunday, Sept. 11, Red Robin Gourmet...
July 27th, 2011
Studio 6, known for putting more in your room and less on your bill, has launched a stylish new Web site design. The new staystudio6.com showcases the affordability, comfort and convenience offered at each Studio 6 location through its updated,...
July 27th, 2011
Hotel Indigo®, the local neighborhood expert in food and cultural experiences, is "talking food" with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and asking consumers about their favorite neighborhood foodie finds with the launch of its "Locals Know Best...
July 27th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today plans to expand Sheraton and Westin's portfolio of hotel spas across Asia and the Middle East in the coming year as both brands continue to expand its footprint in the world's...
July 26th, 2011
Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 14th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Glenn Harper of Midlothian, VA. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of Virginia. Mr....
July 26th, 2011
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Latin America's most experienced international hotel company, today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport in...
July 26th, 2011
AmericInn, one of the nations leading midscale hotel companies, today announced that construction has begun on a new brand prototype featuring a contemporary new design that represents the future hospitality concept for this expanding national brand.
July 26th, 2011
Celebrating the success and growth of Fiesta Auto Insurance during 2010, more than 50 franchise owners, company corporate executives and vendors recently joined together at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Calif. to participate in the...
July 26th, 2011
Today, Taco Bell® launches the Big Box Remixed, which combines the flavor of four classic Taco Bell menu items with the freshness of exclusive music content via a mobile site, packaged in a specially designed MTV™ Video Music Awards (VMAs)...
July 26th, 2011
Engage121, Inc., a social media management software company, announces that Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc., the original and largest backyard bird feeding and nature specialty retail franchise system, selected the Engage121 Enterprise portal as its...
July 26th, 2011
BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, has announced a strategic partnership with the Universal Accounting Center, an international accounting training company.
July 26th, 2011
Paul Archambault has brought Fresh Coat Painters to Wisconsin to serve residential and commercial clients in New Berlin, Waukesha, Pewaukee, Muskego and surrounding communities. As part of the launch of his franchise, he will participate in this...
July 26th, 2011
Holidays are "the most wonderful time of the year" to many – but if you're a senior, it's also one of the most challenging. If seniors' children can't be by their side to help them put all the dressings on the holidays, Santa's Senior Helpers...
July 26th, 2011
Brandi and Jesse Shapiro, franchise owners of Roosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC) in Parker, recently celebrated the store's opening with the enthusiastic support of family and friends along with representatives of the Parker Chamber of Commerce...
July 25th, 2011
Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 220-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Springfield as a...
July 25th, 2011
Wingate by Wyndham®, a hotel brand owned by Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC which is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the 148-room Wingate by Wyndham Los Angeles International Airport in...
July 25th, 2011
Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Thousand Oaks, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 170 W. Hillcrest in the Thousand Oaks Shopping...
July 25th, 2011
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC is celebrating its third anniversary with a growing network of 6,858 agents across 198 offices in 22 states. Since launching the franchise in July 2008, the lifestyle real estate brand has continued to...
July 25th, 2011
Red Mango, Inc., one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchise concepts, and a leader among frozen yogurt and smoothie chains, today announced the appointment of Barry M. Barron, Sr. as its chief executive officer.
July 25th, 2011
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery,is at it again - this time launching a new campaign continuing its focus on accountability and customer feedback, daring the 500,000 people who pass through Times Square every...
July 25th, 2011
Motel 6, known for offering a clean, comfortable room and great service for the lowest price of any national chain, announces the opening of 22 franchise locations during the first half of 2011. The latest openings include 20 Motel 6 properties and...
July 25th, 2011
Recognizing the importance of a balanced breakfast, Chick-fil-A is offering Multigrain Oatmeal as a new breakfast menu option for its health conscious customers at its restaurants nationwide beginning today.
July 25th, 2011
With welcoming support from the Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, Roosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC) recently hosted its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at Eric Town Square. Located at 120 Hebron Avenue in...
July 25th, 2011
Hooters of Mission Valley announces the celebration of their 15th Anniversary and will give away 105 "Wings For A Year" certificates on Monday, July 25th from 11am-Noon. The festivities will last all week with $1.05 draft beers all day, every day...
July 25th, 2011
Keller Williams Realty announced today that, less than five months since its launch, more than 40,000 associates have adopted and are utilizing eEdge, the company's complete, online lead-to-close business solution.
July 25th, 2011
After getting her degree in management, Juliet Kyes was looking for an opportunity to build her skills while helping small businesses in her community. When her parents started their own ActionCOACH franchise, Kyes realized she had that...
July 22nd, 2011
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report second quarter 2011 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 4.
July 22nd, 2011
A passion for giving back combined with chef-created, made-from-scratch Italian-American food inspired the "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish®" campaign. This annual fundraising campaign hosted by Maggiano's Little Italy® benefits the Make-A-Wish...
July 22nd, 2011
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: "GNC") announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its second quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:00 am EDT. During the call, discussions may include material...
July 22nd, 2011
June home sales in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market displayed a distinctly split personality, according to an analysis of sales data by RE/MAX.
July 22nd, 2011
Inspirational educator and author Stacey Bess will join 10 of North America's kindest kids who are visiting a St. Louis charter academy today, where they will share their stories and mentor students on the importance of giving back.
July 22nd, 2011
7-Eleven® announced today it plans to give its fans an insider's look at Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world, as seen through eyes of on-site roving reporter Art Baltazar. Baltazar, an...
July 21st, 2011
Chester's International, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, announces the recent openings of 4 new Chester's franchises to be operated by Cox Foods.
July 21st, 2011
Today, Hilton Worldwide announced that two of its 10 distinct brands landed top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Embassy Suites Hotels achieved the highest ranking in the "Upper...
July 20th, 2011
Screenmobile, the country's leading mobile window and door screen repair and replacement franchise today announced that Dillon Walker has joined his father, Scott and grandfather Monty Sr., in the family business. Dillon purchased Screenmobile #164...
July 20th, 2011
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the world's largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has been named one of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine's "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for its comprehensive results across key diversity...
July 20th, 2011
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books wants children to keep their brains sharp through the summer months. Whether rain is pouring from the sky, it's too hot outside to bear, or your child has just grown weary of the water gun, suggest a toy from the list...
July 20th, 2011
El Pollo Loco, Inc. and its parent company, EPL Intermediate, Inc. (collectively "El Pollo Loco" or the "Company"), confirmed the completion of its previously announced refinancing. The Company refinanced its publicly traded bonds with secured...
July 20th, 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 that it has acquired all 30 of the stores owned...
July 20th, 2011
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the global launch of its Priority Club® Rewards app for Windows Phone. This new app provides customers with the...
July 20th, 2011
SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their monthly recurring expenses, today announced a strategic partnership with BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise that helps business owners grow their...
July 20th, 2011
BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB) announced today that its Big Apple Bagels franchise appears in the July 2011 issue of Restaurant Business Magazine's "Future 50" as one of the 50 fastest growing chains.
July 20th, 2011
Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HFBG) CEO and President, Jessica Gutierrez, announces that Grand Ma Ma's Sweet Southern Tea is headed to Red Robin restaurants. The Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Inc. will be putting Hall of Fame...
July 20th, 2011
Businesses are often looking for ways to generate more leads, but what if you could build a system that was proven to work every time and could get you a referral for each client or contact you have? Do you think that could make a huge difference...
July 20th, 2011
Even some of the healthiest people still indulge their sweet tooth. They just choose their treats wisely.
July 20th, 2011
Today Bruegger's announced the addition of a new lineup of sandwiches made on artisan Ciabatta bread, adding to its expanding chef-inspired menu items.
July 20th, 2011
For a limited time, July through September, Pizza Patrón is offering the Toluqueña pizza, featuring a three-meat combination of pepperoni, ham and the company's new chorizo.
July 20th, 2011
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 11th Annual Consumer Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
July 20th, 2011
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast:
July 20th, 2011
Daniel Wilke, a resident of Virginia Beach, has joined the Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries franchise. Mr. Wilke plans on opening three locations in the Virginia Beach area over the next several years. When asked why he chose Boardwalk Fresh...
July 19th, 2011
Sarku Japan®, the largest and most successful Japanese Quick Service Restaurant chain (QSR) in the United States, will take its sizzling teriyaki and made-to-order sushi from mall food courts to the streets. Monday, July 18th, Sarku Japan®...
July 19th, 2011
Pretzelmaker® / Pretzel Time® announced today the return of the popular Wildberry Lemonade flavor as part of their "Wild & Twisted" summer combo celebration. The combo, available for a limited time, includes a Wildberry Lemonade...
July 19th, 2011
FranNet, a national franchise consulting firm that helps corporate workers transition to franchise ownership, has seen a sharp increase in openings of new child education franchises.
July 19th, 2011