The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2011
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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 19th, 2011
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 17 percent of all children are now considered obese, triple the percentage of a generation ago. Meanwhile, schools across the country have implemented vending machines, in an...
July 19th, 2011
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Guiyang in the capital city of Guizhou province, marking the first Hyatt hotel in Southwest China.
July 19th, 2011
Since first establishing its sustainability program in 2006, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, is measuring positive trends in reducing its environmental impact around the globe. The results are...
July 19th, 2011
The summer months bring a long-awaited playtime for young kids – which can lead to the ultimate mess. Molly Maid, the experts in residential cleaning, is sharing some tips for parents on how to get their kids' help to tame some of the clutter....
July 19th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) has signed an agreement with Amrey Hotels S.L. to operate a Four Points Hotel in Barcelona. The Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal will open this fall marking the entry of Starwood's...
July 19th, 2011
Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise to Aron Laney and Jean-Paul Williard for service in San Diego, California. The new office will bring the number of Caring Senior...
July 19th, 2011
An updated look is not all that's new for the local ColorTyme rent-to-own store. Now located at 1315 Winchester Rd., the store occupies a larger space to provide a greater mix of products and services for Lexington residents.
July 18th, 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 Forrest City as...
July 18th, 2011
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced today the grand opening of a Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen in Katy, Texas.
July 18th, 2011
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant in Portland, Oregon at 9911 NE Cascades Parkway. The July 18th opening marks the second Famous Dave's location in Oregon.
July 18th, 2011
Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM with the brand's first hotel in San Antonio. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Antonio Airport,...
July 18th, 2011
After hearing of the tragic July 2nd auto accident in West Texas that orphaned and seriously injured three Houston children, Tasti D-Lite franchise owner Aaron Webster, like many Houstonians, felt the strong need to help. Plans for a fundraising...
July 18th, 2011
Franchise consultants with iFranchise Group (www.ifranchisegroup.com), a leading franchise consulting firm based in the Chicago area, recently cited several market factors and franchisor success stories that point to a strong improvement in the...
July 18th, 2011
Chester's, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, is proud to announce the recent opening of its newest location in Blountville, TN. The newest Chester's Chicken on the Fly location can be found inside the...
July 18th, 2011
Little Caesars Pizza celebrates the grand opening of another store under the Little Caesars Veterans Program. Former U.S. Marine Sergeant Steve Brevitz has recently opened the doors to his Little Caesars Pizza restaurant at 9020 Mathis Ave. in...
July 18th, 2011
Por Yang decides to embark on a new adventure and open his own Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurant in Arkansas.
July 18th, 2011
Stevi B's Pizza Buffet, and ad agency of record breensmith advertising, recently launched an integrated media campaign that utilized social media to engage local customers. Stevi B's invited parents to participate in the ad campaign by asking them...
July 18th, 2011
Portland, Ore., natives Randy and Renee Ramos have launched their Fresh Coat Painters franchise to serve business and residential clients in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, West Linn and other surrounding communities.
July 18th, 2011
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it can now supply the largest range of greetings cards available through its franchised distribution network, thanks to its links with UK Greetings (UKG). Following a...
July 18th, 2011
July is National Ice Cream Month, when warm weather, holidays and family vacations combine to make this frosty treat a part of the sweet memories for everyday and special celebrations.
July 15th, 2011
From New Orleans to Istanbul, food lovers across the globe love the unique, authentic taste of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen—the world's second largest quick-serve chicken concept based on number of units—and on July 16, 2011, Popeyes...
July 15th, 2011
Bill Bridges breaks away from other franchises to open his first Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, in Delaware, a suburb of Columbus.
July 15th, 2011
Home Care Assistance is now pursuing an aggressive campaign of corporate expansion to complement its successful franchising strategy across the United States.
July 15th, 2011
The demands of family life didn't stop Allison O'Kelly from pursuing her career goals. Harvard Business School's Alumni Review uncovers how the CEO of Mom Corps found success in business and with her family.
July 15th, 2011
Wall Street Journal asks Mom Corps CEO Allison O'Kelly about the art of the informational interview.
July 15th, 2011
Mom Corps,CEO, Allison O'Kelly gives great advice on returning to the paid workforce.
July 15th, 2011
Crushing the idea that concrete house foundations have to be constructed with straight walls, Northeast Precast has constructed a variety of radius prefabricated walls for a custom home in New Jersey. The unique XiTM panel walls, created in various...
July 15th, 2011
Instilling a strong sense of right and wrong in children is just as important as teaching them how to read and write. This plays a role in their interaction with other children and how they will behave in social and classroom settings. Even with an...
July 15th, 2011
Café Yumm! made the Top 100 List for the third year in a row with a 63.64% growth rate during the three year period from 2008 through 2010 .
July 15th, 2011
Setting up time for your child to play with their peers is important at any age. Not only are play dates a chance for your little ones to have fun; they can also provide educational opportunities and encourage the development of important social...
July 15th, 2011
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its luxury real estate services are available for the first time in Estonia with the opening of Baltic Sotheby's International Realty in Tallinn.
July 14th, 2011
Coaching just comes naturally for some people. No matter what they do, they can't help but make those around them better and Vincent Fowler is one of those people. After years of coaching athletes to reach their potential, Fowler has taken on a new...
July 14th, 2011
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce second quarter 2011 financial results prior to market open on Monday, August 8, 2011. A conference call to review the Company's second quarter 2011 results will be held at 9:00 a.m....
July 14th, 2011
The finalists for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards have been announced and 47 outstanding companies have been honored with a total of 56 finalist nominations.
July 14th, 2011
Chester's International, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, announces the grand opening of its newest locations in Texas and the Midwest.
July 14th, 2011
Many small or medium sized businesses forget about the most important thing when it comes to their success of their enterprise, sales. That's why Bruce Campbell will be give a presentation called, "How to Massively Improve Sales in Any Company" at...
July 14th, 2011
Hospitality International, Inc., is pleased to welcome the Red Carpet Inn, in Suffolk, Virginia, to the Hospitality International franchise system.
July 14th, 2011
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that it will release second quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 before the market opens. The...
July 14th, 2011
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC today announced the addition of Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate firm Phoenician Properties to its franchise network. Founded in 2001, Phoenician Properties will now operate as Better Homes and...
July 14th, 2011
Travelers looking to get away this summer only have to worry about sweating the heat and not the cost of a hotel thanks to great seasonal promotions being offered by Wyndham Hotel Group and its many brands including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®,...
July 14th, 2011
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its luxury real estate services are available for the first time in Estonia with the opening of Baltic Sotheby's International Realty in Tallinn.
July 14th, 2011
A deadly heat wave is melting most of the country but as it turns out, many senior citizens, most vulnerable to the heat, may be ignoring the warnings. A study out of Kent State University shows 90 percent of respondents over the age of 65 were...
July 14th, 2011
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is proud to announce that a franchisee in Toledo, Ohio, has opened the brand's 8,000th non-traditional location in a Chrysler and Jeep assembly plant.
July 14th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit's new location in Austin will hold its grand opening on Friday with a promotion to win free barbecue for a year and one dollar sandwiches throughout lunch.
July 14th, 2011
As the overall economy continues to struggle and with consumer confidence plunging to a seven year-low in June according to a recent article by the Associated Press, Maid Brigade Inc. continues to experience steady sales growth.
July 13th, 2011
ZIPS, an aggressively expanding Mid-Atlantic dry cleaning franchise with more than 28 locations along the East Coast, recently announced the continuation of its regional expansion plans with the signing of a 20 unit development deal.
July 13th, 2011
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Second Quarter 2011 earnings after market close on July 27, 2011.
July 13th, 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 Ennis as a key...
July 13th, 2011
Looking to feed the growing entrepreneurial spirit in Cleveland, Zoup! Fresh Soup Company, the leading soup restaurant concept in the fast-casual industry, will be educating entrepreneurs through the FranNet of Northern Ohio "Meet the Franchisor"...
July 13th, 2011
Colter Lange has known for years he wanted to own his own business in west Texas, so he spent time in the oil fields saving and in his spare time he researched and explored numerous opportunities.
July 13th, 2011
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, achieved significant growth in its spend with diverse suppliers in 2010, adding value to its global supply chain while delivering on its core values.
July 13th, 2011
Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has signed an agreement with franchisee Joe Mignone to open his third location in Delaware. The restaurant, scheduled to open this fall, expands the Saladworks brand in...
July 13th, 2011
Leading worldwide lodging company Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced it has executed a lease for a new corporate headquarters in Rockville, Md. The news follows the October 25, 2010, announcement by Governor Martin...
July 13th, 2011
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that its recent interactive advertising campaign in The New York Times iPad application generated strong results, driving leads to its network of affiliates.
July 13th, 2011
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, will hold a conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers on Thursday, August 4, 2011. A Press Release will be...
July 13th, 2011
Painting a home or office can be a quick, inexpensive way to make a big difference to its appearance. However, if not done correctly, homeowners will need to revisit these projects.
July 13th, 2011
Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, recently won an award for its superior revenue management and pricing practices by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences...
July 13th, 2011
Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Major League Baseball's (MLB) Official Partner of Road Trips, continued its support of MLB's 'Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities' (RBI) program at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. After launching the "Pay It Forward"...
July 13th, 2011
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that it has made three promotions in its merchandising, marketing and store operations functions.
July 13th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its iconic Sheraton brand has opened a new flagship hotel in Stamford, Connecticut. Sheraton Stamford Hotel features all the brand's signature offerings including its new...
July 12th, 2011
Over the years, many iconic television families have taken their collection of unique personalities on vacation to escape from everyday life. Now Wyndham Vacation Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is giving 101...
July 12th, 2011
Do you have what it really takes to make it on TV? Do you know how to put people in a good mood? Then, you just might be the ideal candidate for Arby's nationwide Casting Call Video Contest.
July 12th, 2011
Primrose Schools, the nation's leader in high quality educational child care, announced today that it has recruited Peter Cohen, the CEO of Pearson's U.S. School business and a highly respected and successful business leader in the field of...
July 12th, 2011
Riding on the heels of the lifestyle retailer's 100th signed franchise agreement and 30-shop master expansion deal for Canada, Flip Flop Shops proves that it's serious about worldwide "Free Your Toes" domination.
July 12th, 2011
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