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All-American restaurant Franchisor, Johnny Rockets, today announced the appointments of three seasoned professionals in key leadership positions. As the Company continues to grow, change and improve, so does the makeup of their Restaurant Support...

Adding even more muscle to its portfolio in China, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its iconic Sheraton brand will open seven more hotels in China before the end of September. News of these openings...

First Watch, the Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant company based in Bradenton, Fla., announced the roll out of their new "2 for You" weekday lunch special in all of their restaurants*. Guests choose two items from a menu of half portions of...

For some people, helping others just comes naturally. Nancy Bowen is one of those people. As a motivational speaker and trainer, she has developed many of the skills necessary to help business owners achieve more, but with her training as an...

All-American restaurant Franchisor, Johnny Rockets, today announced the appointments of three seasoned professionals in key leadership positions. As the Company continues to grow, change and improve, so does the makeup of their Restaurant Support...

Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), the global hotel group behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands and one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, has announced that two more independently-run UK hotels have...

ActionCOACH has taken its place alongside such household names as Apple, ConstantContact, Overstock.com, Whole Foods Market, Cisco and Groupon as winner of this year's Stevie for Best Overall Company in the Business Services category.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. announced today that Jove Franchise Development Corporation ("Jove") has opened the first Carl's Jr.®restaurant in Canada. This restaurant is located in Kelowna, British Columbia. and is the first of five Carl's Jr....

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it expects to use more than 10 million pounds of produce from local farms this year, up from its 2010 goal of about 5 million pounds. Chipotle's local produce will be grown on farms within 350 miles...

Neal Lappe, an Internet Marketing Consultant and franchisee of WSI, the world's #1 Internet franchise, was recently appointed to become the new president of the American Marketing Association (AMA) for Richmond, Virginia. A long-standing member of...

Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern, a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar concept that recently started franchising, has launched an updated website to reflect its new brand strategy.

Convention highlights include acclaimed keynote speaker Stephen Tweed, CSP, Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care, on "The Top Ten Characteristics of Highly Effective Home Care Leaders" and a panel discussion on franchisee best practices.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announces that it has signed an agreement with Silk Way Airlines LLC to open a Sheraton hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan this Fall. The opening of the Sheraton Baku Airport Hotel marks the entry of...

Realogy Corporation announced today that it has extended its offers to the holders of the $491,824,000 aggregate principal amount of its 11.50% Senior Notes due 2017, $129,579,298 aggregate principal amount of its 12.00% Senior Notes due 2017 and...

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...

Car enthusiasts will get more than just a look at an impressive collection of unique vehicles and antique cars as the Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show rolls into town. This year, ColorTyme will be on location at all three upcoming shows to greet...

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, which operates more than 500 company-owned and franchised full-service, family dining restaurants, announced today that Jim Yanucil has purchased an additional five restaurants from the company, effective June 13.

Hundreds of business owners and marketing professionals around the world attended a digital marketing webinar recently hosted by WSI, the world's #1 Internet franchise. Entitled "Social Media Marketing: The Art of Conversational Sales", the webinar...

Industry veteran Phil Friedman has acquired the Salsarita's Fresh Cantina quick casual Mexican restaurant chain. Salsarita's will be owned by Salsarita's Holdings, LLC, a company formed and controlled by Friedman, who serves as CEO. Larry Reinstein...

WSI, the world's #1 Internet franchise, conducted a webinar where business owners picked up key strategies from a WSI expert on how to boost their online lead generation strategies. Entitled "Take Online Lead Generation to the Next Level: 5 Ways to...

AmericInn hotels across the country today announced that they are celebrating the arrival of the peak summer travel season with a rewarding offer of valuable prizes for travelers who share photos of their summer travel experiences on the AmericInn...

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that Beth Kaplan, President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, has resigned after three and a half years as a member of the...

Holy Cow becomes Holy Roller! Sure Ben & Jerry's, the progressive ice cream company that has built its notoriety on super premium quality ice cream containing big swirls and chunks, with a solid foundation of activism at its core, is bringing...

Weichert, Realtors will host its 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Thursday, August 18, at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, N.J., to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

When Superior Walls of America signed up as a proud supporter of Season 9 for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they had no idea the first project of the season would be right down the road. On June 21, 2011, Superior Walls will provide the foundation...

Great American Cookies announced today that it is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc. to present the brand's first ever summer Yellow Ribbon Campaign. Kicking off on July 4th and running through September 16th, Great American Cookies will...

DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, today announced Sailormen, Inc., the largest Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits franchise in the U.S., is rolling out U.are.U® Fingerprint Readers to 148...

Farmer Boys® Restaurants is pleased to announce the hiring of new Chief Financial Officer Judy Lewis on June 6, 2011. Judy brings with her more than 25 years of experience serving as a financial analyst and controller, primarily in the food...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced it has extended its relationship with Expedia, Inc. (NSDQ: EXPE), the world's largest online travel company. Under the long-term agreement, Expedia.com®, Hotwire.com® and...

Franchise consultants with iFranchise Group (www.ifranchisegroup.com), a leading franchise consulting firm based in the Chicago area, have noted that a growing number of franchise systems are utilizing social media, not only for branding and...

The Board of Directors of CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) has appointed Bruce M. "Smokey" Swenson as a director. Mr. Swenson currently serves as a Managing Director for the investment banking firm Stephens Inc. He was elected by the CEC Board at...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be making a presentation during Jefferies' 2011 Global Consumer Conference in Nantucket on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at 3:30pm local time. Jason Koval, Vice President, Investor Relations,...

Following a four-day retreat near Lake Tahoe, Calif., ColorTyme commemorated the end of the 2011 Summer Meeting with an entertaining closing dinner. The franchisees, vendors and their families were greeted by falling snow in the elaborate...

At 6am on June 21, Krispy Kreme will open its second Neighborhood Shop inside the "Famously Hot" City of Columbia, South Carolina.

Wish you could mix up all the delicious taste of summer in a single serving? Well, thanks to Noodles & Company, you can now get the unforgettable tastes of vegetable gardens, juicy strawberries and backyard barbecues in two wholesomely tasty...

With a new menu, new prototype and a new service style driving a sales turnaround, Fazoli's CEO and President Carl Howard announces the addition of James Franks as vice president of Franchising.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its network's property listings outside the United States now are available via SIR Mobile, the brand's dedicated mobile application.

Holy Cow becomes Holy Roller! Sure Ben & Jerry's, the progressive ice cream company that has built its notoriety on super premium quality ice cream containing big swirls and chunks, with a solid foundation of activism at its core, is bringing...

In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility,...

More than 140 rent-to-own franchisees and family, vendors and corporate staff members gathered earlier this week in Lake Tahoe, Calif. for the 2011 ColorTyme Summer Meeting. The General Session, held on Thursday, featured presentations made by...

Batteries Plus franchisees are generally happy business owners, according to a recent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm based in Portsmouth, NH.

After a successful day of business and networking, ColorTyme Summer Meeting attendees spent a day of fun, enjoying golf in Lake Tahoe and a day outing to the historic town of Truckee, Calif.

Smoothie Factory known for Blending Nutrition With Great Taste(TM) with innovative smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, authentic frozen yogurt, light foods, today announced it has signed a multi-store development agreement in the Middle East region...

Jack O'Connell, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties has announced that his company has awarded a $500 scholarship to Holly Louise Kuhn of Sugar Grove, Ill. Holly is a student at Rosary High School and received...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to grow as business partners, Dale Mueller and Cory Sessions, sign on to open a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in the Woodbury area.

Mike and Teena Cameron will open the first Oregon location for Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, in Gresham.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the opening of the Candlewood Suites Avondale-New Orleans, located in a suburban setting just a short ride from...

Jim Jubelirer has spent most of his life leading and coaching people to reach their potential. After growing tired of the corporate world, Jubelirer wanted to find a business in which he could use his extensive experience and skills to help others...

IHG [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Brazil's most experienced international hotel company, today announced that the InterContinental São Paulo had concluded the initial phase of a...

Keeping a yearly tradition alive, the ColorTyme Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), gathered for a meeting prior to the start of ColorTyme's 2011 Summer Meeting. The FAC, including newly elected members, met at the Resort at Squaw Creek to elect a...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit lays initial plans to bring the family-owned and operated business to terminals across the country.

Yesterday marked the beginning of ColorTyme's annual Summer Meeting where the company welcomed franchisees, vendors, family and friends to Lake Tahoe, Calif. This year's annual meeting started with a Vendor Appreciation Cocktail Reception held at...

Summertime is upon us, and school is...in session? Perhaps not in the traditional classroom, but many students across the country take advantage of the break in classes for some extra instruction, whether to catch up to their peers, pursue...

This Father's Day, a recent survey conducted on behalf of Jiffy Lube International revealed that Americans agree "dad" played a vital role in shaping their perceptions of their rides and how to care for them.

Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN) announced today that management will present at the 11th Annual Oppenheimer Consumer Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The presentation will begin at 11:55 a.m. ET.

Every franchise falls into a rut sometimes; it's how you get out of it that matters. When Domino's Pizza realized that its fans weren't so impressed with its 50 year old pizza recipe anymore, the brand decided to try a bold new approach to win them...

Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a master franchise agreement has been signed to open the first Quiznos locations in Brazil as part of the company's...

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced that the company will present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Consumer Conference on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:50 p.m....

Burger King Corp. (BKC) announced that an affiliate of Vinci Partners would become the BURGER KING® brand's master franchisee in Brazil. Following the closing, the new company will assume responsibility for the management and development of the...

less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® has become one of the nation's fastest-growing, environmentally-friendly carpet cleaning franchises, growing to more than 235 locations across the United States with more in development. For the...

The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with...

The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with...