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The organization experts at Closets by Design have helped countless homeowners makeover their closets – now, one Closets by Design fan will have the chance to upgrade what's in their closet with a $1,000 shoe shopping spree.

With the summer travel season upon us, Cambria Suites has found in a recent survey* that more Americans (67 percent) are planning to take a summer vacation this year than those who took one last year (62 percent). Vacations close to home are on the...

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that it's achieved Silver in Business in the Community's (BITC) 2011 Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI), the UK's leading voluntary benchmark...

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, today announced the signing of three new Ramada® properties, one of which will be the company's first managed Ramada hotel in China.

It's the cry heard around the country every day: "There just isn't enough time to get everything done!"

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs, the nation's only counter-culture themed restaurant franchise, has announced a nationwide search for franchise brokers. The company is actively seeking brokers to target franchise candidates for the development of locations...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to grow as Sam Kwon, a Carrolton resident, signs on to open a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in the Dallas area.

As the world's number one business coaching firm, ActionCOACH has recently been recognized for a number of outstanding achievements, including three new awards by the 2011 Hermes Creative Awards.

America's fastest growing barbecue restaurant, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, will donate food to a local golf tournament on Saturday, June 11, benefitting the family of John Nimmons, who lost his life to pancreatic cancer.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that Mike Nuzzo, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the William Blair Growth Stock...

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN, BNHNA), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, will release its 2011 fiscal fourth quarter and full year earnings after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, June 9, 2011....

Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has been named as one of the '10 Best Franchise Deals' by QSR Magazine.

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, which operates more than 500 company-owned and franchised full-service, family dining restaurants, announced today that Will Haiback has purchased additional restaurants from the company, effective June 6.

Harvesting crops in Manhattan is tough. So Element New York Times Square West is doing the next best thing.

From the 33rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced, that New York City is the first, and only, city in the world to boast all nine of Starwood's distinctive,...

Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, and Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer on the East Coast, today announced a partnership to open more than 50...

On May 7, a fire caused major damage to the J.D. Byrider dealership at 8413 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. However, due to significant efforts by Knoxville-area fire personnel, there were no injuries to employees and the building was salvageable.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) is proud to have been recognized as the Best Diet Plan for Weight Loss and the Best Commercial Diet Plan in the U.S. News & World Report first-ever Best Diets rankings, published online today. A...

In celebration of their 'Aniversario de Plata,' Pizza Patrón is promoting the everyday price of $4 for their Amigo Pizzas® (12-inch medium with 1-topping). That's $1 less than the lowest-priced pizza on their menu in 1986. The $4 Amigo...

As Johnny Rockets celebrates its 25th anniversary, the all-American restaurant chain announces the opening of its newest restaurant at the historic landmark, South Street Seaport, in New York City. To celebrate, Johnny Rockets is hosting a...

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI) announced an agreement today to expand into Taiwan with new franchise partner, Quanta Foods. As part of the agreement, a minimum of 6 new California Pizza Kitchen restaurants are expected to open in...

It's the cry heard around the country every day: "There just isn't enough time to get everything done!"

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that the Company will present at three investor conferences in...

Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Sacramento area, with the opening of their first Red Robin in Vacaville located at 186 Nut Tree Pkwy., on...

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Nashville West I-40/Whitebridge Rd. in a comfortable and relaxed suburban setting...

Like most people who are passionate about what they do, Humphrey Rusli has a significant connection to his business. Humphrey is deeply connected to the world of small business as well as the lives of entrepreneurs and he knows that connection and...

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S. and one of the fastest growing chains in the country.

The good news is that Complete Nutrition has catapulted to over 100 locations in two and a half short years of franchising. The bad news is that any candidates interested in getting into the hot new nutrition supplement franchise will have to wait.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC., a company with a fresh concept in mobile self-storage, is growing and the company's latest franchise operation is now announced in Texas. Harry Briers, a lifelong resident and owner of Mobile Storage of Texas, L.L.C., has...

America's fastest growing barbecue chain announces plans to increase prices by ten percent due to rising commodity charges and food inflation with all protein menu items.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced it will be the focus of the June 6 episode of TLC's hit television show, Cake Boss, airing at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is lengthening its long established lead as the largest high-end hotel operator in China with more than 70 existing hotels and a pipeline of over 90 new hotels. China is now Starwood's second...

June 2nd, 2011 Can you find HuHot's Genghis Khan logo hidden on the HuHot website? Each week this month, HuHot Mongolian Grill locations across the country are giving away prizes including gift cards, coupons and jogging lights to people who find...

G.I. Jobs features Liberty Tax Service on its latest list of "military friendly franchises" in the June 2011 issue. According to the magazine, "the list honors the top 7 percent of franchises doing the most to recruit America's veterans as...

Motel 6, known for offering a clean, comfortable room and great service at the lowest price of any national chain, and Studio 6, known for putting more in guests' rooms and less on their bill, are revamping their training framework, a vital...

Four member firms of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently were honored for their 2010 fundraising efforts to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and specifically Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Each...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be making a presentation during Goldman Sachs' 2011 Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference in New York City on Monday, June 6th, 2011 at 12pm local time. Vasant Prabhu, Vice...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Dollar Thrifty shareholders not tender their shares pursuant to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE: HTZ) offer to acquire all...

Snap-on Incorporated hosted the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride at its Innovation Center in Kenosha, Wis. The event was designed to bring increased awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), an organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans...

As drivers across the country prepare for their Memorial Day travels, NOVUS(R) Glass, the windshield repair experts, share the importance of inspecting a vehicle's windshield before getting on the road.

A couple has just been awarded their 2nd sports marketing franchised territory in less than a year. Sports Image®, a leader in the high school sports marketing industry, announced that it has awarded its 12th overall franchise to Rod &...

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced it will be the focus of the June 6 episode of TLC's hit television show, Cake Boss, airing at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Pizza Inn, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI) is redefining the pizza dining experience with the launch of Pie Five Pizza Co., a new fast-casual concept that will offer more than five million combinations of custom made, fresh to order individual pizzas baked in...

Today, Snelling's 119 offices nationwide celebrate 60 years as a national leader in the staffing services industry. Known since 1951 for family values and exemplary customer service, Dallas-based Snelling connects the best employers in a variety of...

First Watch, the Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant company based in Bradenton, Fla., is celebrating Father's Day and honoring dads for the fifth year in a row. On Sunday, June 19, all First Watch restaurants will be giving away a free Nike golf...

Linda O'Donnell, broker/owner of RE/MAX Signature, 2901 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, has been a top-producer in the Chicago real estate market for more than three decades, specializing in the sale of foreclosed properties. Those who know O'Donnell, or...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported another successful period for hotel signings, adding a further 54 hotels to its European pipeline in the year from June 2010 to May 2011.

Furthering its reach as Central America's leading international hotel company, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announced that it has signed a franchise agreement for a new-build Holiday Inn Express hotel in Panama...

Signs Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced their top yearly franchise awards. Alan and Harriet Bleiweiss, owners of the Signs Now center in Hollywood, Fla., were recognized with the Best of the Best Award for the second...

Kumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, opens a new center in Astoria, New York, at 32-78 48th St. Kumon Instructors and co-owners, Yogita Bisram and Jigisha Shah, invite the public to attend the Grand Opening of...

Gary Jacklin, broker/owner of RE/MAX Action, 1550 Maple Ave., Lisle, Ill., understands just how important technology is in today's residential real estate business. He has made the use of technology a critical part of his mission statement, which...

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that its Brighton and Eastbourne territory is on the market. With annual sales of over £100K, this franchise represents an exciting opportunity to purchase an...

Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with more than seven consecutive years of same store sales increases, has been named one of the 10 best franchise deals in the nation, according to QSR magazine.

Motel 6, known for offering a clean, comfortable room for the lowest price of any national chain, and Studio 6, known for putting more in your room and less on your bill, named Sarah Rendon General Manager of the Year for 2010. Rendon is responsible...

Furthering its reach as Central America's leading international hotel company, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) (LON:IHG), (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), announced that it has signed a franchise agreement for a new-build Holiday Inn Express hotel in Panama...

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the launch of an integrated marketing strategy built around its newly redesigned website, www.sothebysrealty.com, which gives affiliates the ability to create their own broker, agent and...

It is an inescapable fact for homeowners that at some point, their home will require periodic repairs and maintenance. However, some homes, depending on age, are more likely to need repairs or system replacements than others.

LogRhythm, the company that makes log data useful, today announced that Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, has selected the LogRhythm SIEM 2.0 platform to protect customer data and...

In unveiling a plate-shaped symbol as the new nutrition icon for the nation, the United States Department of Agriculture has simplified nutrition advice and made it easier to follow, according to experts at Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:...

Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA Certified Eco-Friendly, today announced it is offering a discount of more than 15 percent on franchises for qualified military veterans....

Danielle Greene, the office administrative assistant at RE/MAX Action in Lisle, Ill., recently was named Administrative Professional of the Year for 2010 by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.

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 (April 25, 2011 - May 22,...

Papa Murphy's International, America's take 'n' bake pizza leader and fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S., today announced the hiring of Ken Calwell to the position of President, effective June 6th. He will report to John Barr, Papa Murphy's...

Tulsa-based Mazzio's LLC, a fast casual Italian concept with 170 units largely concentrated in the Midwest, has signed a new franchise development agreement that will break the 50-year old chain onto the east coast. RAMK, a successful multi-unit /...