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Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has further expanded its global real estate network across Spain with the addition of Costa Blanca Sotheby's International Realty.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit's Seekonk location will hold their Customer Appreciation event Friday, March 18th, raising funds for Community Autism Resources and serving up one dollar pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches for all.

Whether or not there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or a leprechaun with a four-leaf clover in sight, everybody is Irish this St. Patrick's Day. So this Thursday only, guests can find their luck as they celebrate the Irish holiday at...

Smiling Moose Deli franchise experienced a record-setting effort in 2010 for catering sales, and credits a fully customizable 'made-to-order' menu, backed by tremendous customer service as the reason for their success. Having increased sales by 25%...

Five Star Franchising is pleased to announce their most recent award as the 8th fastest growing company in Utah Valley, presented by Utah Valley BusinessQ Magazine. This is the first year Five Star Franchise has placed among the top 50, but Five...

Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing "better burger" restaurant, is the only national chain to serve localized burgers inspired by regional favorite flavors. These custom-designed burgers highlight the signature ingredients and taste...

This St. Patrick's Day, Bruegger's will help spread the luck of the Irish with their famous, hot-from-the-oven green bagels. An annual tradition that started at a Pittsburgh Bruegger's in 1997, the company will sell its green bagels to guests across...

Smiling Moose Deli experienced a record-setting effort in 2010 for catering sales, and credits a fully customizable 'made-to-order' menu, backed by tremendous customer service as the reason for their success. Having increased sales by 25% each year...

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that its IT manager of ten years, John Byett, has taken over as franchisee for the Basingstoke and Windsor area. John will now supply and merchandise over 130...

Bartenders around the world are not backing down in their quest for athletic gold. Despite efforts in petitioning the International Olympic Committee, bartenders have yet to receive a definitive "yes/no" from their request for recognition for...

Coca-Cola® Zero, the Official Fan Refreshment of the NCAA, is sharing the magic of NCAA March Madness with the launch of the Coke Zero™ NCAA® Bracket Challenge at Chili's. NCAA merchandise, LG electronics and two grand-prize packages...

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, today announces the launch of the "Tender Loving Chicken" television ad campaign, which reveals the company's best kept secret -- premium, white meat, whole, fresh (never frozen), chicken tenders -- served...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest(R) (SPG) program today announced the launch of spg.com/resorts, a new website to help travelers plan and purchase the perfect resort escape.

Transworld Business Advisors (TBA) – Irvine, a business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development company based here, has joined the nationally renowned TBA business brokerage franchise network.

Beef 'O' Brady's, the franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for its great food, energetic atmosphere and the ties it builds its communities, is launching a new prototype, thus adding new colors and design elements to refresh...

NiteLites of Dayton Outdoor Lighting, an industry leader in the energy efficient outdoor landscape and architectural lighting field, brings their dazzling lighting applications to the 11th Annual Hometown Expo, That Spring Thing, March 19, 2011. Jim...

Hilton Worldwide is delighted to announce the signing of a franchise development agreement with SC Valdor SRL for a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Ploiesti, Romania. The hotel conversion project is located in a prominent position in the city and will...

Denny's, America's diner for more than 50 years, has issued a special challenge to "Man v. Food" star Adam Richman, daring him to prove he can eat $40 worth of items off Denny's all-day, every-day $2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu.

Rising Roll Gourmet, a fast casual restaurant chain based in Atlanta, is adding new downtown Atlanta locations, bringing a unique menu featuring fresh wholesome food to 200 Peachtree, in the historic old Macy's building. This is the second Rising...

Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is offering its unmatchable franchisor support in a big way: three members of the executive leadership team, including the concept's Founder and CEO, are visiting new...

Accor North America (ANA), one of the largest hotel chain owner and operators in North America, announces 10 employee promotions for 2011 as part of the company's ongoing effort to reward the contributions of team members and provide professional...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it has named Brian Povinelli Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts. With more than 20 years of brand and marketing experience, Povinelli has spent the last...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it has named Brian Povinelli Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts. With more than 20 years of brand and marketing experience, Povinelli has spent the last...

To support the American Red Crossrelief efforts in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami last week, Liberty TaxService will waive tax preparation fees for first-time customers who contribute a minimum of $50 to the American Red Cross on Saturday,...

How many parents would hand over the family budget for their teenager to manage? Not many. And probably with good reason. Statistics show that only 15 percent of teens receive any formal personal finance education before graduation(1) and 50 percent...

Race fans with dreams of meeting legendary driver Richard Petty and touring his garage now have a chance to do just that thanks to the Super 8 hotel brand and its latest race-themed sweepstakes and instant win game.

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery, known for its super-premium ice cream, wants to make this Tax Day a fun day by rewarding customers with a free mini ice cream sundae. Participating U.S. treateries will give away a free mini ice cream sundae from...

WSI understand that no one in today's age should go hungry. Most importantly children shouldn't have to feel the anguish of malnutrition. Inspired by the words of Nelson Mandela, who said, "Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an...

WSI has experienced tremendous international growth recently, and is now accepting applications for their Master Franchise Opportunity worldwide, specifically in the UK and Europe, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Sweden, Finland,...

As existing home sales rose again in January and are outpacing last year's levels, HouseMaster, the nation's oldest home inspection franchisor, is reminding home buyers to protect their investment and employ a professional, licensed and insured home...

With start-up costs at an all time low, franchise sales are sky-rocketing at Dickey's Barbecue Pit.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC. announces the opening of Zippy Shell Mobile Self Storage of North Dallas. Area residents Tim and JoAnne Scalf signed a franchise agreement with Zippy Shell USA, LLC. in 2010 to offer door-to-door mobile self storage services...

The brand that has defined America's fitness experience for more than 46 years with industry-leading innovation is once again breaking new ground.

Sport Clips, the nation's largest franchise dedicated to men's and boys' hair care, is looking for videos that capture what "makes you awesome" as a part of its Your MVP Moment campaign March 13 through April 9.

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the restaurant will now be featured on the website HealthyDiningFinder.com. The site, dedicated to listing healthy menu options on the go, will provide information on UFood's menu,...

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company as measured by approximately 7,210 hotels and one of three business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the first Wyndham Grand® property in the Middle...

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and Official Pizza of NCAA March Madness, will give fans a chance to follow the advancements, the upsets, the final four and an eventual champion - pizza champion, that is....

We are keeping close to the developments following the March 11 earthquake and our thoughts remain with the people of Japan. Our guests and employees are our priority and we can confirm they are all well and accounted for.

Research recently published by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, shows only about 8.4 per cent of board members and 3 per cent of chief executives are women.

The UPS Store ® today tipped off its Print Madness™ promotion in celebration of NCAA® March Madness®, featuring a Facebook-hosted video contest recognizing the unsung logistics heroes of college basketball as well as a month-long...

In a 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 to its new location in the Little Rock, AR community. The new...

Yogurtini® and YHI, Inc., a national and quickly growing self-serve frozen yogurt franchise originally established in Tempe, Arizona in 2008, announced today the migration of its popular serve-yo-self® concept to Kansas.

Kumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment company, grew to 310,034 students in February 2011, capping 12 percent growth in North America in the first two months of the year. The ability-based learning program helps children...

A WSI Internet Franchisee located in Dubai, UAE was recently honored at the sixth edition of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Small and Medium Enterprise Awards for Young Business Leaders. Muna Selah, who has been with the WSI Internet Franchise since 2008...

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, is set to continue expansion in the Houston area as Franchisees Randy and Joni Taylor sign up for a new location in Conroe.

Beef 'O' Brady's, the 220-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants, announced today the signing of its first Northwest franchise agreement in Nampa, Idaho. Best known for its great food and the ties it builds with its communities, Beef...

Coming down from the Colorado mountains, the Smiling Moose Deli franchise has migrated to Wisconsin, finding a perfect home in Eau Claire. And since the December opening, the first out-of-state opening, has enjoyed an outpouring of local support and...

With more than 60 locations operating across the United States, Emerald City Smoothie has spent the past 15 years helping consumers live healthier lifestyles. Best known for their uniquely blended smoothies, the company has announced it will be...

Mrs. Fields Australia operators Andrew and Debbie Benefield have been awarded the International Master Franchisee of the Year at the Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Convention in Las Vegas.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, a popular restaurant and lounge with a loyal following throughout New England for the past 25 years, will open their first New Jersey location in May 2011.

Making travel through one of the world's busiest airports a little less complicated, Four Points by Sheraton LAX is giving guests a new option to check in any time of the day or night - and stay for 24 hours.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its second Westin hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. The Westin Phoenix Downtown offers a prime location just one block from Phoenix Civic Plaza, the city's largest...

WSI, the world's leading internet franchise has been certified by the FFF (France Franchise Federation). This is a tremendous boost not only for the WSI franchise but for all franchisees working under the WSI banner in France.

As HuHot Mongolian Grill continues to thrive as one of the leading concepts in the Mongolian category, the need to define the brand as well as the category becomes increasingly important. Consumer research, brand positioning and a new tagline...

Home Instead Senior Care®, the world's largest provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for seniors, has expanded into Italy.

Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, announces an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Orange County, CA area. The first store of this new agreement is slated to open in at the...

Comfort Keepers®, a leading in-home care company for seniors and other adults, is proud to announce that it ranked #43 of the Top 50 Franchises - Large Systems and achieved an Honorable Mention in the Franchise Business Review 2011 Franchisee...

As college basketball gears up to crown a national champion, Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI) is joining in on the fun with an online college bracket challenge exclusively for their fans!

Since launching The Investing in America campaign in August 2010, WSI has been offering US-based military veterans the opportunity to invest in a WSI marketing franchise for a significantly discounted fee with the mandate that they "pay it forward"...

Along with a new store opening this month in Gramling, Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchise Owners are looking to meet potential businessmen and businesswomen to join in their success at the Marriot hotel in Greenville, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 24th.

Adam & Eve (http://www.AdamAndEve.com/news), America's most trusted source for adult products, is pleased to announce it is now officially celebrating its 40th anniversary.