The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2011
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From its humble beginnings in 1927 selling milk and bread from an ice dock in Oak Cliff, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. has grown into an international powerhouse with more retail outlets than any other company in the world -- now numbering 40,000.
February 28th, 2011
The French have given Americans a lot to celebrate over the years - the Statue of Liberty, some cheap real estate (remember the Louisiana Purchase?) and a delicious buttery bread called a croissant. As a savory salute to the latter's invention, Jack...
February 28th, 2011
Jack in the Box(R) restaurants today announced that the chain's third annual antenna ball promotion raised $275,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
February 28th, 2011
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today entered a management agreement with Thai company, Elite Villa Co., Ltd, to launch the InterContinental Resort brand in Koh Samui, Thailand. IHG will take...
February 28th, 2011
Nationally known real estate author and host of Extra's Mansions & Millionaires, Michael Corbett has written a straightforward guide about the home buying process in his third real estate book, Before You Buy! The Homebuyer's Handbook For Today's...
February 28th, 2011
Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has further expanded its global real estate network across Spain with the addition of Costa Brava Sotheby's International Realty.
February 28th, 2011
Realogy Corporation will release its full-year 2010 financial results and file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 on Friday, March 4, 2011.
February 28th, 2011
Great Clips will again serve as the title sponsor of the Labor Day weekend NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 3, the Great Clips 300.
February 28th, 2011
Entrepreneurial adolescent Bobby Sinclair, Neighborhood Lawn Kid, is back in TruGreen's new national marketing campaign and this time Bobby's talking trees. Bobby, played by youth actor Noah Munck, is helping to formally launch TruGreen's...
February 28th, 2011
Domino's Pizza Partners with the National Fire Protection Association to Deliver Fire Safety Message
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, announced today that in honor of Sparky the Fire Dog's® 60th birthday on March 18, it will be encouraging customers to celebrate this milestone event by focusing on fire...
February 28th, 2011
With warmer weather right around the corner, Flip Flop Shops has teamed up with Flojos to encourage consumers to "Free Their Toes" from winter boots with the latest styles from Flojos for the company's first system-wide promotion of 2011.
February 28th, 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced today the launch of a new integrated marketing and advertising campaign - Arby's. It's Good Mood Food.
February 28th, 2011
Is there a better way to see how well the ActionCOACH system works then when a former client decides to join the ActionCOACH team? That was the case with Dave Hepler, who, after working with ActionCOACH to help his own business, knew he could help...
February 28th, 2011
Glass Doctor moved up to No. 197 on the AllBusiness AllStar list for 2011. This is the third consecutive year Glass Doctor has been included in the list of franchises with strong financial foundations.
February 28th, 2011
Flip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Daytona Beach. The only global lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Volusia Mall, located at 700...
February 28th, 2011
The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, long known for providing entrepreneurs with the opportunity to open and operate their own small businesses, has reached the milestone of 600 locations in the Los Angeles area. The prior milestone of 500 locations...
February 28th, 2011
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference being held at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL on Monday, March 7, 2011. The...
February 28th, 2011
Novotel, which offers a high standard of attentive service at eight hotels in North America and nearly 400 around the world, recognized its Canadian and U.S. hotels for their excellence in management, services and profitability during the brand...
February 28th, 2011
Mom Corps CEO Allison O'Kelly interviewed by Business News Daily about the Mom Corps franchise experience.
February 28th, 2011
Aspiring business owners don't need to go it alone when searching for the American dream of business ownership. With today's sophisticated technology and support networks available, soon-to-be entrepreneurs just need to know where to go.
February 25th, 2011
As the popularity of hamburgers grows in the Korean restaurant landscape, Johnny Rockets, home of the original hamburger, has announced its expansion into the Korean Market. The all-American fast casual restaurant chain aligned with Shinsegae Food...
February 25th, 2011
From its humble beginnings in 1927 selling milk and bread from an ice dock in Oak Cliff, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. has grown into an international powerhouse with more retail outlets than any other company in the world -- now numbering 40,000.
February 25th, 2011
Founded in Florida more than 20 years ago, Beef 'O' Brady's, the 220-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants celebrated for its signature Buffalo-style chicken wings and for supporting the local communities it serves, has identified...
February 25th, 2011
Cafe2U has been acknowledged as the highest ranking coffee franchise on the 2011 BRW 'Fastest Franchises' List, in terms of growth by outlets. Cafe2U has experienced average annual growth of 33.66% growth by outlets over the three years to June 30,...
February 25th, 2011
In any economy, let alone a challenging one, business owners need to remain competitive to survive and even thrive. With the demands of managing all aspects of a business, business owners can often lose sight of their goals, which sometimes results...
February 25th, 2011
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced that the Company will be presenting at...
February 25th, 2011
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today the signing of a multi-unit Regional Developer agreement with Nathan McFarland and Lari Jarvis for the development of 5 to 10 new...
February 24th, 2011
Chili's(R) Grill & Bar sizzled in snow-covered Moscow's hottest nightspot and historical city center, Novy Arbat, when the doors opened to the first Chili's in Russia. The American brand that paved the way for casual dining chains as the...
February 24th, 2011
World Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants through its poker and trivia leagues, added a new franchisee to its growing franchise program.
February 24th, 2011
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has named Richard L. Federico to its Board of Directors, effective at today's company board meeting.
February 24th, 2011
February 24th, 2011
Hotel Indigo, the industry's first branded boutique hotel, today announced it will open in Phuket, Thailand. This is Hotel Indigo's second development in Thailand and the first boutique in a resort destination globally.
February 24th, 2011
Realogy Corporation will release its full-year 2010 financial results and file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 on Friday, March 4, 2011.
February 24th, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit's Brentwood location will hold their Grand Opening event Thursday, February 24th, serving up hot pit-smoked meats, home-style sides and one dollar big barbecue sandwiches for all.
February 24th, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating primarily under the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(R), and Manhattan Bagel(R) brands, announced today...
February 24th, 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced today the addition of a Market Fresh Chopped Side Salad to the menu as an alternative to fries in its combo meals, at no additional cost. The Chopped Side Salad is currently available at company-owned...
February 24th, 2011
H&R Block, Inc. today released its first interim tax season results, reflecting returns prepared through Feb. 15, 2011. An inability of the IRS to accept certain filings prior to Feb. 14 led to changes in taxpayer filing patterns, a delayed...
February 23rd, 2011
Wendy's International, Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), today announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Wenphil Corporation to significantly expand Wendy's(R) brand presence in the Philippines.
February 23rd, 2011
Sir Speedy of Newark announces a partnership with MMI Solutions utilizing the MMI Sales Edge to grow revenues and automate the marketing and sales process. The MMI Sales Edge will be used to support the cross-media and full service printing needs at...
February 23rd, 2011
The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Patrick Pacious to executive vice president, global strategy, distribution and technology. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and...
February 23rd, 2011
Steamatic Catastrophe Management (SCM) is working in Northern Victoria, Australia with Steamatic of Australia on cleanup and restoration following the devastation of recent floods. SCM is a company owned by Steamatic's franchise owners who work...
February 23rd, 2011
Little Rock, Ark., natives Chris and Julie Wilkins officially will launch their new Fresh Coat Painting franchise this weekend during the 57th Annual Home Show sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock.
February 23rd, 2011
The Board of Directors of H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable April 1, 2011, to shareholders of record March 10, 2011. The April 1 payment marks the company's 194th consecutive...
February 23rd, 2011
SONIC Drive-In franchise owners, Jess and Andrea Wetsel, announced today the installation of the company's first solar electric system on a SONIC Drive-In restaurant. The 45-panel, 9.9 kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system can generate more than 11,380...
February 23rd, 2011
Iowa native Brad Yaeger has opened his Fresh Coat Painting franchise to serve the Quad Cities of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Ill.
February 23rd, 2011
The Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, has declared a quarterly cash...
February 23rd, 2011
Honest-1 Auto Care promotes Rissy Sutherland to COO, Hires Chip Baranowski as VP of Franchise Development
February 22nd, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an investor conference.
February 22nd, 2011
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation, the nation's leading automotive service and repair franchise system, today announced the hiring of Samantha Scheiner as the company's new Marketing Manager. Scheiner will work with Marketing Director JC...
February 22nd, 2011
Sixty percent of American taxpayers trust tax preparers to prepare their taxes and find every tax credit and deduction allowed by law. Other taxpayers choose to prepare their taxes themselves. Unfortunately, many of them make serious mistakes on...
February 22nd, 2011
Sarku Japan® http://www.sarkujapan.com, the largest and most successful Japanese Quick Service Restaurant chain (QSR) in the United States, is hosting seminars in major metro markets this spring for those interested in owning a franchise. Bruce...
February 22nd, 2011
Pinkberry, the number one tart frozen yogurt brand, will open its second San Jose location on March 3, 2011 at 1110 Blossom Hill Road – in the Pueblo Plaza shopping center. The Pinkberry Pueblo Plaza grand opening event will be held on...
February 22nd, 2011
Industry veteran and former San Francisco Franchise Partner, Jeffrey Schlosser, who headed thriving Freshii locations in the San Francisco Bay Area market, has been appointed COO of the fast, fresh, custom-built menu franchise. Clean, simple,...
February 22nd, 2011
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has formed a Health & Nutrition Advisory Panel, comprised of current and retired military members, to advise the company as it continues to explore development...
February 22nd, 2011
In a year of major new product introductions, geographic expansion and new store openings, Chick-fil-A® announces yet another year of consecutive sales growth. The Atlanta-based chain finished strong in 2010, reporting system-wide sales of...
February 22nd, 2011
Jonathan Barnett, owner of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, has been honored as one of Franchise Times magazine's "20 to Watch" of 2011, a list that identifies the top movers, shakers and money makers of the franchise industry.
February 22nd, 2011
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today the launch of its new $10 million advertising campaign for 2011, entitled "For ME." From the working mom to the traveling...
February 22nd, 2011
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza today announced it was named to Franchise Business Review's list of top food franchises for 2011 based on high satisfaction ratings in a survey of its franchise owners. Papa Murphy's is one of only 19 food companies...
February 22nd, 2011
The secret is out: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) announced the return of its mouth-watering Prime Chophouse Burger for a limited time only. The Prime Chophouse Burger is back by overwhelming request and features a fresh, never frozen,...
February 22nd, 2011