The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News
A collection of Franchise Business News for 2011
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On Sunday, February 6th Hooters is giving customers a chance to win big. One lucky football fan in each of their 380 U.S. restaurants will be going home with a 42" HDTV the night of the Big Game. This is the 5th year that Hooters has run this annual...
January 24th, 2011
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and desserts, opened its sixth Boston-area full-service...
January 24th, 2011
More than 300 franchisees, vendors and staff are gathered today in Frisco, Texas to kick off the ColorTyme 2011 National Convention. The two-day event will focus on implementing core values and boosting sales as part of its "Rev It Up" theme.
January 24th, 2011
Obtaining financing, whether to start a new business or operate an existing one, is a challenge that entrepreneurs face on a regular basis, especially in a troubled economy. To simplify this process for their franchise business, Woodcraft Franchise,...
January 24th, 2011
Topper's Pizza is furthering its commitment to embrace technology with the launch of a fully interactive website geared to franchise development, featuring a password-protected virtual brochure that interested prospects fill in at their own pace....
January 24th, 2011
Motel 6, known for providing guests with a clean, comfortable room and great service for the lowest price of any national chain, announced the achievement of a major company milestone with the opening of the network's 1,100th property. The Motel 6...
January 24th, 2011
Pizza Pizza announces the launch of its new, revamped chicken wings across restaurant locations in Canada. The new and improved chicken wings feature four new sauces, a new process for preparing the wings and a new price. The launch comes after a...
January 24th, 2011
Your New Year's Resolution to get in shape may get a boost thanks to some national food trends putting consumers' health in the driver's seat in 2011.
January 24th, 2011
WASH MY CAR – The Mobile Car Wash Franchise will attend at Franchising/Business Opportunities Expo in Dublin that will be held Saturday 29.01.2011 at Burlington Hotel.
January 24th, 2011
Players from Green Bay and Pittsburgh aren't the only pros preparing for the Big Game on Feb. 6 in North Texas. Pizza Hut teams across the country are also gearing up for the big day, as Americans are expected to place more than 1.3 million orders...
January 24th, 2011
Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, recently signed its 1,000th new store franchise agreement, marking a significant milestone for the company. As part of its strong growth in 2010, Edible...
January 24th, 2011
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that its in-house sustainability system Green Engage* has been awarded with a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification...
January 24th, 2011
AllBusiness has named CMIT Solutions to its third annual "AllStar Franchise" rankings. The comprehensive listing spotlights the nation's top 300 franchise companies. In its second appearance on the list, CMIT Solutions rose from No. 224 to No....
January 24th, 2011
It's game time in Perry, Fla.! Beef 'O' Brady's, the national chain of family sports pubs with more than 200 locations throughout the United States, has announced plans to spread its "wings" in Perry, Fla. Best known for its Buffalo-style chicken...
January 24th, 2011
RetroFitness, a national gym concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, is rescuing independent club operators. As part of its national growth strategy, RetroFitness is offering to support gym owners struggling in today's tough...
January 24th, 2011
Comfort, style, and value are the latest arrivals at Houston's Hobby Airport.
January 21st, 2011
When people think of Southwest Florida, the images that often come to mind include beautiful beaches, sunshine, golf, shopping, and dining. There are many affluent communities that are home to those who have worked hard to retire in this little...
January 21st, 2011
Baby Boot Camp's 2011 "Mother Love Fitness Challenge" Starts Jan. 31.
January 21st, 2011
The three Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) affiliates receiving awards in the American Home Shield® Challenge for Change(SM) (AHS Challenge) will likely be decided by the last few votes cast on January 31.
January 21st, 2011
WHO: The entire Lathrop, CA community is invited to come see the new look of the Baskin-Robbins store. Baskin-Robbins, local community members and local business owners, as well as friends and family, are invited to join in the festivities.
January 21st, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest and fastest growing barbecue chain in the country, adds a new state to their national expansion this week as they take on a franchisee in Washington State.
January 21st, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest, fastest growing barbecue chain in the country, well-known for their hot, pit-smoked meats, free ice cream, and big yellow cups —has now opened its first Massachusetts location.
January 21st, 2011
ActionCOACH, the world's number one business and executive coaching firm, hosted its 2011 Americas Regional Conference at the Aliante Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and named its Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based business coaching firm...
January 21st, 2011
The New Miami Subs Grill, originator of the fast/casual restaurant concept, today announced it has been selected as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Veterans by World Franchising Network/./This is the second year in a row the Ft. Lauderdale-based...
January 21st, 2011
Gold's Gym International (GGI), the world's leading authority on health and fitness, today announced the hiring of Tim Keightley to the newly-created position of Vice President of Fitness. Keightley is an industry veteran who has led the personal...
January 21st, 2011
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, has opened its first store in Bulgaria, with the promise of hot, delicious pizza for the residents of Sofia.
January 20th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to introduce its fast-growing Four Points brand to Indiana's West Lafayette metro area. Four Points by Sheraton West Lafayette, adjacent to Purdue Research Park and just...
January 20th, 2011
Smashburger, a nationally-acclaimed, industry-leading "better burger" restaurant, has appointed four new members to its executive leadership team. The fast-growing chain's new leaders bring experience from some of the world's most successful...
January 20th, 2011
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2010 fourth quarter and full year results prior to the market open on Thursday, February 3, 2011. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 10:00 am ET on that day. The conference call,...
January 20th, 2011
IndustryWeek magazine has selected Snap-on's Murphy, N.C. power tools manufacturing facility as one of the top 10 plants in North America.
January 20th, 2011
AllBusiness has named FranchisEsource Brands International's (FSBI) The Entrepreneur's Source® and AdviCoach® to its third annual "AllStar Franchise" rankings. The comprehensive listing spotlights the nation's top 300 franchise companies.
January 20th, 2011
In less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® has become one of the nation's fastest-growing environmentally-friendly carpet cleaning service franchises, growing to more than 200 locations across the United States with many more in...
January 20th, 2011
Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has entered into an agreement with Chatwal Hotels & Resorts, LLC, gaining exclusive rights to franchise and manage its Dream® and...
January 20th, 2011
Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is proud to announce a record-breaking year. With an outstanding year for franchise sales and exceptional marketing campaigns, the company is poised for a great...
January 20th, 2011
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a franchise agreement with The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC, for a Hyatt Place hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Under the agreement, the hotel, which is currently operating...
January 20th, 2011
Pretzelmaker announced today that the company has launched a compelling new contest for cheerleaders across the country. The "Cheer with a Twist" Video Contest is being hosted completely online and was developed to celebrate the brand's commitment...
January 20th, 2011
FSC Franchise Co. (Family Sports Concepts), franchisor for all 225 Beef 'O' Brady's restaurants in the United States, announced today that it has chosen RTIconnect™ back office software to strengthen and improve control of food and labor costs...
January 20th, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third-largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today announced it is exploring strategic alternatives for Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., including a sale of the brand. UBS Investment...
January 20th, 2011
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced its schedule for releasing interim results for the 2011 tax season now under way. The first report of interim tax season results through Feb. 15 will be released on Wednesday, Feb. 23, after the New...
January 19th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that the owners of the Liberty Hotel in Boston have signed a license agreement for the award winning historic property making the Liberty the 100th property to join Starwood's...
January 19th, 2011
Forget about the Golden Globes, the more important awards were handed out Sunday January 16th to top ActionCOACH business coaches across the country for their work with Canadian Small Business.
January 19th, 2011
Hardee's® restaurants in North Carolina and several other surrounding states have raised nearly $95,000 for the Patriot Foundation (www.patriotscholarships.com) to support children of military families and provide college scholarships to...
January 19th, 2011
The Library of Congress Science, Technology and Business Division and Weight Watchers International today convened an expert panel to discuss dieting practices spanning more than 150 years to find lessons to address the 21st century obesity...
January 19th, 2011
In less than five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® has become one of the nation's fastest-growing environmentally-friendly carpet cleaning service franchises, growing to more than 200 locations across the United States with many more in...
January 19th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that Westin Hotels & Resorts will be the official sponsor for professional golfer, Jim Furyk, winner of the 2010 FedEx Cup and 2010 PGA TOUR Player of the Year.
January 19th, 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that Sheraton.com, the web site for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, has been recognized as the best hotel website in its class for brand experience in the November 8, 2010...
January 19th, 2011
Central Ohio Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites of Columbus have committed to exhibit at the 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home Show. The creators of this event have taken a different approach to their home show, constituting a smaller venue...
January 19th, 2011
Cincinnati Outdoor LEDs and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting experts of NiteLites will exhibit at the upcoming 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo. The event, sponsored by Ram trucks, will take place from January 21st - 23rd at the Sharonville...
January 19th, 2011
Let's do lunch! Chili's(R) Grill & Bar recognizes today's guests want an enjoyable lunch experience that taps into their need for menu offerings that add value and won't break the bank. Well, Chili's new Lunch Break combos satisfy all those...
January 19th, 2011
Primrose Schools proudly announces a new, exclusive partnership with The Music Class, an award-winning, international music education company founded by musician and music educator Rob Sayer. The program will enhance Primrose's Balanced...
January 19th, 2011
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has announced plans to offer for sale its Red Lion Hotel Fifth Avenue, located in Seattle, and its Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast. Red Lion plans to structure the Seattle transaction to continue the hotel's...
January 19th, 2011
Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc. (PMCI), the preeminent family restaurant company in the United States announced today the appointment of Glenn Drasher as Senior Director of Marketing - Perkins. With over 20 years of executive marketing and...
January 19th, 2011
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).
January 19th, 2011
International Philly Cheesesteak franchise, Charley's Grilled Subs, has received the coveted ranking of No. 1 franchise in the Philly Steak Sandwich category from Entrepreneur Magazine for the eighth year in a row. The business has been named No....
January 19th, 2011
Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Chad Vinson Ruf as Director of Personal Training.
January 19th, 2011
The free H&R Block Tax Central App is now available in the iTunes Store and on the Android Market with features to help taxpayers year-round. The comprehensive app answers popular tax questions, has a tax refund estimator and a customized tax...
January 19th, 2011
Today, Flippers Pizzeria released new details on upcoming locations in Winter Springs and University Commons near the University of Central Florida.
January 18th, 2011
Patrick Conlin, Blimpie(R) area developer, announced that multi-unit franchisee, Naseem Cheema, has opened his third Blimpie franchise restaurant on Long Island, in Deer Park, in Suffolk County, NY. The high-traffic location is in a major industrial...
January 18th, 2011
Jo-Anne and Michele Ferris, owners of ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Manassas, Va., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2010 Franchise Owner of the Year Award by ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more...
January 18th, 2011
The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:KEG.UN) and Keg Restaurants Ltd. ("KRL") announce that KRL has entered into an agreement with National Bank Financial Inc. ("NBF") and CIBC World Markets Inc. ("CIBC", and collectively with NBF, the...
January 18th, 2011
ActionCOACH, the world's number one Business Coaching firm, is proud to announce its Americas Conference will take place Sunday January 16th through Friday January 21st, 2011, at the Aliante Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
January 18th, 2011
Extending its reach in Latin America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of its fast-growing Aloft brand in Panama City, Panama set to open in December 2012.
January 18th, 2011
For the second year in a row HomeTask has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Veterans! The 50 companies included were selected from hundreds of companies who were required to submit a completed questionnaire describing the specific...
January 18th, 2011
Molly Maid, a leading residential cleaning service franchise, moved up 32 spots from 2010 to No. 62 in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies.
January 18th, 2011
From meager beginnings, to national prominence to global awareness the two kids who met in Junior High School and took the American dream of developing their own successful business had thought they'd seen it all. More than thirty years after they...
January 18th, 2011