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Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in Arizona and Oregon.

RadioShack Corp. has initiated a formal review of its creative agency of record for the U.S. general market.

The world's largest franchisor of hand-rolled soft pretzels is currently testing a new holiday pretzel product at 32 store locations across the nation.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its partnership with Jiepang, one of China-s leading location-based social mobile apps.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has selected the top 10 finalists of its second National Online Flavor Creation Contest.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in business travel and meetings and events management, today announced that Hakan Ericsson has been appointed President CWT North America and Latin America, effective January 1, 2012.

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Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the further expansion of Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM in the Midwestern United States.

Every year, disaster strikes thousands of communities nationwide. With 11,000 offices across the country, many of those communities include H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) clients and associates

Domino's Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has been awarded e-learning programme of the year 2011 by the Training Journal (TJ).

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are 10 bits of sage advice from RE/MAX agents that can help put a...

Home Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce that Ken Hansen, Manager of Home Care Assistance of Bethesda, is the recipient of the Margaret O'Brien Memorial Leadership Award.

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Hyatt announced today that 26 Hyatt hotels and the corporate office have awarded more than USD $346,000 to local non-profit organizations through the Hyatt Community Grants program.

Pretzelmaker announced today that it has launched an exciting new online sweepstakes just in time for the holidays: the TWISTED 20 Giveaway.

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today announced that the results of the vote held at the November 17, 2011 Special Meeting of Stockholders have been certified as final.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), announced today the acquisition of Kettleman Bagel Company, a five-store bagel chain in Portland, Oregon.

Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today a strategic partnership with Zurvita Holdings, Inc., a dynamic, multi-channel marketing...

Knowing full well that our nation's veterans are offered few resources for transitioning into the civilian workforce, BrightStar Care(R) is offering a discounted franchise fee to these returning heroes.

TCBY (www.tcby.com), the leading frozen yogurt concept, continues to expand its footprint in North Carolina with a seventh store now open in Charlotte.

TCBY (www.tcby.com), the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in South Carolina with a new store now open in Columbia.

For five years, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning(R), one of the nation's fastest growing, environmentally friendly carpet cleaning service franchises, has presented entrepreneurs with an affordable and successful business opportunity.

TCBY (www.tcby.com), the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in Colorado with a new store now open in Fort Collins.

Paul Davis Restoration offices of Michigan have committed to a 2012 Diamond Level Partnership for the Michigan Association of Independent Agents (MAIA).

Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern, a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar concept, announced this week plans to open their first franchised location in March 2012.

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), which works with the private sector and honorary chairwoman First Lady Michelle Obama to solve the nation's childhood obesity crisis, announced today at its inaugural Building a Healthier Future Summit...

East Coast Wings & Grill, a rapidly growing buffalo chicken wing concept based in Winston Salem, NC, announces the appointment of Lee Easley as Vice President of Real Estate & Unit Development.

Proforma recently received the #2 Top Distributor ranking by Print Professional magazine. This year's ranking is up one spot from last year's list.

Nixon Peabody LLP announces a significant addition to its Life Sciences and Health Services practices with the arrival of partner Areta L. Kupchyk.

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Taste buds are sizzling across Ontario with the launch of an expanded line of retail dips from Topper's Pizza that now includes three exclusive flavours packaged in a new 350 ml bottle format.

Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care for seniors, announced today that, along with companies including Genworth, Starbucks, Intel and Pfizer, they are now a Champion Partner of the Alzheimer's Early Detection...

For shoppers with distant friends and family on their holiday gift lists, choosing, buying and wrapping the perfect gift is just the beginning. Packing and shipping the gift so that it arrives intact and in time is key to delivering a happy holiday.

First Watch, the award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant concept will open three restaurants in the Florida panhandle beginning in early 2012, as a result of a franchise agreement with Sunrise Foods, LLC.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced it has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin' Donuts and two Baskin-Robbins in Louisiana over the next several years.

With the holiday travel season upon us, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces its mobile app, Hyatt Hotels, which is available for download on the App StoreTM.

Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), recently partnered with the Denny's Franchise Association for its annual convention in San Diego, where corporate team members and members of the Denny's franchise community came together to discuss the company's...

Compared to this time last year, discussion about immediate changes for individual income taxes is pretty quiet. No uproar this year over the Bush tax cuts ending makes end-of-year tax planning a little easier.

The holidays can be a tough time for concerned children of the ″sandwich generation″, a group of middle-aged people who care for their aging parents while raising children.

Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (Jan-Pro), an established global leader in commercial cleaning, today graciously accepted the recognition of being named a Top 10 Franchise for Veterans.

The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) recognized Vanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading commercial cleaning franchise organization, as one of its ″50 Top Franchises for Minorities″.

Today pcAmerica, a leading developer of retail and restaurant point of sale (POS) software, announced that Doc Popcorn, the only fresh-popped, all-natural flavored popcorn franchise, selected its Restaurant Pro ExpressTM POS package to replace its...

Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the Cincinnati Master Franchise rights to David Yates.

Holidays are ″the most wonderful time of the year″ to many

With Asian restaurant concepts popping up across the United States, HuHot Mongolian Grill continues to stay focused and that means growth. During HuHot's most recent planning session the new restaurant count anticipated for 2012 landed in the...

SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, announces local residents Jim and Dolores Thorpe are the new owners of the Smithfield store at 721-5 North Brightleaf Boulevard. The store opened under their ownership on September 19.

Gold's Gym International (GGI), the franchisor of the independently owned and operated Briargate Gold's Gym location at 7655 N. Union Blvd., announced today that it has entered into a lease for the facility through one of its subsidiaries.

Massage Envy in Herndon-Reston is giving out more than just massages. Recently, Massage Envy: Herndon-Reston has been working with local schools in the district, like South Lakes High School and Oakton High School, giving away Massage Envy gifts to...

Petland, Inc. is moving forward internationally, expanding its franchise borders with the recent grand opening of a new retail pet store in Netania, Israel.

Realogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced its plans to move its corporate headquarters to a new facility currently under development at 175 Park Avenue in Madison, N.J.

Business ownership is challenging in the best of times. And 2011, for most businesses, has not been the best of times.

MOOYAH delivers the best burgers, fries, and shakes in the fast casual segment of the better burger market. But, just because the brand knows burgers doesn’t mean they forget about vegetables.

Pizza Patron, America's No. 1 Latino pizza brand, has executed a development agreement with California Brand Development I-99, LLC to bring 20 stores to the Highway 99 corridor of the Fresno, Calif. area within the next 48 months.

The cool winds of Winter may be approaching the Midwest and New England, but Happy & Healthy (H&H) Products Inc. continues to attract franchise owners for its award-winning frozen novelty: Fruitfull Frozen Fruit Bars.

Leading franchised used car and finance company J.D. Byrider recognized winners of the company's annual awards at its November convention in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

Time is running out for taxpayers to plan and take advantage of some tax-saving breaks for the upcoming tax year. Liberty Tax Service advises you to examine these expiring measures and make your best tax moves while you can.

Regus, the world's largest provider of flexible workplaces, today announced a partnership with La Quinta Inns & Suites that will provide La Quinta business travelers access to a professional workspace while on the road.

A national survey commissioned by Better Homes and Gardens(R) Real Estate has found that baby boomers are part of a growing trend in which they are helping their children or grandchildren become home buyers.

Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, is continuing its growth throughout 2011 and 2012. This year they are on track to open at least 15 new locations throughout the United States.

Rodney Quasny is the proud franchise owner of PROSHRED(R) Chicago South. Last month he won the President's Award at the company's annual conference.

Sit back, relax and imagine yourself riveted to a 70″ wall mounted plasma TV, enjoying the latest blockbuster, with surround sound stereo, in the comforts of your very own dream home theatre system.

Tint World corporate entourage of representatives attended the 2011 SEMA Show where they explored new possibilities for product offerings, reconnected with vendor relationships, and researched technological advancements in the auto styling industry.

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced the launch of its first flagship store in Hong Kong. The store will be Gap's ninth in the Greater China region as the company continues to expand the international reach of its brands through its franchise, online...

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Finding a good tutor can be incredibly difficult, as new Club Z! area directors Murali, Nagesh, and Dilip know from first-hand experience.

Mr. Transmission franchisee Tom Costello and wife Sally of Roseville, CA attended Powertrain Expo 2011, the largest transmission industry trade show in the United States.

Anna-May Smith has joined RE/MAX Elite as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Smith brings to the office over 25 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Tropical Realty & Investments of Brevard, Inc.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) announced today that Kenneth A. May has joined the Company as its new President and Chief Operating Officer.

Dickeys Barbecue Pit brings the heat to Concord. After your Black Friday shopping you're going to need to refuel so why not come to Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Concord and grab a bite to eat.