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In Missouri's Greater Springfield Area, new franchise owners Kevin and Leisha Baker, a 25-year marketing and business development professional and an experienced educator, are committed to making a difference in their community by owning and...

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Krispy Kreme is bringing you a dozen ways to add smiles to your holiday season with three festive holiday doughnuts, and a joyful jingle sure to have you humming as you deck the halls.

The launch of the first real global real estate listing website has given eager buyers the resources they need to search hundreds of thousands of RE/MAX properties in more than 60 countries and territories.

The day is finally here, Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Midwest City today. Local franchise owners, Kim Nelson and Kimberley Miesch are ready to bring great tasting barbecue to the community.

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 213-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Arroyo Grande as a...

The Gymboree Corporation (the ″Company″) today reported consolidated financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2011.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended October 2, 2011, compared with net earnings of $4.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth...

As the economy continues to force companies to closely analyze all costs of doing business, including shipping, franchises like BlueGrace(R) Logistics are experiencing explosive growth.

Following success from the previous three years, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Hyatt Student Prize, a prize created to emphasize the value that hotel management professions hold and to encourage schools...

Little Caesars(R) Pizza today proudly celebrates the grand opening of another store under the Little Caesars Veterans Program, as former U.S. Marine Corp. Lance Corporal, Scott Newburn opens his Little Caesars Pizza restaurant at 603 Viola Sanders...

Flip Flop Shops, North America's first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, today announced that it will partner with OluKai this holiday season for its system-wide promotion to spread holiday...

In the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, offers helpful holiday tips for dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and happy during the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian welcomes on board, Keith Mitchell, as their newest Franchisee to ride the wave of opportunity in Mason, Ohio.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named the winner of the 2011 Maryland Chamber of Commerce/Baltimore Business Journal Business Philanthropy Award.

Feeding a crowd this holiday season just got a whole lot easier and more affordable thanks to a BIG new menu item at Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut has launched the Big Dinner Box.

Preventing plumbing problems in the kitchen during the Thanksgiving holiday is easy as pie if cooks know the dos and don'ts of their garbage disposals.

The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new SIGNARAMA store at 11630 Reisterstown Road in Reisterstown, MD, under the ownership of local resident Rob Dahne.

Dutch Bros. Coffee has opened its first ″Employee Rock Star″ location today, Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Moses Lake, Wash.

The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new Plan Ahead Events is open at Southbank, Melbourne under the ownership of local resident, Robyn Rogalski.

United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that a new SIGNARAMA has opened at 95 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN under the ownership of local resident Nick Snow.

For the first time, Great Clips salons will offer customers the chance to lock in significant savings on the price of their next haircut with a prepaid $9.99 Value Card. This offer is available at more than 3,000 Great Clips salons in the United...

No+Vello, the undisputed worldwide franchise leader in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal and facial rejuvenation, has announced the opening of a new location in Minneapolis, led by Owners, Emmanuelle and Chris Hardy.

PODS Enterprises, Inc., its national franchise network and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots are working together to collect and distribute more than 25,000 toys to children across the country this holiday season.

Between shopping, cooking, cleaning and traveling, the Holiday season is always a hectic time of year for families. Before the chaos sets in, there are simple steps home owners can take to make room for guests and new gifts, and thus make for a...

Second Chance Toys and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? are at it again, stockpiling donations of gently-used toys and getting set to deliver them to children in need throughout the Northeast.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Aisha H. Monem and Peter J. O'Shea recently joined the firm's Cincinnati office as associates.

Bargain hunters searching for the best holiday deals need not wait for Black Friday to get in on the hottest offerings of the season.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Benjamin W. Hager recently joined the firm's Dayton office as an associate in the Tax practice group. Hager is licensed to practice in Ohio.

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced that Robert E. Abernathy, 57, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors.

Hyatt announced today that Hyatt Regency O'Hare was named the #2 midsize company to work for in the Chicagoland metro area, according to Chicago Tribune

BlueGrace Logistics, the nation's most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, announced today the upcoming launch of their new BlueShip(TM) platform which offers clients a more efficient way to take complete control of...

BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB) announced that its first My Favorite Muffin Your All-Day Bakery Cafe(R) in Missouri, located in Maryville at 1107 S. Main Street, has singled itself out within BAB's franchise system once again.

With the help of generous guests across the nation, Corner Bakery Cafe helped feed the day by raising over $268,000 during the 2011 Share Our Strength

The Tilted Kilt, a Celtic-themed pub and restaurant on the ground floor of the Metrostop luxury residential building on Ninth Street in Hoboken, has officially opened its doors to the public.

Wish you could have more time to devote to your New Year's Resolutions? Well, who says you can't? Help comes in the form of a little yellow car, and the four-person cleaning powerhouse inside of it.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is quickly approaching and Chili's(R) Grill & Bar wants to make this time as 'merry and bright' as possible through their HoliDaily promotion.

Each November during National Home Care and Hospice Month, Interim HealthCare franchisees across the country recognize their network of professionals that provide home care and hospice services to nearly 50,000 patients each day.

BlueGrace Logistics, the nation's most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, announced today that KJ McMasters has been added to the company as Vice President of Business Development to lead the franchise and partner...

The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission (JCPRC) announced today that Roy Rogers Restaurants' ″Competition Chili″ was awarded 1st Place, Restaurant Division, at the 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Chili Cook Off

Cousins Subs(R) recently awarded Gerry Arnholt, owner of the Watertown and Jefferson Cousins Subs, with the 2010 Marketing Award of Excellence. Arnholt has been a Cousins franchisee since 2008, when he opened his first location in Watertown.

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Cousins Subs(R) recently awarded Bill Specht Jr. and Nick and Kim Gierach with its 2010 Sales Achievement Award for their Germantown store located at N96 W15630 County Line Road.

Build-A-Bear Workshop(R), in a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions, announced today the debut of Alvin and Brittany plush characters strutting straight off the red carpet and into stores nationwide.

For five years Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning(R), one of the nation

Villas of Distinction and CruiseOne & Cruises Inc., two of the brands owned by World Travel Holdings (WTH), a leading multi-brand travel distributor, have been recognized amongst others in the travel industry for their outstanding resources and...

In keeping with the celebratory spirit of the holidays and T.G.I. Friday's(R) fun-loving atmosphere, Friday's is giving back to its guests that come in to enjoy the season, both with Best Buy(R) prizes and gift card promotions, including a $5 Bonus...

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has promoted Craig Paschich to Divisional President and Tim Reed to Chief Development Officer. Mr. Paschich and Mr. Reed will continue plans to expand Alamo Drafthouse Cinema into new territories.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced it has reorganized its Yum! Restaurants International division (YRI) to continue to drive aggressive international expansion and build strong brands globally.

Racing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG.PK), is reporting strong third quarter revenues.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. today announced the signing of a 45-store franchise development agreement for its Fannie May Fine Chocolates division with GB Chocolates, LLC. Under terms of the agreement, GB Chocolates will open a minimum of 45 new Fannie...

While the competition continues to make budget cuts in response to the prolonged economic crunch, Brian Miller, COO and president of AdviCoach(R), says business owners now need to stay even more visible in the marketplace to preserve their customer...

Le Meridien Amman, a hotel dedicated to offering a chic experience, has recently hosted a Culinary Wine Tasting event, in the stylish setting of 282 Steaks and Lounge restaurant, in cooperation with Yousef M. Haddad & Partners Company and Kaylani...

Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS) is proud to announce that their annual, national Clip for the Cure campaign reached its target goal and raised over $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, vows to stop the trend and put an end to the days of skimpy cheesing, today launching a new line of Stuffed Cheesy Bread that stands boldly above the rest of the cheesy...

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Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small to- medium sized construction equipment, announces the appointment of Matt Tavianini as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Pie Five Pizza Co., the fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PZZI), has officially landed in Dallas.

Remember the classic orange Del Taco sun logo from the '60s? Remember the look of the Naugles chain before it merged with Del Taco in the '80s? Do you ever wish you had your own stash of Del Taco's popular hot sauce packets?

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a realistic low-cost at-home food plan is about $110 per week for a family of two, and $187 per week for a family of four who have kids over six years old.

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN; BNHNA), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported financial results for its twelve-week fiscal second quarter 2012, ended October 9, 2011.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is now open in Bridgeport. Local franchise owner, Alan Cohen opened his doors on November 20.

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Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended October 29, 2011, decreased 2 percent to $3.59 billion compared with $3.65 billion for the third quarter last year.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) surprised Jessie Farmer, the grand prize winner of Aaron's National Lucky Dog Days Sweepstakes, on Friday morning at her home.

Six Domino's Pizza stores in Leeds have raised over ?4,200 for Help for Heroes. The fundraising took place as part of the Real Radio annual charity day last month.

Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery, is proud to announce the opening of the new Good Earth in Victoria, British Columbia in the Patient Care Centre at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

As consumers start the hunt for great deals and savings on gifts for the holiday season, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, has partnered with Savings.com.

The Entrepreneur's Source (E-Source), the franchise industry's leading career and business coaching company, today announced it was selected by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the nation