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As America enters another year of economic uncertainty, one thing Wendy’s® can assure consumers of is that its value menu, originally introduced in 1989, is now completely revamped to include up to 18 menu items ranging from 99-cents to...

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that December 2012 net sales increased 5 percent compared with last year.

Leading the frozen yogurt market in better-for-you, great-tasting products, TCBY, The Country’s Best Yogurt and frozen yogurt innovator, kicks off 2013 by satisfying the sweet tooth of customers nationwide.

Restoration1, a leading provider of water, smoke and mold restoration in Canada and North America, is intended to be one of the most customer-friendly, health-driven service provider sites in the industry.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:DFRH) ("DRH" or the "Company") announced it opened the nation's largest BWW, based on square footage, in downtown Detroit at 1218 Randolph Street on Sunday, December 23, 2012.

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (“Liquid Nutrition” or “Company”) (TSXV: LQD and LQD.WT) today announced the appointments of David Bellisario to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Greg Chamandy to Executive Chairman, effective...

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BPF.UN) and Boston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") announced today that effective January 1, 2013.

Each year ANY LAB TEST NOW®searches for a Medical Assistant that exemplifies the best in customer service and support of the franchise owner.

All first time guests to Massage Envy Newton can now take advantage of their low introductory offer. Now, first time guests can receive a 1-hour introductory massage session for just $39 or a 1 ½ –hour massage session for $57.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot™, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will open its second New York location at 7 pm on Wednesday, January 2 at 55 Old Country Road in Carle Place, New York.

From January 13-17, N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal will hold its 10th annual conference at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Swisher Hygiene Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors has increased the size of the Board from eight members to nine and that Richard L. Handley has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective December 21, 2012.

In order to improve efficiencies within lead generation and management, Wings Etc. has partnered with FranConnect, the leading provider of franchise management systems.

BlueGrace Logistics announced today that it has been featured in both the 2012 Inc. 500 | 5000 and Inc.’s inaugural Hire Power Awards list.

The College Pro Painters franchise opportunity gives students everything they could ever ask for in a hands-on internship

Order a value deal online, and make dollars in the process? Just another day for Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), which wants to kick off 2013 by making it a very happy new year for fans and customers.

Huntington Learning Center has been named a top franchise company by Entrepreneur magazine, on the 34th annual Franchise 500 ranking. This is the sixth year that Huntington has made the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 listing.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering Los Angeles residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise.

With the close of 2012, Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. celebrates another successful year, further expanding its portfolio, opening concepts in four additional countries and announcing aggressive plans for acquisition.

easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) (the "Company" or "easyhome"), is pleased to announce an exchange of stores with Rent-A-Center, Inc., a U.S. based merchandise leasing company (the "Transaction").

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the election of Aylwin B. Lewis to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

As Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) welcomes 2013 and celebrates 50 years of success, the world's leading provider of weight management services announces three grand prize winners of the Weight Watchers Celebrate Success Contest.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced today that it expects to issue financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.

The most trusted name in locksmithing and car door unlocking recently opened in San Diego. On November 1, Tony Dusenberry with sons Bryan and Shawn, began offering 24 hour locksmith services to the San Diego area.

With the Free Wax Offer, men may receive a free ear, nose or eyebrow wax, while woman may receive a free underarm, eyebrow or bikini waxing in Roseville, Granite Bay, CA.

Military veterans with entrepreneurial dreams will have the chance to win start-up money to open their own business through Signal 88 Security’s new contest, Operation American Dream: From Battlefield to Boss.

Fondue fans who go Skinny Dipping at The Melting Pot will have a chance to enter to win a trip to Miami to party with international music sensation Pitbull at The Melting Pot.