The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads is giving consumers a taste of fall with its new, limited time offer, the Harvest Panini.

Pub Burger fans, rejoice! Today, Culver's is taking another step in its Pub Burger evolution with the introduction of a mouthwatering new creation: the Pepper Grinder Pub Burger.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is celebrating Thanksgiving by giving guests a chance to win a Butterball turkey and a year’s supply of its iconic sandwich, The Bobbie.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is throwing a Texas-sized celebration for their new Ohio location. On Thursday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Parma will kick off a three-day party.

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel hosted its annual convention at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla. this past week, and kicked it off with an opening session that unveiled exclusive new technology and important industry...

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announces the sale of a new franchise location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced it is the first national restaurant chain to roll out HONEST Tea’s fresh-brewed iced tea options at all restaurants nationwide.

According to Gary Ashton, Realtor® and owner of The Ashton Real Estate Team (TAREG) at RE/MAX Elite, you grab the opportunity to align yourself and your 45 agents with Nashville’s #1 NFL team, The Tennessee Titans.

In honor of Veterans Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is giving away one free Tavern Double burger to each veteran or active duty military guest who shows their military ID, proof of service or who are in military uniform on Monday, Nov. 11.

October is National Pizza Month, but it's also home to Halloween, one of Domino's five busiest nights for pizza delivery in the United States.

A leading national independent insurance retailer recently opened its first store in the state of North Carolina.

Speedemissions, Inc. (OTCQB: SPMI), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company operating 36 stores in the Atlanta, Houston, St. Louis and Salt Lake City markets and developer of CARbonga and CARbonga-SRI.

On Halloween, at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Hemet will open its doors for business. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card loaded with up to $50.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that it will webcast the presentations from its 2013 Investor Day, taking place from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

European Wax Center Monroe has been thrilled with the response to their current sale - the Beauty Bag Makeover.

Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Danbury, Conn.

Toppers Pizza (Toppers), a 50-unit, eclectic franchise pizza delivery brand, has established a reputation as a forward-thinking frontrunner in the crowded pizza segment for offering unexpected options to their devoted customer base.

Creative Learning Corporation (OTCBB:CLCN) owner and developer of Bricks 4 Kidz®, and Challenge Island® is pleased to announce it reached its 400th franchise on October 21st.

@Work Group, a top U. S. multi-specialty staffing franchisor, has been named to Workforce Magazine’s Temporary Staffing Providers Hot List for 2013.

Hyatt Regency Orlando is the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel in the Greater Orlando area and offers the most meeting space of any of the Company’s hotels in the United States.

Richard W. "Rick" Davidson was elected as Chairman of the Easter Seals International Board of Directors on Saturday, October 26th.

Tom Fenig who owned, developed and sold the largest outdoor lighting franchise system in the category-Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, is back in the franchise game with the addition of outdoor lighting to the Labor Panes Franchise business model.

Halloween Day at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Everett opens its doors for business. The first 50 customers who dine-in opening day will receive a gift card for up to $50.

With the upcoming holiday season, European Wax Center Staten Island - Hylan Blvd has beaten other NYC waxing spas to the punch with their unbeatable Beauty Bag Makeover.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian returns as an exhibitor for The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 2-3, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Mary McQuirt and Jessica Beatty joined EXIT First Capital Realty in Chillicothe.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube® known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, announced today plans to expand into the Orlando, FL market and is looking for qualified franchisees.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced two executive appointments. Lesya Lysyj will serve as its President, North America, effective November 25, 2013.

Massage Envy Spa is pleased to announce that CG Funk, vice president of industry relations and product development, was recently recognized with the ONE Concept Lifetime Achievement Award.

Pop-A-Lock™, America’s largest security company, today announced it is offering free school security audits to schools throughout the country.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding Mid-Atlantic dry cleaning franchise chain, recently named full-service marketing communications firm MGH as its new lead creative agency.

Transworld Business Advisors announces a new location in Waxhaw, NC, under the ownership of local resident Jack Sluiter.

Many business owners have faced obstacles during the recession, but Karen and Richard Anderson are not among them.

Corporate Caterers, the nation’s leading business-to-business catering company, recently opened its 15th location in Houston TX.

CPR, the company that pioneered the electronics repair sector more than 10 years ago, is the fix. CPR specializes in tablet repair, including iPads.

Yam Yam To Go will be expanding to the Middle East beginning in 2014.

Camille’s Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars, the franchise revolutionizing frozen treats, announced today an aggressive global growth strategy.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) today announced revenues and earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products, will participate for the 10th time in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Thanks and Giving® campaign.

Indoor fitness boot camp franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp, says they are excited to announce their first Nebraska location and have Marine Veteran, Matt Priess, as owner of the new Fit Body Boot Camp in Lincoln.

IFM Investments Limited ("Century 21 China Real Estate," the "Company" or "CTC") (NYSE: CTC) today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM") at its headquarters.

Nectir, a staffing franchise organization, announces the opening of its newest branch in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Electric, a leading electrical business providing home and commercial electrical maintenance, awarded four new territories during the five quarter of 2013.

Cleaning clothes in the Hopkins-area may never be the same again with today's opening of CD One Price Cleaners "superstore" located at 415 17th Ave., in Hopkins, Minn.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is proud to announce the newest opening in Summerville, South Carolina, on Monday, October 28th, at 1306 N. Main St. in the Azalea Shopping Center.

EagleRider, one of the world's leading motorcycle lifestyle and experience companies, is proud to announce the opening of a new location on the sunny coast, offering motorcycle rentals in Carmel, California.

Sarah Ferguson has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Ferguson brings 6 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Prudential Preferred in Woburn.

Realty ONE Group has been named one of the nation’s top job creators in the second annual Inc. Hire Power Awards, which recognize the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past three years.

Curt Jones, Founder and CEO of Dippin' Dots, LLC will be on site to celebrate the grand opening of Dippin' Dots in Green Acres Mall on Saturday, October 26 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Jim Hunter, CEO of National Handyman Franchise House Doctors, believes that this is a very strong endorsement of the importance of new-business creation in the U.S.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesa is celebrating expansion in Arizona with a customer appreciation day this Tuesday, October 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ants have long been America's biggest nuisance pest, but a particular species is wreaking havoc for property owners across the South.

Anago Cleaning Systems (Anago) is pleased to welcome new Master Franchisee Ad Hanna to the system, who will open Anago of Vancouver, the brand's first Canadian location.

Jeanne Townsend, a long-time business owner, recently opened Caring Transitions of Palm Springs, CA.

Brightway Insurance, a leading national independent insurance retailer, is being recognized for its growth and contribution to the American people and economy with its continued hiring.

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the "Company"), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2013.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW), an interactive entertainment retailer, today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 28, 2013.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced today their newest franchise location is open for business serving the Passaic County area in New Jersey.

Wildlife X Team, a leading wildlife trapping and removal service, today announced it has implemented a franchise offering.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending September 29, 2013.

For Quarterback David Garrard, there’s no such thing as "retirement." His short break from the NY Jets, starting in May and ending earlier this month, proves that he’s not good at sitting back and doing nothing.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today reported results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2013.

The Dwyer Group, a franchisor of seven service-based franchise brands, continues sales performance in the third quarter of 2013 with 144 new franchise contracts completed year-to-date.

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has expanded to Australia's Gold Coast with the signing of an exclusive 25-year master franchise agreement for the Queensland market.

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Since the founding in 1979, Kinderdance has taught hundreds of thousands of children - and NOW announces USA expansion to Franchisee Akisha Holland of Pennsylvania and Franchisee Shannon Kraicinski of Ohio.

The Santa Barbara personal training center known as Fit Body Boot Camp has today announced plans to host a Grand Opening fundraising event on Saturday, November 2nd.

Value Place, the largest economy extended-stay lodging brand in the U.S. - will invest $65 million over the next two years to buy land and build 10 new corporate-owned and operated Value Place properties in the Atlanta metro area.

OrderUp, the digital franchise approach to online food ordering for local markets, today announced that it will be expanding into Southern California through a signed deal with long time San Diego resident Tracy Olson.