The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

In the four decades since Print Three was founded, the franchise has continually evolved to better serve its customers. The latest transformation has seen Print Three redefine their image to better target business owners.

Togo's Eateries, Inc. is teaming up for the third year with its nearly 250 restaurants along the West Coast to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.

According to United Country Real Estate, the nation’s largest seller of non-urban real estate, visitor traffic at the firm’s national website increased to record levels.

Proforma is excited to announce its recent ranking as the #2 Top Distributor by Print Solutions magazine with total sales of $430 million in 2012.

Wag ‘N Wash® Healthy Pet Center "unleashes" franchise opportunity as Americans continue to dish out extra dough to treat their pets to the finest products and services.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a unique Hawaiian coffee and fruit smoothie franchise, continues its Illinois expansion with the latest location opening soon in Northwoods Mall.

Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class), a top-of-the-line education enrichment program that focuses on math and English, is excited to announce the opening of their newest location in Mason, Ohio on September 14, 2013.

Pearle Vision, one of North America's largest and most trusted licensed optical brands, announced today plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The newest Fountain Valley fitness center, Fit Body Boot Camp, has just celebrated a successful Grand Opening charity event held on Saturday, September the 7th.

Planet Fitness, the nation's leading franchisor of low-price/high-value gyms, announced the completion of extensive remodeling of its Northville club, located at 235 E. Main Street, Northville.

In conjunction with Bernard Trade Group BTG Limited, Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt will present franchising opportunities at the Franchise Expo Show 2013 in Costa Rica on September 26 and 27th.

Keller Williams Realty selects Back At You Media as an Approved Vendor for Facebook marketing. Back At You Media acquires Kono Social to solidify its standing as the leading real estate Facebook marketing company.

Archadeck Outdoor Living, North America’s leading designer and builder of outdoor living spaces is encouraging people not to hold off until next spring to build an outdoor project citing a number of advantages of a fall or winter build.

Weichert, Realtors® - Reynolds Real Estate is now open in Olympia, Washington, as the first for the Weichert brand in the state.

Jenny Craig, one of the world’s leading authorities on weight management, has opted to have Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc. (OTC Markets: GEEM) machines installed at its Carlsbad, California headquarters.

Carvel ... America's Freshest Ice Cream®, is giving guests a tasty new reason to fall in love with fall with a new lineup of Sundae Dashers®, available for a limited-time only.

From day one, co-founders David Nilssen and Jeremy Ames felt like they were starting a revolution. With $10,000 and a laptop in the summer of 2003, they launched Guidant Financial to help individuals take an active role in their financial future.

Waxing industry leader European Wax Center, which provides luxury services at an affordable price is set to open its 334th location, its 51st in the state of California on September 12th.

Bob Clark’s travels have guided his working life, and continue to do so with his latest venture – the Interface Financial Group (IFG).

Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (Jan-Pro) today announced the opening of the Jan-Pro of Greater New York operation, the newest Jan-Pro Master Franchise in the system.

Creative Learning Corporation (OTCBB:CLCN), owner and developer of Bricks 4 Kidz®, the highly-popular children’s education and enrichment program, is pleased to announce that BFK Franchise Company, LLC.

Meineke Car Care Centers, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, today announced the launch of its brand repositioning based on a radical new attitude about customer service and advertising.

Glazed Peach Pie and new Blueberry Krispy Juniors® are available for a limited time at participating grocery, mass merchants and convenience stores. Not available at Krispy Kreme doughnut shops.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) announced it has won three MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tools Awards for 2013.

LED Source, the leading North American LED lighting solutions provider specializing in architectural, entertainment, and retrofit applications, is pleased to announce Rick Lindemann as its new East Coast business development manager.

Your lawn can be a canvas for expressing yourself. In fact, over half (52 percent) of homeowners surveyed in TruGreen's Lawn Lifestyles National Survey of America said that "a homeowner's lawn can tell you a lot about their personality."

Candlewood Suites®, one of IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] brands catering to extended stay travelers, today announces its second annual “Candlewood Canines” Facebook contest.

On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Florence will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

AAMCO is pleased with the addition of franchise industry veteran Eric Meyer to the brand’s executive team.

Liberty Tax Service, a subsidiary of JTH Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAX), hosted a live radio show on 790-WNIS (AM) addressing the impacts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced that its senior franchise manager, Simon Hanna has been awarded the title of Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) by the British Franchise Association.

Cinnabon, Inc., the snack leader in the bakery-cafe segment, plans to significantly expand its footprint in Missouri, including the greater St. Louis metro area, by opening five mall-based franchise bakeries in the coming months.

F.C. Dadson is very excited to introduce David Falk as the newest member of its sales team.

Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM a leader in the upper midscale hotel category, today launched the “Why I Love to Read” promotion, an opportunity for parents to share the reasons their children love books and reading.

PrideStaff, a national staffing organization, is pleased to announce the expansion of their existing office in Gulfport, Mississippi.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops following the completion of a 19-month, multi-million dollar renovation.

The world's leading take 'n' bake pizza chain, Papa Murphy's, announces an innovative store redesign that brings the story of their food to life.

Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to welcome the Scottish Inns and Suites Alvin Texas, to the Hospitality International franchise system.

Europe, Middle East and Africa’s No.1 ActionCOACH Business Coach, Peter Boolkah of Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom, was inducted into the ActionCOACH Hall of Fame.

PALSavesKidsPop-A-Lock™, America’slargest security company, today announced its PALSavesKids™ program has rescued over 350,000 children locked in their caregivers’ automobile for FREE.

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate today released national survey findings from 500 luxury homebuyers revealing the value these consumers see in homeownership.

Project Pie, known for "everyday artisan pizza custom built by you" that cooks in less than two minutes, has named former Qdoba executive Todd Owen as its Vice President of Franchise Development

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world's largest hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Lyon, France: Crowne Plaza Lyon – Cité Internationale.

Office Pride has launched a new franchising website, OfficePrideFranchise.com.

On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Appleton will open its doors for all local barbecue fans. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to...

Premium smoothie franchise Robeks has partnered with a new yoga studio to form a healthy lifestyle center near Kent State's campus.

Duct Doctor USA has been nominated for the 2013 Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards.

Military Times recently slogged through the mountain of offers to identify the best veteran franchises, and came away with a list of 37 "Best for Vets" franchises - and the PostNet printing franchise made the Top 10.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of Staybridge Suites Beirut, marking the entrance of the international extended-stay hotel brand into Lebanon.

Newk’s Eatery announced today the hire of two new support center team members who will assist in the national expansion of the brand.

The nation’s leading career and franchise business coaching network, The Entrepreneur’s Source® is hosting its virtual Start a Business Weekend® expo September 11-14, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.

As the climate becomes cooler and the leaves begin to change, homeowners need to start considering how they plan to care for their lawns over the fall months to prepare for snow.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the largest hotel companies in the world, continues to grow its presence in Turkey with the signing of its sixteenth hotel in the country and its first in Diyarbakir: Holiday Inn Diyarbakir – City...

Pinot's Palette, a national paint-and-sip franchise known for providing guests with an entertaining evening of art and wine, is gearing up to release an interactive iPhone app next month.

Happy Birthday BounceU! On the heels of raising over $50,000 for Make-A-Wish in our inaugural fundraising venture the Big, Big BounceSM, BounceU continues to ride the wave by celebrating our 10th Birthday as a brand!

Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that David L. Hall has joined the firm as a partner in its Philadelphia office. Mr. Hall will be a member of the firm's Litigation Department.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), has signed an agreement with Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa Group) to open a St. Regis hotel in Istanbul.

The New York City borough of Queens will soon be home to a dual-hotel development featuring two popular Starwood brands.

Fitness franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp is getting ready to open a new Salzburg, Austria location on September 30th, 2013.

Cellairis, the world's largest franchised wireless accessory company, today announced its partnership and support of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization.

Brightway Insurance, the only franchised retail store offering extensive insurance carrier choices under one roof, marked its 10th anniversary by announcing an accelerated growth strategy.

The Play N Trade Discovery Day’s primary goal is to educate potential franchisees on the opportunities and benefits of owning a retail video game store.

Steamatic of Texoma, previously known as Steamatic of Wichita Falls, has new owners, Heath Lambeth and Paul Shoemaker, and recently expanded its geographic coverage to include lower Oklahoma, specifically Lawton.

U.S. Lawns President Ken Hutcheson gave an energized presentation, unveiled the rebranding of U.S. Lawns to their franchisees at their annual conference.

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) today announced that Mr. Jeffrey Smith will not stand for re-election to Regis’ Board of Directors at the end of his term.

Archadeck Outdoor Living and Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, two of Outdoor Living Brands’ franchise concepts recently launched a campaign to heighten the level of awareness among military veterans for their franchise opportunities.