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Entrepreneur magazine’s 2013 Top global franchises list places InXpress 93rd in the global franchise industry.

Honduras welcomed Johnny Rockets when the iconic restaurant chain opened its first location in the country at City Mall Tegucigalpa.

The newest Zinga Frozen Yogurt store in Alexandria further underscores the franchise’s rapidly growing presence in Northern Virginia. There are now 11 Zinga stores in Virginia, all franchise owned.

On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Bryant 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.

In collaboration with Russian restaurateur and franchise partner Arkady Novikov, owner and operator of LLC Doughnuts Cafe, the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Moscow is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

LED Source Director of Marketing, Dean Ernst, will team up with Scribe Vice President of Sales Lou Antonucci for a panel at the 2013 CloudBeat Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 12 p.m. titled "Shining Light on the Cloud-Powered Franchise of...

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Apollo School, 10100 Dee Road, Des Plaines, Ill., on Sept. 14 as part of the school's "Get in Gear to Start the Year" walk/bike/run event.

Let’s YO! Yogurt serves up a sweet fundraiser this fall to give three lucky schools up to $2,500.

Less than a year after earning an inaugural Inc. Hire Power Award for job creation, College Hunks Hauling Junk has earned a spot on Inc.’s coveted 500|5000 list, marking the fourth time the young company has earned the distinction.

Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that principal Richard Braman has been named to American Lawyer’s “Top 50 Big Law Innovators of the Last 50 Years” list.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian brings entrepreneurship back into the life of its newest franchisee, Ted Wilbert in Dallas, Texas.

The Dance HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) by Jazzercise DVD combines high-energy cardio dance routines with targeted strength training exercises for a total body workout.

Fall means changing colors, cooler temps and comfort food. For Culver's, it also means fresh flavors. For Culver's fall flavor fanatics, it means the return of a guest-celebrated ingredient - pumpkin.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court and the sport of Ultimate Dodgeball, is proud to host the Ultimate Dodgeball Pepsi Charity Challenge.

This September, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is joining thousands of restaurants nationwide to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign by raising funds in their restaurants.

Premier Inn, the largest meeting room provider in the UK hotels market, today announces the launch of a brand new meeting space offering that will be rolled out across the UK from today.

Yogurtland, which in 2006 pioneered the self-serve frozen yogurt concept that is now sweeping across the nation, today announced the company has been named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list.

The Cousins Subs® Make it Better Foundation has awarded Community Clothes Closet, Inc. a $1,000 grant to help provide free clothing to impoverished families in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin.

On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Eastvale 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.

Today, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches launches a new menu category, Bag 8, system-wide.

Pancheros Mexican Grill (www.pancheros.com), a fast casual Mexican restaurant franchise, has introduced an unforgettably spicy Ghost Pepper sauce available now until October 21, 2013.

Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and friendly prices, recently opened a new location in Bayamon Oeste, marking the third location in Puerto Rico.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube® known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, announced today it won the coveted Festival Favorite award, an honor voted on by fans, at the 2013 National Buffalo Wing...

Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Arthur A. Cohen will moderate an important panel discussion on new airport projects at the Euromoney Seminars and Project Finance Magazine’s Annual North American Infrastructure and Energy Finance Forum.

Weichert, Realtors and the New York Jets are pleased to announce that Weichert has been named "official real estate company of the New York Jets."

On September 13, Beverly Grady, Partner-in-Charge of Roetzel’s Fort Myer’s office, will address a session at the American Planning Association — Florida Chapter’s 2013 Annual Conference.

Velocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location in Sping, TX.

Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of corporate workforce mobility solutions, announced today that it has officially changed its name to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

Del Taco has announced several promotions and new appointments to its leadership team as the company continues its plans for aggressive growth beyond its Southern California roots.

Online Trading Academy has expanded their New York City Education Center into Long Island.

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to shake your bon bon with Ricky Martin? The Coffee Club is giving fans the chance to meet him and see him live in concert.

New York, NY. Richa Naujoks, one of the leaders of our South Asia team, has been appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association Section of International Law India Committee.

Between tuition costs, everyday school stresses, and decreasing job opportunities for graduates, college-bound students have enough to focus on without having to stress about moving their belongings from home to college.

Giant Tiger is thrilled to announce our Home Sweet Home Pinterest Contest.

This year World Smile Day is Friday, October 4th and Men In Kilts Calgary has big plans for the day.

16 Handles™, today’s most innovative frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating the turn of the season with a new Fall-inspired flavor: Cider Doughnut.

Today, Coldwell Banker Real Estate announced an industry first with the debut of the Coldwell Banker® Online International Real Estate Film Festival that will run from Sept. 9 through Sept. 27 on the Coldwell Banker® On Location(SM)...

During the month of September, all presenting blood and platelet donors at participating Red Cross blood drives and blood donation centers will receive a coupon* for a free haircut as a thank you for their lifesaving blood donations.

SurePayroll Inc. announced results for the August 2013 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard showing optimism remaining at 72 percent, up from a year-over-year low of 45 percent in September 2012.

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) announced that Timothy Robinson, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Imperial Capital Global Opportunities Conference on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in New York, NY.

Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its all-American menu of hamburgers, shakes and sandwiches, celebrates National Shake Month by debuting its new Fall shake flavor though bloggers and social networks.

RNR Custom Wheels and Tire Express will hold their annual Mid-Year Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, September 11th and 12th, at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel Atlanta Airport.

Mathnasium's TriMathlon contest is designed to show kids that math can be fun and prepare them for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the surfer themed coffee and smoothie company, is expanding operations in Northern California with its most recent franchisee located in Moraga, a town in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) announced a continued strategic partnership with University of Notre Dame athletics.

Kentuckians love their pizza. But in a few short months, everything they thought they knew about getting their own perfect, individualized pizza will change. For the better.

SIGNWAVE ® a leading visual communications/sign and graphics franchise with more than 535 centres worldwide (known as FASTSIGNS internationally) has unveiled a new branding platform for SIGNWAVE: So Much More Than Signs.™

Realty ONE Group is following up its recent honor of a fifth consecutive spot on the prestigious INC. Magazine list of fastest-growing companies.

The new 2014 collection from modern Danish furniture retailer BoConcept launched September 1 with more colors, contrasts and combinations than ever before.

Brad and Yeny Jennings recently opened a new business in Centennial, Colorado - Fresh Coat Painters.

MilliCare, an international franchise network of commercial carpet and textile care providers, recently welcomed Alissa Ramsay, Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) to its corporate team as director of marketing and branding.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced that Miss Hooters International 2013 Marissa Raisor will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds game tonight at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hardee's® is teaming up with the Tar Heels to offer one lucky fan a special football experience in the Hardee's "Fan of the Year" Photo Contest.

Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class), a top-of-the-line educational enrichment program, is excited to announce the opening of its newest satellite center in Redmond Ridge, WA on September 6, 2013.

Hot Dog on a Stick(TM), an American icon since 1946, recently made life easier for its on-the-go patrons with the opening of the popular chain’s first drive-thru locations in Nevada.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will present at the 2013 RBC Capital Markets' Global Industrials Conference at 10:55 AM Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

Kinderdance® International is recognizing Carol Baird as Franchisee of the Month for September, 2013.

Ground Round is now gearing up to open four additional restaurants in September and October in Farmington, Minnesota, East Windsor and Lakewood, New Jersey, and Ponca City, Oklahoma.

The Cousins Subs® Make it Better Foundation has awarded Riah’s Rainbow, Inc. a $1,000 grant to help provide art supplies to pediatric cancer patients in the Phoenix area.

Wild Birds Unlimited, the largest franchise system of backyard bird feeding and nature specialty stores, wants to reverse this trend by sharing ways children can bond with their grandparents through nature.

Bar Louie, a neighborhood bar and eatery known for its handcrafted cocktails, local brews and craveable food, just announced that it is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.

For the past 19 years, Best in Class Education Center (Best in Class) has not only served as the brand’s name, but as the ultimate model and standard for success in the educational field.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of the company, will address investors at the Goldman Sachs 20th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City on September 10, 2013.

HomeTask is proud to announce that Yellow Van Handyman was listed on Entrepreneur magazines' August 2013 list of the 'Top Franchises You Can Launch for Less Than $50,000.'

The Missouri City/Sugar Land TITLE Boxing Club, located at 4823 Highway 6 South, Missouri City, TX 77459, was named the Rookie Franchisee of the Year.

Star Wellness makes keeping the workplace healthy and productive simple, with flu shot clinics set up at businesses and easily accessible to employees.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that August 2013 net sales increased 3 percent compared with last year.