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Villa Enterprise Management Ltd. Inc. (www.villaenterprises.com), a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced the grand opening of its new South Philly Steaks & Fries location at The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, IL., this...

InXpress has opened a new franchise in southwest Chicago to serve the increased shipping needs and industry growth in the Chicago area. This is the second Chicago area franchise to open this year.

The newest Port of Subs to open in the Las Vegas area region

On Wednesday, September 18th, Massage Envy clinics in New York and New Jersey will participate in Healing Hands for Arthritis.

Silk® Chocolate Almond, the first ever national dairy-free, almondmilk-based frozen yogurt option, has proven so popular in the first week that TCBY locations are reporting as much as an 80 percent increase in sales.

Watermill Express, the nation’s largest drive-up vendor of pure drinking water, provided water to Operation Lone Star in Palmview and Mission, Texas.

Bill.com today announced that it will offer a free webinar for nonprofits' financial leaders, “Skeptical About Going Paperless? Ask Me Anything” on Thursday, August 22nd, at 10 a.m. PT.

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc., a global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf’s at the popular Promenade Temecula in Temecula, CA.

Direct Capital, a leading nationwide provider of equipment leasing, business loans, and working capital, has released a new eBook that illustrates the powerful role working capital can play in helping small businesses grow and prosper.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a unique Hawaiian coffee and fresh fruit smoothie franchise, has appointed Mike Weinberger as its new Chief Executive Officer.

LaVida Massage, an innovative Commerce, Mich.-based therapeutic massage and wellness franchisor, reports increased profitability, expansion, and overall growth beyond original projections for 2013.

LED Source is pleased to announce Michael Gold as its new business development manager for the western region of the U.S.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Slade and Lori Gleaton to develop the first dojo in the Charleston, South Carolina market.

There’s no Back-To-School fairy to deliver your school supplies right to your doorstep or give you a sleek, new laptop, but Great Clips can make it happen.

BrightStar Care® announces the promotion of Thom Gilday from BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. Chief Financial Officer to President and Chief Operating Officer.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Terry and Kiri Rennaker to develop five locations in the Charlotte, North Carolina market.

Toys"R"Us® today announced that it raised nearly $1.8 million during its third consecutive nationwide fundraising and awareness campaign benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).

Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Education is expanding its reach as it welcomes two new franchise units that will operate in neighboring Texas communities.

Jasmi’s Corporation, a licensed franchisee of Romacorp Inc., parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, announces the opening of the Enma Mall location in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

IslandTime Treasures continues to grow in its home state of Florida and has now expanded into two new states Arkansas and Nevada.

For the first time ever, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing its sweets to the streets from the greater Hartford area to New Haven!

Home Care Assistance of Vancouver, Canada’s leading provider of in-home care, is committed to collaborating with industry leaders on community education initiatives around health, wellness and quality of life.

GRILLiT, Inc. today announced that the Company is sponsoring well-known MMA fighter, Michael Johnson, who will be fighting on UFC Fight Night 26 taking place on August 17 on Fox Sports 1 television network.

Yogurtland, the ever-popular quickly expanding self-serve frozen yogurt pioneer, today announces the company has signed franchise agreements for 20 more units bringing the total in the pipeline to 100 additional locations.

Hot Dog on a StickTM, an American icon since 1946, just made life easier for its beach going patrons with the opening of the popular chain’s location at Belmont Park in San Diego.

Today, Jali owns 25 Domino's Pizza stores located in Pennsylvania and New York and was recently awarded the esteemed International Franchise Association Gold Franny Award for operational excellence.

This live auction event will be presented by United Country, Trophy Properties and Auction of Osceola, Iowa, in conjunction with United Country, Birdsong Auction & Real Estate Group, LLC, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Flippers Pizzeria, a proud “Partner in Education,” welcomes students, teachers, and administrators throughout Florida back to classroom this August with special “PIE” prices on their fresh 14-inch and 16-inch pizzas.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced its global store growth for 2013, with the planned opening of more than 100 stores, including new locations, the relocation and conversion of 14 stores to the Side-by-Side format, and 22 new licensed stores.

Hot Dog on a StickTM, an American icon since 1946, is marking its first year at the company’s pilot drive-thru location with a celebration Aug. 19 through Aug. 25.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced ZipMove, the interstate move division of Zippy Shell USA, had a recording breaking sales month in July.

Endurance House (www.endurancehouse.com announced today that it has finalized a franchise agreement that will bring three locations to Greater Atlanta and simultaneously introduce the concept to the eastern United States.

European Wax Center, the world’s leader in comfortable, healthy waxing, has launched in the Chicago market.

Rainbow International is pleased to welcome five new franchisee owners in the second quarter of 2013. Rainbow International has continued to be an industry leader in water, fire, and smoke damage restoration, with over 400 locations worldwide.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in May and included in the company’s third-quarter operating results, which were announced on August 7.

Tint World, the leading window tinting and car audio automotive styling franchise, is proud to announce the grand re-opening of its Charlotte store located on 6331 South Boulevard in North Carolina.

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 its record earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2013.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a wholly owned Hyatt subsidiary has closed a previously announced investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”).

This auction will offer the property as five separate parcels or in any combination. The event will also feature an assortment of farming equipment including tractors, a forklift, potato planter, harvester, feeder/hopper and much more.

One of the first steps COIT recommends is to make space for new back-to-school clothes and supplies by cleaning and donating any summer items that children have outgrown or that the family no longer needs.

iLoveKickboxing.com, the fitness franchise that takes the workouts of professional fighters, and makes them fun and accessible to men and women looking to lose weight, recently announced the winners of its first annual 45-Day Body Transformation...

AriZona Beverages and Shaquille O'Neal invite consumers to participate in the "Soda Shaq Golden Can" contest at 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants announced they are introducing new layered natural wood interior schemes and enhanced menu boards at all new restaurants.

European Wax Center Midvale has built a fabulous guest base on referrals and guest satisfaction alone, and has now decided to reward guests for their loyalty and referrals.

After weeks of fans guessing via social media what the next Doritos® Locos Tacos flavor will be, today Taco Bell® finally announced the much-anticipated menu item’s name: Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos (DLT).

The ServiceMaster Company today announced preliminary unaudited second-quarter 2013 results, including operating revenue of $939 million, a decline of 2.4 percent compared to the same period in 2012.

TapSnap, the phototainment sensation that's sweeping the nation, is becoming a regular at Utah's premier charity, wedding, sports, and corporate events after launching this spring.

Small business lending demand decreased 14% in July, according to Direct Capital, a leading provider of equipment leasing, business loans and working capital.

FranConnect announced today its CEO Growth Circle, a first-of-its-kind virtual forum exclusively for high-level franchise executives, will begin by hosting an inaugural webinar event at 3:30 p.m. EST., on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

hipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), the largest restaurant seller of responsibly raised meat, has not changed its standards for responsibly raised beef.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has completed an agreement with the Parker Hospitality Group to develop SPIN!® restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area.

El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, introduced today three new premium fire-grilled Signature Summer Burritos: Chicken Bacon Avocado, Chicken & Chorizo and Chicken Fajita.

Villa Enterprise Management Ltd., Inc. announced the grand opening of four new concepts: Villa Italian Kitchen, South Philly Steaks & Fries, Green Leaf’s and Bananas – at the Sugarloaf Mills Outlet Shopping Center in Lawrenceville,...

Downey, California, best known as the birthplace of the Apollo space program now has a new service in town. Intero Franchise Services, Inc., a company affiliated with Intero Real Estate, Inc. (“Intero”), is proud to announce the opening...

Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC/BB: NROM), the Indianapolis based franchisor and licensor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, today announced results for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013.

Home Care Assistance of Plano, a leading provider of in-home care in Texas, proudly announces the release of its newest book, The Senior Sleep Solution: A Guide to Improving Sleep Later in Life.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, the original and fastest-growing fast casual pizza chain in North America, announces the opening of its 18th unit on August 17th in East Cobb County at 4101 Roswell Road, Suite 1100 in the Providence Square Home...

Mr. Electric, a leading franchise organization providing electrical and repair services, awarded five new U.S. franchises in the second quarter of 2013.

GRILLiT, Inc. (OTC: GRLT) (the "Company" or "GRILLiT") today announced that it has executed a franchise agreement under its master franchise agreement in Kentucky.

Liquid Nutrition (TSX VENTURE:LQD)(TSX VENTURE:LQD.WT) announced today that it has made the decision to relocate its corporate offices from Toronto to Montreal.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today it has reached a multi-year agreement to sponsor Brian Vickers in Michael Waltrip Racing's (MWR) No. 55 Toyota Camry in every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

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

When Red Mango entered the franchising arena just a few years ago with goals to grow a frozen yogurt and smoothie chain from coast to coast, the sky was the limit.

he Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) today announced the sale of 30 restaurants in the St. Louis market to BB St. Louis, LLC.

With back-to-school just around the corner, parents can do a lot to start preparing their young children for math class again.

Play N Trade is inviting all gamers in the area to compete in the local rounds of Call of Duty: Black Ops II tournament on August 17th.

The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:KEG.UN) today announced that its August 2013 distribution of $0.08 cents per unit has been declared and is payable to unit holders of record as at August 21, 2013.

iLoveKickboxing.com, the fitness kickboxing franchise with over 300 locations throughout the world, held their first annual "45-Day Body Transformation Contest" this year.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc., a franchisee of international Hooters® restaurants and a minority owner in the privately held parent company of the Hooters® brand, Hooters of America, ("HOA"), held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 9:00 a.m....

Ongoing improvements in the housing market have led to median home prices continuing to rise in the majority of metropolitan areas in the second quarter. This is good news for business according to Jim Hunter President of House Doctors the...

European Wax Center Las Vegas Tropicana is now offering a Student Wax Pass just in time for back to school.