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SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced plans to open 14 new drive-ins in the greater Seattle market with a new franchise partner, Cascade Development Group, LLC.

Red Robin is turning lemons into Freckled Lemonade® on National Lemonade Day, celebrating the national holiday and honoring the beloved summertime drink by giving back!

According to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don't see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after...

Always Best Care Senior Services has been selected as one of the “Hot 100 Franchises” by RedHotFranchises.com.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, the company that invented Mobile Fryer Management, provides service to commercial kitchens across the United States and around the world.

Dickey’s Barbecue in Savannah is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, August 16 in the Savannah Commons Shopping Center.

Now McDavid is excited to better serve local companies as the owner of The Growth Coach of Sacramento, California.

Nectir Delaware will provide contingent staffing, contract-to-hire services, direct-hire services and rapid deployment staffing for local and regional companies in Wilmington and the surrounding cities.

Beef Jerky Outlet in Dundee, Michigan is thrilled to welcome NASCAR fans and crew for the Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway, August 16-18.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is using Google’s latest breakthrough product, Google Glass, to further strengthen the national sandwich franchise’s training program.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court, has awarded its newest franchise in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Caring Senior Service, a national company offering in-home care for the elderly, announces the opening of its newest location in Charleston, WV.

onic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to its stock repurchase program.

Toppers Pizza, an eclectic franchise pizza delivery brand, is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek to the Toppers family as the brand’s first Chief Development Officer.

Thanks to the Seattle Seahawks, Red Robin guests can score big and tackle their hunger for free* this Tuesday, Aug. 13!

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot™, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will celebrate the grand opening of its 15th location at 7 pm on Thursday, August 15 at Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US Route 9 in Freehold, New Jersey.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM), a regional quick service restaurant chain focused on fresh, high quality, all natural products today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Wyndham Hotel Group has rebranded and taken on the day-to-day management of the Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center in Florham Park, N.J., converting the property to the upper-upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand.

American Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (OTCBB: ANPZ), operator and franchisor of the award-winning Dick's Wings & Grill® restaurants, announced strong financial results for its second quarter of the 2013 fiscal year.

Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is proud to announce that Rose Peters of Home Care Assistance of Milwaukee is the recipient of the company’s 2013 Caregiver of the Year Award.

J.D. Byrider, the nation’s leading used car and finance company, is pleased to announce Jack Humbert has been promoted to Vice President of Franchise Sales.

Thanks to the Denver Broncos, Red Robin guests can score big and tackle their hunger for free* this Tuesday, Aug. 13!

Ice House America, the pioneer in automated ice vending technology, announces today that Andy Wallace, of Seymour, TN, has won the “IceBorn Franchise Giveaway for Veterans” contest.

Hurricane Grill & Wings, leading family-friendly franchise, held their annual franchise conference to celebrate the brand’s outstanding success and continued growth.

With the rolling out of new assessment tests in all states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards, Huntington Learning Center explains the two new assessment consortiums.

European Wax Center La Quinta is still offering sizzling specials for all of your summer hair removal needs! The Beach Bod Special saves guests 25% on hair removal in La Quinta, CA.

Men In Kilts recently welcomed its first female Franchise Owner, Judith Briggs, who will run operations in Boston. The opening of this location marked the fourth franchise in the US, and the 10th franchise in North America.

One of North America’s fastest growing providers, Nurse Next Door, has launched two individually owned and operated locations today in Redmond and Bothell that will service the greater Seattle area.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national vehicle repair company and one of the country’s most prominent multi shop operators, continues to accelerate its rate of expansion.

Launching today, Gap's fall global marketing campaign – Back to Blue – celebrates the brand's heritage with a robust worldwide campaign spanning print, outdoor, direct, social, in store, digital and a return to TV.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its iconic Sheraton® brand has arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, following the strategic conversion of a prime downtown property.

Dickey’s Barbecue is enthusiastic about opening a new location in Hollister. The Hollister location opens Thursday, August 15 at 11 a.m. and is throwing a three-day party to celebrate.

Top That! Pizza announces the introduction of an all-natural gluten-free crust to its menu. The product is currently available in select locations and is slated to roll out system-wide by August 19th.

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., announced today the signing of its first franchise agreement in Arizona.

16 Handles™, today’s most innovative frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating the kid in all of us this August with the launch of new Fro-Yo-inspired treats for all ages.

Pollo Tropical® has opened its 100th company-owned location in Atlanta, Georgia today and is set on a path of expansion in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.

While the Chicago Bears didn't win their first pre-season game on Friday, Red Robin guests can still score big and tackle their hunger for free* this Tuesday, Aug. 13!

East Coast Wings & Grill, one of the fast growing casual dining chicken wing franchises in the country, has announced the promotion of Tom Scalese to Chief Operating Officer.

In the second quarter, Mr. Rooter expands its existing franchisee base by adding two new franchisees, and four franchisees purchased additional territories.

Interim HealthCare of Texas and New Mexico, based in Lubbock, has released a new app that allows users to uniquely access health information, right in the palm of their hand.

European Wax Center Centennial, Streets at Southglenn recently unveiled a smart way for students to save – the Student Wax Pass!

Jeff Schultz has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Schultz brings to the office 14+ years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Zip Realty.

Sotheby’s International Realty representing the seller of a Fort Lauderdale estate at 512 Seven Isles Drive, featuring 595 feet on the Intracoastal Waterway, for a record $12.25 million.

ANY LAB TEST NOW is now offering lab tests in easy-to-order panels that align with most physician recommendations.

The Cleaning Authority in Charlotte, NC is now offering a new electronic in-home estimate service, allowing for clients to receive their estimates immediately via email.

Spice 2 Go, the UK's first Indian takeaway franchise chain, is excited to announce that it's welcoming the curry expertise of award-winning celebrity chef Dipna on board to help perfect its curries and introduce some exciting new signature dishes.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding across the country and will open a new location in Oregon on Thursday, August 15. On Thursday, the first 50 customers will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

European Wax Center Phoenix – Desert Ridge now features an exclusive way for valley of the sun guests to save –refer a friend! Now, guests who refer a friend receive $5 off their next reservation for hair removal in Phoenix, AZ.

Las Vegas and Henderson Massage Envy Spas are joining forces once again with the Arthritis Foundation to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis.

Jazzercise, Inc. held on to the number one spot on the San Diego Business Journal’s list of “Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses” in San Diego County for the second consecutive year.

HomeVestors, the largest professional home buying network of independently owned and operated franchisees and the number one buyer of houses in the U.S., announces its highest ever class enrollment of new franchisees in a single quarter.

Labor Finders and LF Staffing is proud to announce this years’ Labor Finders/LF Staffing Employee of the Year (EOY) Award winner…Dwayne Barnes.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a coffee and smoothie franchise company, has announced Dwight and Cindy Mallow as the new franchise operators in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.

Debbie Blacher, the Orlando-based mom of three is the founder of Wholesome Tummies, the country's first and only kids' food franchise that distributes healthy, fresh and delicious meals to schools across the country.

Wingstop has landed a new location in San Diego. The Wing Experts are now open and saucing and tossing made-to-order wings at 1901 El Cajon Boulevard.

RadioShack and Sundance Square announced today that RadioShack will open one of its new brand concept stores in Sundance Square's new Commerce Building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes®, today announced that it will hold its 2013 Analyst Day at its headquarters in Atlanta on September 17, 2013.

easyhome Ltd., Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a leading provider of consumer loans as an alternative to traditional banks and payday lenders, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® fast-casual restaurant brands, today reported results for the second quarter of 2013 which ended on June 30, 2013.

At Sir Grout of Westchester, residents can now easily schedule service and access tips and information for exclusive hard surface restorations.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes®, today announced that Cheryl Bachelder, Chief Executive Officer, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the CL King 11th Annual Best Ideas Conference...

Express Employment Professionals study reveals worst interview mistakes.

Looking for some football excitement on and off the field? For the first time, Red Robin is launching a partnership with the Chicago Bears to bring tasty offers to Bears fans this football season.

Edible Arrangements, the #1 name in fresh fruit arrangements, announced today that it has selected creative powerhouse The Richards Group as its creative advertising agency, and industry leader Horizon Media as its media agency of record.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH), a western U.S. based owner and a franchisor of midscale hotels, today announced its results for the second quarter 2013.

Experiencing steady growth over the last year, Monkey Joe’s, an inflatable-filled indoor party and play center franchise, plans to continue its expansion in 2013 and 2014 with 10 franchise openings.

RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) opened two new concepts stores in the New York area for a total of three.