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People in Seattle have lost weight, gained muscle and have more stamina in the one year since CKO Kickboxing Seattle opened its doors in Shoreline, WA.

Renowned industry professional Chip Bifano, has been named President of Paul Davis National. The company specializes in commercial large losses and is part of the Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. franchise network.

16 Handles™, today’s most innovative frozen yogurt brand, is expanding its new Artisan Collection to include three new hand-picked flavors: Peach, Blackberry and Blood Orange Sorbetto.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announces the opening of the Sheraton Bursa Hotel and Aloft Bursa Hotel, marking the company’s entrance into Bursa.

As the first Mosquito Shield franchise owner in Pennsylvania, the Brogans will be serving primarily Greater Chester County, Delaware County, Southern Montgomery County, Main Line, and Philadelphia communities.

Fresh Healthy Vending acquired 90 diverse sites for its franchisees across North America in June, a record number for the organization.

Published by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, “The Thousand” ranked the top 250 agents and top 250 teams for transaction sides and sales volume.

Sadler wins first dash 4 cash race with Third-Place Finish at Daytona in the No. 11 Sport Clips Toyota.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a coffee and smoothie franchise company with more than 30 years of spreading the Aloha Spirit to the Mainland and beyond, has just welcomed its newest franchisees.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, announced today a special promotion to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BAGR) ("DRH" or the "Company") announced preliminary unaudited sales results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Biggby Coffee made the People’s Choice Awards for the best Coffee shop by Clinton County News and DeWitt-Bath Review and Towne Courier.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC today announced that it is continuing its rapid expansion throughout the United States by partnering with local business owner and operator Steve Grimsley in a joint venture to grow the greater Nashville market.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Sequoia Development announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot™, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will celebrate the grand opening of its first California location on Thursday, July 11 at 1025 Westminster Mall in Westminster, California.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the leader in the fast-casual artisan pizza category, today announced the appointment of Jim Mizes as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Executives from Huntington Learning Centers recently joined more than 4,000 educators, administrators and school leaders at the 2013 National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, DC, facilitated by the National Alliance for Public Charter...

BRING Recycling has re-certified Café Yumm! as a RE:think Business Program for incorporating processes and procedures to save resources and reduce waste.

Six PostalAnnex+ locations in El Paso are offering a new product sure to be a hit with frequent shippers, a flat-rate shipping box shipped via FedEx Ground. Priced at $14.95 is the Large box, measuring 12x12x6 as well as a Jumbo box for $19.95,...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Istra-Kurort LLC, a Russian real estate development company, for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Moscow.

Firehouse Subs returns the flavors of paradise to the menu with the King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich.

Westin Hotels & Resorts is once again changing the game in the travel industry by becoming the first hotel brand to bring its signature sleep experience from the hotel room to the home and now to the skies.

ColorTyme, Inc., the nation’s first franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores, entered the new markets of Muscle Shoals, Ala. and West Monroe, La. with the opening of its newest stores.

With a decade of working in education and a lifetime involved in business, John Comandari knows what it takes to run a company and to help others improve. That’s why, when he decided to open a new business, he decided to open The Growth Coach...

Some people who owe substantial tax payments to the Internal Revenue Service might actually be able to settle their cases for a tiny fraction of the original amount – and it's all legal and affordable.

Qualified online buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a former Girl Scout camp in Osgood, Ind. In addition to the recreational opportunities this property holds, it also holds mature marketable timber.

Today, BlogHer is the largest community of women who blog with more than 55 million unique visitors per month (January 2013, Nielsen Site Census).

Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®), the award-winning loyalty programme from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces its new “Triple Benefits” programme for members.

Primrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care®, is celebrating summer with a unique National Open House Event, taking place at all 260-plus Primrose schools across the country on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cellairis, the world's largest franchised wireless accessory company, today announces their much anticipated celebrity collection, Cellairis by Cody Simpson.

Fibrenew, a small Canadian company, is searching for a few good men and women to win the Operation Restoration contest.

Pretzelmaker® is tempting taste buds with its new Pepperoni Pretzel Roll. The innovative snack is the brand's third product to roll out this year following the popular Buffalo Blue Cheese and Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Pretzel Bites.

7-Eleven, Inc. has choreographed a super-cool celebration to mark its 86th birthday Thursday, July 11 (that's 7/11, btw), better known by fans of its popular frozen drink as Free Slurpee® Day.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced that Hotel Bristol in Odessa, Ukraine will join The Luxury Collection® portfolio.

Thought to be eradicated since World War II, in recent years, bedbugs have been making a comeback throughout the United States.

Due to the closing of a former forestry products company, qualified buyers will have the opportunity to purchase two parcels with a combined total of approximately 22 acres of agriculture land and a commercial building in Suffolk, Va.

Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced that their newest franchise in San Diego is open for business today! Zippy Shell San Diego’s new location is one of many opening this year around the country; a sign of continued rapid growth for the Zippy Shell...

It was love at first bite for multi-platinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey, who celebrated his own adoration for Wendy's new Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger.

As House Doctors home improvement franchise announces Best Bath as a preferred supplier of shower surrounds and bathtubs Zillow Digs survey shows 60% of homeowners are planning home improvement projects this summer.

Burger enthusiasts in Plano will have a brand new restaurant to enjoy, as MOOYAH, a fast-casual, “better burger,” fries and shakes chain, is excited to announce the opening of MOOYAH at Plano Spring Creek at 6100 Avenue K #104C on...

TapSnap, the phototainment sensation that's sweeping the nation, is bringing its special brand of photo fun to events and weddings in Salt Lake City, Utah and beyond.

Qualified buyers will have the opportunity to purchase development land in Hardeeville, S.C. Located directly across from the Jaspers Crossing Project, this parcel will be sold at a live auction event next month.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems®, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning business, announced that the World Franchising Network has ranked it among their “50 Top Franchises for Veterans.”

Krispy Kreme® is having a birthday, isn't it great! We're planning a party, we just can't wait. All of our friends will be there, and plenty of doughnuts too.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Second Quarter 2013 earnings after market close on July 24, 2013.

Domino's Pizza is looking to hire over 150 new employees across more than 40 stores in the New Orleans area. All of the new positions offered are for delivery drivers and assistant managers.

Baskin-Robbins is kicking off National Ice Cream Month by giving ice cream lovers and soccer fans in the New York Tri-State area the chance to win a trip for two to London to see the New York Cosmos play the Leyton Orient Football Club through its...

Carvel... America's Freshest Ice Cream® has teamed up with America's Favorite Cookie® -- OREO® for The Great Chill with OREO®. From July 1st through August 18th, Carvel® will offer OREO® Ice Cream Cakes starting at $9.99 at...

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is introducing its second collection of Smurf characters in honor of Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation’s “THE SMURFS™ 2,” set to hit theaters July 31.

Kids caught red-handed doing good deeds in the community may find themselves cold-handed as a result, holding a free Slurpee® drink.

Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop is making a difference in local communities across the country by donating to JDRF, the Special Olympics, food banks and other various charities from July 8 – August 11.

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it will open a highly anticipated newly imagined store in Garden City, New York at Roosevelt Field® on July 12.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and EXT Promociones S.A. today announced the opening of Sheraton San Jose, marking the return of the Sheraton brand into Costa Rica, one of the most important travel destinations in the...

More and more families are utilizing the convenience of CottageCare® for their house cleaning needs. Services include cleaning floors, furniture and fixtures in every room in the house.

Cellairis®, one of the nation’s largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is increasing its brand presence in the Florence, Ala.

It’s official. Summer is finally here and whilst the sun has yet to appear, planning a sizzling summer getaway just got easier with Ramada’s Super Summer Savings promotion.

World of Beer (WOB), a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, is excited to announce a partnership with Samuel Adams, the classic American brewery, beginning July 1st.

Olathe, Kan. has been called one of the five best suburban cities in the region by The Kansas City Star. Keeping it clean is the goal of CottageCare®, one of the country’s premier house cleaning services.

WellBiz Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest wellness organizations with more than 360 Fitness Together and Elements Therapeutic Massage franchises nationwide, announced the addition of John Kutac as chief operating officer.