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Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) welcomed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Company's new global headquarters at 175 Park Avenue in Madison, N.J.

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, June 22, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 46 Robie St. Truro, Nova Scotia.

More than half of beauty professionals state that they are dissatisfied with the rate of advancement in their careers, according to the 2013 Salary and Job Market Report by 24 Seven Inc.

The Dallas/Fort Worth-based franchisor and provider of state-of-the-art healthcare screening services today announced a franchise agreement with Amarillo businesswoman Jill Mathews to cover Amarillo and surrounding areas.

York, Pa. was today named a winner in the Healthy Communities Grant Program, an initiative of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM).

We listen to our customers and understand that their tastes and needs are evolving. They want great taste and more choices to meet personal dietary preferences.

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, June 22, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 156 Turgeon, St. Sainte-Thérèse, QC.

Sarah Scott will be running her classes in the South Sheffield/North Derbyshire area, whilst Rebecca Dunford will be running hers in Leicester.

GRILLiT, Inc. (OTC Markets: GRLT) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the hiring of Sanderson & Associates, a PR and franchise consulting firm based in Chicago, IL.

Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states, announced they will kick off summer for the second year in a row with cool prices on two of their most popular treats!

“Slush sightings” will soon be as common as “star sightings” in Southern California, as SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) today announced plans to open 15 new drive-ins in the market.

The iLoveKickboxing.com Ontario facility has been open for the past 2 months. Ontario residents are already enjoying the facility’s “fat-burning” fitness kickboxing classes.

Racine, Wis. was today named a winner in the Healthy Communities Grant Program, an initiative of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM).

Servpro, a national restoration company with local franchises, sponsored and hosted a disaster symposium to educate and guide attendees in developing plans to prepare for the unexpected.

European Wax Center La Quinta is helping out by offering an exclusive deal for its local students. With the new Student Wax Pass, students can now save 25% by purchasing three of the same waxing services and getting the fourth one for free.

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, June 22, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 813 Princess St. Kingston, Ontario.

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. has joined hands with the Riddiough Groupin an innovative new marketing campaign to recruit and qualify prospective franchisees.

Washington D.C. Growth Coach franchise owner Ingar Grev knows the world holds few great leaders – people who know how to turn around a company, save thousands of jobs and push a staff to the next level.

TITLE Boxing Club® - Parkville, Mo. announced its first Facebook contest: Enter for a chance to win a three-month membership! The HIT IT HARD Facebook contest

The first ground-up prototype delivers a fresh, contemporary and comfortable dining experience. The Slidell design serves as a model for all future new build Hooters locations, and it will influence enhancements and renovations to existing...

The renovations are nearing completion and it's down to the finishing touches. This Saturday, June 22, Giant Tiger unveils a fully renovated store located at 2208 LaSalle Blvd. Sudbury.

Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC BB: NROM) today provided an update on the continued expansion of its popular take-n-bake (TNB) concept, both in grocery stores around the country and with the stand-alone TNB franchise concept.

For three nights this summer, consumers can win legendary prizes by following @IamBaconator and competing in his epic #GreatLate challenges.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today named three cities as recipients of Healthy Communities Grants.

The owners of RE/MAX Suburban recently received the prestigious RE/MAX Distinguished Service Award from the worldwide RE/MAX organization.

The new Dining Café at the Westfield Annapolis Mall is more than a food court, it’s a destination; and Squisito Pizza and Pasta is its anchor.

Made with creamy satisfying Greek yogurt, TCBY’s newest flavor, Wildberry Greek, is a protein-packed brand of frozen yogurt. The refreshing summertime treat is available in all TCBY locations on the first day of summer, June 21st.

In honor of National Safety Month, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is encouraging you to run an HVAC safety check to help keep your home safe and in good working condition.

The first named storm of the 2013 hurricane season formed over the first weekend of the month. National forecasters are predicting an unusually busy hurricane season for 2013.

EXIT Realty Metro is hosting the Red Cross Bloodmobile at their office Saturday, June 22nd from 9 AM to 2 PM. The office is located just South of the Walker Art Center just off Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

As both the weather and summer activities heat up, RadioShack is ready to assist you in getting fit while having fun.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced that Anne Engelking Smith has joined the company as Vice President of Brand Strategy.

On Saturday, June 22, 2013 Giant Tiger will celebrate the official opening of its new store in Kemptville, located at 2970 County Rd 43.

Owned by St. Louis natives Matthew and Mary Kinsella, Maid Brigade of St. Louis will offer green cleaning services to customers in all of St. Louis County beginning July 1.

PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed a development agreement with Vince and Gina Matrisciano to develop in the Morris County, New Jersey market.

Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is committed to collaborating with industry leaders on community education initiatives around health, longevity and quality of life.

LED lighting solutions provider recently launched an innovative online training program for its franchise owners through iTunes U.

Executive Care announced today the opening of its new office servicing Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties. Centrally located off Route 9, 79 and I-195, at 958 Adelphia Road in Freehold, N.J.

Primrose Schools, a nationally accredited private preschool franchise with more than 260 locations across the country, announced plans to open nine new schools throughout St. Louis, MO market in the next five years.

It's the job runners have been training for all their lives, and now there are just two weeks left to apply! Westin® Hotels is nearing the finish line in its search for its first-ever resident running expert.

On June 21st, to celebrate the official start of summer and unofficially the happiest day of the year participating Howard Johnson® hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada will be randomly surprising guests with free night stays.

Leaving behind a 30-year career on Wall Street, Steve Curry traded the fast pace and cutthroat atmosphere of Manhattan for a simpler existence in the Hamptons.

Inspired by a creative competitor that appeared on Food Network Canada's Donut Showdown (Tuesday, 10pm ET/PT), Tim Hortons' donut line-up has a new addition.

RE/MAX Premier Properties of Chicago now has a new luxury specialist. Christos Papanastasatos joined the Gold Coast brokerage located at 1205 N. Dearborn Pkwy. in late May.

Tint World, the nation’s leading automotive styling franchise, had recently hosted a grand opening event at its newest site in Albany, located on 1015A Central Ave in New York.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) today announced Floored, a New York City-based company that generates interactive 3D models of all types of real estate, as the winner of the inaugural Realogy FWD Innovation Summit.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. and the United States Conference of Mayors will announce the three cities that have been selected as grant recipients of the Healthy Communities Grant Program.

House Doctors handyman franchise numbers are on the rise as a result of a growing trend in business ownership.

asyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) ("easyhome" or the "Company") today announced that its consumer lending subsidiary, easyfinancial Services, has increased its senior credit facility with Crystal Financial LLC to $50 million from $25 million.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today announced the affiliation of the newly created Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty in Vacaville, Calif., welcoming more than 200 agents in seven offices serving Solano County.

In May, both home sales and home prices rose at double digit rates above levels seen in May last year. Sales increased by 11.6% and the Median Price by 10.8%.

French Fry Heaven, the first and only gourmet fry franchise, just launched a mobile application that helps consumers understand the wacky fries they offer through fun, flying potatoes and prizes.

Owned and operated by Franchisee, Freddie Hazan, the store boasts state-of-the-art building materials and has been transformed into a Hawaiian paradise.

The Wounded Warriors Family Support Mustang will hit the road this summer for the High Five Tour 2013.

Home Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is committed to providing seniors with high-quality care that enables them to age well in the comfort of their own homes.

For Mike Dickey, the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning franchise was the answer to a prayer. For Brent John, it meant the freedom to stay in one place. And for Nazar Osman, it just made good business sense.

Huntington Learning Center hosted its annual Huntington School Services Convention June 6, 2013, at the Hotel Sax in Chicago, Illinois.

Sometimes, in order to thrive, a business needs to evolve. PostNet, which started in 1993 as a pack-and-ship franchise, is a case in point.

The Meineke team joined forces with Driven Brands Charitable Foundation to host the 15th Annual Meineke Tournament of Champions at the picturesque The Golf Club at Ballantyne.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is proud to announce its newest opening in The Island at Pigeon Forge, on Friday, June 21st, at 131 The Island Drive, Suite 3101, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, located next to the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.

As one of the first franchisees for one of the hottest restaurant concepts in the nation, today Goebel announced that he will open the first Pie Five Pizza Co. in the region at 13366 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park later this summer.

Pancheros Mexican Grill (www.pancheros.com), a Mexican restaurant chain famous for delicious burritos, opened its second Missouri location in St. Joseph today.

Bennigan’s Franchising Company and AXM Overseas Holdings, Ltd. announced today the grand opening of Bennigan's in Larnaca, Cyprus.

After working in local municipal government for most of his career, recently retired Wayne Sepolen began looking to add value to his community. Sepolen is bringing Welcomemat Services to the North Seattle-Edmonds area, as he hopes to make a...

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) plans to serve more than 15 million pounds of locally grown produce in its restaurants this year, up from its 2012 goal of 10 million pounds.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest real estate sales organization, today announced another key element in its powerful set of tools available for use by the professional sales associates who represent the brand across...

Dickey’s Barbecue is firing up their menu for Summer with the new Racetrack Sandwich. The barbecue franchise known for slow smoked barbecue, is adding this new menu item from July through September.