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Ben & Jerry’s is rolling into the Bay Area this summer for the second year in a row with their social media driven Scoop Truck tour, offering free scoops of the company’s new Greek Frozen Yogurt flavors and this year there is a new...

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.

Molly McGrory, with RE/MAX Town & Country, has been presented with the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.

Woof Gang Bakery, your neighborhood pet store, is a leader in the pet industry and has grown to 36 locations, with the newest store in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tom Twellman, Jr. is responsible for developing and executing all marketing, branding, promotional and advertising strategies to support the company’s 13 Hair Saloon® For Men retail store locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

BookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, recently opened its first office in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving businesses throughout northeast Cincinnati.

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today published Focused on Sustainable Solutions, the company’s second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

The Minneapolis-based law firm of Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that the firm and 11 of its attorneys are recognized in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Stevi B’s Pizza, the industry's only national premium pizza buffet restaurant, has announced that it will be sweetening it’s dessert offerings this summer by bringing back the popular Peach Cobbler Dessert Pizza for a limited time only...

Since the U.S. housing market crashed in 2008, the number of households that rent versus own has jumped to a whopping 38 million, and that number is expected to steadily rise to 41 million in the next two years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Family Financial Centers is thrilled to announce that on June 8, 2013 they hosted their First Annual “Gala for ‘CHOP’” at The Standard Club in Doylestown, PA.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today announced that The Bellmarc Group has joined the Coldwell Banker® franchise system in the flagship market of Manhattan.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is pleased to announce the official opening of a new office in Sacramento, California.

Barbecue kingpin Roland Dickey is stopping by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tuscaloosa on Thursday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the first location in Alabama.

Hilton Worldwide today announced honors for its top annual development awards in North America.

Award-winning pizzeria giant Pizza Boli’s is opening its 70th restaurant on the east coast. On Saturday, June 15th, Pizza Boli’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB), the world's largest consumer tax services provider, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013.

Groupon, a “daily deal” website which features exclusive savings on goods and services in communities throughout the world, is running a special on the iLoveKickboxing.com fitness kickboxing franchise in the Chicago area.

TapSnap, the phototainment sensation that has been rocking parties and events across the nation, is now bringing its special brand of fun to events in Wichita, Kansas.

Dade County’s large Veteran’s Administration Medical Center operates around the clock. That’s a good thing for Veterans and for Fresh Healthy Vending Franchisee Pamela Santucci. Turns out, it’s also a good thing for staff...

Window Genie announces the grand opening of their newest location set for June 17th in Dallas.

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

Granite Transformations has an impressive selection of products for your summer home remodeling needs, including weather-proof mosaic tiles in a variety of colors and styles.

Shortly after the devastating tornados ripped through the city of Moore and the Oklahoma City region, Becca Stotts the Office Manager of Labor Finders Oklahoma City North along with Franchisee David McDaniel knew they had to do something to assist...

If "you don't need to get me anything" is dad's typical response to what he wants for Father's Day, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are trying to figure out how to celebrate this special day for the men in their lives.

Massage Envy is pleased to announce that Heather Mattison has been named Massage Envy’s Regional Therapist of the Year for the Las Vegas/ Henderson Region.

Father’s Day offers families everywhere a chance to come together and celebrate the dads in their life, so adding a healthy treat to the mix makes it even better.

This country may be going to the dogs after all! And leading the pack are Dog Haus partners Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener.

Beef 'O' Brady’s, the 210+-unit franchise of family sports pubs and restaurants, is recognizing dads this Father’s Day with a free meal during its ‘Dads Eat Free’ promotion.

Hurricane Grill & Wings’ record breaking growth continues as it announces its first ever Iowa restaurant will open this fall.

Family Financial Centers, LLC, is pleased to announce its newest location in Atlanta, GA. This is the third location in Georgia for the franchise and a new business venture for owner Curtis Fields.

Melissa Lea, President & CEO of Blitz Media, announced today that they have been named media agency of record for WellBiz Brands, Inc.

WellBiz Brands, one of the largest wellness franchise organizations, today announced their selection of Struck (www.struck.com) as creative agency of record after a nationwide search.

DoubleTree by Hilton today announced it has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg in the culture-rich town of Historic Williamsburg.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the latest addition to the growing global Holiday Inn Resort® brand portfolio with the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort® Grand Cayman hotel.

As a tribute to the Slider’s iconic place in pop culture and to channel the creative energy of Cravers everywhere, White Castle is announcing the call for entries for the 2013 Crave Time Cook-Off.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot™, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, will celebrate the grand opening of the New Brunswick CUPS on Saturday, June 15 at 1 Penn Plaza in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

For people who are tired of contrived, cookie-cutter chains that serve tasteless, soulless, average food, Chronic Tacos is the fast casual concept that offers the taste of Mexican cuisine in a fun, laid back atmosphere.

Calexico, the New York City-based concept named Best Mexican in New York City by Zagat, has announced plans for nationwide expansion.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) and O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, a prominent developer out of Springfield, Mo., broke ground today in Plano, Texas for the new 129-suites Cambria Suites Plano.

Eight Robeks franchises in Fairfield County have banded together to launch an advertising co-op to boost the local profile of the premium smoothie and juice business.

Beef 'O' Brady's announced today the signing of a master franchise agreement with the Koni Group to open multiple restaurants in Jordan over the next several years.

Gold's Gym, the leading authority on health and fitness, is prescribing a series of workouts for some of TV's most talked about dads in an effort to help them "strengthen" their characters.

The assets of one of Utah’s largest cabinet manufacturers will go on the auction block July 9 in West Valley, Utah – a suburb of Salt Lake City.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced it is dishing out a brand new late night menu designed for night owls on the prowl for special deals on their favorite Hooters appetizers and beverages.

Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, New York Donuts Group, Inc., for 8 traditional Dunkin' Donut restaurants and 1 Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combination location...

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., announced it is targeting the New York Tri-State area for future expansion.

It was one fateful lunch during a business trip to Texas that hooked Michael Understein on Pie Five Pizza Co.

The nation’s leading low-cost, high-value fitness franchise concept, Retro Fitness, is celebrating Father’s Day by offering free workouts to all members’ dads June 14-16, 2013.

Private small business owners in Boston will soon benefit from their very own board of directors supplied by The Alternative Board’s newest office there.

AlignLife of Wauwatosa, owned and managed by Dr. Sara Mahalko, has just opened its doors.

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today rebranded the former Hotel 71 in downtown Chicago as the 334-room Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront.

When it comes to BIG summertime fun, ferris wheels, double overhead waves and triple-scoop ice cream cones pale in comparison to what’s happening at Jack in the Box® restaurants.

Family entertainment leader and number one kid-friendly restaurant Chuck E. Cheese’s is moving fun and play outdoors with its new summer promotion.

The newest Zinga Frozen Yogurt store in the country opens June 14 inside the Falls Plaza Shopping Center, 1106 A West Broad Street, Falls Church, Va.

CruiseOne® announces it is ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.

Sheila G's Original Brownie Brittle has announced an exclusive partnership with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt guaranteed to delight any sweet tooth.

Bradenton, Fla.-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant First Watch is looking to expand even further in Tennessee, and company executives are seeking multi-unit franchisees to open restaurants in the Memphis, Tenn., market.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) today reported results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent with an affiliate of Sun Holdings, LLC ("Sun Holdings") for the sale of three Company-owned shops in Dallas, Texas.

Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Executive Chairman of the Board Stephen Edwards, 50, as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company following the resignation of Carin Stutz, 56.

The Beef Jerky Outlet is planning a bigger and better exhibit at the International Franchise Expo in New York at the Javits Center June 20-22, 2013.

Alamo Drafthouse is excited to announce Only God Forgives as the next Drafthouse Recommends title. Drafthouse Recommends spotlights a first-run movie with the Alamo stamp of approval, indicating that we love it and want everyone to go see it.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a one of a kind franchise company specializing in fresh fruit smoothies and Hawaiian coffees, adds to its presence in Idaho with its fourth franchisee to join the company in that state.