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ServiceMaster Clean, one of the leading commercial cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, announced today it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise®.

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

Plumbing is not a easy trade,” according to Bob Beall, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

In the March 2013 Issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, Property Management Inc. (PMI) was selected in the Entrepreneur Top New Franchises List for 2013.

Cambria Suites, the stylish all-suite, all new construction hotel brand which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging companies, continues to attract demand from developers.

First came pizzas, now Chili's® Grill & Bar is embarking upon a new addition to the menu – flatbreads. Available in participating restaurants nationwide, Chili's is enticing guests' taste buds with three flavors inspired by the...

SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is the real deal when it comes to shakes; each one is hand-mixed with SONIC’s Real Ice Cream and available in a variety of flavors beyond old favorites like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

Low inventory has characterized the housing recovery for several months, but may be finally showing signs of improvement.

The newest Zinga Frozen Yogurt store has opened in Front Royal, Va., in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) announced that Anthony E. Hull, its executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer will participate as a speaker at the Barclays Capital High Yield and Syndicated Loan Conference.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) ("Hertz" together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "we") announced that Carolyn Everson and Debra J. Kelly-Ennis have been elected by the Board of Directors of Hertz and The Hertz Corporation as...

On May 14th 2013 Colleen Young, a Fresh Healthy Vending Franchisee from Mason City, Iowa, shares with KIMT TV 3 News how she was looking for an alternative to the traditional unhealthy snacks found in vending.

Carvel… America's Freshest Ice Cream® has teamed up with America's Favorite Cookie® -- OREO® for The Great Chill with OREO®.

Perkins & Marie Callender’s, LLC this week recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Mr. Dan Esmond, Owner/Operator of four Perkins® Restaurants & Bakeries in Lawrence, Topeka, Great Bend and Mc Pherson, Kansas.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tyler is throwing a grand opening event this Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and will have the chance to win free barbecue for a year.

The Dwyer Group closed out the first quarter of 2013 by breaking a record in franchise sales revenue with a gain of six percent over the previous record.

Minneapolis based Miracle-Ear, the nation's #1 hearing aid brand, announced today the expansion within their flagship market.

Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that Lily Wound has joined the firm as Counsel in the firm's Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Group.

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it is now the sole supplier to Blakemore Retail stores in the UK.

Capitalizing on the $20 billion fitness industry, TITLE Boxing Club announced today the opening of their 100th club location, signifying a new company milestone for the quickly growing fitness concept that began franchising less than three years ago.

Property Management Inc., an international property management franchise company based in Lehi, Utah, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Dangerfield as Vice President of Development.

The Greene Turtle made its New York premiere yesterday with a new restaurant in Franklin Square on Long Island that was met with great enthusiasm by the local community.

Cellairis® is increasing its brand presence in Denver by introducing one of its new and innovative store models at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.

Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection franchise, added five new franchisees in April. Growth has been strong, with 10 new territories added in the first quarter of the year and another 10 anticipated in the coming weeks.

The Boardroom Salon for Men is excited to announce the launch of their multiplatform application, compatible with Apple, Andoid and Kindle mobile devices – all for free.

Cellairis® is increasing its brand presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth area by introducing one of its new and innovative store models at Willow Bend Mall in Plano.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s newest, fast-casual restaurant concept, officially announced today the addition of a future franchise in the Carolinas and North Georgia, with its first location set for Greenville.

Mayi de la Vega, Founder and CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that the exclusive gated community of 31 luxury homes in Hollywood, Florida, has launched its second phase of construction, with 19 home sites remaining.

New Orleans Domino's Pizza has continued its proud partnership with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Area and, in conjunction with Rebuild Together, has raised $11,500 toward the rebuild of a home in the Hollygrove neighborhood.

The Alamo Drafthouse is excited to announce Richard Linklater's "Before Midnight" as the second Drafthouse Recommends title.

Value Place, the nation’s largest economy extended-stay lodging chain, honored a select group of franchisees, properties and property managers earlier this month for their outstanding performance over the past year.

Albert’s Group of Restaurants, a licensed franchisee of Tony Roma’s restaurants, today announces the opening of a new location in Sherwood Park, Canada.

Ascend Hotel Collection® from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced the opening of its 100th hotel, a milestone for the portfolio of independent hotels launched in late 2008.

The Red Lion Hotels Magic of Service Brand Conference kicked off with fireworks over the river on Tuesday night.

The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, has rolled out a new summer menu system-wide.

Move over dads, moms prove they may be the real barbecue fanatics in the family. Dickey’s Barbecue is pleased to announce record Mother’s Day sales.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all of its $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding of 6.875%...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced that it will increase its operating hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent during the next five years, opening an average of seven new hotels per year in the region.

To celebrate National Hamburger Month and National Hamburger Day on May 28, MOOYAH launched “2 for $14,” allowing guests to choose two MOOYAH burgers, two small French fries and two regular drinks for $14.

RadioShack today announced it has entered into a five-year agreement with NACSCORP to offer an assortment of popular consumer electronics and accessories to the nearly 4,000 college store customers NACSCORP currently serves.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is partnering with local businesses to offer two free forums on topics concerning older adults.

Global Franchise Group, LLC is pleased to announce its co-branded Great American Cookies® and Marble Slab Creamery® establishment in the Russell House University Union on University of South Carolina's main campus.

Menchie’s is encouraging its fans to play with their food! North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise announced the release of Smile World, a multi-level game featuring four engaging minigames available on iPhone and iPad.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today that the B2R Battle of the Bands XII will launch at the Fillmore Silver Spring June 8 – 9, 2013.

From Asia to Europe to the Americas, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is raising a glass and betting big on its premium wine programme, Sheraton Social Hour.

European Wax Center Centennial recently introduced its Student Wax Pass. With the Student Wax Pass, students interested in hair removal in Centennial, CO can receive a fourth complimentary waxing service with the purchase of three full-priced...

Foster’s Grille of Urbana serves up the best chargrilled specialties in town. This regional franchise concept out of Haymarket, VA, has been serving up what neighbors say are the Best Burgers in town since its inception in November of 2007.

Pillar To Post has been 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.

On April 26, 2013, AlphaGraphics Mesa on Baseline Road won the prestigious Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award. AlphaGraphics Mesa is one of the three AlphaGraphics centers owned by Steve Adams.

Window Genie is the nationally ranked home service franchise known to "Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!" They also specialize in window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and giving back to the community.

The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a May 20 visit to Timber Trails Elementary School, 1675 McDonough Road, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customizable stuffed animals, announced today a new relationship with Nickelodeon to bring the hit animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Whether it’s by car, plane or boat, traveling with kids for a summer vacation could look similar to an episode of "Survivor".

Matco Tools is named one of the best franchises for veteransin America for 2013 by G.I. Jobs.

Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 34 locations, with the newest store in Katy, Texas.

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, announced that its Board of Directors today declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock.

Years of experience as a small business owner have prepared John Hamilton well for the launch Fresh Coat’s latest franchise in Tennessee, Fresh Coat of Franklin.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has landed in Odessa, Texas and will begin construction on its new convenient drive-thru location featuring all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and premium Hawaiian coffees.

By 2030, nearly a quarter of Sacramento’s population will be over the age of 65. The demand for senior care is escalating.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced a landmark $40 million property improvement incentive program to build on the success of the ongoing system-wide refresh strategy of its domestic Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites hotels...

Home Care Assistance of Dallas, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, welcomes Christopher Taylor as the new Sales and Marketing Manager.

It’s full steam ahead just three days after the largest acquisition in its history, ABRA Auto Body & Glass, opened yet another new repair center in Michigan – its second since entering the state just nine months ago.

Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it will continue its commitment to veterans with a new franchise incentive for 2013.

VivoPools, the leader in providing the ultimate backyard experience through quality pool care and maintenance, has officially opened its newest location in Bergen County, NJ.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is proud to announce their newest opening in Carytown, on Monday, May 20th, at 3012 W. Cary Street in the former Plan 9 Music space.

The Holiday Inn Express Reston/Herndon has teamed up with the Global Soap Project to recycle used hotel soap from check out rooms to be reprocessed into usable soap for developing countries.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Aedes Real Estate and UBM Realitätentwicklung AG announced today their affiliates have entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, which is expected to open in 2015.

To address the needs of this demographic, Nurse Next Door, a thriving home healthcare franchise system, is continuing an aggressive California expansion with the launch of their fourth location in the state in Huntington Beach.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, hosted a can drive over race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway that collected 6,036 pounds of food.

Pie Five Pizza Co., crowned a 2012 Hot Concepts! Award winner by Nation’s Restaurant News will be featured at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show on Sunday, May 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago.