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Recognizing the importance of its franchise stores’ security posture, CKE has signed an agreement with ControlScan to directly deliver independent, qualified payment security and PCI DSS compliance services to select stores within the...

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) will report second quarter fiscal 2013 operating results after market close on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Mike Williams understands that - after 30 years of corporate work, Williams is launching his own Growth Coach business to work with small business owners on turning struggle into success.

Dickey’s multi-unit owner John Thomson is eager to celebrate National Barbecue month with a grand opening celebration in Sandy on Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Today, Bruegger's Bagels, known for its authentic, New York-style bagels baked fresh in each of its bakeries, introduces a new summer menu unlike any others before with new flavors that are at once bold, spicy, sweet and savory.

Paul Lyons, Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise Vice President, was interviewed on the Opportunity World Franchising Show.

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s fastest growing full service brand, today announced the opening of its newest hotel in New York with the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton.

Alamo Drafthouse is proud to present The Great Gatsby Feast and Cocktails! Alamo Drafthouse's Austin Market Concept Chef Trish Eichelberger and Beverage Director Bill Norris have created special Feast and Cocktail menus themed to the film.

Three new franchisees have agreed to develop Fazoli’s restaurants in travel centers, while two existing operators also have new travel center units under construction.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is gearing up for the Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo being held May 18-19, 2013 at the Dallas Market Hall in Dallas, Texas.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first wall-to-wall trampoline playing court, announces the location of its first Richmond park.

This Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12th), O'Charley's will offer a free slice of pie as a special reward to any mother who dines in one of the restaurant's 213 locations across 17 states.

Lawn Army opened only a year ago and has recently signed its 100th customer. The first of its kind in the land care maintenance business, Lawn Army provides full service mow, edge and cleaning services for residential properties.

easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) (the "Company" or "easyhome"), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Behind the scenes, helping fuel the local economic growth is Phyllis Rector with her IFG franchise, a local business-to-business alternative funding source for small businesses.

Looking for a little burger love this spring? With National Hamburger Month in full swing, Red Robin will make burger dreams come true with "Who's Your Burger Daddy?" a new social campaign encouraging fans to find their match made in burger heaven!

Allen Fishman, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Alternative Board, announced today The Alternative Board (TAB) will open an office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Women spend less time doing housework today (13.3 hours a week) than their mothers did (25.7 hours a week) in 1965, but women still do more housework than their male counterparts.

Mother's Day is right around the corner and many adults will find themselves trying their best to cope with their parents' aging; things are beginning to change and just don't feel quite right.

Throughout the first quarter, Toppers Pizza (Toppers), continued to prove its ability to outperform the industry with strong sales performance all around.

BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB), announced that its Board of Directors adopted a Preferred Shares Rights Agreement (the “Rights Plan” or “Agreement”) and declared a dividend distribution of one right (“Right”) for each...

Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, whose primary business is owning, operating and franchising hair salons, today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2013

Window Genie of Charlotte, NC will perform a free window cleaning and gutter cleaning at the home of local Vietnam War Era Veteran, Raphael D’Ausilio.

Romeo's Pizza has put together a strategic growth plan and initial franchise growth efforts will be concentrated in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton.

Settling down in the famous wine country, Merrick started his IFG franchise with the goal of helping small businesses grow and giving them an opportunity they would not have otherwise.

The newest franchise owners will receive a week-long comprehensive training course which covers management and leadership techniques as well as customer service and marketing practices.

Hooters of America, LLC, today announced it is offering a tasty alternative to breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 12, Hooters is offering a free entrée up to $10 with a drink purchase for mothers who dine at any...

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs® awarded Jace Simonson was the runner-up of the two male finalists, receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB) today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended April 21, 2013, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Capitalizing on the $1.7 billion industry and gourmet popcorn trend, Doc Popcorn announced today the awarding of its 100th franchise agreement.

Foster’s Grille, known for fast, casual, family-friendly dining, is pleased to partner with local Virginia winery, Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, to offer wine on tap at seven Virginia locations.

Fast-freezing ice cream company, Sub Zero has received another Best of State award for its innovative dessert concoctions.

Qualified buyers will have the opportunity to purchase 400± acres of land in Reno County, Kan. The acreage will be sold in four separate tracts.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced that it has added Tulsa, Oklahoma to its growing presence in the Southwest.

A local father/son team are now ready to celebrate purchasing Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Diego.

The ServiceMaster Company, one of the world’s largest residential service networks, will release its preliminary unaudited first-quarter 2013 financial results on Tuesday, May 14.

Business Financial Services, Inc. (BFS), a leading specialty finance company providing working capital to small business owners since 2002, announced that it has expanded its business loan product to all 50 states.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today celebrates the grand opening of The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice.

In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has opened its newest location in the Fort Worth community.

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE: RT) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Wood as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs® awarded David Holzer of Hartford was the grand prize winner of the two male finalists, winning a $5,000 scholarship.

European Wax Center Oro Valley is now offering an exclusive Student Wax Pass for students of all ages looking for hair removal in Tucson, AZ.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries will expand across China with a master development agreement signed with ICON.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be presenting during Baird's 2013 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

As part of a global initiative to help stamp out childhood obesity, Jazzercise, Inc. will be hosting free Kids Get Fit events at schools worldwide in honor of National Fitness Month in May.

Cellairis®, one of the world’s largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, recently launched its Hyannis location at Cape Cod Mall.

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs® awarded Courtney Kalous of Menomonee Falls was the runner-up of the two female finalists, receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

Four familiar words that will be heard by parents in vehicles traveling on roads this Spring across the country. But are you taking the necessary precautions to make sure that your family is arriving “there” safely?

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed Crowne Plaza Newcastle -Stephenson Quarter to anchor the emerging business district adjacent to Newcastle Central Station.

Just as baseball season is heating up, Wingstop Sacramento Valley and the Stockton Ports announced the award-winning wing chain is the official wings of the minor league baseball team for the 2013 season.

Celebrating its anniversary in North America, Cartridge World unveiled a new car wrap design to promote its expanded line of home and office printing products and recycling.

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs® awarded Brianna Messner of Seymour was the grand prize winner of the two female finalists, winning a $5,000 scholarship.

Barbecue pit master Roland Dickey will be at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Madison on Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOVUS Glass, the inventor of windshield repair, is proud to welcome their newest franchisee, Luis and Coleen Zepeda from Gardnerville Nevada.

Cellairis®, one of the world’s largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, is introducing its first Albuquerque location by launching one of its new and innovative store models at the ABQ Uptown Mall.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that Todd Penegor, most recently President of the Kellogg Company’s U.S. Snacks Division, will join Wendy’s in June.

Hurricane Grill & Wings®, the award-winning, family-friendly restaurant, announced unprecedented growth in the first quarter of 2013.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Gebhard Rainer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will speak at Baird’s 2013 Annual Growth Stock Conference being held in Chicago, IL.

Thirty four years ago, exactly to the day, two homemade ice cream guys named “Ben” and “Jerry” opened up the front door at their little mom & pop Scoop Shop in Burlington, Vermont to celebrate their first year of business...

Always Best Care Senior Services, the national leader of in home care solutions for seniors, is attracting attention from entrepreneurs around the country.

Memphis-based Merry Maids, the world’s largest home cleaning franchise, announced intentions today to hire approximately 1,000 new full and part-time positions .

With National Nurse’s Week starting May 6, BrightStar Care, seeks to educate the public about the increasing role that in-home care nurses are playing in the nation’s healthcare system.

Huddle House announced today that it is offering a $25,000 financial incentive to the first 100 franchisees who commit to a remodel by July 31, 2014.