The Daily Edition of Franchise Business News

Gray Plant Mooty is pleased to announce that shareholders have elected the following individuals to serve two-year terms on the firm's Board of Directors, which began on April 1, 2013.

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2013.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2013.

The mild temperatures may have just begun, but parents are already finalizing their children’s summer camp programs.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fort Collins is throwing a smokin’ hot celebration this Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dickey’s will be serving mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for just one dollar!

Atlanta's favorite "fast-fine" restaurant, Fresh To Order (f2o), will soon bring its fresh and flavorful menu to the mid-Atlantic.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) program today announced the winners of the 2013 Member Favorite Resorts list.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all of its $250,000,000 outstanding aggregate...

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the recent opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites New Orleans Airport South.

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is continuing to reinforce its presence in Oman with the opening of Crowne Plaza Duqm.

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently presented special honors for technology leadership and to those whose websites have excelled in attracting visitors. The honors were conferred at the 36th Annual RE/MAX Northern Illinois...

More than two dozen speakers and panelists affiliated with Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), presented at the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s (AREAA) Global Summit in Honolulu, where 400 attendees from 13 countries were in...

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) announced today that David L. Buck has been named Chief Operating Officer.

Moskal brings over 17 years of experience in developing integrated marketing programs and brand strategies with many Fortune 100 companies.

Tint World®, the nation’s leading automotive styling franchise, is now offering automotive business owners an opportunity to join the Tint World® Franchise and convert their existing store into a Tint World® Auto Styling Center.

Fresh Healthy Vending, the nation’s foremost healthy vending company salutes the YMCA for their upcoming event focused on kid’s health and well-being, ‘Active from Head to Toe’ will take place throughout the country on...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has opened Crowne Plaza Madinah today. The opening marks the first Crowne Plaza hotel in the Holy City.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding Mid-Atlantic dry cleaning franchise chain, announces the appointment of Reid Bechtle as Chief Executive Officer.

Atlanta-based, fast fine concept, Fresh To Order (f2o) announces its two new high-traffic Atlanta units – one in Concourse B of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and in downtown’s CNN Center.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BAGR) ("DRH" or the "Company") announced today the completion of an underwritten public offering of 6.0 million shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share.

Massage Envy Spa Robbinsville will be participating in its annual Arthritis Walk® this Sunday, April 28th. The walk, which helps raise money for Arthritis, is the annual signature event each year for the Arthritis Foundation.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Concord Hospitality Enterprises, and Oxford Development Company today announce the opening of Hyatt house Pittsburgh-South Side, the first Hyatt house hotel in the city of Pittsburgh.

Now through May 5th, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is giving away a trip for two to your choice of Mexico Destinations: Cancún, Rivera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres or a Mexican Cruise.

On April 15th, Famous Dave's, (Nasdaq:DAVE), became the first craft BBQ brand to elevate a regional BBQ staple to the national stage – Burnt Ends.

Aaron's, Inc. is partnering with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to host a can drive at one of the largest sporting events of the year.

Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) announced today that President and Co-CEO Bill Moreton will transition to Executive Vice Chairman due to a recognition of his need to spend increased amounts of time on a family matter.

This new franchise concept, an extension of NY-based 5th Avenue Chocolatiere, transforms the corner candy shop into an interactive chocolate factory experience.

European Wax Center Shrewsbury recently announced that Spring Fling, the center’s exclusive Spring promotion, will be ongoing until the end of the month. Guests can take advantage of the current promotion until April 30th.

Everyday, guests around the world gather at family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese’s stores to celebrate birthdays, special occasions and family-fun days with pizza, games and prizes.

Caring Senior Service, the leading national in-home care company, is exhibiting this week at the 93rd Annual American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference in San Diego.

Tin Drum Asiacafe, the popular Atlanta-based Pan Asian restaurant concept, announces the signing of a seven-unit development agreement in Nashville, Tennessee with CANUSA ENTERPRISES, a regional restaurant group.

Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today reported net income of $48 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, for the fiscal first quarter ended March 26, 2013.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 23, 2013 including EPS of $0.70, excluding Special Items. Reported EPS was $0.72 for the quarter.

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIM) today announced that it has hired Scott Somes to be Chief Operating Officer of Bad Daddy’s Franchise Development LLC and Mike Maloney to be Director of Operations for Bad Daddy’s Colorado.

Smashburge is pleased to announce the addition of three new franchise partnerships for airport locations in Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA and San Jose, Costa Rica, accelerating the company’s growth in non-traditional locations.

Business Financial Services, Inc. (BFS), a leading specialty finance company since 2002, announced a new $82 million credit facility provided by Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).

GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC),the nation's largest specialty retailer of health, wellness and sports nutrition products, is launching a new Member Price Program nationwide.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that it has signed a master licensing agreement with IceDream, Inc. to develop the brand in the Philippines.

Local resident Ben Bender had always nursed entrepreneurial aspirations. Now working in purchasing for a pharmaceutical company, he'd been under constant threat of downsizing at his previous job, which only underscored the need for something more...

Koko FitClub launches its second annual “Koko 5 Million Point Challenge” campaign in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life©.

White Lodging Services announced today it will construct a Hyatt Place/Hyatt House dual-branded property in downtown Denver and that it will operate the property under a franchise agreement.

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises, with 5 offices in Tampa Bay, will expand its reach into Sarasota and Longboat Key with 5 new locations.

HP Byron Nelson Championship officials and MosquitoNix® announced today that MosquitoNix, the nation's leader in mosquito control and mosquito misting systems, will be the official mosquito control provider of the 2013 HP Byron Nelson...

RE/MAX agents continue to lead the industry, ranking as the most productive among the elite national real estate franchises, according to preliminary results from the 2013 RISMedia Power Broker Report Top 500.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2013 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning(R) has received the Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) Seal of Approval for its low-moisture cleaning system.

SONIC Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) in Valliant, Okla., wants people to know, “Truckers Welcome!”

In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month in May, The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the world’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, is partnering with the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) for the annual Chef to Plate Gluten-Free Awareness...

Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) (the "Company") announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Realogy Group LLC ("Realogy Group"), together with a co-issuer, priced $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior notes due...

Carsmetics fixes drivable damage in just 1-2 days. Local owners and operators Chris Carlsen and Joel Boyce have opened this new 7500 Square foot shop on South Boulevard to provide drivable accident repair to Charlotte.

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake has decided to expand their digital marketing plan with RestorationMaster™ (RMF) by expanding their market to Provo, UT.

Papa Murphy’s, the under-the-radar take ‘n’ bake pizza concept unknown in some parts of the country, scored an upset victory in the food world, ranking #1 with consumers in two recently-released, prestigious consumer surveys.

On April 28, people of all ages will be celebrating National Superhero Day with capes and costumes in honor of their favorite superhuman hero or villain. Krispy Kreme® wants you to celebrate this occasion with a FREE dozen doughnuts for the...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is hitting the streets of Dallas-Fort Worth with a new mobile food truck to bring the party to the people.

Famous Dave's, (Nasdaq:DAVE), is pleased to announce the opening of its first restaurant in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The restaurant – located in the Escorial Shopping Village – held its grand opening to crowds of anxious guests on April...

CaliBurger™ announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with a group of financial investors to open the first CaliBurger restaurant in Hong Kong.

Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC) today announced that the company will be presenting at the Barclays Retail and Consumer Discretionary Conference at Barclays Office at 745 Seventh Avenue in New York, New York on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full service brand, today announced the opening of its newest location in Montgomery, Alabama.

Roetzel is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of the Lee County Bar Association’s annual charity golf tournament.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the Holiday Inn Resort® brand’s “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” offer which presents Priority Club® Rewards members.

White Castle is proud to announce it’s stepping up efforts to become ‘greener’ this Earth Day by using a new compost made from restaurant food scraps. To celebrate Earth Day, White Castle planted flowers using the new compost.

To celebrate Earth Day, Tim Hortons executives cut the ribbon today on the company's first LEED® Certified restaurant, located at 969 Upper Ottawa Street in Hamilton, ON.

Westin Hotels & Resorts concluded its month-long, star-studded “Make Monday Better” gifting spree, this time targeting both the students and teachers of the Academy for Conservation and the Environment in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar® (Boston’s), a full-service, pizza-themed, casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise, announced today that it has hired Brad Bevill as Vice President of Marketing.

RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, and Joseph C. Magnacca, chief executive officer, remarked on the initial priorities and initiatives underway.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 27, 2013.

Starting this summer, Robeks will switch from foam cups to Earth-friendly recyclable plastic cups. Many guests requested the change. We listened.