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The Zoom Room®, an eco-friendly, active lifestyle dog training franchise, announced today it has signed a franchise agreement that will bring three locations to Chicago, breaking into the Windy City and furthering its reach across the U.S.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) today announced a long-term agreement with The Eljuri Group to develop 20 Wendy’s® restaurants in Ecuador.

In just over four years since its first franchise opened, Paul Davis Emergency Services (PDES) has topped the list as the leading new restoration industry franchise concept according to Entrepreneur Magazine.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Romulus/Detroit Metro Airport.

The new Roosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC) in Naples caters to the hair and skin care needs of husbands, fathers, sons, grandfathers, uncles, nephews and brothers, men of all ages.

Global Franchise Group, LLC announced today the master franchise agreement with Western Brands PVT Ltd. for the opening of the first Marble Slab Creamery® locations in the country of Pakistan.

Digital printing and business solutions franchise PostNet has been named one of the Top 50 franchises by Franchise Business Review.

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customizable stuffed animals, today announced the launch of a special bear to support Autism Speaks® and its Light It Up Blue campaign during Autism Awareness Month.

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® has received a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Demand Generation Program of the Year category in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Marble Slab Creamery® and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery® aren't fooling customers this spring by kicking off the season with a $0.30 scoop of their favorite flavor ice cream with a FREE mix-in of their choice on April 1, 2013.

Mr. Rooter Tip Of The Day: Several methods are available to the homeowner to deal with a stopped up toilet. It may require removing the toilet completely to get to the clog, especially in older model 1.6 gpm toilet units with rough porcelain...

The Wyndham Cleveland at PlayhouseSquare today proudly announced that the hotel’s sales team has been named the Sales Team of the Year for 2012 by the upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts hotel chain.

In celebration of March being Women’s History Month, CruiseOne® has named CruiseOne Vacation Specialist and franchise owner Sharon Savage the recipient of the company’s first annual OPAL Award for Women.

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BPF.UN) announced today that it has established an automatic securities purchase plan ("ASPP") with its broker, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

A grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture funds the program to feed children at 53 area community centers. Fresh Healthy Vending is encouraged to see the new program in place.

European Wax Center Massapequa recently announced Spring Fling, its latest promotion that lets guests interested in waxing in Massapequa, NY save big on their hair removal needs.

Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

This year, the fast casual chain invites customers to get in on the action with the first annual Elito 8 Tournament: it’s up to Cal Tort fans to determine the next limited time offer, as eight possible menu items go head-to-head for the...

Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® – part of Expedia® Inc, the largest online travel company in the world, has announced its 2012 bookings at an 8 percent increase over the previous year.

Motel 6, known for offering a clean, comfortable room for the lowest price of any national chain, and Studio 6, putting more in your room and less on your bill, have announced the network’s top performers for 2012.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open on Oak Street, Monday, March 25. This Mellow is located at 8227 Oak Street, in the middle of the Carrollton neighborhood of uptown New Orleans, just off of the St. Charles Street Car.

European Wax Center Chula Vista is now offering the Student Wax Pass, providing new ways for students to receive low-cost body waxing in Chula Vista, CA.

PODS® Enterprises, Inc is growing and announced its plans to add more than 200 full-time, permanent call center representatives and other positions at its corporate headquarters in Clearwater, Fla. by springtime.

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customizable stuffed animals, is proud to announce it has been awarded with the Digital Signage Expo 2013 Apex Award of the Year and a Gold Apex Award in the Retail category.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its leading-edge Aloft brand has debuted in Cupertino, California.

Roetzel is proud to announce the firm’s new corporate identity brand and updated website at www.ralaw.com, uniquely positioning the firm’s focus on innovative client services.

Although Kim Laga has spent most of her career in food and hospitality sales, she’s always dreamed of owning her own business. The opportunity presented itself when Laga learned about Wholesome Tummies, a franchise that provides healthy food...

Clothes Mentor helps women be fashionable and frugal. With 40 better brands like Talbot’s, Chico’s, Ann Taylor and Coldwater Creek and designer brands like Coach, Dooney & Burke, Kaspar and Tahari.

Marilyn J. Ounjian, founder and chief executive officer of CareersUSA, a nationally recognized staffing firm, has been awarded the South Florida Business Leader.

Attention, sandwich fans. Starting March 18, every time customers use their Sandwich Society loyalty card to buy a sub, they will be automatically entered in the Sandwich Society Showdown.

In celebration of National Nutrition Month, JuiceBlendz is offering a free Kickin’ Chicken Salad Wrap from its Eatz menu with the purchase of any smoothie now through March 31.

International Conference in Las Vegas introduced the first ever national television campaign for Always Best Care Senior Services.

Never known to do anything small, the President and Co-Founder (Size 10) of Flip Flop Shops has embarked on a massive, passionate mission, alongside the American Heart Association (AHA), to help Americans reduce stress, a common link to heart...

EXIT Realty Florida introduced an award to recognize a ‘Broker of the Month’ on a monthly basis from any one of the EXIT Realty Florida offices across the State of Florida.

One hundred years ago, more than 5,000 women marched on Washington, D.C. to bring attention to the gross misrepresentation of women in our society.

Realogy Holdings Corp., a global leader in real estate services, today reported that the Company's outreach efforts raised $10 million in 2012 that was donated to charity, which includes $2.1 million donated by the Realogy Charitable Foundation to...

Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW) recently recognized five outstanding franchisees at its annual conference, held earlier this month at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Florida.

Pizza Hut is offering basketball fans who sign up for the company's Hut Lovers program at PizzaHut.com/HutLovers a slam dunk of a deal.

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2012 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in its year-end Residential Top 20.

The La Taqueria Trio limited-time offer is available today until May 3, 2013 at Mucho Burrito locations across North America.

Dickey’s Barbecue multi-unit owner, Mark Kerr is eager to throw a party at his Duncanville location on Friday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Having provided over ten years of quality care and service to the city of Pittsburgh, Bob Beall and his team at Mr. Rooter will be expanding their unique take on customer service and plumbing to Dayton, OH.

FrozenPeaks International LLC announced today that it will offer five ounces of frozen yogurt free to customers who visit any one of their six New York City metropolitan area locations on March 20, 2013 - the first day of Spring from 4 to 7pm.

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ is giving fans a special deal as they follow their favorite teams through the first week of the 2013 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship, which tips off tomorrow.

Noble Roman 's, Inc. (OTC/BB: NROM), the Indianapolis based franchisor and licensor of Noble Roman 's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2012.

Dickey’s wants to celebrate Spring this Friday, March 22 at its Cortland location. The barbecue franchise known for slow smoked barbecue, served fast is hosting a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PRO Martial Arts announces the hiring of Michal Stowe for the position of Brand Services Manager at the national martial arts franchise company.

Intrigued by Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s island themed coffee and smoothie concept, the company’s newest franchisee in Tampa, Florida, Matt Attal, seized an opportunity to begin his professional career as a business owner.

Rather than closing all of its upper-level shops for more than a month while its elevators were undergoing upgrades, Boston’s landmark Faneuil Hall came up with a better solution.

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille announced today that it will mark the annual NCAA college basketball tournament with a bracket challenge featuring a guaranteed Grand Prize of $20,000, and a festive game-day experience for guests.

Amramp demonstrated wheelchair ramps using the Amramp System in San Francisco with CMSA San Francisco/East Bay Attendees on March 13, 2013.

SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy efficient needs, has now opened four new locations, with three more opening next month.

Transworld Business Advisors, a unique business brokerage concept, announced today that Juan Pablo Carrasco de Groote has signed a Master License Partnership agreement to expand the brand into Guatemala.

Mosquito Shield® commenced the next phase in its franchising strategy for 2013 by launching a new Web site for interested franchise prospects today.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced CENTURY 21 M&M and Associates of California as the No.1 company worldwide in the CENTURY 21® System for total units sold in 2012. T

GQ announced today the seventh annual Best New Menswear Designers in America. The project, established in 2007, has worked to advance and bring attention to up-and-coming American menswear designers.

When a man named Todd Madziarczyk wanted to break away from his current lifestyle; he turned to the franchise that he thought matched his own personality the most, Biggby Coffee®.

Katherine Bethel has announced her new ActionCOACH business coaching practice based in Champ Fleur, Trinidad and Tobago.

Amramp demonstrated wheelchair ramps using the Amramp System in Oakland with DWC Attendees on March 4 and 5, 2013.

Spring is just around the corner, and with that comes the tradition of cleaning out closets, basements and garages. The moving experts at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® want to make spring cleaning easier and storing and packing a breeze.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is pleased to announce plans to open a New Braunfels, TX location with franchise partner Reel Dinner Partners.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Fix a Leak Week, celebrating its fifth anniversary, will be March 18-24.

Rita's Italian Ice announced, Stuttering Foundation president Jane Fraser accepted a $10,000 donation from Tom Christopoul, Chairman of Rita's Italian Ice.

22squared today announced its agency of record relationship with Aaron’s, a national leader in lease ownership for residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2013, and raised its guidance for fiscal 2014.

In February, both home sales and prices rose higher than a year ago. After a decisive housing turnaround in 2012, this year looks to improve on recovering market trends.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC today announced CENTURY 21 New Millennium of Virginia as the No.1 company worldwide in the CENTURY 21® System for sales production in 2012.

Home2 Suites by Hilton today announced the opening of its first dual-branded property in collaboration with Hampton Hotels, the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced properties worldwide.

yatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) and Real Hospitality Group today announce the opening of Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South, marking the first Hyatt Place property to debut in New York City.

United Country, Coleman & Patterson of Bryan/College Station, Texas, will offer a variety of tracts to the highest bidders during a series of multi-property auction events to be conducted live April 4 and 5, as well as via online bidding...

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.