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Whitbread’s property and consultant team have raised over £67,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) by successfully completing the famous National Three Peaks Challenge.

Intercontinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is pleased to welcome guests to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

For years, Taco Bell’s delicious vegetarian menu items have been one of the best kept secrets for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Fully Promoted, the global marketing consulting company renowned for its embroidery, promotional products, print services, screen printing and lead generation, experienced phenomenal success following this year’s launch of its new office...

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s) is playing on the resurgence of french fries in food trends, and has launched new, gourmet fry offerings for foodies and fans alike.

Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) today announced the formation of a new Board Special Committee and provided an update on several on-going initiatives, strategic operational plans and measures to right-size its corporate overhead.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding into Middle Tennessee.

Giant Tiger Stores Limited, Canada's leading Canadian owned discount retailer, has officially launched its new loyalty program GT VIP to the Ontario market.

Following an extremely successful rollout of the Beyond Burger™, the fast-casual restaurant chain Miami Grill® will now develop a plant-based menu category with multiple items.

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, today announced the affiliation of Integrity Real Estate Professionals, headquartered in Niles, Michigan.

Discovery Map International recently announced Ryan and Simi Pinnell as the new owners of the Discovery Map of Port St. Augustine, Key West, Delray Beach and Discovery Map of West Palm Beach.

iCRYO Cryotherapy, the leading Cryotherapy franchise in the United States, announced today that fitness icon, Paige Hathaway will be opening her own signature iCRYO location, continuing the rapid growth of the iCRYO franchise.

7-Eleven, Inc. is searching for up-and-coming brands to attend Brands with Heart™, its second annual emerging brands event, which will be held at its Store Support Center in Irving Oct. 22-23.

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding to Lake County, Illinois.

Good Oaks Home Care has become one of the first home care franchises in the UK to become entirely carbon neutral.

Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Illinois, with its grand reopening in Champaign on September 12, 2019.

Shine, one of the fastest-growing window care and holiday lighting franchises, has announced its entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth market with the opening of three locations; Shine of Southlake, Shine of Plano and Shine of Rockwall.

Park Inn by Radisson today announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, the fourth of its brand in the Philippines and the first in Metro Manila.

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, Hooters is showing its support along with Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports.

Tijuana Flats, the fast-casual Tex-Mex original, has added Double Stack Cheesy Tacos, a queso and flavor-filled selection, to the main menu for a limited time.

The Kimpton Goodland announced today the appointment of long-time Santa Barbara resident and hospitality leader Sylvie Monsivais as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Senior Helpers®, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, announced that it has begun deploying the industry's first data-driven client assessment process based on the concept of "Micro" Social Determinants of Health (MSDOH).

‘Bold Between the Breads’ comes to campuses across the US with openings at South Dakota State University, Wayne State College in Nebraska, and now - DeKalb, Illinois.

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced it has partnered with Postmates.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its continued expansion in Texas with its newest restaurant in Burleson.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) celebrated the biggest National Teddy Bear Day in history all weekend long in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores all over the world and nearly all Walmart U.S. Stores with interactive events and an annual...

Ever since Woody’s Bar-B-Q sold its first franchise in 1989, all of its franchisees have undergone an intensive six-week training process at the chain’s flagship restaurant on University Boulevard in Jacksonville, Fl.

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for corporate gyms, universities, hotels, apartment complexes, and private residences, announced today it is expanding into San Antonio.

Blo Blow Dry Bar, the original blow dry bar and the world's largest blow dry bar franchise, is running its Blo for a Cause initiative to raise money for pediatric cancer treatment and research.

Dat Dog, a popular New Orleans franchise chain that specializes in gourmet hot dogs and sausages, has announced that it has signed a two-year partnership with J.R. Simplot, an Idaho-based agricultural supplier.

StretchLab, one of the nation’s newest health-related franchises, opened its second New Jersey studio in Morristown on August 30th. The store is located at 11 Dehart Street, just off the Morristown Green.

Delta Restoration Services of South Coast is opening in September and is located at 148 E. Garry Ave. in Santa Ana.

MUSE Global, an innovative early childhood education program founded by James Cameron, Suzy Amis Cameron, and Rebecca Amis, today announced a new school opening in the San Francisco Bay Area.

City Wide, the nation’s largest management company in the building maintenance industry, announced its 6th Florida opening with a new office located in Fort Myers.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of East Georgia has won two of the company’s Dream Awards for best renovation designs in 2019 - one for a rustic farmhouse-style residential kitchen, and the other for master bath with a problematic sloped ceiling.

Sushi Sake, a popular, late-night, Asian-cuisine hotspot based in Miami has been serving customers for over a decade, and now it’s spreading its Miami vibes across the U.S through franchising.

Bennigan’s World Famous Monte Cristo is so famous that it has its very own national holiday and the renowned brand, known globally for its chef-driven American fare and friendly Irish hospitality, is celebrating with an epic offer.

BIGGBY® COFFEE is excited to announce the grand opening of a new coffee shop in Cincinnati, Ohio!

Crunch Fitness today announced the February 2020 opening of a $2 million, 23,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Land O' Lakes, Florida.

RAVE President Bob Bafundo announced today that Pizza Inn, the international pizza restaurant with a local hometown feel, has executed an area development agreement with Franchisee Tony Nemer.

Cheeseburger lovers, rejoice! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a deal that's packed with flavor and full of YUMMM®!

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of another Radisson RED property in Europe – continuing the brand’s global expansion.

Wondering what to get all the "car guys" on your holiday shopping list?

Transworld Business Advisors was recently named No. 1 in the business brokerage industry by IBISWorld -- the world’s largest independent publisher of industry research reports.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Hartford.

The Krystal Company is partnering with veteran franchisees Anand “Andy” Patel and Kalpesh “Junior” Das of Slider Joint, LLC to bring Krystal back to Jonesboro, Arkansas.

For the sixth consecutive year, Brightway Insurance has again been named a “Top 20 Agency Partnership” by Insurance Journal.

The company’s inspiring Art Van Charity Challenge has been building awareness, engaging supporters and raising money for charitable organizations that focus on women, children and human services in the communities it serves since 2009.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhuzhou in the Hunan Province of Central China.

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Columbus East.

The Wendy's Company announced today that it plans to launch its breakfast menu, currently available in more than 300 restaurants, across the U.S. system in 2020.

We’re calling on football fans across Chicagoland to rally behind our team with our Back the Bears with Dog Haus! promotion.

The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has announced that Senior Helpers® CEO and co-founder, Peter Ross will receive the Sheila McMackin Leadership Award.

Fazoli’s will serve up its premium Italian recipes in Morristown when America’s largest premium QSR Italian chain opens its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Sizzler®, the family-casual steakhouse known for its U.S.D.A. Choice steaks and Craft Salad Bar, is celebrating National Cheese Toast Day by offering guests free samples of its signature Cheese Toast on Sept. 15.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its fourth restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin, at 2907 University Ave, #206.

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the Grand Opening of the 350-room Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport, the first Holiday Inn hotel in Vietnam.

HomeSmart International has been named to the INC. 5000® list for its seventh year. This consecutive ranking indicates a sustained trajectory of growth that only 1.64 percent of companies on the list have ever achieved.

Junk King, the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company, announced today it has appointed Lisa Merry, franchise industry veteran, to Chief Operating Officer.

Crunch Fitness today announced the January 2019 opening of a $2 million, 24,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Lakeland, Florida.

Firehouse Subs announces the grand opening of its second location in Boca Raton, Florida at 7148-B Beracasa Way.

Mosquito Squad of Greater Scottsdale is urging homeowners to take preventative measures and is sharing insight into what they can expect when the monsoon rains arrive in force.

Mobile and facility-based, professional dog training businesses The Dog Wizard and The Upbeat K9™ recently merged to create the third-largest franchised dog training company in the United States.

Sky Zone, creator of the world's first indoor trampoline park, is celebrating the company's 15th birthday nationwide on Friday, September 13 by giving back to its Guests.