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In conjunction with National Small Business Week May 23-25, the International Franchise Association has launched the latest installment of its public awareness campaign designed to highlight the economic impact of franchising on Main Streets across...
FRANdata, an independent research company that tracks and analyzes the franchise industry, announced that it has added a new member to its team. Shira Harrington was hired in March as the new Office Coordinator to provide customer service...
  • May 19th, 2010
  • By: FRANdata
  • 271    4
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate today announced the addition of Bangor-based Town & Country, REALTORS(R), the largest unaffiliated residential real estate company in Maine, to its franchise network. Town & Country was recently ranked in...
The International Franchise Association today reaffirmed its support for legislation that addresses the credit crisis facing small franchised businesses, specifically the Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act (H.R. 4302/S. 2869).
Energy industry veteran Robert K. Temple has joined the Haynes and Boone, LLP Energy and Power Practice Group as of counsel in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN), today announced its continued expansion in Florida with the opening of the 133-room-and-suite Wyndham Garden® Hotel Miami South Beach.
Freshii, a Chicago based fast casual chain known for its modern, hip vibe and convenient, healthy and delicious meals and snacks, has signed its second San Francisco franchise agreement in the past six months. Entrepreneur Kathy Razvan has signed a...
  • May 12th, 2010
  • By: Freshii
  • 278    1
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Immobiliare Real Estate Development, a Panamanian real estate company, announced today that a Hyatt subsidiary and Immobiliare have signed an agreement to develop the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Panama and the...
Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys have assisted Mirant Corporation (NYSE: MIR), a leading independent power producer headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with all contractual arrangements for a thermal fly ash beneficiation facility to be built at Mirant's...
Haynes and Boone, LLP intellectual property lawyer Steven Chen, along with co-inventor Sanjai Kohli, has won the European Patent Office's Inventor of the Year Award for their powerful chipsets that enhance the availability, accuracy and effectiveness...
Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) announced today the appointment of Julie Washington as Vice President of Consumer Products, Licensing and Growth Initiatives. This appointment follows the promotion of Susan Shields to Senior Vice President and...
  • May 10th, 2010
  • By: Jamba®
  • 195    0
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In a strategic partnership that builds on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) commitment to environmental stewardship, the global hospitality leader today announced an alliance with Conservation International (CI). The Starwood...
Stephen Chiama joins Brad Sugar's ActionCOACH franchise- the world's leader in business and executive coaching. When Sugars started the company in 1993, it was still in its nascent stages. By franchising the company in 1997, Sugars helped business...
Papa Murphy's International announced the completion of its sale to New York-based Lee Equity Partners. Its previous owner was Charlesbank Capital Partners of Boston. Terms and details of the deal are not being disclosed.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced a unique partnership program with Pantone, LLC, the global authority on color, to provide both real estate agents and home sellers with an innovative and exciting edge in a crowded housing...
Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin has been featured in a Visa Business Card television commercial. The commercial features Corrin discussing how Freshii uses Visa Business Card services to control food costs, the essential driver in restaurant profitability.
  • May 4th, 2010
  • By: Freshii
  • 313    17
The majority of people looking for, or considering buying, a home had no plans to take advantage of the First-Time or Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credits, according to a survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. The survey, conducted earlier...
The International Franchise Association today urged Congress to quickly pass legislation that would help veterans purchase franchise businesses after they return to civilian service by incentivizing franchise businesses to recruit honorably...
Furthering its commitment to the arts, Gap is helping support The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Spring 2010 Costume Institute exhibition: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity (on view May 5 – August 15). As part of the iconic brand's...
  • Apr 29th, 2010
  • By: Gap Inc
  • 206    2
The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has promoted Ronald D. Parisotto (46) to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Parisotto, who will continue to report to...
Entrepreneur father and son Dale and Dave I. Singh have signed a multi-unit franchise deal to open and operate Freshii restaurants in Arizona. The new franchisees plan to open five Freshii restaurants in Scottsdale and Phoenix. They plan to open their...
  • Apr 28th, 2010
  • By: Freshii
  • 310    2
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Cosi, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the premium convenience restaurant company, today announced that it has sold thirteen restaurants in the Washington D. C. market to Capitol C Restaurants LLC ("Capitol C") for $8.4 million. The restaurants will be operated...
  • Apr 27th, 2010
  • By: Così
  • 294    0
Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Marty Thompson has been recognized as one of the Houston Business Journal's outstanding professionals under age 40.
Brian Kolb, personal trainer at Fitness Together Scott Circle, participated in the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb in Chicago, IL on Sunday, March 28th.
Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Chris Wolfe has been named the only attorney member on the Texas Department of Agriculture's 15-person bioenergy research committee.
Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Tom Sottile for five new restaurants in Savannah. One restaurant...
  • Apr 23rd, 2010
  • By: Dunkin'
  • 497    54
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that seven of its premier new hotels have earned spots on this year's Condé Nast Traveler HOT List, more than any other hotel group. Flying the flags of Starwood's luxury and.
7-Eleven Inc. is giving lager lovers a break on beer prices. After introducing Yosemite Road proprietary wine to enthusiastic reviews last year, the world's leading convenience retailer thinks it has another winner with Game Day, a new store-brand...
  • Apr 21st, 2010
  • By: 7-Eleven
  • 265    2
Continuing to support the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, FASTSIGNS International Inc. sign and graphics centers, was selected as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Veterans by the World Franchising Network.
Elevation Burger, a Northern Virginia based chain known for its tasty organic burgers and patented fresh cut fries cooked in olive oil has signed a multi-unit franchising deal with entrepreneur family Gene and Mary Hendifar and brothers Paul and...

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