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National Property Inspections, Inc., 2015 Franchisee Survey Reveals Strong Satisfaction

Over 90 percent of respondents have a positive attitude about their affiliation with NPI

9Round Opens First Gym in Australia, Plans More Than 100 Additional Locations Over Next Five Years

Add 9Round to the list of world-class fitness chains looking to capitalize on Australia???s booming fitness sector. The world???s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise recently opened its first club Down Under.

FASTSIGNS Recognized for 10 Years of Outstanding Franchisee Satisfaction

Demonstrating reliable performance through 10 consistent years of annual placement in Franchise Business Review???s (FBR) Top Franchises list, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. has been named one of the inaugural inductees to FBR???s Hall Of Fame.

Nashville???s First Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Open in the Gulch

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced today a signed agreement that will soon bring Nashville???s first shop to the area. Currently slated to open in late summer, the 2,000-square-foot shop will be located in the MarketStreet Enterprises??? Gulch Crossing building at 220 11th Ave. South. The widely acclaimed neighborhood hangout is known for its signature-toasted sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes and live, local music.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Refreshes Appliance Retail Strategy

The appliance market landscape in America is changing, with customer research showing that brand name, quality and appearance are increasing in importance. Evolving to meet changing customer needs and to embrace its branding as ???America???s Appliance Experts,??? Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) announced today the reinvention of its appliance retail strategy at its store formats, starting with Sears Hometown Stores.

Our Yogurt And Cookies Are Taking Over The World

Together, TCBY and Mrs. Fields have more than 900 locations in 33 countries. But, that number will soon be growing.

Adult paradise opens on Main Street

If you???re tempted to take a peek inside the the first Adam and Eve store in Oklahoma, don???t worry ??? you won???t find forbidden fruit.

First Dickey???s Barbecue Brings Pit Smoked Texas Barbecue to New Jersey

The nation???s largest barbecue chain, Dickey???s Barbecue Pit is opening its first location in New Jersey on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. The fast casual barbecue chain offers meats pit smoked onsite, home style sides and free ice cream with every meal.

Giddy Up Knoxville! Air Force Veteran Opens Dickey???s Barbecue Pit Thursday

Knoxville is getting a new barbecue option on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m., when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens their first location to the area with a three day grand opening. Local owner, Anthony Hayes served 25 years active duty in the United States Air Force before deciding it was time to pursue a new career in the barbecue business.

A Buyer???s Choice Home Inspections Offers New Franchise Partners First-Year Income Guarantee

A Buyer???s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI) is poised to build on its monumental national growth in 2014 with innovations that will not only save inspectors valuable time in the field, but will utilize an automated marketing system with enough power and proven success to guarantee new franchisees a first year income of at least $52,500.

CruiseOne Recognizes Franchisee with National Business Award In Celebration of Women???s History Month

For the third year in a row, the leading home-based travel franchise CruiseOne celebrates Women???s History Month in March by honoring a female CruiseOne Vacation Specialist and Franchise Owner with the OPAL Award for Women. The company has named Pleasant Hill, Calif. resident Margaret Miner the 2015 recipient of this prestigious award.

Always Best Care Expands with Sale of 11 New Franchise Territories in Jan/Feb 2015

Always Best Care Senior Services announced today the company closed the sale of 11 new franchise territories during the first two months of 2015.

Navy Vet Takes on Barbecue in Issaquah with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Following his retirement from the United States Navy, Scott wanted to pursue his dream of owning a business. On Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m., Scott and his wife will open their first Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Issaquah with a three day grand opening.

Three Day Barbecue Bonanza Kicks off Thursday at New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Morgantown residents can battle the winter with slow smoked Texas barbecue when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. Local owner, Randy Miller opens the new fast casual option in his hometown with a three day grand opening.

9Round Named to Forbes??? 2015 List of ???America???s Most Promising Companies

9Round, the world???s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, announced today that it has been named one of ???America???s Most Promising Companies??? by Forbes Magazine. The annual list is a ranking of the Top 100 privately-held companies today, based on revenue and employment growth, how long they???ve been doing what it is they do, operating margins, capital raised, product ideas, management and other factors.

Sam and Rubina Batt Bringing Much-Needed Cool To The South

Sam and Rubina Batt have been long-time fans of TCBY. So, when the TCBY close to their home closed, getting a deliciously healthy sweet tooth fix became very difficult. A move to Charlotte, North Carolina, proved the perfect location and time for the Batts to give it a swirl, opening their first TCBY store.

Fro Yo Still A Go Go

Here???s the Scoop: TCBY and Mrs. Fields Have Over 30 Years of Franchising Experience

The sweetest part about earning a reputation as an iconic brand is all the experience you gather along the way. And, just like we enjoy sharing a sweet treat with our many millions of happy customers around the world, we also delight in sharing all of our years of experience to help our franchisees achieve success right along with us.

Love the Idea of Owning Your Own Franchise but Looking for Something a Little Different?

Ready to make the move into franchise ownership but craving something a bit more non-traditional? Well, at TCBY and Mrs. Fields we serve up plenty of options to choose from. Our non-traditional stores are perfect for airports, malls, travel plazas, and other locations where there is a captive audience of customers. TCBY and Mrs. Fields??? non-traditional options are designed to maximize sales while minimizing costs. You can operate out of space as small as 250 square feet! What???s not to love about that?! In these locations, limited menu and staff make for an efficient operating environment while still being able to serve large numbers of customers.

Maui Wowi Calls in the ???Doctors???

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, franchise retailer of gourmet coffee and fresh fruit smoothies, gathered its Directors of Regional Support (DRS) to outline strategic goals and commitments.

Maui Wowi Franchisee Adds Concession Trailer

Local Cincinnati franchise owner of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies is broadening his reach and expanding his business with the launch of a new concession trailer that will soon be hitting the streets to serve the city some aloha spirit.

Maui Wowi???s Pacific Passion Coffee Returns

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, retailer of premium Hawaiian coffees and fresh fruit smoothies, prepares to bring back its popular Pacific Passion coffee blend as a limited time offer.

Casual Dining Franchise Adds Experienced Vice President of Marketing to Executive Team

East Coast Wings & Grill, a polished casual family dining franchise with an emphasis on buffalo wings, has recently named Stacey Kane as Vice President of Marketing. As an experienced marketing professional, Kane brings with her extensive knowledge in the restaurant industry.

It???s Getting Smokin??? Hot in Woodland with the New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Woodland residents get a new dining option on Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m., when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens with a three day grand opening celebration.

Put on Your Cowboy Boots Orlando: Dickey???s Barbecue Pit Opens Thursday

Business partners, Cameron Steinagel and Patrick Bradford knew Floridians would love Texas barbecue. On Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m., they???ll open the first Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Orlando with a three day grand opening.

Franchise Business Review Ranks Unishippers in Top 50 Franchises at No. 40

The Market Research Firm Ranked Unishippers in the Top 50 out of 200 Franchise Opportunities in the Business Services Category. Ranked as No. 40 of the Top 50 franchises in the 250-Plus Unit Class category and No. 10 in the Business Services category, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was recognized by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs considering business ownership. This is the fourth consecutive year the shipping reseller has made the list.

Leading Commercial Cleaning Franchise Expands to Southern California

Master Franchisee, Bill Sole, Fuels National Expansion and Development of Anago Cleaning Systems by Opening First Location in the Inland Empire

CruiseOne Launches Elite Customer Recognition Program for Top Customers

Leading home-based travel franchise CruiseOne, which is part of World Travel Holdings ??? the world's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company, has launched its Elite Customer Recognition Program to thank its top customers for their patronage. In 2015, approximately 10 CruiseOne customers will be inducted into its Elite Customer Recognition Program and receive an exclusive gift of appreciation for their longstanding business and loyalty.

FASTSIGNS Certified as a 2015 World-Class Franchise for Fourth Consecutive Year

FASTSIGNS International, Inc.???the worldwide franchisor of more than 570 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers in nine countries ??? has received World-Class Franchise certification from the Franchise Research Institute for the fourth consecutive year.

SpendSmart Promotes Charles Gerencser to Chief Revenue Officer

SpendSmart Networks has appointed Charles Gerencser as Chief Revenue Officer, a promotion from his previous post as VP of Sales.

Mr. Dickey Joins Barbecue Bash in Clovis for Dickey???s Barbecue Grand Opening

On Thursday, February 26 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Clovis opens with a three day barbecue bash. Special guest and barbecue expert, Chairman Roland Dickey, Sr., will stop by the party on Friday to celebrate and share his family recipes with 100 copies of Mr. Dickey???s Barbecue Cookbook.

100 from Decorating Den Interiors to visit High Point Market

???We may be the largest buyer group from a single company attending market,??? says David Haseley, vice president of merchandising for North America???s largest home furnishings and interior design franchise company, Decorating Den Interiors. They will have 100 franchise owners, interior decorators and staff touring October???s High Point Market. They will come from 26 states and Ontario, Canada. Two will travel from as far away as California and New Mexico.

British Swim School Founder Earned Nickname through Persistence

They call Rita Goldberg the ???British bulldog??? for a reason. She persisted for three years to convince L.A. Fitness to allow her Florida-based British Swim School back in their clubs.

Decorating Den Interiors Honors Top Design Businesses

Decorating Den Interiors, North America???s largest home furnishings and interior design franchise company, named its Chairman???s Circle award winners for being the highest in sales in 2014.

Decorating Den Interiors shows strong retail sales, adds franchises in six states, D.C., and Canada in 2014, and plans info booth at Las Vegas Design & Construction week.

Decorating Den Interiors finished with another outstanding year in sales while continuing to add to its franchise base across North America in 2014.

Dianne Wallis celebrates 15 years in style

After 15 years in business, Dianne Wallis is celebrating more than just an anniversary.

Entrepreneur Magazine Names British Swim School within ???The 10 Types of Franchises to Watch in 2015???

In the December issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, British Swim School (BSS, http://www.britishswimschool.com) was named within the Children???s Enrichment category of ???The 10 Types of Franchises to Watch in 2015???. Although it must be noted that the article doesn???t endorse the companies listed, it affirms which industries show promise.

Horizons Window Fashions named Supplier of the Year

Horizons Window Fashions was named Supplier of the Year by Decorating Den Interiors, North America???s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company. This award is given for outstanding service as well as innovation of products and incentives.

Interior Design Information Technology Director Wins Award

Decorating Den Interiors??? information technology director Charles (C.J.) Wood was awarded a scholarship to attend the worldwide SpiceWorld conference for IT professionals. He was provided conference registration, hotel expense and travel costs to Austin by scholarship sponsor LifeSize, a provider of HD video conferencing services.

Key executives celebrate 40 and 30 years with Decorating Den Interiors

Decorating Den Interiors, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, also is marking significant anniversaries of key executives.

Our Design Pros Make News Across the U.S. and Canada

In recent weeks, Decorating Den Interiors design professionals were featured in interior design articles in a variety of newspapers and magazines across the U.S. and Canada.

Rita Goldberg, British Swim School: At '60-Something' She's Still Helping Kids Learn To Swim

Since the age of 4, swimming has been the love of Rita Goldberg's life. But she never thought she could turn that love into a million-dollar business. Now, 60 years later, she's the head of a successful swim school on two continents and recently started offering franchises.

Emory Gets Ready for Lake Season with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Family friendly Dickey???s Barbecue Pit is arriving in Emory on Thursday, February 26 at 11 a.m. To celebrate, the new barbecue restaurant is hosting a three day grand opening party and the first 50 guests will receive gift cards ranging from $5 to $50.

Oggi???s to Tap Fast Casual Trend

San Clemente-based Oggi???s Pizza and Brewing Co. has opened an ???express??? location at the Village at Orange mall

Native Nebraskan Opens Fourth Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Lincoln

Due to Dickey???s Barbecue Pit???s popularity in Lincoln, Carter will open his fourth location on Thursday, February 19 at 11 a.m. To celebrate his expansion, he???ll host a three day grand opening celebration.

Native Texan & Longtime Guest Brings Dickey???s Barbecue Pit to Palm Springs

Rodney Harper has been eating Dickey???s Barbecue Pit since he was a little kid and now at the age of 61 he???ll bring a barbecue tradition to Palm Springs. The first Dickey???s Barbecue location in Palm Springs opens on Thursday, February 12 at 11 a.m. with a three day grand opening.

Couple Spreads Barbecue Business to Hometown with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Donnie and Kelly Brooks knew Dickey???s Barbecue would be a great addition to their hometown of Tulare. On Thursday, February 5 at 11 a.m., the couple will open their second location with a three-day grand opening celebration.

Dickey???s Barbecue Restaurants Kicks-Off New Foundation: Barbecue, Boots & Badges

Dickey???s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation???s largest barbecue chain, is proud to announce the kick-off of their new foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, a foundation committed to leaving a footprint on the communities they serve by providing funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.

National Property Inspections, Inc., Named a Top 500 Franchise by FranchiseGrade.com

National Property Inspections, Inc., parent company of National Property Inspections in the United States and Global Property Inspections in Canada, is excited to announce that it has been ranked on the Franchise Grade Top 500 list for 2014-2015. FranchiseGrade.com ranks the top franchises by measuring past and current success of franchise sectors and specific franchise systems.

Win Free Barbecue for a Year at Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs residents will have a reason to celebrate when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, January 29 at 11 a.m. The new barbecue joint opens with a three day barbecue bash where three lucky guests receive free barbecue for an entire year.