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PODS, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Form Strategic Alliance
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A new strategic alliance between the two franchise giants - PODS®, the leader in portable moving and storage, and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, a full-service junk removal company, will offer special discounts and joint service solutions to residential customers and commercial

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DRH Signs Franchise Agreement For 12th Buffalo Wild Wings Location in 32 Store Expansion Plan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: DFRH) announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement to operate a new Buffalo Wild Wings in Chesterfield, MI. The store is slated to open in 2010. This is their 12th restaurant out of a recently executed 32

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AT&T Draws in Moviegoers with Advance Screenings of Summit Entertainment's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Select Markets; Photo and Video Content Available Nationwide via Mobile WAP Site and AT&T Share on Facebook
DALLAS, Nov. 3 --The second film installment of Summit Entertainment's phenomenally successful TWILIGHT SAGA franchise will bring the romance between mortal and vampire to a whole new level. And while the wait is on for the Nov. 20 release of the highly a...

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Murad to Partner with Massage Envy
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Murad, Inc. and Massage Envy, the nation’s largest franchise of massage therapy clinics, has announced a joint partnership. Massage Envy announced this year that it will begin converting many of its nearly 600 clinics and opening new clinics

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Union Pacific Corporation’s CFO to Address Citi Industrial Manufacturing & Transportation Conference
OMAHA, Neb. - Rob Knight, executive vice president - Finance and chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will discuss the Company’s franchise and business initiatives at the Citi Industrial Manufacturing & Transportation Conference at 3:00 p.m. ET on Wedne

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DreamWorks Animation Names Kelley Avery Worldwide Head of Franchise Strategy and Distribution
GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that it has named Kelley Avery to the newly-created position of Worldwide Head of Franchise Strategy and Distribution. In this new role, Avery's primary responsibility wi...

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Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Works with Local School to Make Learning Fun
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, has launched several initiatives with Brier Creek Elementary School, designed to make learning fun. Owners Jim and Kim Hamilton have a de...

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Valenti Management Selects U.are.U(R) Fingerprint Authentication from DigitalPersona
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalPersona, Inc., a leader in fingerprint identity and authentication solutions, today announced that Valenti Management, owner of Chili's franchise locations across the southeastern U.S., has standardized on U.are.U®...

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California to Stop Mailing Tax Booklets to Nonresidents
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced that it will no longer mail the 540NR California Nonresident or Part-Year Resident income tax booklet to taxpayers. FTB is discontinuing this service due to the decreased use of this booklet, and

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Healthy Fast Food Inks Franchise Area Development Agreement to Open 18 U-SWIRL(R) Frozen Yogurt Stores in Phoenix Market
HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 6 -- Healthy Fast Food, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HFFI), the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL® Frozen Yogurt stores, today announced that it has awarded franchise area development rights to a multi-concept franchise system operator bas...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires BMW Dealership in Mobile, Alabama
HOUSTON, TX -- 11/05/09 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported it acquired the only BMW franchise in Mobile, Ala. The dealership will operate as BMW of Mobile, under Group 1's Eastern Region, and ..

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Edible Arrangements Plans to Hire Over 200 Local Representatives for Holiday Season
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements is looking for talent to join one of the nation's fastest growing franchise systems. The company announced plans today to expand its local workforce...

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J.D. Byrider Announces 2009 System-Wide Revenue Projections, New Store Plans
CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Byrider, the nation's largest buy here pay here automotive franchise company, is projecting its 2009 system-wide revenue will match or exceed the 2008 revenue of $759 million, even with the current challenges within the automotive industry. ...

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Corner Bakery Cafe Continues Aggressive Franchise Growth, Partnering with Respected Industry Leader
DALLAS - Despite the economic downturn, Corner Bakery Cafe’s strategic franchise development program continues to prove successful, as the national bakery cafe brand announced a partnership with S&B Development, Inc. today to open 11 franchise-operated locations in San Diego, Calif

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GE Capital, Franchise Finance Doubles Credit Facility to Five Guys Restaurant Chain
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently closed a $30MM loan to Five Guys Holdings, Inc., franchisor of Five Guys Burgers and Fries, doubling the size of the credit facility. The new facility is made up of a $5.25MM revolving line of credit and a $24.75MM term loan. Funding

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Servant Systems Develops New Web Application for Mr. Rooter(R)
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Servant Systems, the Ann Arbor, MI franchise software development specialist, has developed a new web-based application for the Mr. Rooter franchise network. Servant Systems developed Mr. Rooter's Site Analysis Report which is accessible...

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