Franchise News

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Franchise News Releases	Company	Date
Crescent City Beignet Expands Nationally		05/01/2002
Haircolorxpress Adds 4 Beauty Industry and Franchise Professionals, Develops Executive Dream Team		05/01/2002
Four Wingstop Restaurants Open by May 1 in Houston Area	Wingstop	04/26/2002
haircolorxpress Sells First Territory in Midwest, Expands Development in Northeast		04/24/2002
Church's Chicken Celebrates 50th Anniversary		04/23/2002
Dwyer Group Opens New Training Center on Corporate Campus, Showcases Franchisees' Talent in Construction and Design		04/22/2002
Hardee's Celebrates 41 Years of Service		04/22/2002
Succeeding at Succession: Dwyer Group Makes National Cover Story of Family Business Magazine		04/18/2002
One of America's First Restaurant Franchises, Maid-Rite, Announces New Ownership, Expansion Plans	Maid-Rite	04/18/2002
Elephant & Castle Signs New Franchise Deal in New Jersey		04/17/2002
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Unveils New Kiosk Concept		04/17/2002
Roadhouse Grill to Reorganization Under Chapter 11		04/16/2002
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Employees Donate $60,000 to the Detroit-Area Girl Scouts	Valvoline c/o Borders, Perrin, Norrander	04/12/2002
Mr. Electric Hires Former Ace Hardware Executive Bill Moore as Regional Manager		04/11/2002
Dwyer Group President to Speak At International Franchise Association's First Multi Franchise Conference		04/10/2002
Einstein Bros Opens Six Units in First Quarter		04/10/2002
GNC Partners With March of Dimes for Me & My Baby Folic Acid Awareness Program	GNC	04/10/2002
Glass Doctor National Conference Draws Record Audience in Houston		04/09/2002
Spidey-Mania Ensnares Hardee's		04/08/2002
Snap-on Incorporated Looks for New CFO	Snap-on Tools	04/05/2002
Baskin-Robbins to Host 'Free Scoop Night' to Support Children's Literacy	Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream c/o AD	04/03/2002
FASTSIGNS Recognizes Record Number of Million Dollar Stores	FASTSIGNS	04/02/2002
Dwyer Group Appoints David Bethea To President of Rainbow International		04/02/2002
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Named to Remodeling Magazine's 'Remodeling 100'		03/29/2002
Aire Serv Registers Tagline: We'll Put You In Your Comfort Zone		03/27/2002
Money Mailer Signs Seven-Year Agreement With Mail-Well	Money Mailer	03/27/2002
Retail Veterans Plot Vigorous "Rebirth" for Computer Industry	Computer Renaissance	03/22/2002
DRY-B-LO Makes Entrepreneur's Top 50 New Franchises	DRY-B-LO	03/22/2002
Proforma Achieves Record Growth in 2001	Proforma	03/22/2002
Glass Doctor Targets NGA Show To Promote Business Systems, Profitability, and Winning Marketing Strategies		03/21/2002
Mr. Electric Named Top in its Industry by Entrepreneur Magazine		03/21/2002
Diedrich Coffee CEO Steps Down		03/20/2002
Hardee's to Open Two Restaurants at Busch Stadium		03/19/2002
Tricon's International Division Opens 11,000th Restaurant		03/19/2002
CAPTAIN D'S SEAFOOD INTRODUCES NEW RESTAURANT DESIGN	Captain D's	03/17/2002
CAPTAIN D'S SEAFOOD AGREES TO DEVELOPMENT OF NINE UNITS	Captain D's	03/15/2002
Marriott Celebrates 75 Years in Business		03/15/2002
Lemon Tree Franchisee Buys Parent Company		03/14/2002
Burger King Launches First-Ever Veggie Burger		03/14/2002
Global Franchising2002 to be Held this Fall in Singapore		03/14/2002
Mrs. Fields and 'Days of our Lives' Pair for Amateur Chef Contest		03/12/2002
Tricon to Acquire Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants		03/12/2002
El Pollo Loco Launches New Ad Campaign	El Pollo Loco / Hot Dish Advertising	03/11/2002
EVAN LASKY NAMED PRESIDENT/CEO OF PAK MAIL CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.	Pak Mail	03/09/2002
Johnny Rockets Takes Manhattan		03/08/2002
HSMAI Recognizes Cendant Corporation's Hotel Brands With 52 Adrian Advertising and Golden Bell Awards		03/05/2002
Dwyer Group, Inc. Reports 36% Icrease in 2001 Pre-Tax Income		03/04/2002
haircolorxpress International Signs Leases to Open First Salons in Washington, D.C, New Jersey; Company Increases Presence in Florida		03/03/2002
New Opportunity Promises Success and Sales for Franchisees - And Their Customers		03/02/2002
Candy Bouquet has Acquired Site Near Presidential Center in Little Rock for Distribution Expansion	Candy Bouquet	03/01/2002
Star Spangled Bed: Verlo's Mammoth Flag Made of Mattresses Offers Spectacular Sight	Verlo Mattress Factory	03/01/2002
Burger King Celebrates As The WHOPPER® Turns 45		02/28/2002
Cold Stone Creamery Announces Nominees For 'Best Ice Cream Creation in a Motion Picture Category'	Cold Stone Creamery	02/28/2002
Fuddruckers Celebrates Its Founder's Day		02/28/2002
Burger King Corporation To Focus On Attracting New Franchisees		02/27/2002
Mr. Electric Signs Agreement with Generac® Power Systems, Inc. To Provide Homeowners With Emergency Home Standby Generators Nationwide		02/27/2002
Romano's Macaroni Grill Wins the 'Choice In Chains' Platinum Award for The Fourth Year in a Row		02/27/2002
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Expands to Twin Cities Market		02/27/2002
Gold's Gym Expands Its Franchise Into Ecuador		02/26/2002
Wingate Inn^® Hotel Chain Tops Competitors in Satisfaction, Service & Value as Reported by D.K. Shifflet		02/26/2002
New Capital Infusion Program Will Help Businesses Franchise	Francorp	02/25/2002
Original Colonel Sanders' Suit Auctioned Off for $80,000	Kentucky Fried Chicken / Yum! Brands Inc.	02/21/2002
Papa John's Tops in American Customer Satisfaction Index For Third Consecutive Year		02/19/2002
PODS Opens in Kansas City		02/19/2002
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. to reach 50-store mark	Wingstop	02/13/2002
VILLAGE INN OPENS SECOND OF 12 FRANCHISES UNDER FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT		02/12/2002
TEXAS WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR HONORED BY INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION		02/11/2002
KNIGHTS INN CHAIN JOINS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS		02/10/2002
BLIMPIE Taps Pepsi as Beverage Supplier of Choice	Blimpie	02/05/2002
Mail Boxes Etc. Helps Support U.S. Troops Through Operation: S.W.A.K.	The UPS Store	02/01/2002
VILLAGE INN TO BRING POPULAR FAMILY-DINING CONCEPT TO THE NORFOLK METRO STATISTICAL AREA		02/01/2002
Del Taco Inks 14-Store Deal in St. Louis		01/31/2002
International Franchise Fair Returns in 2002		01/30/2002
MAILNETEXPRESS IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR THE DWYER GROUP		01/29/2002
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Prepares for Mardi Gras		01/29/2002
Jenny Craig To Be Acquired	Jenny Craig	01/28/2002
Seal Of Approval - Franchises, driveways add up to success	Jet-Black	01/27/2002
ServiceMaster Names Mark Burel to Lead Major Business Unit	Service Master Clean	01/24/2002
Aire Serv Hires Malone as Franchise Sales Director		01/23/2002
Top GNC Executives Tour Houston Market to Honor Franchise Operator with Highest Sales in 2001	GNC	01/23/2002
Computer Troubleshooters Gives Away Over $300,000 In Free Computer Service Plans (1/02)	Computer Troubleshooters	01/22/2002
Dwyer Group Franchise Sales Growth Attributed to Enthusiastic Franchisees in 2001		01/22/2002
NEW YORK FRIES BRINGS ORIGINAL, NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT TO THE CITY STREET (1/02)		01/22/2002
Weight Watchers Acquires New Jersey Franchised Operation		01/18/2002
BASKIN-ROBBINS, DUNKIN' DONUTS AND TOGO'S READIES MAJOR EXPANSION EFFORT FOR NEW YORK (1/02)	Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream c/o AD	01/18/2002
ACE Cash Express Partners With H&R Block	ACE Cash Express	01/17/2002
Hooters Opens 300th Location in Jackson, MS		01/16/2002
Damon's Grill Expansion Continues with New Franchised Locations in Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania (1/02)		01/15/2002
Church's Chicken Inks Master Franchise Agreement To Develop 100 Restaurants in 19 African Countries (1/02)		01/14/2002
Wendy's Founder Passes Away		01/08/2002
haircolorxpress Signs Leases for 5 Salons in Florida		01/07/2002
Timothy's Develops A Sweet Tooth		01/07/2002
VILLAGE INN HONORS TOP-PERFORMING FRANCHISEES AT ANNUAL CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS (1/02)		01/07/2002
WINGATE INNS GOING TO CALIFORNIA AS BRAND OPENS FIRST HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO (1/02)		01/07/2002
Benihana Plans to Open in Arizona		01/03/2002
Sonitrol Announces New Franchisees in Pennsylvania and Florida		01/03/2002
CD Warehouse and Djangos.com Extend Letter of Intent		01/02/2002
The Dwyer Group Sweeps 'Franchise 500'		01/02/2002
BRIAN WIETERS JOINS THE FASTSIGNS FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT STAFF	FASTSIGNS	01/02/2002
RESCUECOM Ranked as a Top 500 Franchise Company	RESCUECOM	01/02/2002
Hair Club for Men Announces 2001 Great Heads of Hair Hall of Famers		12/31/2001
Something to Cluck About - Wingstop Restaurants Breaks Two Company Records	Wingstop	12/21/2001
Dwyer Group Franchises to Spend $3.925 Million in TV Advertising in 2002		12/20/2001
Fiducial Franchisee Outfits VW Beetle for Business	Fiducial	12/18/2001
Aire Serv Renews Advertising Agreement with Saunders-Ream, Hires BizCom Associates for Public Relations		12/17/2001
New AmeriHost Inn Website is Both Consumer and Developer Friendly		12/17/2001
Kimberly Deneau, New Vice President At Dunhill Staffing Systems	Dunhill Staffing	12/13/2001
Valvoline Instant Oil Change recognizes top Franchisees	Valvoline c/o Borders, Perrin, Norrander	12/13/2001
GNC Announces Expansion of Animal-Free Products	GNC	12/12/2001
White Castle Introduces Classic New Look in Columbus		12/12/2001
Krispy Kreme Opens First International Store in Canada		12/10/2001
The Dwyer Group Launches Redesigned Web Site		12/06/2001
Wingstop Spreads Its Wings Over Houston	Wingstop	12/06/2001
Gold's Gym Signs Master Franchise Agreement for Central America		12/05/2001
CAPTAIN D'S SEAFOOD DEBUTS LOWER-INVESTMENT PROTOTYPE TO SUPPORT AGGRESSIVE FRANCHISE EXPANSION EFFORTS (12/01)	Captain D's	12/04/2001
ServiceMaster Closes Sale of Management Services Business To ARAMARK (12/01)	Service Master Clean	12/01/2001
O'Charley's Issues 2002 Estimate		11/30/2001
Batteries Plus Shares Holiday-Related Purchases With Ronald McDonald House Charities (11/01)	Batteries Plus	11/29/2001
New Wave of Wingstop Restaurants to Open in San Antonio	Wingstop	11/28/2001
IHOP Celebrates 1,000th Restaurant Opening		11/27/2001
Mail Boxes Etc. Helps Ease Holiday Packing & Shipping Concerns	The UPS Store	11/26/2001
Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Concludes Master Franchise Agreements for Switzerland and Japan		11/26/2001
Golf USA Debuts New Line of Proprietary Clubs		11/21/2001
GNC To Open 300 `Smoothie Bars' in 2002	GNC	11/15/2001
Dunhill Staffing Systems Appoints Steve Fogelgren as President	Dunhill Staffing	11/12/2001
RESCUECOM Corporation Opens New Franchise In Houston, Texas	RESCUECOM	11/12/2001
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Names	Valvoline c/o Borders, Perrin, Norrander	11/12/2001
Wingate Inns Begins Phase One Testing of Wireless High Speed Internet Access for Hotel Guests (11/01)		11/12/2001
Little Caesars® Pizza Announces New Franchisee-Friendly Agreement	Little Caesars	11/09/2001
DREAMMAKER BATH AND KITCHEN LAUNCHES CLASSIC 2 COATING (11/01)		11/07/2001
KFC Announces a Broad Quality Initiative to Deliver Consistently High Quality Food and Exceptional Service (11/01)	Kentucky Fried Chicken / Yum! Brands Inc.	11/07/2001
BUILDING ON STRONG BRANDS, LOCAL ECONOMY AND DEMOGRAPHICS, BASKIN-ROBBINS, DUNKIN' DONUTS AND TOGO'S TARGET SALT LAKE CITY (11/01)	Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream c/o AD	11/06/2001
BUILDING ON STRONG BRANDS, LOCAL ECONOMY AND DEMOGRAPHICS, BASKIN-ROBBINS, DUNKIN' DONUTS AND TOGO'S PLAN GROWTH IN PHOENIX (11/01)	Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream c/o AD	11/06/2001
Boston Market to Open First New Stores Since 1997		11/06/2001
First Tallahassee Wingstop to Open	Wingstop	11/06/2001
El Pollo Loco Spices Up the Holidays With the Return of Its Popular Chicken Tamales and Fiesta Platters	El Pollo Loco / Hot Dish Advertising	11/05/2001
Marriott Named Best Hotel Rewards Program and Best Hotel Chain		11/05/2001
The Visual Image Photography Franchise Celebrates 18 Years in Business	Visual Image	11/01/2001
ACE Cash Express First Quarter Earnings Per Share Increases 43 Percent	ACE Cash Express	10/31/2001
Chuck E. Cheese's Underwrites CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG On PBS KIDS (10/01)		10/30/2001
MotoPhoto Conducts Charity Drive For the American Red Cross	MotoPhoto	10/30/2001
Boston Market to Launch in Canada		10/29/2001
Children's Orchard Kicks Off "In Your Hands" Fund Raiser for November National Adoption Month	Children's Orchard	10/29/2001
McDonald's Discusses 2002 Outlook		10/29/2001
First Denver Wingstop Opens on Halloween	Wingstop	10/29/2001
Howard Johnson Launches Spirit America Program		10/28/2001
RAINBOW RESTORERS CLEAN UP AGAIN IN NATIONAL AWARDS		10/26/2001
Tien-Hu Investment Group Selects Mulgannon & Associates for Franchise Consulting in China (10/01)		10/25/2001
Fuddruckers Launches New Menu		10/23/2001
KFC Opens 500th Restaurant in China	Kentucky Fried Chicken / Yum! Brands Inc.	10/19/2001
Burger King Acquires 30 Restaurants from Florida Franchisee		10/18/2001
Handyman Express Sponsors First Handyman Olympics		10/16/2001
Noble Roman's Announces 11 Unit Agreement with Taco John's		10/16/2001
Pak Mail Offers Holiday Shipping Solutions in the Nick of Time	Pak Mail	10/16/2001
Wendy's Opens 6000th Restaurant		10/16/2001
WINGATE INN® HOTEL OPENS NEAR AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN GREEN BAY (10/01)		10/16/2001
Berlitz Donates $200,000 to September 11 Fund		10/15/2001
Carl's Jr. Franchisee Donates More than $30,000 to American Red Cross (10/01)		10/15/2001
Furniture Medic Gives Kitchens a New Look at a Fraction of the Cost	Furniture Medic c/o ServiceMaster	10/15/2001
Krispy Kreme Announces Stores Featuring New Doughnut Technology, Store Design and Beverage Program		10/10/2001
Blimpie International, Inc., Reaches Agreement to Sell Company to Private Investor Group (10/01)	Blimpie	10/08/2001
El Pollo Loco Introduces New Spicy Chicken	El Pollo Loco / Hot Dish Advertising	10/08/2001
CAPTAIN D'S ADDS EIGHT UNITS IN KANSAS CITY	Captain D's	10/05/2001
Djangos.com Makes Offer to Buy CD Warehouse		10/05/2001
Cinnabon Opens 500th Bakery		10/05/2001
FROZEN DESSERTS SYSTEMS INC. EXPANDS JOE'S WATER ICE AND PETRUCCI'S ICE CREAM OPERATIONS TO WEST COAST (10/01)	Petrucci's Ice Cream	10/05/2001
Shakey's Pizza New Management Unveils Grand Vision		10/03/2001
REDESIGNED CAPTAIN D'S RESTAURANTS DELIVER UNEXPECTED STAFF-RETENTION BENEFITS (10/01)	Captain D's	10/01/2001
DRY-B-LO Doubles Franchise System in 12 Months	DRY-B-LO	10/01/2001
RESCUECOM Corporation licenses Eleventh franchise location in New York City (10/01)	RESCUECOM	10/01/2001
Valvoline Instant Oil Change jobs among the "coolest" in nation for young women, according to Top Teen Media	Valvoline c/o Borders, Perrin, Norrander	10/01/2001
Checkers Gets New Chairman	Checkers	09/28/2001
Children's Orchard Expands Into Tucson	Children's Orchard	09/26/2001
El Torito Expands its Overseas Operations		09/25/2001
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Unveils New Store Concept		09/24/2001
DWYER GROUP NAMES BEDWELL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS (9/01)		09/19/2001
WINGATE INN & SUITES UNVEILED TO MEET CONSUMER DEMAND FOR MORE SPACE IN HOTEL ROOMS (9/01)		09/14/2001
Inner Circle Franchisees Cash in on Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Their Goals (9/01)		09/13/2001
FASTSIGNS Takes Marketing to the Street	FASTSIGNS	09/12/2001
RESCUECOM Corporation licenses new franchise location in El Paso, Texas (9/01)	RESCUECOM	09/10/2001
Weight Watchers Announces Broad Internet Promotional Agreement		09/10/2001
WINGSTOP ANNOUNCES EXPANSION UNDERWAY IN MISSOURI	Wingstop	09/10/2001
Opportunity to Meet Jack in the Box Fictional Founder Attracts Top Bid at eBay Auction (9/01)		09/06/2001
Tricon Restaurants Named Leading Quick-Service Restaurant to Work for in Asia (9/01)		09/06/2001
DREAMMAKER BATH & KITCHEN RANKED NINTH IN 2001 QUALIFIED REMODELER'S TOP 500 (9/01)		09/05/2001
Valvoline Instant Oil Change opens 300th Franchise Service Center	Valvoline c/o Borders, Perrin, Norrander	09/04/2001
Snap-on Tools Company's Equipment Solutions Group Recognized as a Top Supplier by Honda (8/01)	Snap-on Tools	08/31/2001
Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants Franchise Approved For California	Schooley Mitchell	08/30/2001
Sizzler Changes Name to Worldwide Restaurant Concepts Inc.		08/30/2001
East of Chicago Pizza Company Names Its First CEO		08/29/2001
eMODEL TAKES MODELING INDUSTRY BY STORM	eModel	08/24/2001
Dallas to get Area's First A&W, Long John Silver's Co-Brand Restaurant	A&W / Yum! Brands	08/23/2001
Batteries Plus Welcomes New Leadership to Continue Growth in Booming Battery Market (8/01)	Batteries Plus	08/23/2001
Famous Dave's Announces of 23 New Franchise Commitments		08/23/2001
Tony Roma's Signs Development Agreement for Brazil		08/21/2001
Wireless Toyz, A Multi Carrier Cellular & Satellite Superstore, to Sell Franchises in 32 States (8/01)	Wireless Toyz	08/21/2001
LifeStyle Technologies to Offer Franchises		08/20/2001
Sir Speedy Announces 2002 Marketing Campaign	Sir Speedy	08/20/2001
ServiceMaster Division, Terminix, to Acquire Certain Assets of Sears Termite & Pest Control (8/01)	Service Master Clean	08/20/2001
WINGSTOP TO BRING FIRST TWO RESTAURANTS TO VIRGINIA	Wingstop	08/17/2001
DREAMMAKER BATH AND KITCHEN TO OFFER NEW BATH LINE		08/16/2001
Pak Mail Studies The Academics of Back to School Moves	Pak Mail	08/15/2001
Mr. Goodcents Assumes Title Sponsorship of NASCAR Busch Series Kansas 300 (8/01)	Mr. Goodcents	08/14/2001
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Becomes 'Official Burger of the Atlanta Falcons' (8/01)	Checkers	08/13/2001
It's a New Bowl Game for El Pollo Loco	El Pollo Loco / Hot Dish Advertising	08/13/2001
Huddle House Restaurants Add Momentum to Their Most Successful Marketing and Promotional Campaign (8/01)	Huddle House	08/13/2001
McDonald's Provides Updated 'Natural Flavors' Information for Customers		08/13/2001
MotoPhoto to use Kodak Products as Primary Supplier	MotoPhoto	08/13/2001
CONSUMERS SPEAK LOUD & CLEAR AS WINGATE INN^® HOTELS ONCE AGAIN OUTPERFORM MID-MARKET COMPETITIVE SET (8/01)		08/10/2001
IHOP Honors Fastest Flapjack Flipper		08/09/2001
Candy Bouquet Names New CEO	Candy Bouquet	08/08/2001
FIDUCIAL WHISKS LUCKY CLIENT OFF TO PARIS TO ENJOY GRAND PRIZE IN ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES (8/01)	Fiducial	08/08/2001
WINGATE INN^® HOTELS GO INTERNATIONAL AS BRAND OPENS HOTEL IN CALGARY, CANADA (8/01)		08/08/2001
WINGSTOP SCHEDULES FLORIDA LANDING	Wingstop	08/08/2001
Blockbuster Expands Presence in Central America	Blockbuster	08/07/2001
Rascals Comedy Clubs Launches National Hotel Ventures		08/06/2001
The Dwyer Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary		08/02/2001
Johnny Carino's Signs South Florida Development Agreement		08/02/2001
CANDY BOUQUET HELD 7TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN LITTLE ROCK	Candy Bouquet	08/01/2001
New Horizons Worldwide Added to Russell 2000, Russell 3000 Indexes	New Horizons	07/27/2001
Burger King and Diageo Take Steps Toward Separation		07/26/2001
Damon's Expands with New Restaurants in Ohio and Indiana		07/26/2001
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation Reports 67 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Net Income (7/01)		07/26/2001
GOLF USA SELECTS FLORIDA SITE FOR 2001 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION (7/01)		07/26/2001
Environmental Biotech Announces Round-the-Clock Solutions to Drain Line Problems (7/01)	Environmental Biotech	07/25/2001
Hooters Buffalo Shrimp to be on Supermarket Shelves		07/24/2001