Franchise News Wednesday Oct 17, 2012

Teen Phenomenon Cody Simpson Invites Fans Across The USA To Help Make Over 25,000 Stuffed Animals To Donate To U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Foundation » October 17, 2012 at 9:19AM PDT | Source: Build-A-Bear Workshop

During National “Stuffed with Hugs” Birthday Celebration Weekend ST. LOUIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Oct. 17, 2012 - As part of the 15th birthday celebration of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the leader in interactive retail, over 25,000 stuffed animals will be made and donated to children who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. During the special weekend of October 20 – 21, Build-A-Bear Workshop invites the first 100 Guests in all of its U.S. stores to make a stuffed animal for free to donate to the Marine Toys for Tots® Foundation to distribute to kids in need in communities across the country. Stuffed with Hugs® is a core program of Build-A-Bear Workshop in its eleventh year and the weekend event is part of a variety of activities celebrating the company’s 15th birthday... Elevation Burger Celebrates Milestone With Opening Of Its 30th Store In Naples, Florida » October 17, 2012 at 9:02AM PDT | Source: Elevation Burger October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // Arlington, VA - Elevation Burger, the rapidly growing, fast-casual restaurant serving great-tasting, 100% organic, grass-fed, free-range burgers, excitedly hits a growth milestone with today’s opening of its 30th store in Naples, Florida. Located at 6436 Naples Blvd, directly across the street from Barron Collier High School, the 50-seat Naples location is the second franchise operated by Mario Michetti, who opened his first Elevation Burger franchise in Ft. Myers, FL this past January. Like its Ft. Myers counterpart, the newly opened location will feature the Elevation Burger Super Griddle -- an unprecedented system for cooking burgers that matches Elevation Burger’s commitment to high-quality, freshly-made product with the friendly convenience of quick-service restaurants that deliver food within a predictably short time... Three Associates Join Taft’s Indianapolis Office » October 17, 2012 at 8:57AM PDT | Source: Taft, Stettinius & Hollister October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Julian E. Harrell, Jinee L. Majors, and Christopher P. Montagano have joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as associates. Julian E. Harrell is a member of the firm’s Environmental practice group. He received his J.D. from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and his B.A. in history from DePauw University. Harrell is active in the community through his involvement with diverse institutions, including the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated High School, Indianapolis Public School #58 and Coburn Place Safe Haven. Jinee L. Majors is a member of the firm’s Business and Finance practice group. She received her J.D... Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports Stop Cyberbullying Month » October 17, 2012 at 8:46AM PDT | Source: Build-A-Bear Workshop Cody Simpson to Participate in Company’s Efforts as Brand Ambassador October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // ST. LOUIS – Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, will continue its efforts to promote October as Stop Cyberbullying Month at Build-A-Bear Workshop. The company, along with Build-A-Bear Workshop Brand Ambassador and teen pop singer Cody Simpson, invites Guests to take the pledge against cyberbullying with a number of programs in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at Bearville.com™, the company’s virtual world and entertainment destination. “At Build-A-Bear Workshop, we strive to provide a fun and safe experience for all our Guests, both in our stores and online at Bearville... Email us directly for more details: DiverseFranchise@gmail.com