Thursday Franchise News

Veterans Invited For Free Lunch At Texas Roadhouse » November 08, 2012 at 7:19AM PST | Source: Texas Roadhouse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nov. 8, 2012 - Texas Roadhouse Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) invites veterans and active members of U.S. military across America to enjoy free lunch on Monday, November 12th from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day. Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event, opening its doors for exclusive hours, to honor the men and women of our armed forces. “Texas Roadhouse appreciates the men and women of our armed forces. This is our way of honoring them for their service to our country,” said Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the 380-unit Texas Roadhouse. All veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military – can choose one of 10 entrees, including a 6-ounce hand-cut sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee during lunch... » Read Full Story

Hooters Salutes Military On Veterans Day With Wing Promotion And "Operation Calendar Drop" » November 08, 2012 at 7:15AM PST | Source: Hooters

Famous wing restaurant honors military with free wings, pledges $1 donation to local military charities for Hooters Calendar purchases as part of "Operation Calendar Drop" ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Hooters is showing its appreciation for all veterans and active duty military personnel this Veterans Day by offering a special wing promotion at participating restaurant locations across the U.S. On Sunday, Nov. 11, Hooters invites all military patrons with a military ID or proof of service to enjoy 10 free boneless wings with any drink purchase. "We are proud to show our support for our servicemen and women who have graciously sacrificed so much for this nation," said Dave Henninger, chief marketing officer, Hooters of America... » Read Full Story

Tide Dry Cleaners Expands Franchise System; Opens Location In Roswell, Georgia » November 08, 2012 at 6:53AM PST | Source: Tide Dry Cleaning

Roswell Franchise Extends the Tide Dry Cleaners Promise to Change Dry Cleaning For Good ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ - NDC Group, LLC, in collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G), is opening a Tide Dry Cleaners® store in Roswell, Ga., the Atlanta area's second location. The store applies Tide's 60 years of fabric-care experience, GreenEarth® cleaning technology and drive-thru valet service to meet customers' needs. "We are so excited to give the people of Roswell an opportunity to experience the value of great quality, service and convenience that Tide Dry Cleaners has introduced in other markets across the country," said John Ngan, Tide Dry Cleaners franchisee. "When we say 'Tide Dry Cleaners is changing dry cleaning for good,' we mean it... » Read Full Story

Great American Cookies ® Honors Veterans With Free Cookie Giveaway » November 08, 2012 at 6:45AM PST | Source: Great American Cookie Inc.

ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Great American Cookies® is honoring the brave men and women serving our country this year with a free cookie giveaway. On Sunday, November 11, patrons, either in uniform, carrying their military ID or proof of service, who stop by a Great American Cookies location will receive a free regular cookie of their choice. Great American Cookies is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group. In addition, Great American Cookies continues to show its appreciation for Veterans with the Great American Patriot Program, designed to help members of the armed forces own their own franchise business. In its second year, the incentive program is available to qualifying veterans from all branches of the U... » Read Full Story

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Franchise News

Johnny Rockets Plans Further Central America Expansion » October 18, 2012 at 10:46AM PDT | Source: Johnny Rockets

Eight Restaurants to Open in Five Countries during Next Five Years ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Johnny Rockets has signed a franchise agreement with Maria Eugenia Handal Canahuati, owner of Desarrollos Gastronomicos Internacionales Corporation, to open eight Johnny Rockets restaurants in Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala over the next five years. The first location in Central America for the iconic all-American chain opened in Panama City in August 2010. With a strong business acumen and vast experience in the hospitality industry, Handal is well positioned to grow Johnny Rockets' unique brand of Americana in Central America. A graduate of The General Manager Program at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Handal is Executive VP of her corporation's hotel company and oversees the Crowne Plaza San Pedro Sula and the Holiday Inn Express San Pedro Sula in Honduras... » Read Full Story

Red Lion Hotels To Report 2012 Third Quarter Results November 8 » October 18, 2012 at 10:33AM PDT | Source: Red Lion Hotels

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report third quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, Nov. 8. The company will hold a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, to discuss the results for interested investors, analysts and portfolio managers. Hosting the call will be President and Chief Executive Officer Jon E. Eliassen and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Julie Shiflett. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer George Schweitzer will also be available to answer questions. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following number ten minutes prior to the scheduled time: (800) 230-1074... » Read Full Story

IHG To Introduce Managed Service Centre For Hotels In Russia And The CIS » October 18, 2012 at 10:26AM PDT | Source: InterContinental Hotels Group

October 18, 2012 // Franchising.com // IHG has announced plans to establish a managed service centre that will provide support services for its hotels as it grows Russia and the CIS. Once it is open (most likely around March 2013) the Moscow-based centre will enable IHG hotels to access specialised clustered (non-guest facing) services including sales and marketing, finance, IT and human resources. IHG’s VP Operations, Russia, Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia, Robert Kennedy, said: “Our decision to establish such a centre underlines our commitment to growing in Russia and the rest of the CIS: one of IHG’s priority markets. “The managed service centre will be a bespoke offering for this region... » Read Full Story

Verlo Named Official Mattress Of Green Bay Packers » October 18, 2012 at 9:49AM PDT | Source: Verlo Mattress Factory Stores

October 18, 2012 // Franchising.com // MILWAUKEE, WI - The Green Bay Packers' best defense against a poor night's sleep may be a mattress made by Verlo Mattress Factory, which was named the Official Mattress of the Green Bay Packers today. The announcement, made jointly by the Green Bay Packers and Verlo, reflects a natural partnership between two organizations with a history of excellence and performance. In fact, the Green Bay Packers sleep on Verlo mattresses while attending training camp each year at St. Norbert College, so they have first-hand knowledge of their comfort and durability. Verlo Mattress Factory is the only manufacturer to back their mattresses with a Lifetime Comfort Guarantee. For over 50 years, the Wisconsin-based manufacturer has built high-quality custom mattresses in their local factories, and then sold them at factory-direct prices... » Read Full Story

Dunkin' Donuts Announces 16 New Restaurants In Salt Lake City, Utah, With Sizzling Donuts, LLC » October 18, 2012 at 9:41AM PDT | Source: Dunkin' Donuts

CANTON, Mass., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts, LLC for 16 new restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2013 and the remainder by 2018. In February 2012, Sizzling Platter, LLC formed the subsidiary Sizzling Donuts, LLC and signed their first multi-unit agreement with Dunkin' Donuts to develop 11 new restaurants in Denver, Colorado, and eight new restaurants in El Paso, Texas, over the next several years. "We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Salt Lake City and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Mitchell Lowe, Sizzling Platter's General Counsel and vice president of development...

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Monday Franchise News

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Dickey's Hosts Events in Minnesota to Celebrate Growth

Oct 8, 2012 8:48 am

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its explosive growth in Minnesota by host...

FRANdex trails the broader indices with a 2.5% gain in the 3rd Quarter

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Saturday Morning Franchise News Sept 29th 2012

Mobile Ordering Apps Open Doors for Fast Casuals

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Sales, Traffic Counts Improve for Restaurants in August

Sep 28, 2012 10:54 am

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Performance Index (RPI)...

Sloan's Outlines Plans for Expansion, Franchising

Sep 28, 2012 10:20 am

Sloan’s, South Florida’s palatial ice cream, candy, and toys para...

Jack in the Box Debuts Sourdough Cheesesteak Melt

Sep 28, 2012 10:15 am

  Fall is in the air and the savory flavors of steak, cheese, and sourdough...

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