Franchise News for Wednesday October 24, 2012

Pure Barre Opens 100th Franchise Location » October 26, 2012 at 7:37AM PDT | Source: Pure Barre

October 26, 2012 // Franchising.com // DENVER, COLORADO – Pure Barre, the fastest, most effective way for women to change the shape of their body, today announced the opening of its 100th location nationwide, a watershed moment for the fitness company that only began franchising in July, 2009 and is now located in 30 states. The newest franchise, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is the 31st franchise to open in 2012 and the seventh overall in North Carolina. “We are proud to celebrate this occasion with all 100 of our franchises and the thousands of Pure Barre enthusiasts who have embraced the Pure Barre lifestyle over the years,” said Carrie Dorr, Founder & CEO of Pure Barre. The ballet barre workout has exploded in popularity since its inception in 2001... » Read Full Story

Penn Station East Coast Subs Serves Buffalo Chicken Sandwich For November » October 24, 2012 at 12:54PM PDT | Source: Penn Station East Coast Subs

Fast Casual Restaurant Debuts Limited Time Offer as Monthly Special October 24, 2012 // Franchising.com // Milford, OH - Penn Station East Coast Subs will offer a buffalo chicken sandwich for the first time throughout the month of November. The sandwich features fresh-grilled, all-white meat chicken smothered in spicy buffalo sauce with cool blue cheese dressing served on Penn Station’s fresh-baked bread. It will be available with an order of small fresh-cut fries and a regular beverage as the monthly special for November. “We think the buffalo chicken sandwich will be a huge hit with our customers and our franchisees,” said Craig Dunaway, president of Penn Station, Inc. “Buffalo chicken is a fan favorite and our version is a great tasting sandwich... » Read Full Story

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Third Quarter 2012 Earnings » October 24, 2012 at 12:32PM PDT | Source: Wyndham Worldwide

Third Quarter Adjusted EPS Up 20% Year-Over-YearProvides Preliminary 2013 Outlook October 24, 2012 // Franchising.com // PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Highlights: Third quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.13, compared with $0.94 in the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 20%. Third quarter 2012 reported diluted EPS was $1.11, compared with $1.08 from the same period in 2011, which included a $22 million benefit from adjustments. Third quarter adjusted net income increased 6% compared with the third quarter of 2011. A stronger US dollar had an adverse effect on net income and EPS... » Read Full Story

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Lily Sarafan, President Of Home Care Assistance, Is Nominated As A Finalist For Female Executive Of The Year » October 19, 2012 at 7:34AM PDT | Source: Home Care Assistance

The Stevie® Awards, given Annually to American and International Business Leaders, has Nominated Lily Sarafan, President and COO of Home Care Assistance, as a Finalist for their 2012 Female Executive of the Year Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2012 - Home Care Assistance is proud to announce that the Stevie Awards have named Lily Sarafan, President and Chief Operating Officer, as a finalist for Female Executive of the Year. Sarafan was nominated by a panel of over 130 business leaders and is being recognized for her vision, leadership and transformative impact on society. The Stevie Awards are recognized as the world’s premier business award. The awards were created in 2003 to restore confidence and trust in American business and are today recognized as ‘the business world’s own Oscar Awards... » Read Full Story  |  » Franchise Opportunities Available

Massage Envy Takes A Hands-On Approach To Eliminating Stress This Holiday Season » October 19, 2012 at 7:29AM PDT | Source: Massage Envy

Start Family & Friends on the Path to Wellness with a Gift from Massage Envy SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The holiday season can be stressful. There are deadlines to be met, traffic becomes unbearable, the kids are off from school and you're bombarded by the same department store jingle everywhere you turn. Even the American Psychological Association recently reported that up to 69 percent of people are stressed by the feeling of having "a lack of time" during the holidays. The real problem is that the way we respond to stress can exacerbate, or even create physical and emotional problems. Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is here to alleviate holiday stress this year by creating a little "ME" time... » Read Full Story  |  » Franchise Opportunities Available

East Coast Sub Sensation Opens First Location In Frisco » October 19, 2012 at 7:11AM PDT | Source: Jersey Mike's Subs

Owner Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Subs October 19, 2012 // Franchising.com // FRISCO, Texas – Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, officially opened its doors in Frisco on October 17.  Franchise owner Steve Zeigler held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, October 17 to Sunday, October 21 to support the Frisco Education Foundation. The new restaurant, located at 5110 Eldorado Parkway, circulated 10,000 coupons throughout the community, offering a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution to the Frisco Education Foundation. The Frisco Education Foundation (FEF) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization working in partnership with the Frisco Independent School District and the Frisco area community to enhance the educational opportunities of students... » Read Full Story

Koko FitClub Of Hoboken Announces First Ever, Fully Automated Custom Exercise And Nutrition Solution » October 19, 2012 at 7:05AM PDT | Source: Koko FitClub

Hoboken residents will soon use groundbreaking technology to improve and track their health and fitness. Hoboken, NJ, October 19, 2012 - (PR.com) - Science shows that being fit and healthy at any age isn't about a certain weight on the scale; it’s about what that weight is made up of. That's why Koko FitClub encourages people to toss out the bathroom scale and focus their attention on a far better way to measure and manage their health. Starting next month, Koko FitClub of Hoboken will introduce "FitCheck" as the centerpiece to its award-winning Koko Smartraining system and a better way to measure and guide members to their fitness goals. Koko FitCheck is medical-grade, body composition measurement technology that quickly and effortlessly analyzes and tracks each Koko member’s level of lean muscle... » Read Full Story

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Franchise News - Tuesday October 9 2012

Miami Subs Announces Three-Store Deal in Florida

Oct 9, 2012 9:30 am

After more than 20 years, Florida's largest regional sub and grill chain, The ...

C-Stores Drink Up the Possibilities for New Beverages

Oct 9, 2012 10:10 am

Here at Technomic, we’ve been warning restaurants for years to watch their backs against retail foodservice. Retail food channels are consciously tryi...

Freshens Adds Salads, Healthy Items for Smart Dining Choices

Oct 9, 2012 8:34 am

Atlanta-based Freshëns, the nation’s largest frozen yogurt and smoothie comp...

Cups Debuts Pink Flavors for Breast Cancer Awareness

Oct 8, 2012 2:38 pm

Cups Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo co...

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Thursday Franchise News

Cousins Subs Builds a Strong Foundation with Franchising Program

Oct 4, 2012 3:53 pm

All franchisors want the best for their franchisees, but Cousins Subs—a Wisc...

Barberitos Launches Social Media Contest

Oct 4, 2012 2:30 pm

Barberitos Franchising has rolled out a social media contest where fans register t...

How Do You Roll Brings Back California Dreamin' Offer

Oct 4, 2012 1:30 pm

How Do You Roll?, the custom sushi shop, has brought back its popular “Calif...

Krispy Kreme Makes Its Way to Singapore

Oct 4, 2012 11:30 am

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement ...

Understanding the Influence of Income on Restaurant Visits: Lower- and Upper-Middle Consumers

Oct 4, 2012 11:20 am

Note: This is the second of a three-part series sharing insights from Technomic’s Influence of Income Consumer Trend Report. Our first post exam...

Biz2Credit Launches Financing Assistance Website

Oct 4, 2012 8:47 am

Inspired by the increasingly wide range of small business owners seeking capital, Biz2Credit, the online resource for small business finance, is laun...

The Profit is Right

Oct 4, 2012 6:00 am

Report shows food franchises have better profitability than other franchise categories. ...

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Charley's Grilled Subs Franchise Available

Charley's Grilled Subs

What's better than a Philly Cheesesteak? A Charley's Grilled Cheesesteak Sub. Charley's began franchising in 1991, and since then locations have been popping up all over the world. You can now enjoy the award-winning taste of Charley's Grilled Subs in hundreds of locations, from Ohio to Hawaii to Alaska to Japan and beyond. It's all about the famous grilled steak subs and fresh-cut gourmet fries (cheese fries you won't believe). The menu also features chicken subs, delicious deli sandwiches and believe it or not...grilled salads. Wash it down with Charley's refreshing lemonades and you have a meal you won't soon forget. Charley's open kitchen environment and freshly prepared products are unique in the quick-serve fast food industry making it a very successful business to operate.Learn More

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