- Case Seeks Franchise Expansion in Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex
Case Handyman and Remodeling, Inc. (www.casedesign.com) the nation's largest full-service remodeling organization today announced that it is seeking franchise expansion opportunities in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Case is targeting entrepreneurs with project and sales management experience, strong business acumen and who are either familiar with, involved in, or passionate about the remodeling/handyman industry. - Case Handyman and Remodeling Targets San Jose for Franchise Expansion
Case Handyman and Remodeling, Inc. (www.casedesign.com) the nation's largest full-service remodeling organization today announced plans to open additional franchise locations in the San Jose area, creating business opportunities for entrepreneurs with strong business acumen who are either familiar with, involved in, or passionate about the remodeling/handyman industry. - FAMIMA!! to Open its Eighth Store in the Expanding Specialty Food Chain at Figueroa
Famima Corporation, the U.S. branch of FamilyMart Co., Ltd., one of the largest convenience store franchises, announced today that they plan to open their eighth store on October 31, 2006 in downtown Los Angeles. - PODS® Inc., Announces the Purchase of Sarasota Franchise – Territory Now Company-Owned
PODS® Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of mobile storage and moving solutions has announced the purchase of the Sarasota territory. Sarasota becomes the eleventh company-owned location in a network of over 151 locations in 46 states across the country. PODS recently began an international expansion and have opened franchise locations in Canada and Australia. - California Department of Corporations Takes Enforcement Action Against Company Selling Illegal
The California Department of Corporations (DOC) issued a desist-and-refrain order against IBHM, Inc. (IBHM) of Los Angeles, also known as Integrative Bio Health Management, Inc., doing business as 5R Health, and Founder and Chairman Jong Ki Kim, along with Vice President Jong Hag Kim. The order alleges the company was not registered as a franchise business as required by state law. - Franchisees Commit to Develop 20 New IHOP Restaurants
IHOP Corp. (NYSE:IHP) today announced that it has secured additional Multi-Store and Single-Store Development Agreements during the third quarter 2006 for its franchisees to build an additional 20 new IHOP restaurants over the next eight years. These agreements provide for the development of new IHOP restaurants in the states of Georgia, Virginia and Washington, as well as for international development in Ontario, Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands. - Universal Delivery Solutions, Inc. Secures Preliminary Contract in South Florida for its Delivery
Universal Delivery Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets:UDSG) announced that it signed an agreement with Lett Us Franchise, LLC, franchisor of Salad Creations in and around the Margate, Fla. area to provide delivery services for a test period of six weeks effective October 11, 2006. - Coverall Cleaning Concepts’ Louisiana Support Center Sells Initial Two Franchises
Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, announced today the purchase of its Louisiana Support Center’s first two Franchises by Michael Green and Glenn Cobb. Having just opened on June 1, Coverall Cleaning Concepts’ Louisiana Support Center, with these recent purchases, has started establishing itself in the region. - Business Success Coach Brad Sugars Kicks off International Tour November 2-4 in Las Vegas
Brad Sugars, the founder and President of Action International – the 16th fastest-growing franchise in the world, rated 53rd among the top 500, according to Entrepreneur magazine – will kick off his international seminar tour here November 2nd, 3rd and 4th. - Fitch Upgrades Banco Rio de la Plata's Individual & National L-T Ratings
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banco Rio de la Plata S.A. (Banco Rio) as follows:
--Individual to 'D' from 'E'
--Long term national ratings to 'AA-(arg)' from 'A+(arg)'
Fitch also affirms the following ratings:
--Support '5'; - Aduddell Industries Emergency Management Business Unit Selected by the Association of Starwood Hotel
Aduddell Industries, (OTCBB: ADDL) a leading provider of commercial roofing, waterproofing, restoration services, as well as disaster recovery services today announced that Aduddell Industries’ Enviro & Emergency Management Services (E2MS) business unit has been selected by the Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners - North America to become an Associate Member of ASFONA. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies (www.starwoodhotels.com). - EA Acquires Digital Illusions
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the acquisition of Digital Illusions CE (DICE), acclaimed development team and creators of the Battlefield game franchise. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, DICE becomes a fully integrated EA studio dedicated to growing the Battlefield franchise and developing new products for the PC, next generation consoles and other new platforms. The acquisition is effective immediately. - Ruby Tuesday Franchisees from Around the World Gather for Annual Meeting
They came from a dozen countries and spent four days sharing strategies, standards, and a vision of future growth and development. They made hand-crafted burgers, toured restaurant kitchens, attended classes, and, in between, played their own World Cup of Soccer, chain restaurant-style. - Learning Express Names Beacon Street Girls Sleepover Bag “Best Toy for Tweens”
At their annual convention, Learning Express franchise owners named B*tween Productions’ Beacon Street Girls (BSG) Sleepover Bag to its “Best Toys” list. The BSG Sleepover Bag won in the “Tween Toy” division. - Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Expands to Germany with New Franchise Agreement
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today announced an agreement with Choose Germany A/S as a new international franchisee. - GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance Provides
Building on a long-standing relationship with Sun Development and Management Corporation, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance is funding the construction of six new hotels with a $60 million development line of credit. - Demand Soars for Predictive Analytics in Business Forecasting
At the Forecasting Summit, SAS, the leader in business intelligence, announced strong cross-industry market adoption of SAS Forecast Server. The company dominates the business forecasting market, having more than 6,500 licenses with more than 4,000 unique customers globally for its forecasting solutions. Many of these companies adopted SAS Forecast Server soon after its November 2005 introduction.
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