Year: 2014

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Hot on the heels of a new store in Highland, Calif. and one opening later this month in Oceanside, Calif.,Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the gourmet coffee and fruit smoothie franchise, is planning to add one more store to the growing list in the state. Dennis Lundy and his wife Julie Jackson, are entering … Maui Wowi Expands California Presence With Latest Franchisee

Germantown, MD — On Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Germantown will reopen under new ownership. The new owner, Jim Hickin is an experienced Dickey’s Barbecue Pit team member whose past experience includes roles as general manager of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Cortland, New York which he now owns. “I’m excited to reopen … Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Germantown Celebrates Customer Appreciation Event Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Revamping and remodeling in Kansas City, Sears Outlet Stores, a subsidiary of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOS), has leased the former Sears location on E Front Street, expanding Outlet Store operations and services, while offering an economic boost with mass job creation. Originally leased by Sears Holdings Corporation, the facility included warehousing, distribution, … Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Renovates and Expands Kansas City Retail and Distribution Center

PRINCETON, N.J. — Athena Learning Centers of Princeton, New Jersey, today introduced an In-Home brand model to potential franchisees that would enable them to offer K-12 one-to-one tutoring in math, reading, writing and science, as well as SAT and ACT college test preparation support in students’ homes or other mutually agreed upon locations. This complements the company’s traditional … Athena Learning Centers Adds In-Home Franchise Opportunities to Traditional Retail Storefront Model

GEORGETOWN, Texas " Salon industry leader Mark Kartarik has been named president of Sport Clips Haircuts effective August 1 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan.  Kartarik comes to the nation’s leading men’s and boys’ hair care franchise after a long, established career as a top executive with Minneapolis-based Regis Corporation.  For more than 20 years, Kartarik … Mark Kartarik Named President of Sport Clips Haircuts

Greenwood Village, CO — Maui Wowi franchisees are teaming up to bring their popular products to fans attending events for the MLB All-Star Game, being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota July 15, 2014 at Target Field. The unique opportunity allows longtime franchisee and Director of Regional Support, Mary Bigler, to serve fans on Saturday, July 12 at the Target … Maui Wowi Minnesota Franchisees Team Up for All-Star Baseball

Tracy, CA — On Thursday, July 17 at 11 a.m., Veronica and Miguel Ruiz will fulfill their dream of owning their own restaurant when they open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tracy. To celebrate their achievement, the Ruiz’s will throw a three-day, action-packed grand opening celebration.

East Coast Wings & Grill, an upscale casual dining chicken wing franchise, announced the opening of its second location in the Orlando market, offering the community 75 different flavors of chicken wings based on nine heat intensities to create over 675 flavor combinations. Located at 3138 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, the new restaurant is … NBA Star Opens 2nd East Coast Wings & Grill Restaurant in Orlando