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18|8 Fine Men’s Salons, the only men’s salon catering to a discerning clientele with an upscale suite of hair care and grooming services, announced today the appointment of franchise and salon industry veteran Katie Riordan as Vice President of Operations to lead 18|8’s growth as a premier, nationwide brand.  “Katie emerged as the natural choice … 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons Names Katie Riordan Vice President of Operations

Driven Landscapes Franchising, located in South Walpole, Mass., launched a new franchise program for the green industry. The franchise system—which will provide business start-up assistance, a confidential operations manual, marketing guidance and ongoing support—will operate under the Driven Landscapes brand.

The wait is over in Harrisburg. Local residents, commuters and Harrisburg’s workforce can finally quench their thirst with great-tasting water and ice from Watermill Express at a fraction of the price they would pay at the store. The pure drinking water and ice company has opened a station at 710 Commercial Drive and celebrated the … Watermill Express Provides Harrisburg with Safe, Affordable Pure Drinking Water

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding in South Texas with two new locations slated to open in New Braunfels and San Marcos. The first location in New Braunfels will open at I-35 and FM 306 in Fall 2016. The San Marcos store will follow in 2017 with the location to be determined. "Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is … Dickey’s Barbecue Pit To Expand in South Texas

Watermill Express has announced its plan to advance its franchising strategy and expand into markets with a high demand for safe drinking water. With more than 1,300 locations across the United States, Watermill Express has a franchising plan to enter into additional key U.S. markets including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada and Oklahoma.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the famed home of made-to-order, completely customizable burritos and the widely popular phenomenon that has become an unquestioned sensation across the Garden State, announced today the opening of its 10th location. The newest shop is opening in Toms River’s Silverton section at the Rands Shopping Plaza (1849 Hooper Avenue). Local restaurateurs and father-son … Bubbakoo’s Burritos Set to Open in Toms River

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announces expansion into the Mississippi Delta. The three new locations will be the first in the Mississippi Delta. The first store will be located in Greenville, and will open by the end of 2016. The additional locations will open in Cleveland and Greenwood, with timeline to be determined. "Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is … Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands into Mississippi Delta

The wait is over in Marion. Local residents, commuters and Marion’s workforce can finally quench their thirst with great-tasting water and ice from Watermill Express at a fraction of the price they would pay at the store. The nation’s largest drive-up pure drinking water and ice company has opened a kiosk at the Marion Plaza … Watermill Express Opens in Marion to Quench the Thirst Residents Have for Clean Refreshment