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Smoke’s Brands, the powerhouse Canadian empire known best for Smoke’s Poutinerie – the “World’s Largest and Original Poutinerie,” today announced an extensive growth initiative to significantly increase the Canadian presence of its three dynamic brands. Taken together, the explosive expansion of Smoke’s Poutinerie, Smoke’s Weinerie and Smoke’s Burritorie will increase the empire by 50 percent … Smokes Brands Set to Erupt in 2016 with Explosive Canadian Growth

Smoke’s Brands, the powerhouse Canadian empire known best for Smoke’s Poutinerie – the “World’s Largest and Original Poutinerie,” today announced a franchise growth plan targeting key markets throughout Alberta, including Calgary and Edmonton. With the franchise development strategy firmly in place, Smoke’s Brands plans to enter Calgary and Edmonton with a plaid-covered bang and is … Smokes Brands Targets Alberta for Growth

Travelers at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) can now visit the Parisian-style urban bakery café, Brioche Dorée, during every arrival and departure. The exciting new eatery at the airport serving Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, specializes in an impressive range of European café options. From fresh espresso-based coffees and croissant breakfast sandwiches to quiches, … Brioche Doree Lands at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Franchise Gator has selected FASTSIGNS® as the No. 1 pick on its list of Top 100 franchises for 2016 which was released earlier this week. The annual ranking recognizes the top franchise systems with proven track records for growth and quality that require smaller investments than larger, more well-known brands making them solid investments for … Franchise Gator Names FASTSIGNS No. 1 on Top 100 List for 2016

Hackensack, N.J.-based Executive Care, the home care company widely recognized as the most trusted provider of skilled and personal care services, is celebrating a remarkable start to 2016. Coming on the heels of record-breaking franchise growth, the brand extended its presence into four new states including North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Connecticut in 2015. For … Executive Care Celebrates Monumental Growth Phase

Retail Food Group (RFG), Australia’s largest multi-food franchisor, has entered 2016 on a high with the commissioning of its 2,500th outlet. RFG is the global franchisor for brands including Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Gloria Jean’s Coffees and Cafe2U. The Company celebrated its milestone with the opening of Michel’s Patisserie … Retail Food Group Achieves 2500 Outlet Milestone

Kona Ice, the nation’s leading mobile brand of tropical shaved ice, has earned another national accolade for its growth and achievements during 2015. FranchiseGrade.com, a leading franchise market research firm, announced that Kona Ice has been named to its annual list of top 500 franchise companies. The list, titled “The Franchise Grade Top 500”, ranked … Kona Ice Named to the Franchise Grade Top 500 List

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is entering 2016 with another pat on its back. The worldwide franchisor for the more than 600 FASTSIGNS® sign, graphic and visual communications centers ranked No. 1 in the “Business Services” category of Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchises list. In other areas of the list, FASTSIGNS ranked No. 9 in … FASTSIGNS Named to Franchise Business Reviews Top 200 Franchises List

Kitchen Tune-Up, the country’s leading kitchen remodeling franchise, and Even Financial, a technology platform that matches consumers with lenders, today jointly announced a strategic partnership to help Kitchen Tune-Up customers get quick and easy access to financing options. Kitchen Tune-Up customers can now access Even’s product through the financing page of Kitchen Tune-Up’s website to … Kitchen Tune-Up and Even Financial Partner to Offer Customer Financing

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm, announced that Bottle & Bottega has been named to their annual list of Top 200 Franchise companies. The list, titled 2016’s Top Franchise Opportunities, ranked hundreds of participating franchise companies by their overall levels of franchise owner satisfaction. Bottle & Bottega was ranked fifth in the “Sports … Bottle and Bottega Named Best of the Best by Franchise Business Review