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APEX, NC — Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHOS) will open its newest North Carolina Sears Home Appliance Showroom on October 2, 2014 at the Beaver Creek Crossings shopping center, located at 2016 Creekside Landing Drive in Apex. The new store will provide customers access to a full suite of top brand name home appliance merchandise and mattresses … New Sears Home Appliance Showroom Store Opens in Apex

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Seva, the pioneer of the fast casual spa experience in the United States, announced today that it is advancing strategic franchise growth into its second phase. The company’s planned progression into its new growth stage comes amid rapid expansion that is meeting extraordinary consumer demand. In just three short years of … Seva Launches Phase Two of Franchise Growth Strategy: Aggressive Expansion Targets Shopping Centers in Key U.S. Regions

Fairfield, CA — The city of Fairfield and those serving at Travis Air Force Base will soon get a taste of Texas-style brisket when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m. The new fast-causal barbecue restaurant is throwing a three day grand opening celebration.  The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth … Texas-Style Barbecue Arrives at Travis Air Force Base with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

WACO, Texas — Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, a leader in plumbing and drain cleaning, and ServiceTitan, a premier service management software company, have announced a strategic partnership to create technologically advanced solutions for both the franchisee and the end user. “We have been working with ServiceTitan for some time to ensure all of our franchisee needs, and … Mr. Rooter® Plumbing and ServiceTitan Announce Global, Strategic Partnership

West Sacramento, CA — On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., West Sacramento gets a little bit of the lone star state when the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens. Raised in California, Jared Katzenberger owns five Dickey’s Barbecue locations throughout the Sacramento area. Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three day grand opening party kicking off with the … Californian Expands Barbecue Business with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Sacramento

Centennial, Colorado — Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. announced its support of the Chief Wiggles “Operation Christmas Stocking 2014” donation drive. For the tenth year in a row, the drive provides Christmas cards, non-perishable food, personal items, candy, and more to troops serving around the world in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Korea. “Operation … Pak Mail Ships Holiday Gift Packages to Troops Overseas by Supporting “Operation Christmas Stocking 2014” Donation Drive

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Executive Care, the New Jersey-based home care franchise that is quickly gaining a national reputation as the premier caregiving agency in its field, announced today the appointment of franchise operations and growth expert Todd Leonard to vice president of operations and franchise development. Headquartered in Hackensack, N.J., the full-service home care franchise … Executive Care Appoints Seasoned Franchise Industry Leader to Vice President of Operations and Franchise Development

Las Vegas, NV — John Schouten spent 7 years working for Ariat Boots where he moved up the ranks from merchandiser to a territory sales representative. Looking for a change, Schouten decided to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., Schouten will open a newDickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas. To … From Boots to Barbecue: Man Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Two East Coast franchise owners of Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the popular coffee and fruit smoothie company, are teaming up for the Baltimore Book Festival held at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland Sept. 26-28, 2014, where they will join other vendors for the three day community event. Organized by the Baltimore Office of … Maui Wowi Franchisee Returns to Baltimore Book Festival

Natchitoches, LA — Lee Waskom’s résumé includes experience in property development and management, a chain of college book stores and a Smoothie King franchise. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Waskom takes on barbecue when he opens the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Natchitoches. To celebrate his new endeavor, Waskom is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The … Entrepreneur Brings Barbecue to Hometown with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit