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Forget the rock-hard pretzels and suspicious-looking hot dogs that cart vendors were once known for. Nowadays, the mobile foodservice space is populated by specialty coffee concepts, gourmet popcorn carts, and Korean barbecue on wheels. And business is booming for these operators as they look to economize and get in front of consumers in new ways. … Taking This Show on the Road

WACO, Texas — Mr. Electric, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc., will be celebrating 20 years as an electrical franchising company in the month of September. The Mr. Electric franchise was founded in 1994 as the fourth company under The Dwyer Group franchising corporation. At that time, it did not have any name brand competitors … Mr. Electric Celebrates 20 Years of Franchising

Cheyenne, WY — While serving in the Navy, Nate Schott heard about Dickey’s Barbecue numerous times from family in Nebraska. One day he decided to make the hour drive from San Diego to Temecula to try Dickey’s Barbecue and he was glad he did. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Schott will bring his favorite barbecue … Navy Vet Cooks Up Barbecue in Wyoming’s Capital with First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian, builds its presence in its own backyard. The Colorado-based coffee and smoothie franchise says it’s gaining ground in the Colorado market with the addition of a new franchise owner. There are now four operators located throughout the state and more expected in the next year. The latest to join the … Maui Wowi Hawaiian Gains Momentum in Colorado Market

WACO, Texas — Rainbow International® Restoration, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group®, one of the world’s largest international service franchising organizations, announced Friday the re-acquirement of the Germany master franchise license from the previous master licensee. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

WACO, Texas — Mr. Appliance of New York City, owned by Stuart Kauder, earned the Mr. Appliance Franchisee of the Year Award at The Dwyer Group® International Conference September 7-10 in Orlando, Florida.  The Franchisee of the Year Award is the highest honor than can be earned by a franchisee in the Mr. Appliance network. … Mr. Appliance of New York City Wins Franchisee of the Year Award

Sweetwater, TX — Jay and Ratna Devdhara’s love for cooking is what attracted them to opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in their hometown of Snyder. OnThursday, September 18 at 11 a.m., the couple will expand their business with a new location in nearby Sweetwater. To celebrate their expansion, they are hosting a three-day grand opening. The first … Life Gets Sweeter in Sweetwater with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

When Brightway Insurance Inc. has run into speed bumps in its business, it has taken the challenges and turned them into opportunities. For example, starting and growing an insurance agency in Florida with difficult regulatory issues due to hurricanes can be difficult, but David Miller, chairman of the company, said it made the company stronger. 

Appleton, WI — Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m., marks the one year anniversary of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Appleton. In honor of this location’s anniversary, guests can stop by for music, giveaways and barbecue deals. Special guest, Mr. Dickey joins the party to mingle with guests and hand out 100 autographed copies of his cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s … Put On Your Party Pants: Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Appleton

Dallas, TX — Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. announced sales from its catering hotline have surpassed the $6.4 million sales mark. In August 2011, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. introduced 1-866-BARBECUE, a national catering hotline that gives guests direct access to live catering experts seven days a week. Today, catering is responsible for 15 percent of overall sales for … Catering Sales Are Smokin’ Hot at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants