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Greenwood Village, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a well-known brand in Southern California that specializes in Hawaiian coffees and freshly blended fruit smoothies, is adding more fun to the area with a new franchisee in Carlsbad, California. The company has granted a franchise agreement to Marine veteran and Los Angeles fire fighter, Robert Hinojosa, and his … Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Comes to Carlsbad, Calif.

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies returns to New York City for the 23rd International Franchise Expo (IFE), sponsored by the International Franchise Association, being held June 19-21, 2014 at the Javits Center. During the three day event, Maui Wowi will put its premium coffee and smoothies front and center, allowing interested entrepreneurs … Maui Wowi Plans to Inspire at International Franchise Expo, New York

COLT’S NECK, N.J. — Retro Fitness, a leading low-cost, high-value fitness franchise, has been named one of America’s Best Franchises, according to Forbes magazine’s first-ever list of the best and worst franchises in the nation. The Forbes “Best and Worst in Franchising” was created from performance and revenue metrics compiled and analyzed by FRANdata, a research and consulting firm that … Forbes Magazine Names Retro Fitness One of America’s Best Franchises

CARROLLTON, Texas — Continuing to stay on top of the latest trends to position itself as a leader in the market, FASTSIGNS International Inc."the worldwide franchisor for more than 550 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers in eight countries"is living up to its forward-thinking tagline with its latest exhibit at the International Franchise Expo (IFE). The … FASTSIGNS Shows Industry Advances at International Franchise Expo

Brentwood, TN — John Clark has always dreamed about being his own boss and on Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m., Clark’s wish will be granted when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brentwood. The new location kicks off with a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth … Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue to Brentwood

Louisville, KY — David Robinson, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), wanted to open a business he could leave to his children one day. That’s just what he discovered when eating at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit while visiting Nashville. On Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m., Robinson will open his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville. To celebrate, the grand opening, … Couple Opens First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville

Las Vegas, NV — Roland Dickey, barbecue expert and chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is stopping by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Las Vegas on Friday, June 13 from noon to 2 p.m. for a Customer Appreciation Day. Dickey’s Barbecue fans can start crafting their barbecue skills for summer when Mr. Dickey hands out 100 free cookbooks signed by Mr. Dickey. Both Las … Friday The 13th Gets Lucky with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Customer Appreciation Day in Las Vegas

CARROLLTON, Texas — Further increasing its global expansion to solidify its spot as the leader in the visual communications industry, FASTSIGNS® International Inc., the worldwide franchisor for the more than 550 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers, has signed master franchise agreements for growth to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and North Africa. Expansion … FASTSIGNS Expands Globally Across the UAE and North Africa

Derry, New Hampshire — Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. announces that local Pak Mail franchisee, JoAnn Godin, has been elected to the Franchise System Advisory Council (FSAC). The FSAC comprises eight Pak Mail franchisees that represent and provide a voice for all Pak Mail franchisees. Of the eight FSAC positions, six represent different regions of … Local Franchise Owner Elected to Advisory Position for Pak Mail Centers of America

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Forbes magazine has named independent insurance agency Brightway Insurance as one of the "Best Franchises in America." Brightway Insurance placed No. 9 of 10 in the category of franchises with entry costs of up to $150,000, which was one of three categories created by Forbes based on FRANdata’s intel, statistics and reviews from 3,000 … Forbes Recognizes Brightway Insurance as a Top U.S. Franchise