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NEW YORK — India-born/America-raised Postal Connections of America (PCA) franchise owner Kal Bodawala, was recognized " for the second straight year — as the number one DHL international retail shipper in the U.S. by DHL at the Retail Shippers Associates (RSA) Annual Expo held recently inOrlando. Bodawala credits his relentless sales and marketing efforts, eternal enthusiasm and dogged determination … Postal Connections Franchisee Recognized by DHL as #1 U.S. Retail International Shipper for Second Year Running

TEMPE, Ariz. — While plumbing isn’t exactly known as a sexy business, that doesn’t mean franchises trying to compete in the segment have to flush all their creative thinking down the toilet. With a creative name and memorable, playful bright-blue frog as a brand icon, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain™ is poised to leap ahead of old-school … New Franchise Adds ‘Hop’ to Plumbing Industry with Creative Brand Personality

NEW ORLEANS — Planet Beach is pleased to announce the promotion and appointment of a new member to a key position within their management team. Planet Beach is committed to building and maintaining a strong and dynamic management team and has announced the promotion of Jessica Matherne to Vice President of Spa Performance. “Jessica has been … Planet Beach Names Jessica Matherne Vice President

Dallas, TX — Roland Dickey’s goal has always been world barbecue domination.  Today, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is one step closer to that goal by officially opening their 400th restaurant. The 400th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened in Phoenix, Arizona and the Dallas-based company now slow-smokin’ in 40 states across the country. “Our goal has always been … Dickey’s Barbecue Kicks off National Barbecue Month with 400th Restaurant

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Delaware’s Dover Days gets some refreshment from Maui Wowi Hawaiian who will be a vendor at this year’s event held May 2-4, 2014. Local Delaware residents Chris and Erica Bruno were recently granted a franchise agreement with the Hawaiian coffee and smoothie company and are eager to bring their unique concept to the historic … Maui Wowi Franchisees Dive into Dover Days

Cedar Rapids, IA — Pak Mail Cedar Rapids celebrates its move to a new location at 5249 North Park Place NE. The celebration includes a three day event that features an Open House Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Celebration continues all day Saturday … Pak Mail Cedar Rapids Celebrates New Location & Military Appreciation Month, May 15-17, 2014

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Dallas and the Office of Economic Development. The Dallas Franchise Expo takes place at Dallas Market Hall, May 17 & 18, 2014. The event is the ideal opportunity for visitors to speak directly with representatives from proven … The Dallas Franchise Expo partners with the City of Dallas and the Office of Economic Development

Portsmouth, NH — Franchise Business Review (FBR) has announced an online course for franchise seekers that will seek to answer the enduring question, “How much money can you make in franchising?” The three hour course will take place over 2 sessions on consecutive evenings " May 20th and 21st, from 7:00 " 8:30pm EDT. CEO and Founder … Franchise Business Review Aims To Answer Question: “How Much Money Can You Make?”

Winston Salem, NC — Mainstream Boutique, a national women’s fashion and accessories boutique franchise, honored Winston Salem’s mother-daughter team Charlotte Parris and Anitra Mitchell with a Franchise of the Year Award. The duo also was honored for their tremendous growth with doubling the size of their business from 2012 to 2013.  Anitra Mitchell and Charlotte … Winston Salem Duo Win Mainstream Boutique’s Top Franchise Awards

Richmond, VA — May 1, 2014 — Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is happy to announce that Brent Conley has opened a new location servicing the Rochester, New York area.   Known as Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Rochester, Mr. Conley and his team will design and install custom outdoor lighting systems for his customers, for home exteriors, landscapes … Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Opens a New Location
in Rochester, New York