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Greenwood Village, CO — Already a community hotspot for local Towson residents, Maui Wowi Hawaiian, located at 1220 E. Joppa Road, is hosting a grand opening celebration and serving complimentary smoothies for all who attend on Saturday, March 1, 2014. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on this special day, guests who visit Maui Wowi in … Maui Wowi in Towson Celebrates Grand Opening With Complimentary Smoothies and More

Greenwood Village, CO — To help customers cope with the extreme weather conditions hitting communities across the U.S., Maui Wowi Hawaiian is bringing back its warm Pacific Passion coffee blend. Beginning Monday, March 3 through June 4, 2014, customers can enjoy this unique coffee blend that combines Hawaiian and Papua New Guinea beans to produce a fruity aroma … Maui Wowi Hawaiian Brings Back Pacific Passion Coffee

Fort Lauderdale, Fl. — CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. announced today the appointment of Debbie Fiorino as senior vice president.  Fiorino, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for parent company World Travel Holding, comes with more than 20 years of leadership experience. In her roles at World Travel Holdings spanning more than 11 … CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Announce Appointment of Senior Vice President Debbie Fiorino

AUSTIN, Texas –WG Storage & Delivery announced today its plans to expand its business throughout the United States through a unique franchise opportunity. WG Storage & Delivery is recognized as an industry leader committed to excellence and discretion when providing moving, storage, and relocation services for high-end clients, and is the premier white glove company catering to … Franchise Opportunities Now Available for WG Storage & Delivery

HOUSTON — The debut of Franchise Expo South in Houston set a record for the largest number of attendees and exhibitors in the show’s eight-year history. Held from Feb. 6-8 at the Reliant Center, nearly 11,000 visitors had the opportunity to meet with more than 200 franchisors face-to-face to discuss new franchise opportunities while examining the latest issues … Franchise Expo South Sets Records for Attendance and Exhibitors in Houston

Austin, Texas — While the restaurant industry has recently been dominated by mobile apps that offer consumers a one-stop-directory of restaurant options, individual brands in the industry, such as Mama Fu’s Asian House, are realizing the power of concept-specific mobile apps.  Partnering with Punchh Mobile CRM, Mama Fu’s has developed their own app in order … Mama Fu’s Revamps Consumer Facing Technology, Introduces Mobile Application for iOS and Android

With the conclusion of the food-heavy holiday season, many people are starting to boost their exercise and diet plans, which is usually also accompanied by cutting out certain types of indulgences like dining at fast casual restaurants. To combat this trend, Mexican food concept, Chronic Tacos, rolled out its health-conscious menu options that include gluten … Chronic Tacos Caters to Health-Conscious Eaters

Omaha, Neb. — In February 2014, National Property Inspections, Inc., a leader in residential and commercial property inspections, commissioned an independent franchisee satisfaction survey conducted by Franchise Business Review. NPI outperformed others in its industry and showed high franchisee satisfaction. Some of the highlights of the survey include the following: Over 96 percent of respondents … National Property Inspections Franchisee Survey Reveals Strong Satisfaction

CARROLLTON, Texas — On the heels of its banner year for sales and growth in 2013, FASTSIGNS, the worldwide franchisor for the more than 545 FASTSIGNS sign, graphic and visual communications centers in eight countries, will be launching extended expansion efforts in Canada. As part of the strategy, the franchise will be exhibiting at Booth No. 315 … FASTSIGNS Expands Canada Footprint

LINCOLN, NE — Outdoor Living Brands has received World-Class Franchise certification from the Franchise Research Institute for all four of the organization’s brands:  Archadeck, Mosquito Squad, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, and Renew Crew. This unprecedented recognition comes after independent surveys were conducted with each of the brands by the Franchise Research Institute, in which every franchisee was invited … All Four Outdoor Living Brands Now Certified as World-Class Franchises