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Del Taco’s director of Franchise Development, Laura Tanaka, will speak at the 2014 Franchise Expo South Feb. 6-8 in Houston about the brand’s franchising opportunities. Del Taco, which has nearly 550 restaurants in 17 states, is looking to expand via multi-unit franchise partners, according to a news release.

Jake’s Wayback Burgers is pleased to announce that we have new franchisees in South Carolina and Michigan. This will be our 3rd store in the state of Michigan with one store already open in Rochester Hills and our 9th store in South Carolina.    Currently our Clemson and Spartanburg stores are open. Since launching national … Jake’s Wayback Burgers Signs Deals in South Carolina and Michigan

TREVOSE, Pa.– Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 stores, has awarded its largest area franchise development agreement ever to Rita’s GP, LLC, a business unit of a diverse business development group based in Old Town, San Diego. Like so many others in San Diego, one of the partners is a transplant from … Rita’s Italian Ice Awards Largest Area Franchise Development Ever

Maui Wowi will target Texas as a market for big growth. This development announcement stems from the success of the franchisees currently operating in the Greater Houston area and throughout Texas. To kick off the company’s expansion efforts, Maui Wowi will exhibit at Booth #230 at one of its most successful event venues, Reliant Park, … Maui Wowi Franchise Targets Texas for Expansion

COLTS NECK, N.J. — Retro Fitness, a low-cost, high-value fitness franchise, along with its sister-brand Let’s YO!, a fresh, all-natural frozen yogurt shop, announced today the appointment of Ray Lauletti as Vice President of Real Estate and Development. Lauletti brings to the position 25 years of business and real estate development experience. Most recently, Lauletti … Retro Fitness and Let’s YO! Name Ray Lauletti VP of Real Estate and Development

How Do You Roll? has inked a deal with Raj Patel of the Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Group, LLC to develop the Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware and northern Virginia area. Over the next eight years, Patel will sell and support the opening of 25 units targeting Washington D.C., Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Rockville, and Northern Virginia for … How Do You Roll? inks development deal for Washington D.C. area

San Antonio, Texas — Massage Heights a leader of professional, affordable and convenient therapeutic massage and facial services wants to help consumers and their loved ones stay on track with their personal new year’s resolutions with the gift of well-being this Valentine’s Day.  Gift cards can be purchased for any denomination online or in a local Retreat … Give the Gift of Well-Being and a Balanced Lifestyle from Massage Heights this Valentine’s Day

Waco, TX — Entrepreneur magazine has ranked Mr. Appliance No. 474 on the 2014 Franchise 500 list. The Mr. Appliance franchise is the leading appliance repair franchise in the United States specializing in business improvement and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is well-respected as the most comprehensive and prestigious ranking’s list of franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs. The … Mr. Appliance Ranks on Entrepreneurs Franchise 500

Fort Lauderdale, Fl — World Travel Holdings, the world’s leading cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company, announces that its home-based division, comprised of CruiseOne, achieved many notable accomplishments in 2013. From CruiseOne reaching the 800th franchise milestone to expanding its marketing programs; launching innovative technological developments; enhancing training programs; and winning prestigious awards such as the Small … World Travel Holdings Home-Based Division Experiences Double Digit Growth

DALLAS — Red Mango, named one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2013 by Entrepreneur magazine, celebrated an award-winning year for franchise development in 2013. The chain surpassed 270 locations, which includes units across 30 states and 43 international sites throughout Mexico, Uruguay and El Salvador.   Red Mango celebrated the addition of more than 40 new franchisees … Red Mango Celebrates Milestone Year Of Development In 2013