Monday, April 23, 2012

Franchise Nation Network Announces New "Pre-Paid Lead Program"

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

GNC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: "GNC"), a leading global retailer of and wellness products, has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its first quarter 2012 financial results on Wednesday, April 25 at 9:00 am EDT. During the call, discussions may include material developments that occur subsequent to the distribution of this press release but before the scheduled earnings call.
To listen to this call, dial 1-877-232-1784 inside the U.S. and 706-679-4448 outside the U.S. The conference identification number for all callers is 73749831. A webcast of the call will also be available on www.gnc.com – via the Investor Relations section under "About GNC" – through May 25, 2012.

About GNC Holdings, Inc.

GNC Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplement products, products and diet products, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GNC".
As of December 31, 2011, GNC has more than 7,600 locations, of which more than 5,900 locations are in the United States (including 924 franchise and 2,125 Rite Aid franchise store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in 53 countries (including distribution centers where retail sales are made). The Company – which is dedicated to helping consumers Live Well – has a diversified, multi-channel business model and derives revenue from product sales through company-owned retail stores, domestic and international franchise activities, third contract manufacturing, e-commerce and corporate partnerships. Our broad and deep product mix, which is focused on high-margin, premium, value-added nutritional products, is sold under GNC proprietary brands, including Mega Men®, Ultra Mega®, GNC Total Lean, Pro Performance® and Pro Performance® AMP, and under nationally recognized third party brands.

Contact:

Michael M. Nuzzo
Executive Vice President and CFO
(412) 288-2029
Dennis Magulick
Senior Director Treasury & Investor Relations
(412) 288-4632
Web site: http://www.gnc.com/
SOURCE GNC Holdings, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference Call

ST. LOUIS, Apr 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2012, on May 3, 2012 prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m. ET on the same day.
The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (domestic and international). The access code is Build-A-Bear. The live Internet broadcast may be accessed at the Company's investor relations Web site, http://IR.buildabear.com. The call is expected to conclude by 10 a.m. ET.
Replays of the conference call will be available via the Internet and telephone. The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations Web site for one year. A telephone replay will be available beginning at approximately 12 p.m. ET on May 3, 2012, until 12 a.m. ET on May 10, 2012. The telephone replay is available by calling (858) 384-5517. The access code is 392073.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. There are more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Mexico and South America. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive Brands include make-your-own Major League Baseball(R) mascot in-stadium locations, and Build-A-Dino(R) stores. Build-A-Bear Workshop extends its in-store interactive experience online with its award winning virtual world Web site at bearville.com(R). The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list for the fourth year in a row in 2012. Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) posted total revenue of $394.4 million in fiscal 2011. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit the company's award-winning Web site at buildabear.com(R).
SOURCE: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

Contacts:

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Investors
Tina Klocke
314-423-8000 x5210

The UPS Store Helps SMU Students Return Home for the Summer

Dallas, TX, April 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The UPS Store ® located on the corner of E. Mockingbird and Greenville is helping local students pack and ship their belongings home for the summer break. Between now and the end of the semester, students can bring clothes, books and more to The UPS Store where it all will be properly packed and shipped home or to their summer destination.
“Between finals and saying goodbye to friends, the end of the school year can be stressful and busy for students," said David Jones, owner of The UPS Store. “Our certified packing professional can help ease some of the stress so they can focus on studying.” In addition, they will deliver and pickup boxes at no additional charge.
“And no item is too big,” added Jones. “Our freight services are a great option for the student who needs to ship a couch or small refrigerator home. Our trained staff will not only pack it properly but also arrange to have it delivered right to the student’s front door.”
For the do-it-yourselfer, The UPS Store carries a variety of supplies, such as small, medium and large boxes, dish pack and wardrobe boxes, tape, bubble pack and foam peanuts.
The UPS Store is offering SMU students 50% off boxes when they show student identification. Their hours are 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday – Friday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays. For more information or to schedule a pickup or please call 214-824-5100.

About The UPS Store

With nearly 4,400 locations in the U.S., The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s largest system of postal, and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a UPS subsidiary. For additional information, please visit www.theupsstore.com.

Contact:

David Jones
The UPS Store
214-824-5100
store6207@theupsstore.com

Local Las Vegas Moving Company Ranked Top Franchise Yearly Since Establishment

The Las Vegas Two Men And A Truck® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2011.

Las Vegas, NV, April 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Las Vegas Two Men And A Truck® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2011. It ranked No. 7 out of 220 locations across the United States. It ranked No. 7 out of 220 locations across the United States.
Franchises are judged annually based on a scorecard system that measures excellence in customer service, operations, citizenship and community involvement. Remarkably, the Las Vegas Franchise has ranked in the top 10 every year it has been in business.
These awards represent a milestone that every franchisee strives to achieve,” said Brig Sorber, President and CEO of Two Men And A Truck®. “The franshisees recognized in our AIE Awards are those that are living and teaching out company’s core values every minute of every day and these values of integrity and hard work are what set us apart from the rest of the industry. I congratulate our 2011 winners and I thank them for their dedication to our brand.”
The Las Vegas franchise has been in the Two Men And A Truck® system for 5 years. The location currently operates a fleet of moving trucks and has 17 employees.
“A strong customer service focus has worked for us and that makes the difference between a good and an exceptional moving company, we strive only for the best for our customers and we feel privileged to have been recognized for it,” said Gordon Shaffer, General Manager at Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas.
For more information, contact the Las Vegas office at 702-877-6683 or e-mail info0244@twomen.com. To learn more about Two Men And A Truck® Las Vegas, go to www.twomenlasvegas.com.

Contact:

Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas
Karina Bruce
702-877-6683
http://www.twomenlasvegas.com

Battery Giant Goes Green in Support of Children in Need with Beaumont’s Recycle-A-Thon!

Battery Giant is helping to give back to the local community with the sponsorship of Beaumont’s Children’s Hospital’s 2012 E-Clutter for Kids Recycle-A-Thon.

Rochester Hills, MI (PRWEB) April 19, 2012 - The Battery Giant location in Rochester Hills has always been a drop off point for local battery recycling. On Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22nd, Battery Giant will expand its efforts to collect E-waste and donate the proceeds to raise scholarship funds for Beaumont Children’s Center for the treatment of Speech and Language Disorders.
The scholarship program aids children between the ages of 12 months to 14 years who have speech and language impairments due to such conditions as a cleft palate, autism, downs syndrome, or a traumatic brain injury. Beaumont’s specialized Speech and Language Pathologists help the children achieve their maximum communicative, functional and social potential.
The Recycle-A-Thon will run from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Battery Giant location at 1178 Walton Boulevard in Rochester Hills. The community is welcome to do some spring cleaning and drop off all their E-waste items such as car batteries, cell phones, digital cameras, computers, printers, stereo equipment, washers and dryers, scrap steel and more (TV’s are not accepted). Tax deduction forms will also be provided.
Battery Giant Franchise owner, Jim Annessa, shares his perspective, “Battery Giant is pleased to assist the Beaumont Hospital network and this recycling charity event and supporting the effort to collect expired batteries and other related products and and give back to the communities we do business in. We look forward to meeting donators on Saturday and Sunday at our Battery Giant location in Rochester Hills.”

About Battery Giant

Headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the company currently operates twelve franchised locations in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Florida, and Puerto Rico. They carry a wide range of replacement batteries and battery products, plus offer an energizing opportunity for franchise ownership in the ever- expanding battery market.
With a focus on the environment, Battery Giant helps consumers recycle their rechargeable batteries and old cell phones by conveniently offering free recycling at each of their franchise store locations. They are proud to provide their customers with the most innovative, cost-effective, and knowledgeable solutions available along with friendly customer service.
For more information about Battery Giant, battery recycling, green power solutions, or franchise opportunities, visit their website at http://www.batterygiant.com, or contact Greg Danziger, President, at 586-446-6194.

Contact:

Eva Rej
Battery Giant Franchise, LLC
www.batterygiant.com
586-446-6194

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Makes Donation to the IDEAS Student Organization at the University of Central Florida for its Earth Day Celebration

Filta has made a donation to the IDEAS Student Group at UCF in honor of Earth Day 2012. Filta hopes that its donation promotes sustainability and environmental awareness across the UCF campus.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) April 19, 2012 - Filta, the world’s largest cooking oil micro-filtration and fryer management service headquartered in Orlando, Fl, has made a donation on behalf of its management and Franchise Owners to the IDEAS Student Organization at the University of Central Florida (UCF) for its Earth Day Celebration. Earth Day is a time when the world celebrates the world and all that it has to offer. It is a time when people remember the Earth and are reminded to care for the planet that we love. Eco friendly companies such as Filta see Earth Day as an opportunity to spread the message of sustainability and to support environmental groups that seek to educate the public on the benefits of being green.
Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS) is a youth-led, grassroots, International sustainability movement growing across universities, K-12 schools and communities around the World, providing people of all ages with the opportunities to grow their ideas and leave a positive impact for generations to come. The UCF chapter mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower people of all ages in Sustainability through a database of resources, initiatives and experiential learning activities to create positive environmental change on campus and in their community.
Filta believes that IDEAS is a great representative of sustainability and they parallel well with Filta’s core values. Filta has made its mark in commercial kitchens by prolonging the life of cooking oil and offering a unique bin free cooking oil recycling program.

About Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Established in the United Kingdom in 1996 and brought to the USA in 2002, Filta is the world’s leader in commercial fryer and cooking oil management services and offers its services through a worldwide franchise network. Filta is dedicated to saving its client’s money, creating a safer working environment, and providing customers with the to increase the quality of their product, all while preserving the environment. Filta services over 5,000 customers every week and has recycled over 1/3 of a billion pounds of oil and counting! http://www.gofilta.com

Contact:

Chris Young
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
407-996-5550 116

Annex Brands Stores Offer Shoppers Tips for Supporting Their Local Small Businesses

Packaging and Shipping Specialists Celebrate National Small Business Week by Highlighting the Contributions of Small Businesses to Healthy Local Economies

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 18, 2012) - Participating members of the Annex Brands franchise network, comprised of PostalAnnex+, Navis Pack & Ship, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship stores nationwide, are offering owners 100 free black and white copies during National Small Business Week, May 20-26, to show support for the role that entrepreneurs play in building and maintaining healthy local economies. National Small Business Week, sponsored annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), celebrates the economic impact that small businesses have on both the local and national level.
"Our franchisees are small business owners," said Steve Goble, vice president of marketing communications for Annex Brands, "and they understand both the challenges and rewards of small business ownership. They also understand the value that small businesses bring to their own community and to communities throughout America, and they are proud to support their fellow entrepreneurs."
According to statistics compiled by the SBA, between 1993 and 2009 small businesses were responsible for 65 percent of the 15 million net new jobs created -- making small businesses crucial to economic development and new jobs creation. Even more important to local communities, according to Goble, is the fact that studies show that up to three times as much money stays in the local economy when products and services are purchased from locally owned businesses rather than national chain stores.
"We hope that all small business owners will take advantage of our free copy offer during National Small Business Week," said Goble. "But shoppers can also play a huge role in helping small businesses thrive all year long. Here are some easy ways to support local entrepreneurs and local economies, too."
  • Pay in cash. Credit card companies charge business owners a processing fee for using their services. Using cash saves the business owner from having to pay this fee, which is typically passed along to consumers in price increases.
  • Rave about them online. Many new customers turn to review websites like Google Places and Yelp to figure out where to take their business. Giving local small businesses five star ratings and glowing reviews can help them tremendously by driving new traffic to their stores.
  • Help save resources. For example, bringing shopping bags from home is and it saves the business owner from having to purchase more.
  • Tell them how you found their business. This helps business owners know which of their dollars are actually bringing in customers.
  • Shop at small businesses as often as possible. This keeps local small businesses open and it keeps money in the local community. For example, drink from the local coffee shop; or make purchases at the local store.
"Local business owners often live, shop, send their children to school, attend religious services and volunteer in the town or city where their business is located," said Goble. "They are invested in supporting the economic growth of their communities. When local shoppers make it a point to support these businesses, they contribute to that growth -- and that's a win-win situation."
PostalAnnex+, Navis Pack & Ship, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship stores are one-stop support centers for postal and office supply needs as well as back-office support services. For more information, visit www.AnnexBrands.com.

About PostalAnnex+, Navis, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship

PostalAnnex+, Navis, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship stores are members of the Annex Brands franchise network. Their locations offer one-stop support for packaging, and office supply needs. Founded in 1985 in San Diego, Annex Brands has more than 425 locations operating in 41 states across the U.S. and into Canada. All PostalAnnex+, Navis, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship locations are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees. For more information on the company's services or for franchise information, visit www.AnnexBrands.com.

About Annex Brands

Annex Brands, Inc. is a franchisor of the PostalAnnex+, Navis Pack & Ship, AIM Mail Center, Handle With Care Packaging Store and Sunshine Pack & Ship brands. Formerly known as Postal Annex+, Inc, Annex Brands is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its brands offer shipping and such as van, freight small parcel and overnight document services, private mailbox rental, notary service, high-speed copying in black & white and color, office supplies, web site/e-commerce services, faxing service, stationery, rubber address stamps, key duplication, and assorted gift items, all in a convenient, service-oriented environment. To find out more about the company, visit www.AnnexBrands.com.

Contact:

Steve Goble
Vice President of Marketing Communications
Annex Brands, Inc.
sgoble@annexbrands.com
619-563-4800

Surrey Pizza Maker Competing To Keep World's Fastest Title

World’s fastest maker, Domino's Pizza franchisee Pali Grewal, will return to Las Vegas to defend his title.

(PRWEB UK) 19 April 2012 - Pali Grewal, a Domino’s Pizza franchisee from Surrey, is preparing to return to Las Vegas next month [May] in a bid to retain the prestigious title of the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker.
Pali from Camberley first scooped the title in 2010 for the biennial World’s Fastest Pizza Maker competition. He beat off stiff competition from across the globe to make three large pizzas in an impressive 39.1 seconds – that’s just 13 seconds per pizza! Pali set a new world record and claimed the title for the UK for the first time in the competition’s history.
Next month, Pali will return to Las Vegas for the competition in a bid to retain his title. He has been hard – spending as much time as he can in-store making pizzas for customers and practising the three pizzas required for the competition every other day in preparation. He can’t wait to get back to take on pizza makers from across the world once more.
Pali Grewal, World’s Fastest Pizza Maker, said: “I’ve been making pizzas since I was 13 and to win the World’s Fastest title in 2010 was the culmination of thousands of hours of practise, hard work and dedication. Now that I have the title, I’m more determined than ever to keep it! I can’t wait to get to Las Vegas and take on the competitors. 2012 will be the 30th anniversary of the competition so it will mean even more to me if I can bring the trophy back to the UK again.”
Domino’s began the “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” competition in 1982 to honour pizza makers who best exemplify the company’s philosophy of keeping efficiency in the store to allow sufficient time for safe, timely pizza delivery.
Finalists from Domino’s stores around the world have to hand-stretch fresh dough, sauce and top three large pizzas – one pepperoni, one mushroom and one cheese – as quickly as possible. While speed is important, it is only part of the recipe. Quality is hotly scrutinised as two judges inspect the stretching of the dough, application of the sauce and portioning of toppings during the competition. If the pizza is not perfect, it is returned to the competitor to remake the entire while still being timed.
World’s Fastest Pizza Maker 2012 will take place on Wednesday May 16, 2012 in Las Vegas. For more information on Domino’s Pizza, log onto http://www.dominos.co.uk.

About Domino’s Pizza UK & IR

Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Germany. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino’s Pizza stores in Germany.
As at 25 March 2012, there were 732 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany. Of these, 580 stores are in England, 49 are in Scotland, 28 are in Wales, 19 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, one is a unit, 48 are in the Republic of Ireland and six are in Germany.

About Domino’s Pizza

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is one of the world’s leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino’s Pizza operates a global network of more than 9,350 Domino’s Pizza stores in 70 international markets. Domino’s Pizza has a singular focus – the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.
Customers in the UK can order online at http://www.dominos.co.uk, customers in the Republic of Ireland can order online at http://www.dominos.ie and customers in Germany can order online at http://www.dominos.de. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino’s free iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 7 apps.

Contact:

The Domino’s Pizza Press Office
Domino’s Pizza Group Ltd
Claire McGill
Media Relations Manager
claire.mcgill@dominos.co.uk
01908 580 654
pr@dominos.co.uk

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Red Mango, Inc. Introduces Classics Line of Frozen Yogurt

America's #1 Zagat-rated yogurt chain debuts sweet flavors in its uniquely delicious and healthy kind of way.
DALLAS, April 5, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- How sweet it is.
Red Mango, the #1 Zagat-rated brand of frozen yogurt and smoothies, has made the best even better. The healthy, award-winning frozen yogurt chain known for more than 40 rotating tart and tangy flavors is proud to announce its new Classics line. Now available nationwide, Red Mango Classics frozen yogurts offer all-natural flavors that are sweet, creamy and uniquely delicious. Tart or sweet, Red Mango now has both.
Branded with the tagline "Our Healthy Reinvention of Your All-time Favorites™", the Classics flavors include Cake Batter, Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Cookie Cream, Strawberry Milkshake and the innovative Sugarcane Cola.
"I'm quite excited to introduce our newest frozen yogurt creation," said Dan Kim, founder and chief concept officer of Red Mango. "Over the past year, I've been working hard to recreate the sweet and creamy flavors of frozen desserts we all loved growing up, but in the delicious and nutritious way Red Mango does best. The new all-natural Classics line is our healthy recreation of America's favorite frozen treats. It represents our tribute to the nostalgic comfort of ice cream and frozen yogurt, which always makes us smile."
The Classics frozen yogurts, which have all of the same healthy attributes as the original Red Mango yogurt flavors, are all-natural, kosher, gluten-free and fortified with patented probiotics that promote digestive health and support the immune system when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
The Classics line will have a permanent place on the expanding menu of rotating flavors. And Kim, a pioneer of the tart-flavored frozen yogurt craze that has swept the nation, admits he has a "sweet spot" for these additions.
"I'll always enjoy our tangy and fruity flavors," Kim said. "But sometimes, we all crave something sweet and comforting. That's when I look to Red Mango Classics."
About Red Mango
Red Mango, one of the fastest growing retailers of all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, opened its first U.S. store in July 2007 in Los Angeles, and has since celebrated more than 160 store openings across the U.S. Red Mango was named the number one smoothie and frozen yogurt chain in America in Zagat's 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey. Other awards have included the prestigious Nation's Restaurant News' "Hot Concepts!" award and the industry-recognized SupplySide's "Scientific Excellence Award," as well as best frozen yogurt honors in Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, Utah and New York by highly-regarded independent publications. Headquartered in Dallas, Red Mango serves uniquely delicious frozen yogurt that is all-natural, nonfat and lowfat, gluten-free and fortified with beneficial live and active probiotic cultures like GanedenBC30® (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), which has been shown to promote digestive health and support the immune system when consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Red Mango is the first frozen yogurt retailer to earn the National Yogurt Association's Live and Active Cultures seal for meeting the required criteria for healthy frozen yogurt. Red Mango recently expanded its menu to include satisfying meal options such as its all-natural made-to-order fruit and yogurt parfaits and fresh fruit smoothies, and also introduced the world's first all-natural probiotic iced teas that are hand-shaken to order.
More information about Red Mango is available at http://www.redmangousa.com/. Visit Red Mango on Facebook at www.facebook.com/redmango or www.facebook.com/dankimredmango, or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/redmango or www.twitter.com/dankimredmango. For franchising information, please visit http://www.redmangofranchising.com/ or call 214-871-6865.
SOURCE Red Mango
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Five Star Painting Ranks #16 for Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Midsize Franchise Business for 2012

Springville, UT, April 05, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Five Star Painting ranked #16 for Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Midsize Franchise Businesses for 2012.
Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Painting, says, "We are extremely proud of our company and the prestigious awards we've been receiving from places such as Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. We hope to improve our rankings each year and with the direction we're going, I have confidence that we'll do just that."
Abbott and his four friends founded Five Star Painting in 2000. The company began franchising in 2005 and has sold over sixty locations since then in not only the United States, but Canada, Mexico, and Brazil as well.
"Five Star Painting is becoming a household name," says Abbott. "It's exciting to see a business grow from initial conception to where it is now."
Contact:
Five Star Franchising
Michelle Eging
801 806 4224
http://www.fivestarpainting.com/

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. to Conduct a Webcast of Its First Quarter 2012 Results

MINNEAPOLIS, April 5, 2012 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2012 results on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. A simultaneous webcast of the call will be available by visiting the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.buffalowildwings.com/.
About Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor of Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar(tm) restaurants featuring a variety of boldly-flavored, made-to-order menu items including its namesake Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. The Buffalo Wild Wings' menu specializes in 18 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings with flavor sensations ranging from Sweet BBQ(tm) to Blazin'(r). Guests enjoy a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that includes an extensive multi-media system for watching their favorite sporting events. Buffalo Wild Wings is the recipient of hundreds of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards from across the country. There are currently more than 830 Buffalo Wild Wings locations across 48 states in the United States, as well as in Canada.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Mary Twinem - CFO
952.253.0731
Source: Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.

HuHot Reaches 100,000 fans on Facebook

April 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // Missoula, Mont. – HuHot Mongolian Grill, a growing create-your-own stir-fry restaurant concept, has recently received over 100,000 likes on their Facebook page. HuHot has been invested in social media since Facebook first rolled out fan pages. Early on, the company’s CEO, Andy Vap saw the value in creating an online community, and has dedicated marketing resources to growing HuHot’s online presence. “Facebook is the largest social media outlet, we found it crucial to create a presence there, and we are extremely excited to see our fans reach such huge numbers,” says Vap. Since HuHot restaurants allow the guests to interact with every facet of the traditional restaurant process, it was natural to continue this successful interaction on Facebook. “We consider Facebook to be an extension of our restaurants,” says Director of Web Development, Monica Minford. “The interaction with our guests is continued online.”
HuHot’s Facebook page has seen steady growth over the last 4 years, and has been an integral part to many of the company’s marketing efforts including their annual recipe contest, as well as marketing promotions dedicated to the medium, such as an online scavenger hunt. On top of the marketing benefits, Facebook has also allowed loyal HuHot “fans” to communicate their love for HuHot online. Reaching 100,000 fans is a milestone that puts the medium-sized company among the ranks of much bigger restaurant chains, such as Pei Wei Asian Diner and Qdoba Mexican Grill.
For more information contact: Monica Minford, Director of Web Development (monica.minford@huhot.com)
About HuHot Mongolian Grill, LLC
HuHot is a create-your-own stir fry concept that offers a wide variety of meats, seafood, noodles, fresh veggies, and signature sauces to suit your tastes. Select your favorite ingredients then have it cooked to perfection before your eyes on a 6-foot Mongolian grill that puts out 950,000 BTUs. With unlimited trips to the grill, you can create a different meal every time.
HuHot Mongolian Grills, LLC opened its first restaurant in Missoula, Montana in 1999 focusing on fresh food, signature sauces and great service. Over the past 11 years, the concept has grown to 42 locations in 14 states and that focus has remained unchanged.
HuHot Mongolian Grill, LLC was named on the Future 50 list of fastest growing restaurant chains by Restaurant Business magazine in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and in the 2010 and 2012 Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur.
To learn more, visit the website at http://www.huhot.com/
Contact:
Monica Minford
Director of Web Development
406-251-4303

Domino's Pizza to Consumers: We're Saying 'No' for You!

Confident in Domino's Artisan(TM) Pizza recipes, Domino's tells customers no need for substitutions or additions.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in is so confident in its Artisan Pizza recipes, it continues to push the boundaries of the industry's tiresome and is doing something it never would have imagined: telling customers "no."
A national campaign beginning today light-heartedly demonstrates the confidence Domino's has in its Artisan Pizza recipes, and the importance of showing customers how special these four pizzas are - while debuting the latest flavor to its Artisan lineup: Chicken & Bacon Carbonara.
"We pride ourselves on saying 'yes' and giving people exactly what they want - especially considering there are more than 34 million ways to make a single Domino's pizza," said Russell Weiner, Domino's Pizza chief marketing officer. "But our Artisan Pizza isn't just any pizza - and what makes our four Artisan Pizza recipes special is that each was meticulously designed by our chefs to have the perfect balance of ingredients. If we put anything else on this it wouldn't be Artisan."
The Chicken & Bacon Carbonara is the first of Domino's Artisan Pizzas to feature either topping - and boasts the hand-stretched dough and unique ingredients that those who didn't think Domino's could create a pizza have come to enjoy.
"While this latest of our many 'Oh Yes We Did' moments contains the word 'no' - we are confident that people will love these recipes as is," said Weiner. "We hope they agree that when it comes to our Artisan Pizzas, 'no is the new yes.'"
In addition, Domino's will be giving away 75,000 Artisan Pizzas throughout four days beginning on Monday, April 9. The giveaway will be first come, first served - fans and consumers can find out more at facebook.com/dominos.

About Domino's Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza Domino's is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "DPZ." As of the fourth quarter of 2011, through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino's operated a network of 9,742 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and over 70 international markets. Domino's Pizza had global sales of over $6.9 billion in 2011, comprised of over $3.4 billion domestically and over $3.5 billion internationally.
In May 2011, Pizza Today named Domino's its "Chain of the Year" for the second straight year - making the company a three-time overall winner, and the first pizza company to receive the honor in back-to-back years. In 2011, Domino's was ranked #1 in Forbes Magazine's "Top 20 Franchises for the Money" list. Helped by the launch of its Domino's Smart Slice school lunch pizza in late 2010, Domino's is collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to serve healthier school foods and beverages in the United States. In late 2009, Domino's debuted its "Inspired New Pizza" - a change to its hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up.
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Edible Arrangements Opens 1000th Location

"Only in America," say pioneers in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements.
WALLINGFORD, Conn., April 4, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- The American Dream is alive and well. Just ask Edible Arrangements International, LLC founders Tariq and Kamran Farid. Today, the brothers who emigrated with their family from Pakistan as youths, opened their 1000th location in Cranston, R.I.
"It's the 'American dream,'" says Tariq, who founded the company as a teenager and serves as the company's CEO. "Every time I think about it, I get a bit emotional. I remember my grandparents, who were immigrants and told us about the possibilities in America. I think about how hard my parents worked. This is the American Dream come true."
"My hair stands on my arms when I consider what we and our franchisees have done," adds Kamran, Tariq's younger brother and COO. "I have traveled the world, and I can tell you that only in America could we have done this."
Growing up as immigrants, Tariq and Kamran watched their father work three jobs to support the family. By his mid-teens, Tariq was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and while still in high school opened a flower shop. With Kamran and family members helping out in the store, one flower shop bloomed into four.
In the process, they realized that existing software didn't meet their needs and created a customized program to organize delivery and other aspects of the business. That idea has since evolved into Netsolace, Inc., a company that sells software to franchise companies.
Tariq's next venture changed their world and the gift industry forever. It was an inventive take on flower bouquets made of carefully sculpted fresh-fruit. Tariq and Kamran launched Edible Arrangements from an East Haven, Conn., storefront in 1999 and two years later opened their first franchise.
With Tariq serving as the visionary and Kamran putting the ideas into practice, the brothers have built Edible Arrangements into the undisputed leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements.
"When we opened the first store we never expected it would grow like this," says Tariq. "To open our 1000th store is confirmation that all our hard work has been rewarded."
About Edible Arrangements
With over 1100 locations open or under development worldwide, Edible Arrangements International, LLC. is the leading purveyor of artistically designed, fresh fruit arrangements. More information about Edible Arrangements is available at 888-727-4258 or online at http://www.eafranchise.com/.
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Texas Roadhouse Partners with Snagajob to Recruit, Hire and Manage Their Hourly Workforce

April 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // Richmond, Va. – Today, Snagajob, the largest hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, and Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a full-service, casual dining chain with more than 360 locations in 47 states, announced a strategic partnership to streamline Texas Roadhouse’s hourly hiring by transitioning the process to an electronic, automated solution. Texas Roadhouse will use Snagajob’s Talent Sourcing and Hiring Manager solutions to manage a more integrated and expedient hourly hiring process.
“We were looking for an intuitive and user-friendly hiring solution with solid integration throughout all the steps in the hiring process,” said Julie Juvera, director of field HR/staffing for Texas Roadhouse, Inc. “Snagajob’s solutions seamlessly transition applicants from application to onboarding, helping us hire ‘Roadies’ more efficiently across all of our locations.”
Snagajob Talent Sourcing will help Texas Roadhouse find right-fit employees by connecting the restaurant with more than 30 million registered job seekers, driving traffic to job postings through strategic employment marketing, and funneling applicants through an online application process that includes a behavioral assessment targeted for the restaurant industry.
Snagajob Hiring Manager will help Texas Roadhouse hire ‘Roadies’ faster through an integrated applicant tracking system; an interactive hiring that helps hiring managers plan interviews and customize interview questions across locations; and, through a joint partnership with KMS Software Company, an automated onboarding process that reduces 90 percent of new hire paperwork.
“Texas Roadhouse is a first class organization, and we’re excited to help them identify, hire and manage the best-fit ‘Roadies’ for their organization so they can continue to grow and exceed their business objectives,” Snagajob CEO Shawn Boyer said.
During the three-year partnership, all of Texas Roadhouse’s 360 locations will use Snagajob’s Talent Sourcing and Hiring Manager solutions.

About Snagajob

Snagajob, the largest hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, is the only company to provide both sourcing and talent management solutions to the hourly industry. With more than 30 million registered job seekers and the leading hourly-focused talent management system, Snagajob has been fulfilling the dreams of hourly workers and those who employ them since 2000. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., Snagajob has been named the No. 1 Best Small Company to Work for in America by the Great Place to Work Institute. To find out more, visit snagajob.com and www.snagajob.com/employer-solutions.

About Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse is a casual dining concept that first opened in 1993 and today operates over 360 restaurants system-wide in 47 states. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® Offers Spring Cleaning Tips

April 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // Lakewood, CO – The team at Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, one of the nation’s fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises, knows that right about now everyone is in the middle of Spring Cleaning - organizing boxes, cleaning gutters, and washing windows. In order to help consumers out and make this Spring’s tasks less costly and time-consuming, Oxi Fresh has put together some carpet maintenance tips and tricks.
“The first step toward having a long lasting carpet is to be strategic in carpet purchases. For example, choose dark carpet colors for areas that are likely to see a lot of traffic and spills – like a child’s playroom or foyer,” said Jonathan Barnett, Oxi Fresh founder and CEO. “Of course, there are other things you can do to extend the life of your carpets.”
Barnett offers the following carpet cleaning tips for consumers hoping to extend their Spring Cleaning to their carpets:
Putting area rugs in high traffic areas can protect your carpet from unnecessary staining and wear.
Keep doggie towels near the doors where you let your pets in and out. Use the towels to clean off their paws to prevent tracked in dirt and stains.
If you spill, use a towel to blot up as much of the liquid as you can as fast as you can. This will help prevent spots from sinking deep into the carpet.
After blotting up a pet urine stain, sprinkle water and baking soda over the area. After the area has dried, thoroughly vacuum it.
There are lots of home based spot removing methods on the Internet, and some of them work great. Still, if you try any of these methods, first test them in an inconspicuous area to make sure they’re not going to damage your carpet.
Take five minutes - less than 1% of your day - to vacuum one room a day. This will keep your floors looking fresh and will prevent debris from becoming embedded in the carpet fibers.
No Shoes – Shoes often have dirt or oils on their soles, so having people take them off should help prevent grime from being tracked over your carpets.
Have your carpets professionally cleaned by Oxi Fresh every six to nine months.
About Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®:
Using innovative products and technology, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, one of the nation’s fastest growing carpet cleaning companies, offers oxygen powered cleaning. Their process cleans all the way down to the bottom of the carpet pile, transforming carpet right before customers’ eyes. In 2012, the Oxi Fresh franchise was ranked #135 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500. They also were featured in Inc. magazine’s Inc. 500|5000, a listing of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the United States. Oxi Fresh has over 200 carpet cleaning locations with more in development. For more information, visit http://www.oxifresh.com/ or http://www.oxifreshfranchise.com/.
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Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast 2012 First Quarter Results Conference Call

KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2012-- Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2012 first quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, April 19, 2012. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:30am ET on that day. The conference call, with accompanying slides, will be webcast live via the Internet.
To access the call, visit www.snapon.com/sna and click on the link to the webcast. The release can also be accessed on the Snap-on Web site. An archived replay will be available for at least 10 days following the call.
About SNA
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation, aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources and power generation. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.9 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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