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Franchise Nation Network has signed agreement to generate Direct Hit Franchise Leads for Extreme Pizza, Amramp, Sediment Removal Solutions and Zoned In Marketing Group.

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

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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 specialty retailer of health 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, sports nutrition 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 retail 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 party 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 retail. 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, electronics, 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 moving supplies, such as small, medium and large boxes, dish pack and wardrobe boxes, tape, bubble pack and foam packaging 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 delivery, 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 retail shipping, postal, printing 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, education, 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 moving 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 electronics 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 retail 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