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do you have what it takes to own a your own frozen yogurt and baked goods business?

The key ingredient common to all successful restaurant owners is passion. This business isn???t always easy, requiring lots of long hours. A passion for what you???re doing is essential to see you through when times get tough. In addition to passion, you also need to be an efficient multi-tasker. Owning a TCBY and Mrs. Fields has many components to their daily operations.

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Maui Wowi Brings Paradise to Padres Fans at Petco Park

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, a leading beverage retailer at events and venues, is bringing its fun, island flavor and quality products to Petco Park for the 2015 San Diego Padres Major League Baseball season. With two island oasis locations inside the ballpark, fans will enjoy high quality, fresh fruit smoothies, as well as adult beverage ???Smoothies that Party??? that include Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and more.

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Maui Wowi Hosts a Pau Hana Open House

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, global retailer of Hawaiian coffee and fresh made smoothies, invites the public to an Open House on May 14, 2015 in Oceanside, California to learn more about the company???s franchise opportunities and find out why so many people have left their old careers behind and said Aloha to Maui Wowi.

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Maui Wowi Takes Smoothies to Petco Park For MLB Season

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, a leading beverage retailer at events and venues, is bringing its products to Petco Park for the 2015 San Diego Padres Major League Baseball season.

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InXpress named best in class on Entrepreneur???s Franchise 500

Entrepreneur Magazine???s Franchise 500 rankings acknowledge InXpress as the best franchise organization in its class.

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CruiseOne Celebrates Top Producers During Tulip Time River Cruise

CruiseOne recently recognized its top-producing franchise owners who are members of the home-based network???s prestigious ???Circle of Excellence,??? with a special Tulip Time River Cruise aboard the AmaSonata.

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what is the franchise advantage?

This is probably the number one question that we get asked by people thinking of entering the food business: Am I better off taking a franchise in an already proven concept or should I develop my own concept? Here???s how we answer that.

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Before deciding on a franchise, ask yourself these four questions

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KINDERDANCE NEW HAVEN EXPANDS TO AN AREA DEVELOPER

US Franchise Organization brings movement educationto young children Worldwide

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what franchise concept is best for you?

When you are considering a franchise, you need to think about which concept works best for you. First, we strongly encourage you to study the market. Is there a clear audience for the product? Is the product category growing? Avoid gimmicks and theme-style concepts. Analysts say that most people often only visit theme restaurants once and don???t come back ??? been there, done that.

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Chronic Tacos Hits Home Run with Baseball Fans, Partners with Angels Baseball for Fourth Straight Year

Recognized as Angel Stadium???s top performing food vendor, Chronic Tacos has become a park staple for baseball fans in Anaheim. Kicking off another season, Chronic Tacos is partnering with the Los Angeles Angels for the fourth straight year, bringing with them a new look, new promotions, and the same quality food and service that fans have been craving through the off-season.

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Donatos Continues Domination of Fast-Casual Pizza Segment with National Expansion Initiative

The fast casual pizza segment has gone from nowhere to seemingly everywhere with head-spinning speed. And while a band of start-ups have debuted in the past few years, Donatos Pizza, the leading pizza chain in Technomic???s most recent Top 150 Fast-Casual Chain Restaurant Report, is dominating the category. And they???re showing no signs of slowing down.

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Sign & Graphics Franchise Offers Growth and Diversification Options to Independent Business Owners

With ever-changing technology and shift in consumer demand, the print industry is consistently looking for ways to grow and evolve. Recognizing print shop owners??? needs to diversify their offerings, FASTSIGNS International, Inc.???the worldwide franchisor of more than 570 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers in nine countries???will be exhibiting at the National Print Owners Association (NPOA) third annual Owners Conference to discuss its successful Co-Brand franchise program.

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Restoration 1 Continues to Climb in Entrepreneur???s Annual Franchise 500 Rankings

Restoration 1, a leading franchise that specializes in a wide array of emergency mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction services, continues its climb in Entrepreneur magazine???s annual Franchise 500 rankings. Restoration 1 has risen to No. 346 in the 2015 listing, up from No. 369 in 2014 and No. 432 in 2013.

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Del Taco Adds Bacon to Daylong Breakfast Menu

Del Taco, which has been serving breakfast for more than 30 years, is offering a Bacon Grilled Breakfast: a fresh take on a meal favorite with a limited time deal that bacon lovers won???t want to miss. Available now at participating locations, guests can purchase two Bacon Breakfast Tacos plus one Mini Bacon Quesadilla for only $2.50.

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DEL TACO SEES EPIC SALES RESULTS WITH EXPANSION INTO THE SOUTH

Del Taco, a leader in the Mexican quick service restaurant (MQSR) category, reported that the brand is making significant strides in the South, with a focus on expansion in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. With its fresh made-to-order Mexican and American classics drawing success in the region and beyond, Del Taco is truly a national brand.

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DEL TACO TALKS BANNER YEAR AND PRODUCT INNOVATION AT 2015 FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH

Del Taco, a leader in the Mexican quick service restaurant category with 550 restaurants in 16 states, will discuss the chain???s rapid nationwide expansion and franchise opportunities during the 2015 Franchise Expo South, taking place Feb. 5 ??? 7 at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas. Exhibiting at booth 530, Del Taco representatives will be on hand to speak with show-goers about the company???s updated franchise incentives and strategic growth initiatives to bring Del Taco???s fresh, made-to-order Mexican and American favorites to new guests across the country.

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Flip Flop Shops Actively Seeks Franchise Owners for More than 50 Premium Locations

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest-growing global retail chains, is experiencing great demand from North American retail centers and communities eager for the retailer to move in. More than 50 prime retail spots have been identified for immediate move-in opportunities, and Flip Flop Shops is actively seeking new franchise owners interested in Freeing Their Toes and being their own boss.

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Flip Flop Shops Adds Authentic Birkenstock Brand

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, continues to make strides as a casual footwear industry leader with the introduction of Birkenstock to its retail brand selection. As an approved retailer for Birkenstock USA, LP, shoppers will soon be able to pick up Birkenstock's iconic slides and sandals at select Flip Flop Shops' domestic locations.

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Flip Flop Shops Continues Explosive International Expansion with Caribbean Development Deal

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing retail chains in North America, today announced the latest deal in an international development hat trick: a master franchise agreement with the retail-savvy team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba in late 2014. The master franchise rights agreement also covers the management of three already well-established shops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Curacao.

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Flip Flop Shops Franchise Steps into the Middle East with Kuwait Opening

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, achieved another milestone for its international expansion efforts with the company???s first shop opening in the Middle East. Opened Aug. 10, and located at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait City, Kuwait, this marks the first of 50 planned shops for the region through a master franchise agreement with Al Mana Fashion Group, W.L.L., a subsidiary of Al Mana Group.

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Flip Flop Shops launches Havaianas partnership with February freebie promotion

Flip Flop Shops,the fast-growing global retail chain devoted exclusively to flip flops and casual footwear, is expanding its merchandise selection with the addition of iconic Havaianas styles in all of the company???s North American shops. To mark the new partnership, the two brands have teamed up to provide shoppers with an extra sweet surprise in February.

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Flip Flop Shops Opens Its First Retail Doors in Africa

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, announced the grand opening of the first of 25 locations set to open throughout South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius over the next several years. The shop development is part of a master franchise agreement with Barefoot, an experienced retail group in the region. Opened Thursday, July 3 in Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria East, South Africa, the new store marks the first Flip Flop Shops location in Africa.

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Flip Flop Shops Partners With OluKai to Offer Shoppers the Opportunity to Win a First Class Hawaiian Airlines Vacation

Shoppers dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway can let their feet do the talking by heading to Flip Flop Shops across the U.S and slipping on a pair of OluKai sandals for a chance to win! Throughout the month of March, OluKai has teamed up with Flip Flop Shops to present the "Anywhere Aloha" in-shop sweepstakes, in which one lucky winner will receive a first class trip for two to any Hawaiian island of their choice with the help of Hawaiian Airlines.

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Flip Flop Shops Ranks on Inc.???s 500 | 5000 List for Fifth Consecutive Year

Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest-growing global retail chains, today achieved a significant milestone by being named to the prestigious Inc. 500 | 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S.-based private companies for five consecutive years. The retail chain, devoted exclusively to the latest styles of flip flops and casual footwear from the world???s hottest brands, joins an elite list of companies who have been able to maintain steeply escalated revenue growth for five years running.

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New Deal Takes Del Taco to Northeast

Del Taco announced that it will enter into the Northeast region with the signing of two development agreements in New Jersey. The restaurants are slated to open in 2016. With 550 restaurants in 16 states, this latest expansion supports the company???s strategic growth initiatives to bring Del Taco???s fresh, made-to-order Mexican and American favorites to new guests across the country.

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Quiksilver and Roxy Partner with Flip Flop Shops to Help Fight Heart Disease

Can flip flops help fight heart disease? Popular outdoor sports apparel and footwear brands Quiksilver and Roxy have teamed up with fast-growing retail chain Flip Flop Shops to say: yes! Today, the companies unveiled two stylish limited edition flip flops to be sold exclusively at Flip Flop Shops 100-plus locations in support of the retailer???s ???the Heart To Sole: Creating a Stress Free America?????? campaign. Throughout the month of June, Roxy and Quiksilver will donate fifty cents from the sale of each limited edition flip flop to the American Heart Association???s My Heart. My Life.(TM) initiative for a total of $20,000.

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ShelfGenie Announces Brand Development Partnership

ShelfGenie, the industry leader in customized cabinet solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership with CSE, a forward-thinking digital marketing agency. The partnership is the next step to enhance the company???s digital presence and further establish ShelfGenie as the go-to brand in the marketplace.

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SPEEDO USA Offers Consumers the Chance to Explore the Waters of Australia

SPEEDO USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), today announced in partnership with Flip Flop Shops, the chance to win a trip to Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia ??? the birthplace of Speedo and one of the most popular beaches in the world.

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Brothers Bring Barbecue to Middleton with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Brothers, Clint and Nick Ziegler knew barbecue would be a hit in Madison. On Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m., the Zieglers open their second location to the area in Middleton.

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CMIT Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Jetico

Market Leaders Team Up to Deliver Best-in-Class Data Encryption Software to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Nationwide

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New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in South Lebanon is a Family Affair

Randy and Kevin Daniel have over 25 years of combined restaurant experience

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Father-Daughter Duo Bringing Maui Wowi to South Texas

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, gourmet coffee and fresh fruit smoothie retailer, welcomes new franchisees who are teaming up to build a business where family is a priority.

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how dual branding works at famous brands

The TCBY & Mrs. Fields dual branding strategy provides a mix of revenue growth opportunities, significant brand awareness, and financial efficiencies rarely offered by a franchisor.

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Maui Wowi Coming Soon to the Jersey Shore

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, premium coffee and smoothie retailer, plans to open a location at the Ocean City Boardwalk, bringing paradise to the vibrant vacation community.

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Maui Wowi Takes Aloha Spirit to The Jersey Shore

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Sign & Graphics Franchise Sees Increased Domestic and International Demand

Just a month prior to opening its first Dubai location, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2015 ISA International Sign Expo April 9-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The worldwide franchisor for the more than 570 FASTSIGNS sign, graphic and visual communications centers in nine countries is attending the expo to connect with independent business owners regarding its various franchise programs as well as opportunities for international franchise agreements.

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Smoothies spur healthy sales

Smoothies are becoming ubiquitous on quick-serve and fast-casual menus due in no small measure to convenience, delicious flavor combinations and the perception of healthfulness that these fruit and vegetable beverages command.

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Welcyon, Fitness After 50, Unveils New Club Design and Dcor Concept

Continuing to anchor itself as the premier fitness destination for adults 50 or older, Welcyon, Fitness After 50, has unveiled an all-new interior dcor package that features a more spa-like ambiance designed to inspire and motivate members and make them feel at home.

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Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen Signs Area Development Agreement for 37 Restaurants Throughout Northern California

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen, a Canadian-based fast-casual chain that offers fast and fresh cuisine from 10 Asian countries, has signed a franchise agreement to develop 37 restaurants throughout Northern California over the next 10 years.

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You Can't Be Afraid to Make the Jump to Become a Franchisee

When Amit Patel was laid off from his job as a product design engineer, he found himself working at his cousin's Subway shop. Soon, he was inspired to open up a location of his own. Once he caught the franchising bug, he couldn't stop. Today, he also runs a Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies location. Here's what he's learned.

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Kinderdance awards new territory

US franchise organization brings movement education to young children worldwide.

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Kinderdance grows in Indiana

US franchise organization brings movement education to young children worldwide.

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National Property Inspections, Inc., 2015 Franchisee Survey Reveals Strong Satisfaction

Over 90 percent of respondents have a positive attitude about their affiliation with NPI

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9Round Opens First Gym in Australia, Plans More Than 100 Additional Locations Over Next Five Years

Add 9Round to the list of world-class fitness chains looking to capitalize on Australia???s booming fitness sector. The world???s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise recently opened its first club Down Under.

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FASTSIGNS Recognized for 10 Years of Outstanding Franchisee Satisfaction

Demonstrating reliable performance through 10 consistent years of annual placement in Franchise Business Review???s (FBR) Top Franchises list, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. has been named one of the inaugural inductees to FBR???s Hall Of Fame.

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Nashville???s First Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Open in the Gulch

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced today a signed agreement that will soon bring Nashville???s first shop to the area. Currently slated to open in late summer, the 2,000-square-foot shop will be located in the MarketStreet Enterprises??? Gulch Crossing building at 220 11th Ave. South. The widely acclaimed neighborhood hangout is known for its signature-toasted sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes and live, local music.

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Sears Hometown and Outlet Refreshes Appliance Retail Strategy

The appliance market landscape in America is changing, with customer research showing that brand name, quality and appearance are increasing in importance. Evolving to meet changing customer needs and to embrace its branding as ???America???s Appliance Experts,??? Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) announced today the reinvention of its appliance retail strategy at its store formats, starting with Sears Hometown Stores.

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Our Yogurt And Cookies Are Taking Over The World

Together, TCBY and Mrs. Fields have more than 900 locations in 33 countries. But, that number will soon be growing.

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