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Your Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Conferences & Events NewsBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference CallBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on February 16, 2012 prior to the opening. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results on February 1, 2012Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), the national chain of burrito restaurants known for serving Food With Integrity, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results on Wednesday,... Famous Dave's Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference CallFamous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Fourth Quarter 2011 earnings after market close on February 15, 2012. Weight Watchers to Present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services ConferenceWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that David Kirchhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference in New York City.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Present at the 2012 ICR XChange ConferenceChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an investor conference. Benihana Inc. Sets Date and Conference Call for Fiscal Third Quarter 2012 ResultsBenihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, will release its fiscal third quarter 2012 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference in Miami BeachEinstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating primarily under the Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(R), and Manhattan Bagel(R) brands, announced today that it will.. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter & Full-Year 2011 ResultsDunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of two of the world's most recognized brands, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results on Thursday, February 9, 2012, with a.. Panera Bread Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2011 Earnings Release DatePanera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) will report its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011 results after the market close on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Upcoming Domino's Pizza Investor EventsDomino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast events: Domino's Pizza 2012 Investor Day Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. to Conduct a Webcast of Its Fourth Quarter 2011 ResultsBuffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release DateStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the company’s fourth quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on Tuesday, January 10, 2012Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial ResultsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call For Toys "R" UsToys "R" Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its third quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys "R" Us. Weight Watchers Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 after the NYSE closes on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Hyatt Hotels Corporation Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Investor Conference CallHyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results on Thursday, February 16, 2012, before the stock market opens, followed by an investor conference call at... Wyndham Worldwide's CFO Tom Conforti to Participate in a Panel at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Gaming Conference January 20, 2012Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will participate in a panel discussion at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Gaming Conference on Friday, January 20, 2012 in Las Vegas. Caribou Coffee to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Investor ConferenceCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), announced today that Michael Tattersfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Hennessy, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Company at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference. Wyndham Worldwide to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2011 results on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conferenceed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2011 fourth quarter and full year results prior to the market open on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Wyndham Worldwide to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference January 11, 2012Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The Wendy’s Company Announces Timing of Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2011 Results and Investor Day Conference CallThe Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that it will release preliminary fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results on Monday, January 30, before the market opens. H&R Block to Hold Investor Conference TodayH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will hold its investor conference today in New York City. The company's senior leaders will outline its growth strategies and outlook for fiscal 2012 and beyond. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Sets Date for Third Quarter Financial Results News Release and Conference CallEinstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2011 financial results after the market close on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. to Host Its Second Quarter FY2012 Earnings ConferenceRuby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE:RT), will host its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter earnings results on Thursday, January 5,2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Realogy to Release Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results and Host Webcast on November 1Realogy Corporation will release its third quarter 2011 financial results and file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Winmark Corporation Announces Cash DividendWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results on February, 11 2010Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), the national chain of burrito restaurants known for serving Food With Integrity, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results on Thursday... Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. to Host First Quarter Conference Call on Thursday, July 7, 2011Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 7, 2011 to discuss its operating results for the first quarter of FY2012, along with other topi Realogy to Participate in Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities ConferenceRealogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, announced that Richard A. Smith, its president and CEO, and Anthony E. Hull, its executive vice president, CFO and treasurer, will participate as speakers at Imperial... Century 21 China Real Estate to Report Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results on November 17, 2011IFM Investments Limited (NYSE: CTC) (″Century 21 China Real Estate″), a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21 H&R Block to Hold Investor Conference on December 8H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will hold its investor conference in New York City at 8:15 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 8. H&R Block's senior leaders will outline the company's growth strategies and outlook.
Sonic to Release First Quarter 2012 Financial Results on January 4, 2012Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 after the market close on January 4, 2012. Brinker International Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference CallBrinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Central Time). Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call For January 8, 2008Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Market: "RMCF") today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2011 ResultsDunkin' Brands Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of two of the world's most recognized brands, Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, plans to release its third quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Sets Date for Second Quarter Financial Results News Release and Conference CallEinstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGL) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2011 financial results after the market close on Thursday, August 4, 2011. A conference call will follow at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Easte Bear Stearns Announces Conference Call At 12:30 P. M.The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to host a conference call today at 12:30 p.m. EDT to address speculation in the marketplace related to its announcement this morning. Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call and WebcastBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, March 6, 2008, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. GNC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report Third Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its third quarter 2011 financial results on Friday, October 21 at 10:00 am EDT. Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. to Conduct a Webcast of Its Third Quarter 2011 ResultsBuffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD), today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on November 1, 2011Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 after the market close. CEC Entertainment, Inc.to Webcast Third Quarter Ended October 2, 2011 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, November 3, 2011, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2011. Gap Inc. to Present North America Business and Global Growth Strategy Updates at Annual Investor EventGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will host a meeting for investors on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at its Gap Global Creative Center in New York. A live webcast will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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