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Your Entertainment Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising financial news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the entertainment franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Entertainment Franchise Financial NewsRacing Limos America Looks to Build on Third Quarter 2,000% Revenues BurstRacing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC: ATYG), is expecting continued revenue growth through Q4 2011 and into 2012. Racing Limos America Reports Strong Third Quarter RevenuesRacing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG.PK), is reporting strong third quarter revenues. Racing Limos AmericaTM Announces Their 2012 Marketing Effort: Plans to Run with the ″Big Dogs″ in a $500 Billion IndustryRacing Limos AmericaTM, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG.PK), announces its new marketing effort for 2012. Third Quarter Results to 30 September 2011Continued outperformance by IHG's brands delivers 33% operating profit growth CEC Entertainment Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2011; Announces 10% Increase in Cash DividendCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced its financial results for its third quarter ended October 2, 2011. IHG Shares Global Repositioning Strategy for Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & ResortsFrom its annual Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today shared the Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts global repositioning strategy. CEC Entertainment, Inc.to Webcast First Quarter Ended April 3, 2011 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, May 5, 2011, to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2011. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm Central Time CEC Entertainment Franchise Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010. Total quarterly revenues decreased 2.1% to $181.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 from total quarterly revenues of $184.8 millio CEC Entertainment Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End 2009CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today reported net earnings of $5.4 million for the fourth quarter ended January 3, 2010, compared to net earnings of $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.24 for the... CEC Entertainment Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today reported net earnings of $12.7 million for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009, compared to net earnings of $9.9 million in the third quarter of 2008. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.55 for... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Pricing of $675 Million of Senior Secured Notes Due 2014Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced that it has priced an offering of $675 million aggregate principal amount (increased from $340 million, as announced on September 14, 2009) of 11.75... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured NotesBlockbuster Inc., (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) announced today that it intends to offer up to $340 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2014 (the "Notes") in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the... Blockbuster Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 5, 2009. CEC Entertainment Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2009CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today reported net earnings of $9.0 million for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009, compared to net earnings of $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2008. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.39 for the... CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Present at the Stephens, Inc. Spring Investment Conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) announced today that it will present to investors attending the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York, New York on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The presentation will... CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast First Quarter 2009 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, April 30, 2009, to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2009. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm... Blockbuster to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsBlockbuster Inc. , a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced the Company will report its first quarter 2009 financial results for the period ending April 5, 2009 on Thursday, May 14, 2009 after the close of the U.S. financial... Blockbuster Announces Amendment of Revolving Credit and Term Loan FacilityBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced the company, JPMorgan and a group of lenders, led by Monarch Alternative Capital LP and Silver Point Capital, L.P., have completed the amendment of... Blockbuster Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal-Year 2008 Financial ResultsBlockbuster Inc. , a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal-year ended January 4, 2009. Fiscal year 2008 included 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2007 included 53 weeks. CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, February 19, 2009 to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2008. The conference call will begin at... Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred SecuritiesBlockbuster Inc. , a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share on its shares of 7-1/2% Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred... Blockbuster Reports Third Quarter 2008 ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 5, 2008. Blockbuster Inc. Reiterates Positive Outlook for Full-Year 2008; Sets Date to Announce Third Quarter ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its third quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2008, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will also host a conference call... CEC Entertainment Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today reported net earnings of $9.9 million for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, as compared to $15.9 million for the third quarter of 2007. The Company's diluted earnings per share were $0.44 for the... CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter 2008 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm... InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Americas RevPAR Growth to 31 August 2008InterContinental Hotels Group's ("IHG") annual conference for hotel owners in the Americas region commences this week. The revenue per available room (RevPAR) performance of IHG's brands in the Americas for August 2008 will be disclosed at this... Accor: High Quality First-Half 2008 ResultsThe Group's first-half 2008 results reflect the impact of the strategic initiatives deployed since early 2006. Half Year Results to 30 June 2008Operating profit from continuing operations increased 10% to $242m. Excluding the $13m liquidated damages, continuing operating profit grew 4%. Blockbuster Reports 9% Increase in Same-Store Sales for the Second Quarter and Raises Outlook for the Full Year on Continued Improvement in FinancialBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 6, 2008. Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred SecuritiesBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share on its shares of 7-1/2% Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, in accordance with the terms of.. CEC Entertainment Reports 5.7% Comparable Store Sales GainCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today reported net earnings of $11.3 million for its second quarter, which ended on June 29, 2008, as compared to $8.5 million for the second quarter of 2007. IHG Announces Change Of Reporting Currency To US DollarsInterContinental Hotels Group PLC ("IHG") intends to change the reporting currency of its Group accounts from sterling to US dollars, reflecting the profile of revenue and operating profit, which are now primarily generated in US dollars or US dollar-link Blockbuster Reports Significantly Improved First Quarter 2008 ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI; BBI.B) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 6, 2008. First Quarter Results to 31 March 2008Commenting on the results and trading, Andrew Cosslett, Chief Executive of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC said... Accor: Press Release From the Board of DirectorsThe Accor Board of Directors has noted the disclosure by Colony and Eurazeo that, acting in concert, they have raised their interest in the Company to 17.52% of outstanding shares and 15.71% of voting rights and intend eventually to increase... CEC Entertainment Reports Strong Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced earnings for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred SecuritiesBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share on its shares of 7-1/2% Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, in accordance... H3 Raises HipHopSodaShop ProjectionsH3Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) has today revealed a comprehensive plan to rapidly grow its HipHopSodaShops around the USA and Canada. Blockbuster Board Adopts Non-Binding 'Say on Pay' Shareholder VoteBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced its Board of Directors has adopted a policy that will give shareholders a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation beginning in 2009. Blockbuster Reports Full-Year 2007 and Improved Fourth Quarter ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended January 6, 2008 CEC Entertainment Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year-ended December 30, 2007. H3 Enterprises Discloses January 2008 Sales Report for First HipHopSodaShop in TampaH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) today issued its first full monthly revenue report for 2008. The January report includes the Company's initial four revenue streams that began to flow in December of '07 with the opening of H3's first... Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred SecuritiesBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share on its shares of 7-1/2% Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, in accordance with the... Blockbuster Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results, New Strategic Initiatives and Decisive Actions Taken to Improve Near-Term ProfitabilityBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. CEC Entertainment Reports Third Quarter Earnings; Announces $250 Million Increase in Borrowing Capacity and a $200 Million Increase in Share RepurchasCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Blockbuster Reports Second Quarter 2007 ResultsBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2007. |
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