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Your Entertainment Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising product announcement 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 Product Announcement NewsSuper 8 Launches Country Music Sweeps With Jake Owen TicketsThe Super 8® hotel brand has launched its "Country Prize You Can't Buy Sweepstakes." Attend Wingate University May Graduation Ceremony and Stay at Super 8 Monroe NC HotelSuper 8 Monroe NC Hotel offers convenient lodging to parents and guests attending Wingate University's spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony. IHG Offers "Triple Bonus Points" to Meeting Planners Across North AmericaIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today its meetings promotion, “Triple Bonus Points” to incentivize those who book meeting space across its hotel brands. Baymont Inn & Suites Launches "Noteworthy Neighbors" InitiativeThe Baymont Inn & Suites® hotel brand today announced the launch of "Noteworthy Neighbors," a Facebook-based contest and sweepstakes designed to recognize the notable deeds of people who are a positive influence in their community. IHG Shows Its Support For Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Road WarriorsIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the launch of its “Travel Bonus” promotion, designed to help small business owners and their employees save on travel costs. Kona Ice Mobilizes 'Fun'atical Group of Franchise OwnersAmerica’s “coolest” movement is breaking down generational barriers to bring kids and adults together for an experience unlike any before. Atlanta Airport Hotel Lets Guests Go Further Faster by Doubling Their HHonors Points or MilesThe Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) recently announced a special deal for their guests to enjoy. EagleRider Celebrates 20 Years Of Making Dreams Come TrueEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is celebrating "twenty years of living the American Dream on the prestigious Harley-Davidson motorcycle" with three social media contests. Travelodge Giving Away 100 Free Stays to Celebrate Sleepy Bear's BirthdayIn celebration of its beloved mascot's 58th birthday, the Travelodge® hotel brand is launching "Sleepy's Birthday Bonanza Sweepstakes." Earn up to 20,000 Bonus Priority Club® Points for Summer TravelWith the summer vacation season fast approaching, one of the world’s largest hotel companies IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces its latest promotion for Priority Club® Rewards members. Honoring 25th Anniversary, Priority Club Rewards Enhance Bonus Points Promotion With 25,000 Points Per Day GiveawayJust in time for the fall travel season, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is making it quick and easy for guests to earn double points or double miles through Priority Club Rewards, its award-winning customer loyalty program Premier Scottsboro Hotel Offers Great Rates for Government EmployeesThe Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel in Alabama is offering special savings rates for government and military employees to enjoy. IHG Rewards Travelers With Cash Amid Rising Cost Of TravelBack by popular demand, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is offering guests cash rewards through their "Vacation Pay" promotion, arming travelers with extra spending money. Atlanta Airport Hotel Offers Nearby Lodging for Guests Attending the 2012 Braves Home Opener at Turner FieldThe Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North I-85) offers nearby accommodations to guests attend the upcoming Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball (MLB) games. Chuck E. Cheese's Shares One-of-a-Kind Memories with Families and Friends All Around the WorldWhether they're first-time visits, awesome birthday celebrations, tokens of appreciation for a job-well-done or surprises for sick children, Chuck E. Cheese's memories have long put smiles on guests' faces.
2011 Annual Report on Form 20-FIHG filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2011 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 29 March 2012. The Form 20-F, including complete audited financial statements, can be found on the Company’s website,... HOJO to Don Draper: Sorry About the Pool, Your Next Stay Is On UsTo the Don Drapers of the world, the Howard Johnson® hotel brand would like to say this: We're sorry and your next stay is on us. Atlanta Airport Hotel Offers Close Lodging to Guests Attending the 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia DomeThe Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) offers convenient accommodations to collegiate football fans attending the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Georgia Dome. IHG Launches Caribbean Destination PortalTravelers looking for one-stop access to some of the Caribbean’s most desirable destinations can now log on. IHG Launches EVEN™ Hotels as First Mainstream Hotel Brand Focused on WellnessIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)]today announces the launch in the U.S. of EVEN™ Hotels, its new hotel brand. Blockbuster(R) Kicks Off Holiday Season With Nationwide Open House Nov. 19-20, Featuring 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3' In-Store TournamentBlockbuster L.L.C. is kicking off the holiday season with lower prices, more convenience and greater value than ever before through its Blockbuster Open House Weekend on Nov. 19-20. Priority Club(R) Rewards Announces Points Sale, Shopping BonusesPriority Club(R) Rewards, the world's fastest-growing and most flexible hotel loyalty program, from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has put thousands* of merchandise items and retail gift cards on sale just in time for the 2011 holiday season. Hampton Inn Scottsboro AL Hotel Offers Weekend Guests Save Big with AARP MembershipHampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro hotel is currently offering big saving for weekend travelers. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel Let's Guests Save 20% with the December SaleThe Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North I-85) is offering special savings rates for December guests to enjoy. Super 8 Hotel Brand Offers Fans Chance at Ultimate Road TripThe Super 8® hotel brand is giving racing fans across the country the chance to drive into the winners circle with the Super 8 Road Trip Challenge, an instant win game and sweepstakes offering weekly and monthly race-themed prizes as well as a grand.. Play N Trade to Host Midnight Release for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Biggest Game Release of the YearPlay N Trade franchise stores are hosting midnight releases all over the nation and Canada. There will be a special sneak preview of the game at 10PM before the release time at 12:01AM Alamo Drafthouse Unveils Signature Wine Line "The Bottle Of Wits"Alamo Drafthouse is delighted to announce the launch of a signature wine inspired by THE PRINCESS BRIDE in honor of the 25th anniversary of the film. Hampton Inn Morrow GA Hotel Offers Nearby Lodging to the April 2012 Spivey Hall Concert SeriesHampton Inn Atlanta-Southlake Morrow GA Hotel offers close lodging to guests attending upcoming spring 2012 performances at Clayton State University's Spivey Hall. Spartanburg SC Hotel Provides Close Lodging to the 2012 Music on Main Concert SeriesHampton Inn Spartanburg Hotel - North I-85, offers nearby accommodations to travelers attending the annual Music on Main concert series. Morrow GA Hotel Near Atlanta Expo Center Offers Close Lodging to Guests Attending the Upcoming Scott Antique Market ShowsHampton Inn Atlanta-Southlake Morrow Hotel offers nearby lodging to guests attending Scott Antique Market Shows at Atlanta Expo Center. IHG Designs Apps for Next-Generation TechnologiesIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], today announced the expansion of booking solutions across the Android platform with the Priority Club(R) Rewards app for Kindle Fire, Google TV and AndroidTM Tablets. Games2U Franchise Delivers World's First Kid-Driven RobotImagine a child transforming themselves into a towering green robot in front of all their friends. From the simple controls of a joystick inside, the child can shift to the side, spin in circles, make laser sounds and beam lights and fog into the crowd. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Will Be Your Home for the HolidaysThe weather outside may be frightful, but this year 2011 Domestic Box Office Up For Alamo Drafthouse CinemasBucking the national industry 3.4% drop in domestic box office, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas announced today that their domestic box office sales increased for 2011, up 2.6% over 2010 sales. Families and Children Celebrate the Holidays with Group Parties at Chuck E. Cheese'sThe holiday season is here, and family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese's is celebrating the joyous season by inviting organizations to wrap up the year with group parties. Green Engage tool enables IHG to improve Carbon Disclosure Project scoreHotel owners and GMs will be able to learn more about InterContinental Hotels Group online environmental tool Green Engage, and how it can save money and energy, at the 2011 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas this week. Back by Popular Demand! IHG Kicks Off Holiday Travel Season with ″Gotta Get 100″IHG's (Intercontinental Hotels Group) Twitter-exclusive travel deal - the largest offered in the hotel industry for Black Friday - is back again to kick off the holiday travel season. EagleRider Expands Rental Line-Up With Vespa ScootersEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, is proud to announce the addition of the Piaggio and Vespa Scooter line to their existing line-up of Harley-Davidson®, Honda, and BMW motorcycles available for rent. Krystal Celebrates Month Of Love With New Chocolate-covered Cherry Milkquake And Top "krystal Lovers" Love Stories Of 2008Fast food icon Krystal is celebrating the official month of love with both the introduction of its new Chocolate-Covered Cherry MilkQuake and the announcement of its top "Krystal Lovers" love stories of 2008. Online Game Emerges From Stephen King's 'The Mist' at Blockbuster.Com"The Mist" is rolling in today, with Blockbuster Inc. launching a free online game inspired by the Stephen King film at its website, www.blockbuster.com. Cruise Holidays Unveils Completely New Web Site Design for CruiseHolidays.comStudies have shown that a majority of travelers interested in cruising will research online, but only a very small percentage actually complete their cruise transaction online. Pump It Up Challenges Families to Show Off Their 'Happy Feet'In conjunction with the November 8, 2011 release of Happy Feet Two: The Video game, Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is encouraging families across the country to get moving together - just like the dancing... Trade in or Repair Your Apple ProductsPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash. IHG Introduces Most Powerful Website Guarantee Ever by a Global Travel CompanyIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced a major initiative to better serve guests' evolving needs in the hotel industry. Now Showing on Facebook(R): Movie Clique, Powered by Blockbuster(R)People love to talk about movies almost as much as like they like to view them, and with today's launch of Movie Clique from BLOCKBUSTER®, Facebook® users now have an great new way to join the dialogue. 3:Super 8 Gives Race Fans Chance at Stock Car Tickets, Free Hotel StayRace fans across the country have a chance to win tickets to an upcoming stock car race of their choice along with three free hotel nights at any Super 8(R) hotel, courtesy of the hotel brand's Stock Car Sweepstakes. AmericInn Hotel Chain Launches Mobile-Friendly Web SiteAs more consumers are buying iPhones(TM) and other handheld devices to access the Internet while they're on the go, national hotel chain, AmericInn(R), is joining the mobile movement. AmericInn recently made its Web site mobile-friendly by allowing... New Web Site Includes Booking Tool But Maintains Personal & Virtual Guiding HandIt's one thing to choose between a window seat and aisle seat. It's an entirely different and intrinsically more complex world when it comes to selecting the perfect cruise, and for that, vacationers across the United States can now rely on a new... AmericInn Hotel Chain Pioneers Quiet Room AmenitiesThe AmericInn hotel chain has announced that its proprietary AmericInn SoundGuard(TM) construction is the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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