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  <title>Dahn Yoga Community Announces Brooklyn Heights Studio As Its Center Of The Month</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Dahn Yoga &amp; Health Centers, Inc,. a national leader of health and wellness, is thrilled to announce its Brooklyn Heights studio as the Center of the Month for May. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 07:25:20 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Chicken Salad Chick Franchisor Adds Four New Associates</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Simply Southern Restaurant Group, the exclusive franchisor of Chicken Salad Chick, has added four new associates to support the concept's growing number of restaurants across the Southeast.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 07:15:06 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:53:46 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Denny's Corporation Announces Additional Six Million Share Common Stock Repurchase Program</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:50:11 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Wendy's Company To Present At The Morgan Stanley Retail Conference</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that the Company plans to participate in the Morgan Stanley Retail Conference in Boston at the Boston Harbor Hotel on May 23. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:47:50 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Costa Vida Wins Best Of State 2012 For Mexican/Latin American Casual Dining</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Costa Vida Restaurants, one of the nation's fastest growing fast casual dining concepts,was named the winner in the Best Mexican/Latin American Casual Dining category for Utah's Best of State Awards for 2012.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:07:39 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Christian Brothers Automotive Opens New Location In Woodway</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Christian Brothers Automotive, the automotive repair shop creating a positive "culture shock" in town with its commitment to honesty and integrity, today announced the opening of its newest location at 101 Archway Drive in Woodway, Texas.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:57:58 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title> Wild Birds Unlimited Offers Scholarships To Audubon Summer Camps Nationwide</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The average young person spends more than 53 hours per week connected to electronic media; more absorbed in the digital world than the natural world and Wild Birds Unlimited and the National Audubon Society are taking action.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:48:53 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Flippers Pizzeria To Open New Franchise Location At The Villages</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Flippers Pizzeria will soon be opening its twelfth location in Central Florida at The Villages, which is located approximately 55 miles from Orlando, Florida.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:39:12 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Merry Maids To Host National Hiring Week: Company To Hire Approximately 1,000 New Positions Nationwide.</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Memphis-based Merry Maids announced intentions today to hire approximately 1,000 new full and part-time positions to support its 70 company-owned locations and 400 franchised operations throughout the United States.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:26:25 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Koko FitClub Donates To American Cancer Society Relay For Life</title>
    <description><![CDATA[On May 2nd, Koko FitClub co-founders, Mike Lannon and Mary Obana, presented American Cancer Society and Relay for Life representatives with a check for $6000 on behalf of the company's franchises nationwide.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:09 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cosi, Inc. Reports 2012 First Quarter Results</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Cos&igrave;, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the fast casual restaurant company, today reported that it had reduced its net loss for the first quarter.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:54:42 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Budget Blinds Introduces BB Commercial Solutions</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Recognizing the opportunity to provide window coverings to the $1 billion commercial market, Budget Blinds, the nation's largest window coverings franchise, has announced the launch of BB Commercial Solutions (BBCS).]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:36:14 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Gardener Expands Yard Maintenance Into Alberta With New Calgary Franchise</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Gardener has extended its yard maintenance services into the province of Alberta for the first time with the addition of its new Calgary location.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:32:31 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Home Prices &amp; Sales Trend Higher, Recovery Continues</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The national median home price rose for the third straight month in April, indicating that a housing recovery is strengthening in 2012.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:28:09 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>101 Mobility Opens Franchise In Dallas/Fort Worth Market</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Gordon and Jennifer Raney of Dallas are the owners/operators of 101 Mobility's latest Texas Franchise serving the Greater Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:24:29 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Chicago Wine And Art Studio Opens Another Franchised Location, This Time Close To Home</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Bottle &amp; Bottega announced the sale of another franchise location, this time in the La Grange, IL market, a suburb just outside Chicago, the company's headquarters and home to its flagship studio.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:17:40 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Domino's Pizza Crowns "World's Fastest Pizza Maker"</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, amidst 4,000 cheering Domino's Pizza spectators, Pali Grewal won the 2012 World's Fastest Pizza Maker title.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:57 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Dickey's Announces Winner Of Pinterest Contest</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:55:29 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Kansas City-Area Applebee's(R) Invite Facebook Fans To Celebrate Armed Forces Day</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Continuing its support of the neighborhood's real heroes, the 46 Kansas City-area Applebee's invite guests to post pictures of their favorite veterans and active duty military on local Applebee's Facebook pages on May 19, Armed Forces...]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:56:26 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Costly Readmission Of Seniors To The Hospital Can Often Be Prevented</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:47:32 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Robeks Franchise Reaches More Customers With Travel Centers, College Campus Locations</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Robeks is bringing its all-natural, no-sugar-added smoothies to more customers by opening locations in interstate travel plazas. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:23:09 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>W Hotels Worldwide Selects Rising International DJs To Participate In 2012 W Hotels &amp; Burn Studios DJ Lab</title>
    <description><![CDATA[W Hotels Worldwide, in collaboration with burn studios, today announced the new international DJs who have been selected to participate in the second annual W Hotels &amp; burn studios DJ Lab. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:16:20 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Coverall Named To 2012 Military Friendly Franchises(R) List By G.I. Jobs Magazine</title>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.franchising.com/coverallhealthbasedc/?ref=rss"><img src="http://www.franchising.com/coverallhealthbasedc/images/banner_sm.gif" width="120" height="60" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" /></a>Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today that it has been named to the 2012 Military Friendly Franchises(R) list by G.I. Jobs. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:04:45 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Attending ICSC RECon</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering authentic tastes of the Mediterranean, is attending the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:24 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Lovin' Spoons Partners With Fresh&euml;ns Quality Brands To Unveil New Proprietary Yogurt</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Customers visiting a Lovin' Spoons store will soon be able to dig into cups of the company's own self-branded frozen yogurt. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:36:39 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>When It Comes To Restroom Hygiene, Enviro-Master 'Shines'</title>
    <description><![CDATA[With 11 franchises currently open and operating in seven states, Enviro-Master is looking to have a total of 100 U.S. franchises within the next 48 months.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:31:59 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Choice Hotels International Recognizes Its Top Franchise Hotels &amp; Owners At 2012 Convention</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recognized the cream of the hotel crop this year at its 58th Annual Convention last night in Las Vegas.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:59:49 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Handyman Matters Of St. Louis Awarded Certified Environmental Access Consultant</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Chuck Healy, owner of Handyman Matters - St. Louis, recently passed the rigorous testing and certification standards needed to be designated as a Certified Environmental Access Consultant. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:46:29 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Daphne's California Greek Launches "New Music Discovery" Program</title>
    <description><![CDATA[After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne's California Greek today launched a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and foster new music talent through several distinct and complementary digital and social media channels.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:10 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Mosquito Squad Mosquito Eliminator Dread Skeeter Speaks Out Against Pre-Marital Bugging</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Mosquito Squad mosquito eliminator, has expressed his concern by retelling the tale of a newly married couple who made that mistake.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:51:46 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>New Ascend Collection Marketing Message Puts Focus On Guests</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a bright new look today at the company's annual conference in Las Vegas.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:33:06 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Give Dad The Gift That Lasts: Snap-on</title>
    <description><![CDATA[From hand tools and power tools to an assortment of specialty tools and tool storage units, the Snap-on Father's Day Gift Guide has an array of gift ideas for Dad.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:18:43 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Dunkin' Donuts Franchisees Elect Brand Advisory Council Leaders To Collaborate With Senior Leadership</title>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.franchising.com/dunkindonuts/?ref=rss"><img src="http://www.franchising.com/dunkindonuts/images/banner_sm.gif" width="120" height="60" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" /></a>Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has announced the results of its most recent Brand Advisory Council (BAC) election.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:07:03 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Earn A $50 Gift Card When You Stay Two Separate Times At Comfort Inn, Quality And Econo Lodge Hotels</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Turn summer memories into $50 gift cards when you stay two separate times at all Comfort Inn, Quality and Econo Lodge hotels between May 17 and August 15, 2012 during the "Two Stays Pays" promotion courtesy of Choice Hotels.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:53:26 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Fresh Healthy Vending Takes Aim At The Nation's Looming Obesity Crisis</title>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.franchising.com/freshvending/?ref=rss"><img src="http://www.franchising.com/freshvending/images/banner_sm.gif" width="120" height="60" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" /></a>With various health risks relating to obesity, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, Fresh Healthy Vending has created a call to action by offering vending machines with the healthiest snacks possible.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:00 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Sheraton Hotels Partners With Wine Spectator To Launch Premium Wine Program</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Sheraton Hotels &amp; Resorts in cooperation with Wine Spectator magazine today announce the global launch of Sheraton Social Hour, a first-of-its-kind, brand-wide premium wine program. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:38:38 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Flip Flop Shops Selected As A Top Military Friendly Franchise</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Flip Flop Shops, North America's first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, has been named a top Military Friendly Franchise(R) by G.I. Jobs magazine for 2012.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:29:45 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>ERA Real Estate Reveals Strategies For Recruiting Generation Y</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, today announced the publication of an industry report "Generation Y: Rethinking Recruiting."]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:28:08 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Save 20% Or More At Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel And Suites For Stays Booked By Friday May 18</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, announces a new special savings offer that lets guests save at least 20% on best available rates. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:24:13 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cynthia Downs Joins RE/MAX Prestige As New Sales Associate</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Cynthia Downs has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:20:41 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Jamba Juice Takes Leadership Position In Health And Wellness</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA), a leading healthy, active lifestyle company, took an unprecedented step in the fight against obesity, announcing today their formation of the Jamba(R) Healthy Living Council.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:11:26 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cold Stone Creamery Goes Back In Time With Retro Ice Cream Promotion</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Cold Stone Creamery(R) will offer a limited time promotion of retro inspired treats that are reminiscent of the 1950's ice cream parlors from May 16 through Aug. 31.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:58:12 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Regis In Discussions To Nominate New Independent Director For Election At The 2012 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS)today announced that it is in discussions with Daniel Beltzman, Managing Member of Birch Run Capital, LLC regarding the potential for Mr. Beltzman to be included on the Company's ballot for election to the Regis Board of.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:50:18 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>GET A GRIP Resurfacing Named Military Friendly Franchise By G.I. Jobs Magazine</title>
    <description><![CDATA[GET A GRIP Resurfacing, a family-owned, national franchise company with headquarters in Albuquerque, is pleased to announce that it has been named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly Franchise for 2012 the second year on the list.]]></description>
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  <title>Gap Inc. Announces Dividend</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share payable on or after July 24, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 3, 2012.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:26:05 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Sunbelt Business Broker Ken Demske Completes Sale Of Franchise Business</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Ken Demske, a senior business broker with the Milwaukee office of Sunbelt Midwest, completes sale of a franchise lawn care business in Milwaukee. The transaction was completed without bank or seller financing.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:21:25 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Massachusetts Bathtub Refinishing Company Miracle Method Expands And Grows Business</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Miracle Method of Boston a trade name of Stonehouse Creek has announced it has purchased an additional Massachusetts territory from the franchisor.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:17:34 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Sleep Inn And MainStay Suites Introduce Dual-Branded Combination Hotel Prototype</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Choice Hotels International unveiled a new dual-brand combination hotel prototype for its Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites brands.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:11:45 PDT</pubDate>
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  <title>Dickey's Barbecue Named Top Military Friendly Franchise</title>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.franchising.com/dickeysbarbecueresta/?ref=rss"><img src="http://www.franchising.com/dickeysbarbecueresta/images/banner_sm.gif" width="120" height="60" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" /></a>Dickey's Barbecue is pleased to announce it has made G.I. Magazine's Military Friendly Franchise list for 2012.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 05:07:17 PDT</pubDate>
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