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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 NewsMerry Maids to Host National Hiring Week: Company to Hire Approximately 1,000 New Positions Nationwide.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.
Austin Wayne Self to Race in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond on April 26Austin Wayne Self has been invited to drive the Sport Clips Haircuts 07 Chevrolet in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Speedway on April 26. Senior Care Franchise to Share Secrets for Success in Free Webinar for Home Care EntrepreneursHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home senior care, is hosting a live informational webinar for entrepreneurs interested in learning more about the booming senior care industry. Toys"R"Us, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call For Toys"R"UsToys"R"Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its fourth quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys"R"Us. Hyatt Announces 2012 Beijing Architecture ForumHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that the “2012 Beijing Architecture Forum” will be held in Beijing on Thursday, May 24. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Holds First-Ever North America Food and Beverage Leadership ConferenceMarch 14-16, Starwood Hotel & Resorts hosts Recipe to Win, a first-ever food & beverage leadership conference at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for over 500 F&B Leaders from all over North America. The Wendy’s Company to Present at the Morgan Stanley Retail ConferenceThe 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. Realogy to Release First Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Host Webcast on May 2Realogy Corporation will release its first quarter 2012 financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Baskin-Robbins Franchise Opportunities Available In San DiegoBaskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering San Diego residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. Upcoming Domino's Pizza Investor EventsDomino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:DPZ) announces the following webcasts. Krispy Kreme to Release Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results and Discuss Management's Outlook for the Full Year on May 21, 2012Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 on Monday, May 21, 2012, before the market opens. Realogy to Have Significant Presence at Asian Real Estate Association of America's Upcoming ConferenceRealogy, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, will have a significant presence on the agenda of speakers presenting at the Global Summit Conference being held by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) in New York City...
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Present at Three Investor Conferences:Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at three upcoming investor conferences. Cosi, Inc. Announces Record Date and Subscription Price for Planned Rights OfferingCosi expects to report first quarter results after the market close on May 17, 2012 and host a teleconference and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Changes Time and Date of First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference CallRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB),today announced that the Company has changed the time and date of its conference call to review financial results for the quarter ended April 15, 2012 due to an overlapping industry event. Famous Dave's to Present at B. Riley's 13th Annual Investor Conference on May 22, 2012Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) today announced that the Company will be presenting at B. Riley's 13th Annual Investor Conference. Liquid Nutrition Announces its Annual General MeetingLiquid Nutrition Group Inc. (“Liquid Nutrition”) (TSX-V: LQD.V and LQD-WT) announces that an Annual and Special Meeting of its Shareholders (the “Meeting”) will be held. Weight Watchers Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the first quarter 2012 after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Jamba, Inc. to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor ConferenceJamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 22, 2011 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Present at The Robert W. Baird's 2012 Growth Stock ConferenceTexas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Robert W. Baird's 2012 Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL on May 9, 2012. Keller Williams Realty CEO Mark Willis to Present at Charfen Institute’s Real Estate Breakthrough ConferenceAlex Charfen, CEO of the Charfen Institute, announced today that the company’s lineup of speakers for its July 15-18, 2012, Breakthrough Conference in Las Vegas will include Mark Willis, chief executive officer of Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Jamba Juice(R) and the National Gardening Association to Announce their 2012 Community and Youth Gardening GranteesJamba Juice Company Chairman & CEO, James D. White and National Gardening Association (NGA) President & CEO, Mike Metallo will formally announce the 20 successful applicants of Jamba's "It's All About Fruits and Veggies" gardening grant program.
Janine Driver to Deliver Keynote at Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Annual Franchise Owners ConferenceThis year, Filta is proud to announce Janine Driver, a New York Times Best Selling Author and Body Language expert, as the 2012 Conference Keynote speaker. Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. to Present at Investor ConferenceBuffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWLD), today announced that the Company will present at an upcoming investor conference. Century 21 China Real Estate to Hold Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting on May 31, 2012IFM Investments Limited, the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM"), and an extraordinary general meeting.
Jamba, Inc. Announces 2012 Annual Meeting of StockholdersJamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) today announced that it will host its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 8:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Realogy Chairman Richard A. Smith to Participate in Housing Conference in New York April 5Realogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, announced that Richard A. Smith, its chairman, chief executive officer and president, will participate as a speaker at “America’s Housing Crisis: Private Sector... Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Consumer ConferenceChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an investor conference. Baskin-Robbins Franchise Opportunities Available Throughout FloridaBaskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering South Florida residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. Freddy's 87th BirthdayFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today, a special promotion celebrating the company’s co-founder, namesake, and true American hero, Freddy Simon. Important Mulch Tips Provided by NiteLites of Kansas City Outdoor Lighting at 64th Annual Greater KC Home ShowPrepare for a full weekend at the 64th Annual Greater Kansas City Home Show & Flower, Lawn and Garden Show. 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. Century 21 China Real Estate to Report First Quarter 2012 Financial Results on May 17, 2012IFM Investments Limited (NYSE: CTC) ("Century 21 China Real Estate") today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, before the U.S. markets open on May 17, 2012.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2012 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2012, on May 3, 2012 prior to the opening of trading on the New York... Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2012 Results on May 17, 2012Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ:RRGB), today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended April 15, 2012, before the market open on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Caribou Coffee Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its first quarter 2012 after... Steamatic’s CEO Summit for Franchise Owners is Designed to Drive Revenue and Growth at the Local LevelIn an ongoing effort to provide the training andtools needed to boost revenue and growth, Steamatic, Inc., the industry leader in cleaning and restoration services in more than 500 franchise territories in the United States and in 25 countries around the. Caribou Coffee to Present at the Robert W. Baird’s 2012 Growth Stock ConferenceCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. announced today that Michael Tattersfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Hennessy, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Company at the Robert W. Baird’s 2012 Growth Stock Conference.
Aaron's Sponsors 7,100 High School Students Across The Globe For Chick-fil-A LeadercastAaron's, Inc. is partnering with GiANT Impact to scholarship more than 7,100 high school seniors for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast event May 4. The Wendy’s Company Announces Timing of First Quarter 2012 Results and Conference CallThe Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that it will release first quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 before the market opens. First 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffeehouse in the U.S., Caribou Coffee Celebrates Earth Day with Free Coffee GiveawayCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) today announced it will once again reward sustainable coffee drinkers by offering free coffee to all customers who bring in a reusable mug on Earth Day, April 22, 2012. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Earnings on April 30, 2012Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) announced today that it will release first quarter 2012 financial results on Monday, April 30, 2012 after the market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 PM ET and will be webcast live from the investor... BIGGBY Bob Pays Visit To Plymouth To Buy Your CoffeeBIGGBY COFFEE fanatics in Plymouth, MI can get a free drink of their choice during the latest Spot BIGGBY Bob event on Thursday, April 12th from 8-10a.m. BIGGBY CEO and co-founder, Bob Fish, will visit the store located at 400 W. Ann Arbor Rd., to meet... |
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