Franchising

February 14, 2012 // Franchising.com // LUBBOCK, TEXAS – United Supermarkets has announced a strategic relationship with Red Mango, the #1 Zagat-rated frozen yogurt and smoothies chain in America, with plans to test a store-in-store concept offering healthy frozen yogurt and smoothies to its grocery guests. Read Full Story

February 14, 2012 // Franchising.com // Wakefield, Mass. - Athletic Republic, the industry leader in performance sports training, has signed on as an official partner of Hockey East. Read Full Story

DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- The stage is set for superstar quarterback Tim Tebow to deliver one of his clutch performances that will benefit young readers across the country. Tim has partnered with BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut, to host America's Biggest Storytime, an annual celebrity webcast to motivate children to read more and to help develop a lifelong love of reading. Beginning tomorrow, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. CST, Tim will read his favorite... Read Full Story

February 14, 2012 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO - Jon L. Luther, chairman of Dunkin' Brands and chairman of Arby's Inc., will serve as the 2012 chairman of the International Franchise Association. Read Full Story

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Gold's Gym International (GGI), the world's leading authority on health and fitness, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all 11 Spectrum Athletic Club locations in the San Antonio area. The deal is officially slated to close by the end of February 2012. With 9 clubs already serving residents throughout the market, Gold's Gym will now have a total of 20 locations in the Alamo City. Read Full Story

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Reflecting a strong, optimistic point of view, Gap's new global marketing campaign celebrates the vibrancy of its spring product while expressing some of the many interpretations of what it means to "Be Bright" in the modern world — from how a person approaches life and expresses their individuality, to how color can evoke a mood or shape an outlook. Launching with its Spring 2012 collection, which is rooted in colored denim and khakis, this is the... Read Full Story

PARIS, Feb. 14, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Choice Hotels Europe is proud to announce the addition of its second Clarion Collection property in central Paris: the Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel. Holder of the "eco label", this 4-star property offers a new destination for business and leisure travelers. Read Full Story

BEND, Ore., Feb. 14, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Togo's Eateries, Inc., a "West Coast Original" since 1971 serving up big, made to order sandwiches stuffed with the freshest ingredients, announced today the opening of its newest location on U.S. Highway 20 in East Bend, Oregon. The restaurant is owned by local resident Chris Martin, an existing Togo's franchisee who also operates two Togo's restaurants in Corvallis, OR. Read Full Story

DENVER--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Feb. 14, 2012-- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the Company will present at an investor conference. Read Full Story

February 14, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Traditional vending machines have taken a back seat to those stocked with healthy food options. As the war on obesity rages on, companies like Fresh Healthy Vending are helping people around the nation take matters into their own hands. As of the end of 2011, they have become one of the fastest growing and most successful franchise systems in the U.S., having sold 95 franchises representing over 1,200 locations throughout 50... Read Full Story