PR Web: Bikinis Sports Bar and Grill will open its doors to the residents of Live Oak on Thursday, March 4, 2010. This location, a successor to five other Bikinis, has taken over a building, which previously housed an On The Border, near the intersection of Loop 1604 and Interstate 35. “We’ve been... More

India Business Blog: While economic conditions force numerous businesses to reduce their inventories and workforces, Discovery Point Child Development Centers announces expansion goals with new franchise opportunities available throughout Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. A number of trends support increases... More

PR Newswire: Mr. Sewer is making its debut as a national franchise Feb. 24-27 at the 30th Annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, in Louisville, KY – the 75th largest tradeshow in the U.S., according to Tradeshow Week magazine. “This is World’s Fair of our industry, and we... More

Scranton Times-Tribune: Less than a year after opening their first Team Blue Hand Car Wash in State College, founders and father-and-son team Jeff and Jason Haas plan to expand, including in Northeast Pennsylvania. They want to open or develop 35 franchises throughout the country by the end of 2012,... More

PR Newswire: SYNLawn, a leading innovator on synthetic grass, today announced the signing of its latest franchise agreement with Mike Maschmeyer of Chicago Roof Deck & Gardens in Chicago. With over four decades of manufacturing experience, SYNLawn is one of the nation’s foremost manufacturers,... More

Franchising.com: First Watch, the Bradenton, Florida-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch chain, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Dabbour Enterprises, LLC for Oklahoma City. The company has agreed to open three First Watch restaurants in the market over the coming years with the first location... More

Wall Street Journal: Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) said it will allow franchising of its Sears Automotive businesses, offering many auto dealers that have recently lost their franchises to sell new vehicles a new use for their space. Sears said franchisees will be able to open Sears Auto Centers that... More

PR Newswire: Mr. Clean, internationally-recognized for his buff build, bald head and tough stance on clean, is coming to Chicago, aiming to make cars sparkle and customers smile. With 15 locations already under his well-branded banner, Mr. Clean Car Wash® is looking for franchisees in the Chicago market.... More

QSR magazine: Money Mailer Mobile announced the availability of its self-service text coupon software. The software gives businesses such as neighborhood restaurants the ability to send text messages to their customers during special promotional periods and slow sales days. “It’s amazing... More

The BG News: Angel Montero dreamed of owning a coffee shop with whispering patrons, dim lights and relaxing background music. But she never expected it would take a drive-through window, and perhaps more importantly, the exposed mid-riffs and sun-tanned curves of her bikini-clad employees to help her... More

Tyrepress.com: Midas Inc. has acquired the 22 Midas automotive service shops in Northern California owned by franchisee Maurice Glad, who had just reached a $1.8 million fraud settlement with the state of California, reports Tire Review. Two of those locations were then re-franchised to another Midas... More

FranchiseWorks.com: While many businesses are slowing down due to the rocky economic climate, Smart Tax franchise, a newly launched 10-unit tax preparation franchise concept, is just starting to speed up. Smart Tax is a step above the competition by offering quicker returns, better services and is expanding... More