This Week In Franchising

Given that 400- to 500-point swings in the Dow have nearly become the norm rather than the exception, this is ringing even truer today than it did a quarter or two ago.

What changed last month in sales, costs, market share, and customer satisfaction? Data answers those questions for you.

Bagger Dave's Signs First Area Development Agreement
Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern, a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar concept, announced this week plans to open their first franchised location in March 2012..

Paul Davis Offices Donate $9,000 To Michigan Association Of Independent Agents (MAIA)

Nationwide Massage Therapy Franchise To Recruit Everest College

TCBY To Open Seventh Store In Charlotte

Honest-1 Auto Care Introduces Dynamic Marketing Company As Preferred Vendor

Monday

• Happy & Healthy Products Continues Its Growth Through The Addition Of Three Northern Franchises To...
• Realogy Announces Future Headquarters Location
• Dickey's Barbecue Pit Opens In Concord
• New Partnership Offers La Quinta Guests Access to Regus' 1,200 Business Lounges Worldwide

Tuesday

• Bagger Dave's Signs First Area Development Agreement
• Paul Davis offices donate $9,000 to Michigan Association of Independent Agents (MAIA)
• TCBY To Open Seventh Store In Charlotte
• TCBY Opens New Store In Fort Collins

Wednesday

• Nationwide Massage Therapy Franchise to Recruit Everest College
• Honest-1 Auto Care Introduces Dynamic Marketing Company as Preferred Vendor
• Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Acquires Kettleman Bagel Company
• TGA Premier Junior Golf Announces 50th Franchise

Thursday

• LED Source(R) Teams Up With Toshiba To Donate New Led Lighting To Local Charity
• Acquisition of Buffalo's Cafe Restaurant Chain by Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc's Franchise...
• Maui Wowi Hawaiian Shines the 'Aloha Spirit' on Phelan, CA
• Red Mango(R) and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into Mexico

Friday

• ServiceMaster Appoints Thomas Coba President of ServiceMaster Clean and Merry Maids
• Beef 'O' Brady's Continues Growth in Arkansas
• Tasti D-lite Acquires Planet Smoothie Franchise System
• In Its First Full Year of Operation, Healthy Addictions Surpasses $300K In Sales