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Four Points by Sheraton to Debut in New Brunswick, Canada
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced its Four Points® by Sheraton brand will open its first hotel in Edmundston, New Brunswick. Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston will open in July 2013 in an ideal location at the center of downtown Edmundston. The former Clarion hotel will undergo an extensive $2.5 million renovation prior to flying the Four Points flag. With 160 hotels open worldwide and the second largest pipeline among all Starwood brands, Four Points offers a "best for business" proposition for travelers seeking great hotels at great rates.
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ZINGA! Frozen Yogurt Now Open in Reading, MA
The wait is finally over! Longtime Reading resident Jerry Pothier, Camille Bardaro of Medford, and Caitlin Merullo of Boxford are thrilled to announce that ZINGA! "The World's Best Frozen Yogurt" has opened its self-serve frozen yogurt store at 50 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867 (former site of The Atlantic Food Mart).
East Coast Sub Sensation Opens 4th Location in Tampa Owners Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, officially opened its doors in South Tampa on September 12. Franchise owners Brian Kenny, Todd Quinzi, and Bryan Pagán held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16 to support the South Tampa Family YMCA.
1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention is Floral Industry’s Largest Ever
The theme of the 2012 1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention was "United We Bloom" and the event certainly lived up to its billing, underscored by a collaboration of insights and a sharing of innovative ideas designed to optimize growth opportunities for retail florists.
Starbucks Rolls Out Single-Serve Coffeemaker at $199-$399
Starbucks Corp. announced Thursday it will start selling its new single-serve brewer online this week for $199. The machine will be rolled out in its ubiquitous cafes next month.
RadioShack Announces Kuala Lumpur Grand Openings With Berjaya
RadioShack Corp., a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced grand openings in Kuala Lumpur for its first two locations in Southeast Asia operated with master franchisee Berjaya RS Sd. Bhd., a subsidiary of Berjaya Retail Berhad, the Malaysian retailing conglomerate.
Krispy Kreme National Coffee Day Freebies [DETAILS]
Krispy Kreme is continuing to celebrate 75 years of its world-famous doughnuts with special treats for its fans. On Saturday, September 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a FREE 12 oz cup of Coffee at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations. No purchase necessary.
Krispy Kreme National Coffee Day Freebies [DETAILS]
Krispy Kreme is continuing to celebrate 75 years of its world-famous doughnuts with special treats for its fans. On Saturday, September 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a FREE 12 oz cup of Coffee at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations. No purchase necessary.
McRib Sandwich Delayed Until December, How to Make Your Own McRib
McDonald's is bringing the McRib back but its delaying it until late December as part of a strategy to parlay the sandwich's popularity into a year-end sales surge.
Chick-fil-A Will Stop Funding Anti-Gay Groups, Mandates Equal Treatment of Gays
Chick-fil-A, which came under fire earlier this year after its president spoke out against gay marriage, has agreed to cease donations from its non-profit charity to anti-gay organizations and issued a company-wide internal mandate calling for the equal treatment of all employees and customers.
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