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Home Depot to buy U.S. Home Systems
Home Depot Inc said it would buy Texas-based manufacturer U.S. Home Systems Inc for about $93.4 million, or $12.50 a share, to boost its home service business.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Opening New Store in Carolina
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is opening up a new store in a former Wendy's restaurant in Carolina.
Dunkin' Donuts Opening Up 24 New Restaurants in Alabama
Dunkin' Donuts is planning to open up 24 restaurants in the Birmingham, Alabama market. Dunkin' Donuts opening new restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama (Source: Reuters) Dunkin' Donuts is planning to open up 24 restaurants in the Birmingham market.
Canada's Rona Rejects Lowe's Buyout Offer of $1.8 Bln
Lowe's Cos Inc has offered to buy Rona Inc, Canada’s largest home-improvement chain, for $1.8 billion but so far Rona is rejecting the offer.
Estes Enterprises Opening Two New Qdoba Mexican Grill in Kansas
Franchisee Eric Estes, of Estes Enterprises, is planning to open up two new Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Wichita, Kansas starting on the east side and one on the west.
Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Prices IPO at $14 to $16 a Share
The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will sell 13.3 million shares in its initial public offering at a price of $14 to $16 per share, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Choice Hotels International Franchise Contracts up 54 Pct in 2nd Quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc. saw higher revenue and earnings on rising hotel occupancy and rates. The number of U.S. franchise contracts signed with Choice in the second quarter was up 54 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, with "meaningful gains" in both new construction and conversion hotel franchises. Franchise revenue was up 6 percent.
Jamba Juice Opens New Store McCarran International Airport, Changes Earnings Release Date
Jamba Juice Company opened a new franchise store at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, on Monday making its twenty-first store in an airport.
Papa John's Franchise Owner: ‘Obamacare’ May Force Job Cuts
Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' has put the restaurant's expansion plans on hold due to the uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" on the business operations, according to a report.
McDonald's Twitter Tracking Plunges Following London Mayor Remarks
Olympic sponsor McDonald's is at the bottom of the brand reputation tracker monitoring on Twitter which reflects the general sentiment toward the 25 official sponsors of the London Games following comments made by the London mayor.
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