December 16, 2008

David L. Goebel Joins Jack in the Box Inc. Board Of Directors

Market Watch: Jack in the Box Inc. today announced the addition of David L. Goebel to the company’s board of directors, effective Dec. 16, 2008. Goebel has 35 years of experience in the retail, food service and hospitality industries, including most recently serving as president and chief executive officer of Applebee’s International, Inc., which operated […]

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Sagittarius Brands Taps Industry Veteran Jim Lyons As Chief Development Officer

PR-Inside.com: Sagittarius Brands, parent company of Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen and Del Taco, has named industry veteran Jim Lyons as chief development officer. In this role, Lyons will be directly responsible for Del Taco’s development functions including real estate, construction and franchise recruitment as well as franchise operations, reporting to Nick Shepherd, chairman and CEO

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Levi’s Store Opens

WA today: Iconic jeans brand Levi’s has opened the first city store dedicated to the legendary denims. The store in Forrest Chase stocks the widest range of Levi’s products available in Perth. Rather than stick with the classic cuts everyone knows well, the range includes some edgy designs you might not realise were Levi’s. “For

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Distinction Group Announces The Acquisition Of Immotik Inc. And Immotik Electrik Inc.

PR-CANADA.net: Distinction Group Inc., a trusted leader in the Canadian commercial building maintenance industry, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement in principle for the acquisition of 67% of the shares of Immotik Inc. and Immotik Electrik Inc. (“Immotik”) by GDI subsidiary Montcalm Technical Services Inc. This partnership will enable GDI to

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US Franchisors Bullish On Vietnam’s Long-Term Prospects

Thanh Nien Daily: With Vietnam’s strong economic growth and improved legal regulations, the potential of franchise business in the country is taxiing for a takeoff, a US official said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City Monday. The Master Franchise Investor Conference heard that dramatic growth – which reached 8.5 percent last year

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With Job Openings Running Few And Far Between, At Home Businesses Rise

FloridaToday.com: Amy Wagner has heard the stories: Stay-at-home mom starts home-based business, makes it big. “I’m not expecting that, but we all have dreams,” the mother of a 2-year-old son said. Her dream is Songbird Cotton Co., which sells the purses, diaper bags and baby quilts that Wagner makes. She started reading the success stories

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Non-Slip Lappers Selling Well

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Her Lapper dinner trays have appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and the home-shopping network QVC. Now entrepreneur Ashley Hatcher is taking her invention before yet another national audience. She and her non-slip dinner trays will appear on NBC’s “Today” show, during a segment hosted by nationally known marketing guru and TV host

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Mother's Desperate Need Drives New Take On Old Idea

Market Watch: Blue Celery, a Mom-preneur run Canadian manufacturer of ‘double-loop style’ baby slings, is spearheading a Baby Sling Bank for the Birth & Parent Companion Program of Mothercraft Ottawa. This unique initiative will benefit young single mothers, and mothers suffering abuse, addiction, or mental illness. “Promoting strong parent-infant attachment lays the groundwork for healthy

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