Press Releases

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ATAX Advances Franchise Growth

ATAX Advances Franchise Growth Award-Winning Founder and CEO Rafael Alvarez Leads Company into Prolific Expansion Phase NEW YORK – ATAX, the first and only Latino-owned tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services Franchise Company in the United States, announced today an extensive growth initiative to more than double it’s U.S. presence by the end of 2016. The … Read more

Coconut’s Fish Cafe Targets California for Franchise Growth

Coconut’s Fish Cafe Targets California for Franchise Growth Planned Expansion Includes Multiple Locations; Authentic Hawaiian Cultural Experience Nets Interest of Restaurant Operator/Investor Groups on the Mainland KIHEI, HI – Coconut’s Fish Cafe (Coconut’s), announced today a franchise growth plan targeting California – a strategy that will position the island-themed cafe, known for its signature fresh … Read more

Guidant Financial Partners with Russo\’s Restaurants to Offer Credit Access to Franchisees

Guidant Financial Partners with Russo\’s Restaurants to Offer Credit Access to Franchisees Bellevue, Wash. – April 6, 2015 – Together with BoeFly, Guidant Financial has announced a new partnership with Russo’s Restaurants to increase credit access to restaurant franchisees, enabling more entrepreneurs to make Russo’s Restaurants franchise ownership a reality. The new partnership between small … Read more

Sixth Russo’s New York Pizzeria Franchise Coming to UAE

Sixth Russo’s New York Pizzeria Franchise Coming to UAE UAE’s Prime Hospitality to Continue Brand’s Middle East Franchise Growth HOUSTON – On the heels of its fifth signed agreement to bring Russo’s New York Pizzeria to the United Arab Emirates, the well-known, Houston-based Italian restaurant and brand is now announcing its sixth signed franchise agreement with the … Read more

Russo’s Restaurants Fast-Tracks U.S., International Expansion

      Russo’s Restaurants Fast-Tracks U.S., International Expansion Houston-Based Italian Concepts Look Ahead to Next Phase, Will Showcase at Multi-Unit Franchising Conference HOUSTON – Russo’s Restaurants, the family of dining concepts that includes Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, announced today plans to significantly enhance the brands’ U.S. and international presence for … Read more

Coconut’s Fish Cafe Celebrated the Opening of New Restaurant in Plano with a Founder’s Party

Coconut’s Fish Cafe Celebrated the Opening of New Restaurant in Plano with a Founder’s Party Seasoned Entrepreneurial Family Brought Authentic Hawaiian Flavors and Aloha Spirit to Plano Opening PLANO, Texas – Coconut’s Fish Cafe, the famed home of Hawaiian fish tacos and the wildly popular phenomenon that has become an unquestioned sensation on the mainland, hosted … Read more

Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street Celebrates One-Year Anniversary The 14th Street Hangout Turns One on March 22nd; Shop to Host Neighborhood Celebration with Discounted Beer, Falafel and More WASHINGTON – Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street will host a special in-store celebration on Sunday, March 22nd in honor of its one-year anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, guests … Read more

CMIT Solutions Strengthens Senior Leadership with New Hires

CMIT Solutions Strengthens Senior Leadership with New Hires Leading Information Technology Provider Names New Leadership Team Members in Key Areas of Marketing Communications, Product Development, Franchise Support, and Human Resources AUSTIN, Texas – CMIT Solutions, the nation’s leading information technology solutions and services provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announces the appointment of Jeff … Read more