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Since 2012, all seven of The Dwyer Group brands have consistently ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. “We are pleased that all of our brands have been ranked once again,” said Mike Bidwell, CEO of The Dwyer Group. “This continued success is evidence of our dedication to franchising, our franchisees, and their customers.” Entrepreneur Magazine’s … The Dwyer Group Brands Ranked Among Franchise 500

Slow smoked Texas barbecue arrives on Thursday, January 15 when the nation’s largest barbecue chain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, opens its first location in San Diego. To celebrate the opening of the first location to the area, the new location is hosting a three day grand opening event with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards … First Dickeys Barbecue Pit in San Diego Opens with Three Day Grand Opening

The Dwyer Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest franchising companies of trade service brands, has acquired Five Star Painting, a commercial and residential painting franchise with 77 locations across the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re very excited to welcome Five Star Painting to The Dwyer Group,” … The Dwyer Group Acquires Five Star Painting Franchise

Slow smoked Texas barbecue arrives on Thursday, January 15 when the nation’s largest barbecue chain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, opens its first location in San Diego. To celebrate the opening of the first location to the area, the new location is hosting a three day grand opening event with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards … First Dickey Barbecue Pit in San Diego Opens with Three Day Grand Opening

FASTSIGNS International Inc.—the worldwide franchisor of more than 570 FASTSIGNS® sign, graphics and visual communications centers in eight countries—ended 2014 with 45 new franchise agreements signed and 31 new centers opened in North America, as well as reporting record system-wide sales. Robust growth is expected to continue through 2015 on all fronts. Company executives say … FASTSIGNS on Pace to Continue Strong Domestic, International Growth

Dickey’s Barbecue chairman, Roland Dickey will visit California to celebrate the opening of the brand’s newest location in Laguna Niguel. The new fast casual barbecue option opens on Thursday, January 15 with a three-day grand opening. Mr. Dickey stops by on Friday to hand out free copies of his cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.

Anthony Pimentel has a passion for barbecue and a desire to own his own business, which attracted him to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, January 15 at 11 a.m., Pimentel’s dream will come true when he and his business partner, Kenneth Robles, open their first Dickey’s Barbecue in Santa Clarita. To celebrate their new venture, … Mans Hobby Turns Reality with New Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Santa Clarita

Scott J. Perry has been promoted to chief financial officer and treasurer, and Dan Miller named chief information officer of Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care. Perry most recently served as Sport Clips’ vice president of finance and treasurer, building teams and infrastructure through the company’s growth … Sport Clips Haircuts Names Scott Perry CFO and Dan Miller CIO

Kinderdance® International is recognizing Ms. Jennifer Reid as Franchisee of the Month for January, 2015. Ms. Reid purchased her franchise in 2004 and in eleven years has become a Top Kinderdance producer and leader. Ms. Reid has been awarded “Rookie of the Year”, in 2006 and “Franchisee of the Year” in 2009 and 2014!