Today's news for the franchise & small biz owner

Volkswagen plans to refit more than a quarter million 2009-12 diesel cars to prevent North American customers from mistakenly pumping gasoline into the fuel tanks.

Betco Corporation recently expanded its Digital Media Library to include new operator training videos.

The products highlighted in this latest release include the new Stealth ASC24BT Cylindrical Automatic Scrubber and the Crewman AS20B Automatic Scrubber.

This new digital training outlines all of the procedures to prepare the equipment for work and the proper steps to operate the machines.

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Car dealers were recovering from damage and organizing aid to survivors today after a two-mile-wide tornado ravaged an Oklahoma City suburb, but there were no reports of the massive twister directly hitting dealerships.

Two congressmen -- one a former Ohio auto dealer and the other a Pennsylvania new- and used-car dealer -- have asked the U.S.

Merchant Warehouse, a provider of payment technologies and merchant account services, announced a preferred processing partnership through its Genius Customer Engagement Platform with LightSpeed, an Apple-based point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management system.

This partnership will give retailers the flexibility to accept any payment option directly from an iPad or iPhone.

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Theme of new advertisements is “Fan food, not fast food” Dairy Queen's new advertising campaign to emphasize fan loyalty and food quality.

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Chain aims to engage and attract customers with beverage-pairing program Chain aims to engage and attract customers with beverage-pairing program

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Company to buy back 11 Chili’s Grill & Bar units from franchisee Company to buy back 11 Chili’s Grill & Bar units from franchisee

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SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Xpressnap napkin dispenser system, the one-at-a-time dispenser that cuts paper waste.

One-at-a-time dispensing has stopped billions of napkins from entering the waste stream, as Xpressnap prevents patrons from grabbing fistfuls of unneeded napkins. This sustainability feature translates into savings for restaurant and foodservice operators.

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The editorial team of FastCasual.com has announced its annual list of the vibrant restaurant segment's most significant brands, people and trends. The downloadable "The 2013 Fast Casual Top 100 …

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Orion Food Systems announced a new website, orionfoods.com, centered on sharing innovative, customized quality foodservice solutions for any type of venue.

Created with the user experience in mind, the new site utilizes an exciting, clean design filled with informative and frequently updated content.

Designed using the latest technology, orionfoods.comis compatible with today's browsers and mobile devices. Visitors can find turn-key foodservice solutions for a wide variety of markets.

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NRA Show attendees pursue new digital marketing solutions NRA Show attendees pursue new digital marketing solutions

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Choice Hotels is on the upswing, and its focusing on reinvigorating its venerable Comfort Inns & Suites flag.

+8.8% Increase Over April 2012 is Highest Year-over-year Increase Since August 2011.

New 200-Room Property Scheduled to Open September 2014

VIP treatment for Very Important Residents, made-to-order breakfast omelets and Hyatt Has It - Borrows program help guests keep routines rolling on the road.

Smart Check-In Set To Expand To More Than A Dozen Additional Aloft Hotels This Year alofthotels.com

Hersha unveils the newest full service boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Downtown Boston.

The Hotel features 61 spacious guest rooms and suites, with flat screen TV’s and upgraded amenities. A fitness center, business center ...

Stylish, all-suite hotel offers space for travelers to spread out and recharge.