This Week In Franchising

The cost of credit card data compromise has risen nearly 70 percent since 2010 (Cost of Cyber Crime Study, 2011).

It's fitting that Johnny Collins runs marathons. The persistence and long-term training needed to finish a 26.1-mile race is mirrored in Collins' long, difficult quest to start his own business.

The Galaxy Runs On Dunkin': Men In Black™ 3 Inspired Coffee And Donuts Discovered At Dunkin' Donuts
Men In Black™ 3 infiltrates movie theaters on May 25, but thanks to Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, people don't need to wait to celebrate this summer's highly anticipated movie.

Certapro Painters Receives Houzz's 2012 'Best Of Remodeling' Award

Big Smoke Burger Embarks On Aggressive Expansion Plan

New DQ Grill & Chill® Opens In Peoria

DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid First Quarter 2012 Results

Ted Torres Discusses Negotiating Deals »
Ted Torres discusses the thrill of the hunt as he talks about negotiating deals for purchasing franchise opportunities.

Ted Torres Discusses Forecasting ROI »
Empire Builders sits down with Ted Torres in forecasting ROI.

Aziz Hashim on Looking for New Brands »
Aziz Hashim discusses selecting new brands with Multi-Unit Franchisee's Empire Builders.

Monday

• Bojangles’ New Canton Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening with Gift Card Giveaway
• SYNERGY HomeCare of Metro Atlanta Caregiver Boosts Patient Morale; Sparks Phenomenal Recovery
• Creative Learning Corporation Announces 145th Franchise
• Dickey's Rib Ticklin' Barbecue Is Heading To Naugatuck

Tuesday

• Big Smoke Burger Embarks On Aggressive Expansion Plan
• DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid First Quarter 2012 Results
• TBC Corporation Has the "Midas Touch," Finalizes Acquisition
• California Tortilla Sales Growth Streak Hits 25 Months

Wednesday

• Certapro Painters Receives Houzz's 2012 'Best Of Remodeling' Award
• New DQ Grill & Chill® Opens in Peoria
• Toys"R"Us, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call For Toys"R"Us
• Friendly’s Ice Cream Names Anthony M. Lavely EVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Thursday

• The Galaxy Runs On Dunkin': Men In Black™ 3 Inspired Coffee And Donuts Discovered At Dunkin'...
• Flip Flop Shops Carves Out Major Expansion Plan for the Caribbean
• J.D. Byrider Announces Asset-Backed Securitization
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Open in Parkdale Mall

Friday

• Dickey's Barbecue Fires Up Expansion In Nebraska
• Massage Envy Spa to Open in Vienna, Virginia
• Wingstop Signs Panera Franchisee for Multi-Unit Deal in the Southeast
• Home Run Gas MartCovers It's Bases With Chester's Chicken