
How To Take Advantage of Your Time at Expos, Trade Shows and Conferences
A business owner discusses the importance of attending conferences, trade shows, and expos for networking and business development opportunities.
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A business owner discusses the importance of attending conferences, trade shows, and expos for networking and business development opportunities.
Domino's is expanding its GPS delivery tracking technology to stores across the US, allowing customers to see the location of their order and delivery driver.
Firehouse Subs is thanking its loyal guests by name with a special offer, where guests with a matching first name can redeem a free medium sub.
Hotel RL St. Louis opens, offering modern amenities and convenient access to the city’s iconic landmarks.
Chipotle participates in the 2020 Rose Parade with a float featuring a live post-to-donate element, supporting young farmers and sustainable solutions.
Mrs. Fields brings back its beloved Red Velvet cookie for the holiday season.
7-Eleven stores are offering a limited-time Slurpee flavor, Mountain Dew Merry Mash-Up, and a digital message cup to wish everyone "Happy Holidays".

Franchisees face information overload from various sources, making it hard to remain focused on relevant information for their businesses.
7-Eleven, Inc. is launching a line of superior electronic accessories under the new 24/7 LIFE by 7-Eleven™ brand.
Duck Donuts has opened its first non-traditional mall location at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio.
Chipotle is implementing a scalable solution to help the next generation of farmers, including three-year contracts, seed grants, and increased local purchasing.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation appoints industry veteran John J. Russell, Jr. as interim Chief Executive Officer to assist with franchise sales, retention, and cost structure alignment.
Domino's launches a 50-percent-off pizza deal on Cyber Monday for online orders.
Bahama Buck’s celebrates the Season of Giving with a ‘Free Sno Day’ event, giving a free Sno up to 12 oz. to each guest who visits their location on Tuesday, December 3.
Chicken Salad Chick expands in Florida with its newest restaurant in Brandon, marking the seventh opening in the greater Tampa market.
DoubleTree by Hilton offers free chocolate chip cookies to customers on National Cookie Day.
Shoney's offers its legendary National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day on December 5, 2019, as a thank you to its loyal fans and new guests.
Hot Dog on a Stick launches a line of California-inspired lifestyle apparel and merchandise, available on its website.

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Roy Rogers® Restaurants announced that it has named John Giffin to the newly created position of Consumer Care Manager.
Molly Maid offers a chance to win a $500 gift certificate towards a home cleaning through its Holiday Clean Home Giveaway.
Wienerschnitzel offers a free Pumpkin Spice Dipped Soft Serve Cone with any purchase from November 29 to December 1.
Dog Haus partnered with Chef Ilan Hall to create its first vegan item, Take Bánh Mì, as part of its No Kid Hungry Chef Collaboration Series.
The UPS Store helps consumers prepare for the holiday season by offering various services such as packing, shipping, and printing.