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Georgia Restaurant Brokers Release Report on Status of Georgia Restaurants for Sale and Lease Market
Georgia Restaurant Brokers announced today that the wave of closures of restaurants is at a high. The restaurant brokerage firm released the results of their studies on the status of Georgia restaurants for sale or lease. The report concluded that the Greater Atlanta Area restaurant vacancies are... - November 20, 2009 - Georgia Restaurant Brokers
Top 100 Global Franchises Report - a Blue-Print for Succeeding in Franchise Business Opportunities
Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com) has ranked the world's most successful franchises in 2009 that performed best in international markets into a Top 100 List. - November 19, 2009 - Franchise Direct USA
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in First Friday
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that the company participated in First Friday, one of Raleigh’s most popular evening escapes, taking place at various local venues on the first Friday of every month. In addition to offering First Friday... - November 19, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Thanksgiving Desserts Unveiled by Luxury Chocolate Company in Florida
Luxury Chocolate Company, Norman Love Confections in Fort Myers, Florida announces unique Thanksgiving desserts options. - November 18, 2009 - Norman Love Confections
Katz Deli Announces Plans to Donate Holiday Proceeds to Local Charity
Katz’ Deli Austin (www.katzneverkloses.com) proudly announces their plans to donate 100 percent of the profits from Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to The Center for Child Protection. Katz’ Deli Austin (http://www.katzneverkloses.com/) announces its plan to donate 100 percent of the... - November 18, 2009 - Katz Deli Austin
123Recipes.com Announces an All New More Social Look; It’s All About Recipes, Cooks and Healthy Eating
Leading Online Recipe Site Launches an All New Look Based on Current Needs of Home Cooks. - November 18, 2009 - 123Recipes.com
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
India’s Castle Announces El Dorado SEO to Handle Online Marketing and Advertising Strategy
Local Indian food restaurant India’s Castle has hired El Dorado SEO to head up its online marketing and advertising strategy. - November 17, 2009 - India's Castle
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Welcomes Master Tea Blender, David De Candia, to Texas Locations
One of the World’s Leading Tea Experts Visits to Share Tea Knowledge and Launch The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Texas-Exclusive Blend, Ten Gallon Tea - November 16, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: a Truly Personal Investment in Wine and Argentina
With the growing interest in Argentine wines, ALI speaks with Dan Karlin, owner/operator of Anuva vinos, one of the few Argentina based U.S. importers. - November 16, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Snooth Announces 250,000th Registered User
Snooth registered user base growing by 500% per year. - November 16, 2009 - Snooth
Inspiration for Heart-Healthy Cooking with Indian Flavors
A success story brings a fusion food cookbook to market. - November 15, 2009 - Sugandhi
Arizona Consumers Now Have a Healthy Choice Among Relaxation Beverages
VIB Arrives at Arizona Albertsons - November 15, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Haralambos Beverage Co. Brings the Leading Relaxation Beverage to California
Southern California Emerges as New Front for Relaxation Beverage War - November 14, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Top Mixologists Will Battle to "Shake Their Way to Brazil" at the Final Shake Off for Cuca Fresca’s National Mixology Challenge
The country's top mixologists will battle to win the grand prize, a trip to Brazil, in Cuca Fresca's Shake Your Way to Brazil Mixology Challenge. - November 14, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Philippines Angeles Bar - The London Pub Unveils a New Class of Beer Called Vintage Beer Small Quantity Available Now
Voted as leading bar in Angeles City and Clark Freeport Philippines, The London Pub stretches its lead with the introduction of a rare class of beer called Vintage Beer. - November 13, 2009 - The London Pub
Swiss Maid Fudge’s Line of Gourmet Fudge and Candy Feature on National TV’s The Balancing Act
Swiss Maid Fudge has garnered a positive reputation and immense success on the strength of its catalogue of old fashioned, gourmet fudge and candy. National television network, Lifetime will be featuring Swiss Maid Fudge as part of The Balancing Act’s seasonal spotlight, Home for the Holidays: Sweet Endings, sharing the secret of Wisconsin’s favorite candy shop with the entire country. - November 13, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Fiamme’s Club Inferno Announces Full Slate of Entertainment for November
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar Fall performance schedule for Club Inferno, announced today, features some of LA’s top touring bands, magic and comedy. Since its inception, Fiamme’s Club Inferno has gained notoriety for offering the finest entertainment in LA and Ventura counties in a... - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar is Serving Up a Feast on Thanksgiving Day
Share Thanksgiving with Friends, Family and Fiamme - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Cincinnati Bengal Roy Williams Invests in Leading Relaxation Beverage, Vacation in a Bottle
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Celebrity Investor. - November 13, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Beverage Accessory to Manufacturers Worldwide
Heather W., Hawaii resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to reprsent her Keep Your Cool concept worldwide. A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to consumers, Keep Your Cool's unique design insures that drinks made in... - November 13, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar’s New Menu Features Special Seasonal Favorites
What’s your favorite food memory? Is it the rich, creamy Mac and Cheese recipe passed from generation to generation, a comfort food like meat loaf, or the mouthwatering aroma of mom’s stuffed bell peppers? This Fall, proprietors Liz Beddow and Jerry White are introducing three new... - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Darifair Foods Selects Vicinity Manufacturing
Vicinity’s formula manufacturing software selected by America's leading national dairy supplier. - November 12, 2009 - Vicinity Manufacturing
Over 500 Poker Players Flock to the World Tavern Poker Open 9, Las Vegas, NV
Players from all over the country came to compete in nationals during the World Tavern Poker Open. This season a record number of World Tavern Poker Players attended the event. To say this season’s Open was a success would be the understatement of the year. Elaborate costumes, secret... - November 12, 2009 - World Tavern Entertainment
Freelance Writer Publishes Cookbook
Renee O’Farrell, a local freelance writer recently published ‘The Orangery Cookbook.’ Now available on Lulu.com and coming soon to Amazon.com, ‘The Orangery Cookbook’ is a collection of favorite recipes gathered throughout O’Farrell’s travels, both domestically and abroad. Every one tried and true, this collection of over 600 recipes has something for any taste and every occasion. - November 12, 2009 - Renee O'Farrell, DBA O'Farrell Consulting
Bella Pepper Wins Big at This Years Hot Pepper Awards
Bella Pepper has reformulated their sauces and the proof is in the awards. Pepper Blend: 1st - Bella Pepper - Bella Forte | www.bellapepper.com. Exotic Pepper Blend: 2nd - Bella Pepper - Bella Diavolo (Meco, Naga Jolokia). - November 12, 2009 - Bella Pepper
Soda Express Inc. Will Bring the Popular Relaxation Beverage ViB to Retailers in the Portland Area
Relaxing ViBes Arrive in the Northwest - November 12, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Drink Up Some Holiday Cheer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Introduces New Holiday Beverages
Well, the weather may not yet be frosty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get ready to warm up to the holidays. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf can help you catch the holiday spirit with its new line of chocolate, peppermint, pumpkin and spiced beverages, launching in stores November... - November 12, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Santrio Signs New Subscriptions with Multiple Food and Beverage Distributors
Open for Business is revolutionizing how wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers manage incoming orders, saving them time and money. - November 11, 2009 - Santrio, Inc.
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Unique, Organic Gift Sets for the Holidays
Sustainable Sourcing, a company dedicated to providing consumers the most ethically sourced and natural products from around the world, has created a line of unique, organic gift sets perfect for the holidays. Consumers will discover gifts for food lovers, gifts to promote health and relaxation,... - November 11, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
First Watch Restaurants to Roll Out Holiday Gift Card Program
Daytime-Only Chain Makes Gift-Giving Easy and Enjoyable. - November 11, 2009 - First Watch Restaurants, Inc
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distributor Agreement with Treasure Valley Beverage of Boise, Idaho
Vacation in a Bottle Hits Store Shelves in Idaho - November 11, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
MrGoodbeer.com Giveaway Returns
The monthly giveaway at MrGoodbeer.com is back. The giveaway started in 2001 and was suspended in 2008 but has returned until further notice. A beer related prize will be given away each month to a lucky visitor. The prize for November 2009 is a ceramic beer money jar. In the past contest prizes... - November 10, 2009 - MrGoodbeer.com
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Recognized as an Employer of Excellence by Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Lone Star Bean, an independently owned and operated franchisee of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, proudly announced today that Workforce Solutions Capital Area has named it an Employer of Excellence. The award recognizes local employers for providing an exceptional work environment, participating... - November 09, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Daily Grill Sponsors "5 for 10" Canned Food Drive in Time for Holidays (OC Daily Grills Offer $10 Gift Cards for 5 Canned Goods Nov 16 – Dec 18)
Beginning Nov 16 and continuing through Dec 18, the restaurants will offer $10 gift cards for every five canned goods donated. (The cards may be redeemed at any Daily Grill between Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2010.) - November 08, 2009 - Daily Grill Orange County
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent New Personal Health Accessory to Industry on Global Basis
Elba F., a Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Can Clip Sanitary concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to appeal to consumers in this age of heightened awareness concerning... - November 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
World's First Immersion Circulator Dedicated to Sous-Vide Cooking Launched
Today Addelice Ltd. launched the Swid®, the world's first immersion circulator dedicated to Sous-Vide cooking. - November 07, 2009 - Addelice Ltd.
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Trivia Nights on Wednesdays
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will feature Big Slow Tom Trivia Night with Trent every Wednesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to win Spirits Pub & Grub gift cards and can enjoy drink specials featuring $2 bottles of Bud... - November 07, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
ARCO coffee ®co. Gourmet Coffee Company Certified as Green Business by Count Me Green
ARCO coffee ® co. has received certification as a Green Business by the city of Superior and Douglas County’s Count Me Green joint program, providing acknowledgement of ARCO’s continued dedication to environmentally friendly business practices throughout its gourmet coffee company. - November 07, 2009 - ARCO Coffee
ViB Holdings and Mussetter Distributing Inc. Enter New Distribution Partnership
Vacation in a Bottle Arrives in Northern California. - November 07, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Wine Whore “Pimps” Virtual Furniture
One internet blogger believes he has found an innovative way to harvest his love for the grape into a full bodied paycheck. After successfully gaining thousands of loyal fans and followers by “whoring” out his palate (and computer), Randy Watson is using the same technique to sell otherwise unused space on his website. - November 07, 2009 - The Wine Whore
Fiery Condiment Awards Announced - The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
The Hot Pepper Awards 2009, an annual fiery foods competition, announces winners. - November 07, 2009 - The Hot Pepper
Chevron Stores Now Offer Idaho Customers Vacation in a Bottle
ViB Unwinds the Midwest with Strategic Retail Partnership. - November 06, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
The Daily Bagel Announces New Ownership and Opportunity
The Daily Bagel located in Eugene at 4770 Village Plaza Loop is under new ownership and with it comes a new focus on customer service and more healthy options that complement the Eugene lifestyle. The shop is now run by owner, Srithip Sresthaphunlarp, and her best friend, Jennifer Williams. The two... - November 06, 2009 - The Daily Bagel
Shop, Sample and Stock-Up During 21 Stocking Days of Christmas
Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Offer Rarely Available VQA Wines and Unique Shopping Experience. - November 06, 2009 - Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
XYIENCE and Circle K Stores Present Contest Winner with a New Harley-Davidson
Promotion generates a 30 percent increase in sales of Xenergy at Circle K stores. - November 06, 2009 - XYIENCE
Swiss Maid Fudge’s Handmade Candy Store Features on The Balancing Act
Wisconsin’s premier handmade candy store, Swiss Maid Fudge, will be featured on Lifetime network’s The Balancing Act: Sweet Endings, sharing information about its unique, old-fashioned cooking methods and samples from its line-up of delicious fudges, candies and seasonal treats. - November 06, 2009 - Dells Fudge
ViB Expands Its Reach and Adds New California Distributor
Vacation in a Bottle Chills Out the Central Coast - November 06, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
What's New This Christmas in Manila Philippines? Yats Leisure Unveils Do-It-Yourself Private Wine Tasting Party.
New 2009 idea in celebrating Christmas in Manila Philippines is to hold a Private Wine Tasting at home or office. Yats Leisure organizes everything from wine to service, one-stop shopping for Christmas Party in Manila. - November 06, 2009 - Yats Leisure
A Sparkling Good Time for All, the City of Yountville Hosts the 21st Annual Festival of Lights
The city of Yountville, California kicks off its 21st Annual Festival of Lights, the largest Christmas event in the Napa Valle, on November 27th. - November 06, 2009 - Yountville Chamber Of Commerce