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Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Marco's Pizza Franchise Launches New Franchise Development Website

Marco's Pizza has launched a new franchising website, MarcosFranchising.com, which offers detailed content about Marco's products, finances, operations and earnings.

Marco's has garnered attention in the industry and love from fans by using fresh ingredients -- dough made fresh daily in the store, fresh, never frozen toppings and great tasting sauces. In surveys, customers repurchase Marco's pizza more often than other delivery pizza chains.

Visitors to the site can research Marco's, the fastest-growing pizza franchise in the United States, through interviews with franchisees, details about the system's financial performance and information that sets Marco's apart from competitors in the delivery pizza industry.

Marco's has carved out a unique niche in the $40 billion-per-year pizza industry. It's the only major pizza chain founded by a native Italian, Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, who moved to the United States with his family at 9 and worked in his father's restaurant as a boy. Giammarco built a system of 112 franchises by 2004, when CEO and President Jack Butorac joined Marco's.

Marco's now has more than 375 locations open in the United States and three overseas and plans to reach 500 in 2014. In a crowded segment, Marco's stands out as an affordable luxury, Butorac said. While other national chains compete over price by discounting, Marco's competes on quality and authenticity.

"Our goal is to become the nation's fourth-largest pizza chain," Butorac said. "Marco's is offering a tremendous opportunity to potential franchisees to get in on the ground floor of the nation's fastest-growing pizza franchise.

"We're looking for passion. We care more about the passion and the management skills our franchisees bring to the table than any restaurant experience they may have. We provide the training, the tools and the expertise every franchisee needs to make his or her Marco's a success."

At MarcosFranchising.com, visitors will find: Startup costs, market data and competitive analysisInformation on how Marco's serves up quality, artisan Italian pizza by making the dough fresh in-store every day and using only the best ingredientsDetails on financing, training and ongoing supportInterviews with franchiseesUnlike some pizza franchises, Marco's has prime territories available.

For more information visit www.marcosfranchising.com.

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Mike Bobbitt Named Director Distribution & Revenue for Choice Hotels Canada

Choice Hotels Most recently he held the position of chief operating officer at Royal Host Hotels, which is the master franchisor for Travelodge in Canada.

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Choice Hotels Canada is adding to its executive team with the hire of Mike Bobbitt as director, Distribution & Revenue. The Distribution & Revenue department is newly created as part of an internal restructure, which includes a merger with the Sales department.

Bobbitt comes to Choice Hotels Canada with more than 26 years of hospitality experience working in various senior management roles including vice president of operations at Westmont Hospitality Group, general manager of sales and catering at World Trade and Convention Centre and regional director of sales and marketing at Atlific Hotels. Most recently he held the position of chief operating officer at Royal Host Hotels, which is the master franchisor for Travelodge in Canada.

"Mike has a wealth of experience having spent his career in the hospitality industry where he worked with various Choice properties and other like-minded brands," says Tim Oldfield, managing director, franchise performance for Choice Hotels Canada. "He has a thorough understanding of what it takes to grow hotel revenue and will undoubtedly be an invaluable member of our team."

The Distribution & Revenue department was created in an effort to leverage the company's advances in distribution strategy and also includes e-commerce and revenue management.

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Marriott's Upgrade: New CEO Arne Sorenson Freshens Up The Brand For Millennials - Forbes

At first blush Marriott International’s annual corporate awards ceremony looks the part. Eight hundred people crammed into a hotel ballroom, just 2 miles from headquarters. Eighty-one-year-old Chairman John Willard 'Bill' Marriott Jr. lording over the festivities, with Arne Sorenson, the new chief executive officer, sitting across the aisle. Top brass in from as far away as Hong Kong seated cheek by jowl with a dozen Marriott family members.

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Continued Growth of Turkish Airlines Coincides with Increase in Tourism of Turkey

Turkish Airlines International Carrier Finds 25.8 Percent Jump in Global 2013 Ticket Sales Compared to 2012

Turkish Airlines, recently voted Europe’s Best Airline at the 2013 Skytrax Passengers Choice Awards for the third consecutive year, announced marked growth in passengers flying to Turkey and many of its other international destinations. The flag carrier of Turkey has experienced a dramatic increase in ticket sales for several years partially as a result of a steep increase in tourism of Turkey. Boasting an incredibly rich culture and history that spans civilizations over 10,000 years coupled with white-sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Turkey is a favorite holiday destination for many around the globe.

“Turkey’s large-scale infrastructure projects, such as Istanbul’s third bridge, third airport and Kanal Istanbul, are important indicators of the stability and confidence in the future of our country”

Between January and June 2013, Turkish Airlines saw a 25.8 percent increase in global ticket sales over the same period in 2012, a total of more than 22.4 million passengers. The international carrier’s U.S. ticket sales to Turkey jumped 10 percent between May and June 2013 compared to the same months last year. Turkish Airlines’ largest increase in passengers came from Africa, which had a 36.9 percent increase in ticket sales compared to 2012, with Somalia leading the way at 247 percent.

Turkish Airlines’ growth in number of passengers comes at a time when Turkey is enjoying a significant growth in tourism. The country welcomed 10.5 million non-Turkish visitors between January and May 2013, an 18.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Part of this growth is attributed to business travelers as Turkey becomes a worldwide hub for international business with many ambitious projects underway.

“Turkey’s large-scale infrastructure projects, such as Istanbul’s third bridge, third airport and Kanal Istanbul, are important indicators of the stability and confidence in the future of our country,” states Hüseyin Avni Mutlu, Mayor of Istanbul.

In addition to being awarded Europe’s Best Airline three times in a row, Turkish Airlines was also awarded “Best Business Class Catering” at the 2013 Skytrax Passengers Choice Awards for its Flying Chef service on long flights. The Flying Chefs offer passengers a taste of Turkey, with freshly prepared traditional Turkish dishes and a roving meze cart.

“This is an exciting time for the airline, having recently announced our 235th gateway while enjoying a remarkable increase in global passengers,” states Temel Kotil, Ph.D., CEO of Turkish Airlines. “We welcome all travelers from across the globe to enjoy the unparalleled experience that comes with flying on our airline.”

Located on the crossroads of Anatolia in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe and bordering eight countries, Turkey’s is one of the world’s top travel destinations, with Istanbul now a major hub for international travel. Turkey was recently ranked seventh on Trip Advisor’s list of Travelers’ Choice Destinations for 2012.

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Second Hyatt Regency Coming to Moscow

Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Istra-Kurort LLC, a Russian real estate development company, for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Moscow.

Expected to open in 2017, Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort will join the luxurious Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow already open in the city.

Located on the shores of the famous Istra Reservoir, Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort will feature 168 guestrooms and 52 extended-stay apartments, as well as a conference center with a 3,760 square-foot (350-square-meter) ballroom, a spa, and a fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools. Additionally, the hotel will offer multiple food and beverage outlets, including an all-day-dining restaurant and a bar, lobby lounge and a specialty restaurant with a pristine view of the reservoir. Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort is expected to become an ideal destination for social functions, weekend getaways and off-site corporate meetings for Moscovites, expatriates and Russian guests visiting the capital city.

“Establishing our brand’s presence in key gateway cities like Moscow is an integral part of our strategy to drive guest preference for Hyatt-branded hotels in Russia, a market that continues to experience strong growth in visitor numbers”

“Establishing our brand’s presence in key gateway cities like Moscow is an integral part of our strategy to drive guest preference for Hyatt-branded hotels in Russia, a market that continues to experience strong growth in visitor numbers,” said Peter Norman, senior vice president, real estate and development for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity for another hotel in Moscow, which will join the already open, five-star Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow and the currently under development Hyatt Regency Moscow Petrovsky Park. The development of Hyatt’s brands in Moscow and Russia and the CIS remains an absolute priority.”

“We are delighted to work with Hyatt on Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort,” said Dmitry Badaev, managing director, Istra-Kurort LLC. “We believe the strength of Hyatt’s service culture and the depth of its operational expertise will bring great value to the new hotel.”

Hyatt Regency Moscow Istra Resort will join five other Hyatt-branded hotels currently under development across Russia, including: Hyatt Regency Moscow Petrovsky Park Hyatt Regency Rostov on Don Hyatt Regency Sochi Hyatt Regency Vladivostok Golden Horn Hyatt Burny Vladivostok Hyatt’s hotel pipeline is larger than it has ever been, and as of March 31, 2013, it included executed management or franchise contracts for approximately 200 hotels across all brands in all of the regions in which Hyatt hotels operate.

Istra-Kurort LLC is a part of Gleden Invest Group. Assets of the Group include: Azimut Hotels (properties range in size up to 9,000 rooms and hotels are located in Russia, Austria and Germany), Metropol Hotel 5* located in Moscow, more than 500,000 square meters of commercial real estate, and number of other assets. The Group is owned by Mr. Alexander Klyachin.

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New Orleans Domino's Pizza to Hire 150 New Team Members

Domino's Pizza is looking to hire over 150 new employees across more than 40 stores in the New Orleans area. All of the new positions offered are for delivery drivers and assistant managers.

"As a proud part of the New Orleans community for the past 32 years, we are dedicated to the area and excited to offer terrific opportunities to join our team and be a part of our local business," said Glenn Mueller, New Orleans Domino's Pizza franchise owner and president of RPM Pizza. "The resiliency and growth of the community, along with the success of Domino's, allows us to keep busy so we can continue to do what we do best: make great pizzas, deliver them with exceptional service and continue to be the first to open, last to close!"

The continued success of Domino's Pizza across the nation, and specifically the growth and success of its 48 stores locally owned and operated by RPM Pizza in the Greater New Orleans Region, has increased the need for additional support from enthusiastic employees focused on providing the best customer experience possible.

"As we approach storm season, we are reminded of the many people who had to leave New Orleans and, in some cases, their jobs at Domino's," said Mueller. "Thankfully, many residents are returning back where they belong – and we are ready for them to be a part of our team."

Domino's is in the midst of a national campaign promoting the unique opportunity an entry-level position at its stores may offer, with more than 90 percent of current Domino's Pizza franchisees in the U.S. starting as delivery drivers or pizza makers at the store level.

"Domino's offers terrific opportunity, as is shown by the number of local business owners who started as drivers or pizza makers," said Mueller. "We look forward to bringing in talented people, whether they want to take advantage of those opportunities – or, simply just want to have a very fun summer job as part of a great team."

Those interested in applying at their closest Domino's store can do so by visiting careers.dominos.com.

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Dunkin' Donuts Opens Its 500th Restaurant In New York City

Dunkin' Donuts announced the grand opening of its 500th restaurant in New York City, which will be a combination restaurant with Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. With this latest store opening, Dunkin' Donuts remains the largest national retailer in New York City in terms of locations. To celebrate the occasion, the restaurant will host a grand opening celebration this morning complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, appearances by Dunkin' Brands leadership and New York City officials, as well as fun giveaways for the guests.

Located in the Times Square area of Manhattan at 323 West 42nd Street, the new location features Dunkin' Donuts' and Baskin-Robbins' new restaurant design concepts, which include bright and modern decor, digital menu displays, comfortable seating and updated furniture and lighting. Featuring electrical outlets and bar top areas for smartphones and computers, as well as a welcoming environment for guests to enjoy Dunkin' Donuts' and Baskin-Robbins' wide range of food and beverages in a friendly and fun atmosphere, the new restaurant will also offer free Wi-Fi Internet access for guests. The new restaurant will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, and will employ approximately 20-25 crew members. Advertisement

The new restaurant will offer a complete menu of Dunkin' Donuts' great-tasting food and beverages that can be enjoyed all day, including favorites such as a wide variety of hot and iced coffee, lattes and cappuccinos and signature bakery items such as donuts and breakfast sandwiches. The location will also feature Baskin-Robbins' wide selection of delicious ice cream flavors, premium soft serve products, custom ice cream cakes, and flavorful beverages, including Milkshakes, Smoothies and Cappuccino Blast® frozen drinks.

"Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are two of the world's most beloved brands, and we're excited about opening this location, which will provide those who pass through the 'crossroads of the world' with Dunkin' Donuts' fresh and affordable coffee and baked goods, and Baskin-Robbins' ice cream and frozen treats," said Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We're truly proud to be able to serve the people of New York City, at this location and at hundreds of others around town, and this celebration marks a continuation of our service to them."

Rich Greenstein and Howard Novick are the franchise partners for this combination Dunkin' Donuts / Baskin-Robbins location, and currently operate 22 Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the New York City metro area. Greenstein and Novick opened their first restaurant with the brands in 2006.

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