New Jersey and New York attorneys general secure settlements with company over illegal no-poach agreements
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with two building services companies accused of using illegal no-poach agreements that restricted…
China, Venezuela sign agreements on economy, trade, tourism
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro have signed bilateral cooperation agreements in areas such as economy, trade and tourism, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported. The…
North Korea says Camp David agreements raise possibility of ‘thermonuclear war’
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea on Tuesday denounced the annual military drills between the United States and South Korea, warning of a “thermonuclear war” over recent trilateral agreements to…
GM’s Cruise says it’s reached the robotaxi industry’s first union agreements
By Anna Tong (Reuters) – Cruise, General Motors’ robotaxi unit, said on Thursday it had signed the driverless car industry’s first labor union agreements, a significant milestone as unions and robotaxi firms…
Iran signs economic agreements with Zimbabwe as Raisi ends Africa tour
By Nyasha Chingono HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe and Iran signed 12 memorandums of understanding on Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties, as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up his three-nation African tour. Raisi,…
The Office of Information and Technology Introduces Two New Blanket Purchasing Agreements – Enterprise Small Business And Enterprise Business Management Support Services 2.0
The Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is proud to announce two new contracting opportunities, including initiatives that support small businesses. We will award two new multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs): Enterprise…
DeSantis Signs Bill Nullifying Disney’s Last-Minute Agreements
DeSantis Signs Bill Nullifying Disney’s Last-Minute Agreements Mary Lou Masters on May 5, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday to nullify Disney’s last-minute agreements intended to curb the governor’s…
World Bank, Mali sign two financing agreements worth around $302 million -Mali govt
BAMAKO (Reuters) – The World Bank and Mali on Monday signed financing agreements for two projects worth around $302 million, the ministry of economy said. Around $266 million will go to an…
Britain eyes trade agreements with California, Utah
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain this week inked an agreement aimed at boosting trade and investment with South Carolina, its third such deal with a U.S. state, and is seeking…
Visa has terminated global debit card agreements with FTX
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Visa Inc, the world’s largest payments processor, said on Sunday it was severing its global credit card agreements with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. “The situation with FTX is…
Fazoli’s Shatters Franchise Development Record with 20 New Franchise Agreements
Iconic Italian brand signs record 20 agreements in a year – 11 in Q1 alone – to add 50 locations to pipeline Lexington, KY (RestaurantNews.com) With 11 straight months of record-breaking sales…
Marco’s Pizza Expands Its National Footprint Signing 88 New Franchise Agreements So Far This Year with Over 200 New Stores in Development
The Fast-Growing Pizza Franchise Continues its Rapid Nationwide Expansion while Generating Impressive Same-Store Sales Growth Toledo, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is on pace for a…
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Announces the Signing of Four Multi-Unit Agreements
Leading Fast-Casual Concept to Expand in New and Existing Markets with Deals Resulting in 29 New Restaurants Wichita, KS (RestaurantNews.com) Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today the…
Shipley Do-Nuts Inks Agreements for 20 More Texas Locations
Experienced multiunit operators diversifying brand portfolios with Shipley Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for 85 years, has inked deals with two veteran multiunit operators to develop up…
The Peach Cobbler Factory Signs Agreements for 100 New Locations First Nine Months of Franchising
Carolina Beach, NC (-) The Peach Cobbler Factory executives announce they have secured agreements for over one hundred dessert shops according to Greg George Co-Owner of PCF Franchising LLC. The company announced…
Nékter Juice Bar Signs 18 Agreements in Q1 2022 for 37 New Locations
Nekter Juice Bar Co-Founders Steve and Alexis Schulze Celebrate the Lifestyle Brand’s Accelerating Expansion Across the U.S. Costa Mesa, CA (-) As its appeal among both consumers and the franchise community continues…
Shipley Do-Nuts Wraps Q1 With Agreements To Enter Two New States
Fast-growing brand coming to Georgia and Maryland in 2022 Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts and kolaches since 1936, continued its rapid growth trajectory in Q1 2022, signing…
CRU Expands With New Agreements in Charleston & Greenville, SC
Atlanta, GA (-) CRU Lounge, owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, already the largest black-owned nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States, is furthering it’s imprint in South…
Fazoli’s Strikes 13 Franchise Area Development Agreements in Q1, Sets Sights on 250-Unit Benchmark
America’s largest premium QSR Italian chain signs franchise area development agreements to open 45 locations throughout the United States Lexington, KY (-) Fazoli’s is bringing more of its craveable, premium Italian dishes…
Amazon Under Fire In California For ‘Anti-Competitive’ Sales Agreements
Amazon Under Fire In California For ‘Anti-Competitive’ Sales Agreements Trevor Schakohl on September 14, 2022 California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a lawsuit against Amazon Wednesday for alleged illegal practices he says…
U.S. and Saudi announce package of agreements during Biden trip
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The United States and Saudi Arabia on Friday made a package of announcements ranging from removing peacekeepers from a strategic island off the Saudi and Egyptian coasts to…
IMF calls for quick creditor agreements on Chad, Ethiopia, Zambia debts
By David Lawder WASHINGTON -The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on creditor committees for Chad, Ethiopia and Zambia to quickly reach agreements with authorities to restructure the countries’ debts, saying this…
Pharmacy Agrees to Enter into Deferred Prosecution and Civil Settlement Agreements in Connection with Fraudulent Claims for Anti-Overdose Drug
BOSTON – Florida-based Solera Specialty Pharmacy has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement and has agreed, along with its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to pay a $1.31 million civil settlement to resolve…
Microsoft says it will not enforce non-compete clauses in U.S. employee agreements
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday the company would stop enforcing existing non-compete clauses in the United States, while also committing to a civil rights audit of its workforce policies in…
AerCap Holdings signs lease agreements for new Airbus aircraft
(Reuters) – AerCap Holdings NV will provide 12 new Airbus aircraft to Italian state-owned carrier ITA Airways starting next year, the world’s top aircraft lessor said on Friday. AerCap, which on Wednesday…
Indonesia, Singapore sign extradition, airspace and defence agreements
By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA – Indonesia and Singapore signed on Tuesday a bilateral extradition agreement, a move that Jakarta expects to help authorities in their effort to bring to justice people accused…
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