franchise agreements

RICHMOND, Va. (Press Release – October 21, 2011) – Outdoor Living Brands’ Mosquito Squad continues its expansion with the signing of more than a dozen new franchise agreements since September 1, 2011, including its first in the north central United States.

The announcement was made by Chris Grandpre, chairman and CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, parent company and franchisor of Mosquito Squad.

Casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday Inc. said Monday it had inked new international franchise agreements in the Middle East and the U.K. for its namesake brand.

Hundreds of Chrysler dealers across on the automaker's "hit list" are scrambling to dispose of their inventory by Tuesday when their franchise agreements are slated to be terminated.

Attorneys representing a group of Chrysler dealers filed an objection Tuesday opposing the sale of the automaker's assets, citing the company's plans to terminate franchise agreements of 789 dealers as part of the deal.