Sir Speedy Franchise Is Finalist for Illinois Family Business of Year

Kent and Julie Phillips, owners of Sir Speedy Printing of Naperville for the past 24 years, were recently notified they were finalists for the 2008 Illinois Family Business of the Year Award. This year’s award is hosted by Loyola.

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Pizza Hut announces brand transformation

Pizza Hut, a fast food chain, has unveiled a new brand transformation strategy, reported the Press Trust of India. In line with this, over the next three years, the firm will invest INR500 million.

The brand transformation strategy involves the launch of an enhanced dine-in concept along with a new logo and tagline, Stories Happen. Part of the company's global re-imaging exercise, the brand transformation would see the restaurants adopting a premium Parisian cafe setting.

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Blockbuster tests new store in Nevada

It’s not just about renting movies anymore at Blockbuster.

In the hyper-competitive entertainment business, it’s about destination, and the nationwide retailer has made the Reno area the first major test market for its new look and expanded offerings.

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