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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1365/is_n3_v23/ai_12663403
Earlier this year when Marriott Corp. decided to exit the family restaurant business, Warren M. Thompson saw a golden opportunity. The Marriott executive structured a deal in which Shoney's Inc. and his newly created company, Thompson Hospitality Inc. (THI), would purchase 40 of Marriott's Bob's Big Boy restaurants. The $17.6 million deal allows the Shoney's restaurant chain to penetrate the Washington, D.C., market, and helps it live up to an agreement with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to promote minority business development.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/franchising/25519
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 2, 1999 - Marriott International, Inc. (MAR/NYSE) announced today that it has reached an agreement with STSN (Suite Technology Systems Network) to install high-speed Internet access in Marriott hotel guestrooms, meeting rooms and business centers. The STSN system is up to 50 times faster than conventional data ports and allows the guest to access the Internet and use the telephone at the same time. STSN has created a revolutionary "plug and play" solution that permits the guest to easily connect to the Internet using an Ethernet or USB cable.
http://bizjournals.bison.com/press/pr5-26-06_nite_lites_franchise.html
FRANKLIN, OHIO - (May 26, 2006) - NiteLites - The Landscape Lighting Professionals is pleased to announce the addition of NiteLites of Central New Jersey, and to introduce Doug Antolik, owner and operator. Mr. Antolik grew up and has lived all of his life in New Jersey. During Mr. Antolik’s professional career he spent time as a Regional Manager for Kawasaki Motors USA, his responsibilities included setting up new dealers in the Northeast and required extensive travels to Japan. Most recently, Mr. Antolik held the position of General Manager of a Honda Auto Dealership. Mr. Antolik was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of 150 employees, who consistently received top awards in customer satisfaction in sales, parts, and service; affording them the distinction numerous times as the #1 Ichiban dealer in New Jersey.
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