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Your Art Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in art franchising general announcement news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the art franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Art Franchise General Announcement News
Minuteman Press hosting FREE Franchise Discovery Event in Northern CaliforniaMinuteman Press International, the world's largest printing and graphics franchise, is hosting a FREE Franchise Discovery Event on Saturday and Sunday, January 15th and 16th, 2011. The event will take place at the Woodfin Suites Hotel in Emeryville, Calif
PostNet Opens New Store for Print, Copy, Design and Shipping Services in MississaugaPostNet Canada, the ultimate business support centre, today announced the opening of a new store for print, copy, design and shipping services in Mississauga. The new Mississauga store located at Winston Churchill and Argentia Road is now open to meet the
Give the Gift of Rock This Holiday Season and Kick Boredom During the School Break This Winter, with the School of Rock Winter Break Camp Series 2010Give the Gift of Rock this Holiday Season with the School of Rock, Winter Break 2010 Camp Series.
AlphaGraphics Brazil Announces Unprecedented Sales Growth at Annual ConferenceAlphaGraphics Brazil announced 100 percent sales growth from 2007 to 2010 at its 9th annual Conference for business center owners, leadership and industry vendors at the São Paulo Center in Brazil earlier this month. Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. PostNet Opens New Store for Print, Copy, Design and Shipping Services in KitchenerPostNet Canada, the ultimate business support centre, today announced the opening of a new store for print, copy, design and shipping services in Kitchener. The new Kitchener store located across the street from the Frederick Mall is now open to meet the 5 Tips to Save Time and Money on Holiday ShippingThe stress of finding the perfect Holiday gifts for all your loved ones doesn't have to be compounded by long lines at the post office or even worse, a lost package. To help consumers avoid any unnecessary shipping nightmares, the shipping experts at Post 4 Ways to Spice up your Family's Holiday CardSure, you can run out to your local big-box retailer and pick up a stack of Holiday cards to send to friends and family, but with today's vast printing and digital editing options for the average consumer, why not add some creativity and personalize your
Go Green When Shipping Holiday GiftsBetween the wrapping paper, packaging peanuts, cardboard boxes and fuel needed to move gifts around, holiday shipping may seem a bit environmentally unfriendly. But the folks at PostNet can help you stay green while still making sure your gifts arrive on
PostNet Opens New Store for Print, Copy, Design and Shipping Services in KitchenerPostNet Canada, the ultimate business support centre, today announced the opening of a new store for print, copy, design and shipping services in Kitchener. The new Kitchener store located across the street from the Frederick Mall is now open to meet the PostNet Franchisees Recognized by the International Franchise AssociationIn recognition of outstanding performance, leadership and commitment to excellence in the PostNet franchise system, the International Franchise Association (IFA) honored Austin, TX PostNet franchisees, Jim and David Petty, with the coveted 'Franchisee of PostNet Selects Deluxe Franchise Services to Bring Online Marketing Resource Center to Neighborhood Businesses NationwideDeluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), through its Franchise Services group, has been selected by PostNet to upgrade the online marketing resource center for the company's more than 400 U.S. neighborhood business center locations. New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Gahanna, OHSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, announces local resident John Persons is now the new owner of the Gahanna store at 158 N. Hamilton Road. To celebrate, SIGNARAMA Gahanna is throwing a Grand Re-Opening Halloween party Tuesday, October 26 from AlphaGraphics Franchise Named Finalist in 2010 DMA International Echo Awards CompetitionagDirect Crossmedia Brazil, a member of marketing and communications franchise network AlphaGraphics, Inc., was honored for its winning case study entry at the Echo Awards Gala in San Francisco, CA on October 12, 2010. The award-winning case study, which Operation Finally Home: Building Free Homes for Injured American Veterans Sign Biz(R) Network Accepts the CallAlexander Reyes' boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. "Laying in that hospital bed ... sometimes I felt I'd rather [have] died," Reyes said. "My life came to a Signs Now Development Website Recognized at 12th Annual Franchise Leadership & Development ConferenceSigns Now was among top award winners for "Best Recruitment Websites," earning second place at the STAR Awards during the 12th Annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference held Sept. 23 in Atlanta. Signs Now is a member of Allegra Network LLC,
Teresa M. Young Elected To Executive Committee Of California Sign AssociationThe President of the California Sign Association (CSA) Board of Directors, Rocky Gruner (Right), and the Association's Executive Director, Brad Walker, welcomed the election of Ms Teresa M. Young (pictured with Gruner) to the Executive Committee of the Bo PostNet Franchise Launches New AIR MILES(R) Reward ProgramPostNet Canada launched an AIR MILES® Reward Program today at participating PostNet locations. Every AIR MILES® Reward Collector will now receive 10 AIR MILES® reward miles on every $50 print purchase at PostNet Neighbourhood Business Centres. AlphaGraphics Franchise CEO Inducted into NAPL's Walter E. Soderstrom Honor SocietyAlphaGraphics, Inc., the nation's leading print and marketing franchise with nearly 300 locations, announced today that CEO Kevin K. Cushing was inducted into the National Association for Printing Leadership's (NAPL) Walter E. Soderstrom Honor Society on PostNet Franchise Fills Void in Design, Print, Copy & Shipping SegmentAs economic conditions and high unemployment rates continue to fuel the number of start-ups in America, the trend has allowed PostNet to capture increased market share in the fragmented category of design, print, copy and shipping service providers. Business Cards Are Here to Stay: Five Ways to Make Your Card a StandoutSurprising as it seems, a piece of heavy stock paper just 3.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide remains a powerful marketing tool in today's electronic-driven world. Sign Biz(R) Adds Hp Latex To Their Roster In Support Of Versatility And The EnvironmentSign Biz, Inc., founder of the largest non-franchised retail sign chain with a network of nearly 200 store owners, is one of only six entities in the US authorized to offer special incentives to purchasers of HP's new L25500 latex printer.
Las Vegas Sign & Printing Businesses MergeTerry and Ruth Whalen, owners of Signs Now Las Vegas, recently announced the purchase of printing company Allegra Las Vegas. The merger earlier this month brings all services under one roof at the Signs Now Las Vegas facility. Former Engineering Manager Finds Future in FranchisingIn 2008, Michigan businessman Tom Kiihr became another casualty of the U.S. auto crisis and failing economy. Along with thousands of others, his engineering management position with Delphi was eliminated after the company declared bankruptcy. After some j
Equipped for Success & Trained by SIGN BIZ(R)Packing an extensive background from Corporate America, Lane Keen launched Keen Signs & Graphics in Augusta, GA with tons of business acumen plus years of active membership in two Chambers of Commerce at his fingertips. SIGNARAMA Franchise Peterborough Partners with Scene Media for Citybanners VentureSIGNARAMA Peterborough co-owner Morgan Smith knows the sign industry. After five years in the business, Smith realized one of his franchise's most popular products was being under-used, even wasted and was left to face the sometimes brutal Canadian weathe
KidzArt Franchise Offers Free Franchises in National GiveawayKidzArt, an international children's art education franchise company, announced that in November 2010, five lucky people will win a complete KidzArt/Art Innovators franchise for free. Business-savvy individuals who want to own a business with complete tra
Sign Biz(R) Debuts Remodeled WebsiteSign Biz, Inc., founder of the largest non-franchise sign chain in the US, has launched it's completely redesigned website with new search tools for its multi-site portfolio of services.
Sign Biz, a Worldwide Chain of Sign and Graphics Businesses, Announces Sales Consultant of the Year AwardThe Sales Consultant of the Year Awards, the country's only nationwide competition celebrating the accomplishments of the Sign Biz Network's most successful digital sign consultants, has just announced this year's award winner for sales achieved in 2009. Sign Biz, a Digital Sign and Graphics Business, Announces Winners of the Vehicle Wrap Contest AwardsThe Sign Biz Vehicle Wrap Awards (VEWAs) , the country's only nationwide competition celebrating the accomplishments of the Sign Biz Network's most successful digital sign designers and installers, has just announced this year's award winners.
PostNet Franchise at 17: New Brand Positioning Delivers ResultsPostNet, an international network of locally owned businesses, has experienced positive results from its focus on serving as the "Neighborhood Business Center" in the more than 300 communities its franchisees serve every day. Mid-year sales successes vali
Signs Now Franchise President Named Allegra Chief Operating OfficerAllegra Network LLC, one of the world's largest marketing, print and graphic communications franchises, recently announced that Steve White has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. White was previously Allegra Network Executive Vice President and Sig |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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