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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 NewsOperation 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 CLIX PORTRAIT STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY FRANCHISE SELECTS MILL CREEK AS FIRST WASHINGTON LOCATION"Franchising with CLIX® is the perfect fit for my family. It will provide the challenge and flexibility of owning my own business, with the added assistance of an established franchisor," said CLIX® Mill Creek franchisee, Christopher Fotos. School Of Rock Presents "Live Aid Remade" All Stars Summer 2010 U.S. TourWatch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling the music and energy from one of rock music history's biggest concert events ever, comes the next generation of talented rockers emerging from the acclaimed SCHOOL OF ROCK music program. The nationwide... PICTURE Your Success with Top 100 New Franchise …CLIX!Selected as one of Franchise Market Magazines Top 100 franchises for 2006, CLIX Portrait Studios is looking for potential franchisees with sparkle, fun, passion and the desire to succeed in a big way. 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. CLIX Photography Franchise Makes Top 100 New Franchises List for Second Consecutive YearCLIX, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography franchise, was named by Franchise Market Magazine as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises" for the second consecutive year. Mark Five, Inc. Signs Reggie Slack!Former Pro Quarterback Joins Mark Five as new Jewelry Distributor. School of Rock Franchise Experiences Domestic and International Growth as the Brand Leader in Music Education for KidsSCHOOL OF ROCK, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is offering a chance to live one's rock and roll dreams as a franchisee. Channeling the energy of rock & roll, the SCHOOL OF ROCK music program is available to entrepreneurs who... 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 The Bancorp Bank Approves $4 Million Expansion Funding Program for New FASTSIGNS(R) Franchise CentersFASTSIGNS®, the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution, sign, and graphics franchise, announced today that it has been approved for a new franchisee lending program created by The Bancorp Bank ("Bancorp"), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Mark Five, Inc. Joins Forces With ShavonneMark Five and 50 year old firm join new alliance First Quarter Is Picture Perfect For CLIXThe future continues to shine bright for CLIX™, an Atlanta-based, rapidly growing franchisor in the portrait photography industry. CLIX remains focused, with a record commitment for 19 location agreements signed during the first quarter 2006. SIGN*A*RAMA Franchise in Crystal Under New OwnershipSIGN*A*RAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 353 Willow Bend, is now under the ownership of local business investors within the signage and graphics industry. Local resident, Donnie Colvin, has been hired as General Manager. Mark Five, Inc. New Online Shopping CartMark Five In Houston TX premiers new online shopping area for Representatives Cartridge Depot Opens New West Virginia Printer Cartridge Refilling Store: Sellaro Plaza in Morgantown is Home to the company's new shopIf you use a computer printer or fax machine, you're going to enjoy your equipment a lot more these days, thanks to Cartridge Depot. The international ink and toner cartridge refill and remanufacturing franchisor is pleased to announce a new opening.
Disc Replay Movies Music and Games, proved again its "The store everyone is talking about"Disc Replay Movies Music and Games, proved again its "The store everyone is talking about" this past Saturday. The CBS affiliate in Indianapolis rolled their news trucks to an Indianapolis Disc Replay location, interviewing customers, and Disc Replay... Mark Five, Inc. In Person TrainingMark Five Representative Now Helps Train New Wholesale Jewelry Reps. 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 Business Card Experts - CEO InterviewIt is with great excitement that I share with you the greatest business opportunity available today. Business Card Experts is revolutionizing the way businesses communicate with their clients.
AlphaGraphics(R) Bucks Industry Trends with Continued GrowthDespite a struggling economy and continued pressure on the printing industry, international print and visual communications franchisor AlphaGraphics is continuing to grow, posting records for system-wide sales as well as adding new centers to its network. FASTSIGNS(R) to Promote Conversion Program at USSC Sign World International Show; Recruiting Franchisee Conversion Candidates to Expand In Over 350 MarketsFASTSIGNS International, Inc., the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations worldwide, will be hosting a luncheon and exhibiting at the 2010 United States Sign Council (USSC) Sign World International S
Fastsigns(R) Named Top 25 Franchise For HispanicsFASTSIGNS(R) International, Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS(R) sign and graphic centers, has been named one of the "Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics" by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI). FASTSIGNS(R) Franchise to Promote Conversion Program at National Business Media Show; Host Luncheons on Best PracticesFASTSIGNS International, Inc., the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, will be exhibiting and hosting two luncheons at the National Business Media (NBM) Show in Long Beach, California, August 12 Flicko's Franchise Corp. Named a Military Friendly Franchise for 2010Flicko's Franchise Corporation has been named as a Military Friendly Franchise for 2010 by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list, published in May, is posted on their website and accessible from their Media page... Abrakadoodle Franchise Programs Rate High in Consecutive YearsAbrakadoodle conducts annual surveys of its principals and educational directors at community locations offering Abrakadoodle art and creativity programs throughout the U.S. The 2010 results are in and more than 90-percent of Abrakadoodle's customers... FASTSIGNS(R) Franchise Expanding its Presence into Long IslandFASTSIGNS, the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces it will open its first franchise location in Long Island during the latter half of 2010. The new center will be located in Westbury, N 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
Young and Smart: Today's Entrepreneurs are Likely to be Under 30 and Environmentally Aware, and Cartridge Depot Franchise is Ready for ThemMost kids say they want to be doctors or football players or maybe movie stars when they grow up. But young people from Gen Y – those "echo boomers" who are all under age 30 – some of them may have a new answer to what they want to be when the FASTSIGNS(R) Conversion Program Is A 'Sign of the Times'As the recession continues to compel business owners to move carefully in ensuring their image is more dominant than the competition, FASTSIGNS® is helping them do so. The leading sign and graphic franchise is targeting various markets across the... Images 4 Kids Receives Top 50 Franchise Satisfaction AwardFranchise Business Review last month announced its 2010 FBR 50 Awards of the top 50 franchise companies with the highest levels of overall franchisee satisfaction. Images 4 Kids once again received the honors – its third time since 2008. Cartridge Depot Debuts New Scion xB Corporate Delivery Wagon(Owings Mills, MD) – Going green in all the rage these days, yet many companies miss out on key opportunities to help the environment. That's why Cartridge Depot, an international ink and toner cartridge refill and remanufacturing franchisor, is tak 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. Franchisee Starts Small; Succeeds BigWhen Carlos Hernandez first moved to the United States, he left Guadalajara with little in his pocket and a dream of what his life could be in a new country. His search for employment took him many places, but he ended up at FASTFRAME, and the compan
When Wider is Better—Wide Format Printing Means More PossibilitiesAs people bustle through their busy days, they are visually bombarded with images. Grins 2 Go® Expands to Idaho--Innovative Up-Comer to Open Fourth Franchise UnitGrins 2 Go, Inc. sets plans to open its fourth franchise location in the summer of 2006. The newest Grins 2 Go®, a portrait photography studio, will be located in the greater Boise area. PD-go! Franchising Company, LLC., announces considerable discount of franchise fee for PD-go! Web Solutions franchisesPD-go! Franchising Company recently started offering franchises for sale of its flagship web design business system and product, however, due to the current national economic climate, its owners, Steve and Pam Schwartz, decided to dramatically lower the p 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.
FASTSIGNS(R) Franchise Heats Up Fernandina Beach, Florida With New Conversion DealContinuing to set the bar as the leader in the sign and graphics industry, FASTSIGNS, the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the signing of a new conversion franchise in Fernandina Bea 2010 Holiday Season Shows Signs of Increased SalesAs shoppers begin to feel more confident in the state of the economy, FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers across the country are preparing to help businesses position themselves to grab the attention of buyers this holiday season. Brian and Maggie Harlow Set for Speaking Tour Across Europe on Behalf of Sign-A-Rama October 17-26Maggie and Brian Harlow, owners of Sign-A-Rama Downtown in Louisville and recent inductees into the Sign-A-Rama corporate Hall of Fame, will embark on a speaking tour across Europe on behalf of the national Sign-A-Rama franchise group. Flicko's Video Workshops Raleigh Store Celebrating Two-Year AnniversaryFlicko's Video Workshops' Raleigh store is kicking off the New Year by celebrating its two-year anniversary of being in business. FASTSIGNS Inks New Conversion Deal with High Tech Signs in Victorville, CaliforniaContinuing to set the bar as the leader in the visual communications industry, FASTSIGNS , the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the signing of a new conversion franchise in Victorvil |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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