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Your Art Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in art franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage News
AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level. Bottle & Bottega Announces Franchise OpportunitiesBottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences, announces that it is offering franchise opportunities for qualified professionals throughout the US. AlphaGraphics Business Centers Encourage Business Owners to ″Think Social″Business ownership is challenging in the best of times. And 2011, for most businesses, has not been the best of times.
School Of Rock Teams Up With Mike Peters Of The Alarm/Big Country And The Love Hope Strength FoundationSchool of Rock will be announcing a three-day recording workshop in November at their music school locations nationwide. The workshop provides an interactive educational music experience with an emphasis on recording and vocals. AlphaGraphics Fights Hunger Food Drive Yields 15 Tons of Food for Food Pantries NationwideAlphaGraphics, Inc. concluded its third annual AlphaGraphics Fights Hunger food drive earlier this summer with a preliminary food collection total topping 30,000 pounds. SIGNARAMA Celebrates 25 Years of Sign, Advertising and Branding SolutionsSIGNARAMA, the world's largest full-service sign business, announced today that it is celebrating 25 years of sign industry innovation. In 1986, the father and son team of Roy and Ray Titus founded SIGNARAMA after they realized businesses needed a more ef New Branding Identifies AlphaGraphics as a Marketing Services LeaderAlphaGraphics, a marketing services franchise with business centers nationwide, continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of their customers in today's marketing environment – what the company has dubbed "The New Now," according to CEO Kevin Cu AlphaGraphics Awards 24 New DMA CertificationsAs part of its commitment to providing proven marketing solutions to small and mid-size businesses, AlphaGraphics awarded 24 individuals the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Fundamental Direct Marketing Certification last week at its annual conference
Reptiles take over Minuteman Press in Lowell, MAThe Minuteman Press in Lowell, MA, owned by Mark Cassidy, recently had a reptile problem! The Canaillgators the mascots for the Lowell Spinners, who are the local minor league baseball team, paid Minuteman Press a visit to film a segment of "Where are the Minuteman Press owner in UK recognized for Notable Networker with local BNI GroupJiten Raikundalia, owner of the Loughborough, Leicestershire UK center, had been teaming up with his local BNI groups to raise money for a local charity. Not only has he been doing charity work with the Parkside and South Derbyshire BNI groups, he is also
Minuteman Press owner in Glasgow, Scotland teams up with the Well FoundationHabeel Tariq, owner of the Minuteman Press is Glasgow Scotland, has linked up with the Well Foundation. The Well Foundation is a charity that takes on projects to build Water Wells in areas throughout the world who either struggle for water supply or have Ayr Scotland Minuteman Press owner starts non-for-profit to promote local businessesStore owner of the Ayr, Minuteman Press center in Scotland, Jeff Whittle is not only involved with but, along with one or two other Local Business Owners is credited with creating and setting up the "Ayr Independent Shops & Businesses". The group has now Minuteman Press owner rides in style at Kenmore Community Days ParadeParris Frisby, owner of the Akron, OH Minuteman Press center, was riding in style two weekends ago, as he participated in the annual Kenmore Community Days Parade. On Saturday May 28th, 2011 Parris along with his PT Cruiser car road along the streets of A Minuteman Press owners support our troops through non-profit they foundedFor the past 3 and a half years Diana and Jeff Merritt, owners of the Salisbury Minuteman Center in Maryland, have been giving their time to help support our service men and women who are deployed overseas. They started a non-for-profit organization in th Signs Now Announces Top Franchise AwardsSigns Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced their top yearly franchise awards. Alan and Harriet Bleiweiss, owners of the Signs Now center in Hollywood, Fla., were recognized with the Best of the Best Award for the second straight year
Minuteman Press owner honored as an Outstanding WomenJoanne Miner, owner of Minuteman Press in Miramar, FL, was recently honored as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. International Minute Press in Reno knocks other printers out of the ParkJD Gumm runs and manages the International Minute Press in Reno, Nevada with his wife Cindy, whose father John Hill owns the business. During a recent marketing call, JD was able to score a new client, the Reno Aces. The Reno Aces are the Minor League bas Minuteman RVP makes great strides with Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Seattle, WA recently held their annual "Big Climb" event. Steve Cooper, Minuteman Presses Regional Vice President for the Pacific Northwest area, teamed up with Wilma Comenat, campaign director of LLS Seattle, to
Minuteman Press owner appointed to the board of local Chamber of CommerceJim Landrigan, owner of the Minuteman Press center in Brattleboro, VT, was recently selected to sit on the board of directors for the Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce. Jim found out about 2 weeks ago that he was appointed to be of the board. His term as a New Marketing Initiatives bring in new business for Minuteman Press ownerJeannie Wagner, owner of the Crystal Lake, IL Minuteman Press center, has added to her marketing mix, along with the marketing programs Minuteman Press has to offer. She recently purchased Billboard signs in 6 different locations to help drive business to Two times the award for Minuteman Owner in Albany, OregonRecently, the owner of the Albany, OR Minuteman Press center was presented with not one but TWO exemplary awards. Mark Nicholson, the owner, learned in early March that he had won the Small Business of the Year award from the Albany Chamber of Commerce. T Minuteman Owner to sit on Chamber of Commerce BoardMinuteman Owner, David Meyerson, of Hyde Park, NY was reappointed as a board member of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently. He was asked by the president two years ago to sit on the board, and after a year decided to continue his venture with the C PostNet Celebrates America's Small Businesses with 'Boost This Biz' CampaignAs the tight lending market continues to stifle small business growth, PostNet, the nation's first and only Neighborhood Business Center with more than 700 franchise locations worldwide, is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs across the country and awar
Minuteman Owner to sit on Chamber of Commerce BoardMinuteman Owner, David Meyerson, of Hyde Park, NY was reappointed as a board member of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently. He was asked by the president two years ago to sit on the board, and after a year decided to continue his venture with the C School Of Rock's Growth Fueled By Latest Funding By Sterling PartnersSchool of Rock, the national leader in music education, received an additional $3.5 million investment from its financial sponsor and majority shareholder, Sterling Partners. The Company will use the funds to accelerate its North American expansion. Schoo Minuteman Owner elected President of LBA, gets moving in the right directionDoug Dipasquale, co-owner of the Lansdale, PA Minuteman Press center, was elected President of the Lansdale Business Association (LBA). He ousted the former president who was in the position for 5 years, by a vote from the members. As of March 1st, 2011, Minuteman Press in Humble, TX goes PINK…The Minuteman Press center in Humble, TX, is going pink until June 30th. They are one of a dozen or so businesses taking part in the "Love Yourself" campaign going on in the area. The campaign's main goal is to promote the significance of women's health. Minuteman Owner in Roseville, CA elected 2012 President of local Rotary ClubThe owner of the Minuteman Press Center in Roseville, CA, Doug Schumacher, was elected to be the 2012 President of the South Place Rotary Club. Doug, who has been a member of his Rotary Club for about a year now, was elected by a vote of his fellow member Minuteman Owner bestowed with Entrepreneurial Success AwardWindy Schulte, owner of the Minuteman Press Center, in Clinton, NC, received the Entrepreneurial Success Award from the Clinton/Samson Chamber of Commerce, in February of 2011. Wendy, who is a member of the Clinton/Samson Chamber of Commerce along with 40 Quality Customer Service leads to more than just happy CustomersQuality Customer Service leads to more than just happy customers, just ask Hansi and Ingrid Herzog. The owners of the Minuteman Press center in Waukesha, WI, recently received the Small Business of the Year award from the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce due Minuteman Press of Peachtree, GA receives Small Business of the Year awardThe Minuteman Press Center owned by Rick and Sheila Barnes in the Georgia town of Peachtree City was recently honored by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce at their 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards luncheon, held at the Glendalough Manor in Tyrone, GA. At the
AlphaGraphics is Honored as a "World-Class Franchise"The success of a franchise business depends greatly on the opinions of its franchisees. That's why AlphaGraphics wants people to know about its World-Class Franchise Certification from the Franchise Research Institute, which it recently received for the f
Second Generation Minuteman Press Owner awarded Small Business Person of the YearMinuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council. PostNet Chosen as One of 50 Top Franchises for MinoritiesFor the second year in a row, PostNet International Franchise Corp. was chosen as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative. Grins 2 Go(R) Photography Franchise Organization focuses on child safety day Local communities benefit from national programOctober brings the Grins 2 Go® Kids' Watch month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Grins 2 Go® franchise units. Free Child ID/fingerprint kits along with photos are distributed to parents at Kids' Watch Day in various different locations around The Science Of SponsorshipsAlphaGraphics(R), a leading print, graphics and marketing communications franchisor, recently signed a multi-year partnership agreement with US SAILING to be the first-ever title sponsor of the US Sailing Team... Grins 2 Go President wins Franchisor Award of ExcellenceFounder and President, Harish Babla of the Grins 2 Go(R) photography franchise chain, was presented with the 2008 IndUS Business Journal Award of Excellence in the Franchisor category. |
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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