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Your Art Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in art franchising 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 NewsAlphaGraphics, Inc. Purchased by an Affiliate of Blackstreet CapitalBusiness and marketing communications franchisor AlphaGraphics, Inc., formerly owned by the UK-based G A Pindar & Son Ltd., has been purchased by an affiliate of Maryland-based private equity fund Blackstreet Capital Partners II.
Signs Now Selects EDSF to Administer New Scholarship ProgramSigns Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently selected the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications industries, to administer five new...
AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level. AlphaGraphics Names Art Coley as PresidentBlackstreet Capital Partners II, an affiliate of a Maryland-based private equity fund, has announced its promotion of AlphaGraphics, Inc.’s Senior V.P. of Global Development, Art Coley to President of the franchise organization with nearly 300... StoneMass To Partner With FASTFRAME To Offer Montage Social Media SolutionStoneMass, a San Diego-based full service online marketing and product development company, announced today that it will partner with franchise giant Fastframe AlphaGraphics in Cultural District Wins PODi Best Practices AwardAlphaGraphics in the Cultural District, owned by Clare and Bill Meehan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was recently named a 2012 PODi Best Practices Award winner for its creative self-promotional campaign, designed to educate clients about the power of... 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 Boulder County Couple Becomes Instant Imprints Area Franchisees; Key Colorado Players in Company’s Expansion StrategyMike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees. Edmonton SIGNARAMA ExpandsThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer.
Dean of Franchise Development Puts Proven Principles to Work with Instant ImprintsRalph Askar is putting the same principles into action as he sets his sights on drastically increasing Instant Imprints’ footprint across North America and beyond. Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United StatesYoung Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in... 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...
There’s a Cool New Way to "Paint" the Town in DenverBottle & Bottega opened January 23, 2012 in the Denver Metro area. Bottle & Bottega organizes art parties where studio artists guide guests in creating their own original works of art, inspired by music, a casual, hip atmosphere—and a glass. Starting February 13th CLIX Portrait Studios Reinvents the Innovation in Portrait Photography in Maple Grove, MNFor the Pawlyszyns, owning their own CLIX studio is just the beginning of the plans they've made to provide a secure future for their children. Their long-term goals include bringing 5 other CLIX locations to the Twin Cities over the next 10 years. New Sign A Rama Ownership in RiverheadThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announces the new ownership of the Riverhead Sign A Rama store at 721 E Main St. under Osama Botros and Adriana Garcia. 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.
New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Smithfield, NCSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, announces local residents Jim and Dolores Thorpe are the new owners of the Smithfield store at 721-5 North Brightleaf Boulevard. The store opened under their ownership on September 19. Bottle & Bottega Announces Sale of Its First Franchised Location and Seeks More Savvy Professionals to Provide a Cool Alternative to a Typical Night OutBottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences, announced today that it has sold its first franchise location in the Denver, CO market. KidzArt Franchise Enters Philippine MarketplaceCelebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. 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.
School Of Rock Opens New Franchise Location In Music City!School of Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Franklin, TN! 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.
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
KidzArt Continues International Expansion to Offer its Multi-Media Art Education Franchise in Singapore and BeyondKidzArt, the first international children's art education franchise company, today announced further global expansion with the opening of an area developer in Singapore. 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. |
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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