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Your Automotive Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in automotive franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the automotive franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Automotive Franchise Media Coverage NewsGive Dad the Gift That Lasts: Snap-onFrom hand tools and power tools to an assortment of specialty tools and tool storage units, the Snap-on Father's Day Gift Guide has an array of gift ideas for Dad. EagleRider Lists Their Top Motorcycle Friendly Food Spots in USEagleRider, the world
Tint World® Automotive Styling Center Franchise Celebrates its 30 Year Anniversary in 2012Tint World(R), America’s largest and fastest-growing window tinting and automotive styling franchise is celebrating its 30th Year Anniversary in 2012. Honest-1 Auto Care Revs Up Franchise System During 2011 ConventionSessions on boosting the bottom line, ramping up revenue, increasing customer leads and learning best practices all kept Honest-1 Auto Care franchisees captivated during the company's recent convention at the widely acclaimed Carefree Resort and Conferenc
Ace Hardware Franchise Ranked Highest In Customer Satisfaction By J.D. Power And Associates For The 4th Consecutive YearThe J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Improvement Retail Store Satisfaction StudySM again ranked Ace Hardware the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Major Home Improvement Retail Stores" for the fourth consecutive year.
Vehicle Batteries At Risk In Harsh Winter WeatherAs Old Man Winter begins to grip the nation, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most each day. Cold weather can influence a vehicle engine to put twice as much stress on the... Honest-1 Auto Care Shifts Franchise Growth into High Gear in 2011As Honest-1 Auto Care motors through the second half of 2011, the engine is primed for high performance franchise growth in the months ahead.
Volvo Rents Announces its Franchise of the Year AwardPaul Bullock and family, owners of Volvo Rents stores in West Monroe, Alexandria and Bossier City La., were named Volvo Rents' 2007 Franchise of the Year during Volvo Rents' Circle of Excellence Awards.
Honest-1 Auto Care Announces Military Veterans Franchise Program: Offers Steep Start-Up DiscountsHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA Certified Eco-Friendly, today announced it is offering a discount of more than 15 percent on franchises for qualified military veterans. The s Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Ranks in Top Half of Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Mid-Size Franchisors ListChristian Brothers Automotive Corporation, the nation's leading automotive service and repair franchise system, ranked 18 in Franchise Business Review's (FBR) 2011 Franchise Satisfaction Awards, a list that recognizes the highest overall franchisee satisf Honest-1 Auto Care Shifts Franchise Growth into High Gear in 2011As Honest-1 Auto Care motors through the second half of 2011, the engine is primed for high performance franchise growth in the months ahead. Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Honored with 2011 Houston Better Business Bureau AwardChristian Brothers Automotive Corporation, a national automotive repair chain known for its upscale home-charm décor and ethical business practices, has been honored with the Houston Better Business Bureau's (BBB) coveted Excellence Winner of Disti RNR Holds 8th Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, FLWatch out Orlando, Florida based RNR Custom Wheels & Tires (RENT-N-ROLL) gears up for the 8th Annual Conference & Expo, January 16-19, 2012 at the Reunion Resort and Club in Orlando, FL.
Snap-on Franchisee Conference Largest Event in Company HistoryMore than 6,000 attendees gathered for the annual Snap-on Franchisee Conference (SFC) at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Snap-on Tools Wins Four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation AwardsSnap-on Tools stole the show by winning four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards, including taking top honor - 2009 Tool of the Year Award for the Dodge Hub Removal Adapter (DHP1), which was the highest-rated tool by the.. J.D. Byrider to donate to Tuscaloosa tornado relief effortsJ.D. Byrider, the nation's leading used car and finance franchise company, is joining with its Tuscaloosa franchisee to donate to area organizations providing assistance to members of the community affected by the recent tornado outbreak.
Snap-on Tools Named Top Tool Franchise for Franchisee SatisfactionSnap-on Franchise has been named the top tool franchise and one of the top 30 franchises for franchisee satisfaction in Franchise Business Review's (FBR) 2010 rankings. This fifth annual study of franchisee satisfaction identifies top franchise... $42,550 Raised for local food pantries by Super Wash(R) car washesFor the entire month of May, select Super Wash® car washes hosted a FoodRaiser to raise money for local food pantries. $42,550 was collectively raised with an average donation of $250.00 made to each participating food pantry. All of the money raised Jiffy Lube(R) Holds 'J-Team All Stars' Grand Finals to Determine the Top-Performing Service Center Team in CountryWhich Jiffy Lube service center's employees will be crowned the All Star Champion? On August 20th at Jiffy Lube International's 30th Anniversary celebration and annual Convention, one of three top-performing Jiffy Lube franchisee employee teams will... Mr. Lube Ends The Year As One Of Canada's Top 10 MarketersTo cap a multi-award winning year, Mr. Lube has been named as one of Canada's Top 10 Marketers for 2008 by Marketing Magazine, at the magazine's third annual Marque Awards. Recognizing top Agency of the Year, Media Player of the Year and Marketer of... Honest-1 Auto Care Extends Commitment to Environment To Raise Grand Total of Planted Trees to 100,000Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA™ Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today that it will fund the planting of an additional 60,000 trees during the coming year, adding to Glass Doctor(R) Named AllBusiness AllStar FranchiseGlass Doctor moved up to No. 197 on the AllBusiness AllStar list for 2011. This is the third consecutive year Glass Doctor has been included in the list of franchises with strong financial foundations. Fiesta Auto Insurance Celebrates Company Success at Second Annual National ConferenceCelebrating the success and growth of Fiesta Auto Insurance during 2010, more than 50 franchise owners, company corporate executives and vendors recently joined together at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Calif. to participate in the company's s EagleRider Moves from Traditional Wheel Weight Balancing in Favor of Ride-On TPS High-Speed Balancer and SealantInovex Industries, Inc. is proud to announce that EagleRider Motorcycle Rental, Inc., the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes and Scooters, will replace wheel weight balancing throughout thei RNR Custom Wheels and Performance Tires of Tampa, FL, is moving on up the Entrepreneur Magazine rankingsAccording to Entrepreneur.com, RENT-N-ROLL (now RNR Custom Wheels & Performance Tire) ranked at #41 in 2007 for Top New Franchise's, in 2008, they've moved 27 spots to #14. Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride Comes to Snap-on in KenoshaSnap-on Incorporated hosted the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride at its Innovation Center in Kenosha, Wis. The event was designed to bring increased awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), an organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans returnin Volvo Rents Franchise Convention Focuses on Performance-Driven SuccessMore than 400 attendees from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe gathered for Volvo Rents' sixth annual Volvo Rents Franchise Convention Jan. 17-20 at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Jiffy Lube International Honors Exceptional Franchisees and Employees at 30th Anniversary ConventionDuring a celebration of 30 years as the nation's leading fast-lube company, Jiffy Lube International (JLI) named CB Squared Services Inc. its Franchisee of the Year. Mike Day, president of CB Squared Services, Inc., accepted the prestigious award at... J.D. Byrider donates to FISH Hospitality PantriesOn May 7, a fire caused major damage to the J.D. Byrider dealership at 8413 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. However, due to significant efforts by Knoxville-area fire personnel, there were no injuries to employees and the building was salvageable. Matco Tools Franchise Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500"Matco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise was ranked 39th overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500. In addition, the franchise was named the number 34 franchise in its "America's Top Global Franchise Ranking"... Vehicle Tracking Solutions Honored in the Inc. 5000Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a New York based fleet management provider, announced today that it has been honored in the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country.
Entrepreneur Lists Glass Doctor® in "Franchise 500"Entrepreneur magazine listed Glass Doctor No. 318 in its 2008 "Franchise 500" list, as published in the January 2008 issue. Fiesta Auto Insurance Celebrates Company Success at Second Annual National ConferenceCelebrating the success and growth of Fiesta Auto Insurance during 2010, more than 50 franchise owners, company corporate executives and vendors recently joined together at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Calif. to participate in the company's s Glass Doctor(R) Franchise Opportunities Now Available in Top MarketsThe economy is bouncing back, and Americans are ready to invest in their homes. According to a recent report from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, remodeling expenditures are expected to increase at a rate of 3.5 percent annually between 2010 a Fiesta Auto Insurance Taps Into BoeFly for Franchisee FinancingFiesta Auto Insurance, the nation's only insurance and tax preparation franchise, announced today that it has selected BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business investors, to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing Industry Presents Check to Reyna FamilyRepresentatives from the rent-to-own industry presented a check to the Carlos Reyna Family, Wednesday, February 16th, at the Gulf Freeway RENT-N-ROLL in Houston to assist with the ongoing healthcare needs faced by the family. Volvo Rents Owner Bill Ellis Named Supplier of the YearBill Ellis, franchise owner of Volvo Rents stores at 1250 Wood Lane, and one in Somerville N.J., was recently named Supplier of the Year of the Associated Builders and Contractors' (ABC) Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter. Australian Branch of America's New Waterless Car Wash Wins Multiple Business Awardsecowash mobile USA, an environmentally-friendly car wash franchise that recently launched major expansion plans throughout America, announced today that its Australian counterpart swept the 2008 Australian Business Awards, winning in four categories... Matco Tools Launches New Product ContestGot a new product idea? Matco Tools is searching for the next product innovation in professional automotive tools through their new ″Made By Idea″ contest. RL Designated Official Limo Of Infineon RacewayBay Area Racing Limos, Inc. and Racing Limos, Inc. is pleased to announce its designation as The Official Limousine Provider of Infineon Raceway for the 2008 season. The agreement was signed last week.
Volvo CE president confirms commitment to the North American marketSpeaking at a media briefing for Americas based trade press journalists, Volvo CE |
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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